AFPLS Cycle 3 Week 10 History

AFPLS BOOKS CYCLE 3 WEEK 10

Daily life in a covered wagon

by Erickson, Paul, 1976-

Physical Description 48 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.

Apples to Oregon : being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries (and children) across the plains

by Hopkinson, Deborah.

Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., map ; 23 x 29 cm.

Abstract A pioneer father transports his beloved fruit trees and his family to Oregon in the mid-nineteenth century. Based loosely on the life of Henderson Luelling.

Westward ho! : An activity guide to the Wild West

by Carlson, Laurie M., 1952-

Physical Description ix, 149 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.

Abstract Provides historical details of the settlement of the West and descriptions of frontier life with accompanying activities.

Wagon wheels

by Brenner, Barbara.

Physical Description 64 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Series An I can read history book

Abstract Shortly after the Civil War a black family travels to Kansas to take advantage of the free land offered through the Homestead Act.

Prairie school : story

by Avi, 1937-

Physical Description 47 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

General Note "An I can read chapter book."

Abstract In 1880, Noah's aunt teaches the reluctant nine-year-old how to read as they explore the Colorado prairie together, Noah pushing Aunt Dora in her wheelchair.

I have heard of a land

by Thomas, Joyce Carol.

Physical Description [31] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

General Note "Joanna Cotler books."

Abstract Describes the joys and hardships experienced by an African-American pioneer woman who staked a claim for free land in the Oklahoma territory.

Voices from the Oregon Trail

by Winters, Kay.

Physical Description 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm

Abstract "An account of several families and individuals making the long and often dangerous trek across the United States from Missouri to the West Coast in the 1800s"-- Provided by publisher.

A little prairie house : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder

by Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957.

Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Series Little House: Laura Ingalls Wilder My first Little house books My first Little house books. Little House: Laura Ingalls Wilder.

General Note Text adapted from Little house on the prairie.

Abstract A family travels to a new home on the prairie, where they build a house and meet a friendly neighbor.

Bound for Oregon

by Van Leeuwen, Jean.

Physical Description 167 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.

Abstract A fictionalized account of the journey made by nine-year-old Mary Ellen Todd and her family from their home in Arkansas westward over the Oregon Trail in 1852.

Dear Levi : letters from the Overland Trail

by Woodruff, Elvira.

Physical Description 119, [3] p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.

Abstract Twelve-year-old Austin Ives writes letters to his younger brother describing his three-thousand-mile journey from their home in Pennsylvania to Oregon in 1851.

Which way to the wild West? : everything your schoolbooks didn't tell you about America's Westward expansion

by Sheinkin, Steve.

Physical Description 260 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Abstract Presents the greatest adventures of America's Westward expansion, from the Louisiana Purchase and the gold rush to the Indian wars and life of the cowboy, as well as the everyday happenings that defined living on the frontier.

Westward expansion

by Domnauer, Teresa.

Physical Description 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 22 cm.

Series A true book True book.

Abstract Describes the causes, methods, people, and effects of the expansion of the original thirteen colonies to the West.

Rachel's journal : the story of a pioneer girl

by Moss, Marissa.

Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Abstract In her journal, Rachel chronicles her family's adventures traveling by covered wagon on the Oregon Trail in 1850.

The Oregon Trail

by Stein, R. Conrad.

Physical Description 31 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 25 cm.

Series Cornerstones of freedom

A pioneer sampler : the daily life of a pioneer family in 1840

by Greenwood, Barbara, 1940-

Physical Description 240 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Who were the American pioneers? : and other questions about ... Westward expansion.

by Sandler, Martin W.

Physical Description 30 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 21 x 26 cm.

Series Good question!

Abstract "Westward ho, with the American pioneers! Why did pioneer families risk it all to move west? Who settled the frontier towns of the Wild West? Did pioneer children go to school? Kids will love learning about this important period in US history, including the dangerous journey, the Gold Rush, the building of the railroad, cowboys, and much more."-- Provided by publisher

Little house on the prairie

by Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957.

Physical Description 334 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series Little house books Little house books.

Abstract In a covered wagon, the Ingalls moved West, and built a cabin on the Kansas prairie.

The Mormon Pioneer Trail : from Nauvoo, Illinois to the Great Salt Lake, Utah

by Dean, Arlan.

Physical Description 24 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm.

Series Reading power Famous American trails Famous American trails.

Abstract The story of the Mormon Trail and the migration of Mormons to their new settlement at Salt Lake City.

Oregon trail cooking

by Gunderson, Mary.

Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col map ; 21 x 27 cm.

Series Exploring history through simple recipes

Abstract Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, and common foods of pioneers who traveled west on the Oregon Trail during the nineteenth century. Includes recipes.

California Gold Rush cooking

by Schroeder, Lisa Golden.

Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 x 26 cm.

Series Exploring history through simple recipes

Abstract Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, common foods, and hardships and celebrations during the Gold Rush in California.¿ Includes recipes.

Gold fever! : tales from the California gold rush

by Schanzer, Rosalyn.

Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.

Abstract Uses lighthearted illustrations and excerpts from letters, journals, and newspaper articles to relate the story of the California Gold Rush of 1848.

Striking it rich : the story of the California gold rush

by Krensky, Stephen.

Physical Description 48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.

Series Ready-to-read

Abstract Describes the discovery of gold in California and its impact on the development of California and the West.

The Mexican-American War

by DiConsiglio, John.

Physical Description 80 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.

Series Living through--

Abstract Discusses the Mexican-American War, the main events, leaders, and why it was important in the formation of the United States.

Journey of a pioneer

by Murphy, Patricia J., 1963-

Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.

Series DK readers. Level 2.

General Note Includes index.

The California Gold Rush : an interactive history adventure

by Raum, Elizabeth.

Physical Description 112 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 19 cm.

Series You choose books

General Note "2 story paths, 54 choices, 14 endings"--Cover.

Abstract "Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Reader's choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's history"--Provided by publisher.

The Mormon Trail

by Landau, Elaine.

Physical Description 47 p. : chiefly col. ill., maps ; 22 cm.

Series A true book

Life on the Oregon Trail

by Isaacs, Sally Senzell, 1950-

Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 27 cm.

Series Picture the past Picture the past.

Abstract An introduction to what life was like on the Oregon Trail, describing the wagons, daily routines, food, clothing, Native Americans encountered on the way, and dangers.

If you were a kid on the Oregon Trail

by Gregory, Josh, author.

Physical Description 32 pages : illustrations (color illustrations) ; 19 x 22 cm.

Series If you were a kid

Abstract Tells young readers what life on the Oregon Trail was like.

What was the Gold Rush?

by Holub, Joan.

Physical Description 105 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 21 cm.

Series What was-- ?

Abstract Discusses the famous gold rush to California in 1849 and how it changed the country.