The Oregon Trail: The Journey Across the Countryfrom Lewis and Clark to the Transcontinental Railroad
An introduction plus six chapters
build a rich chronological picture of the major stages of growth beginning with
the early 1800s. Chapters include primary sources and QR codes to augment the 120
page text. The end of each chapter
checks understanding by asking readers to answer the “Essential Question”
addressed in the chapter. In addition, sidebars define “Words To Know” and text boxes highlight
important events, concepts, facts, and biographies to enrich the reading
experience. The end of each chapter offers a variety of hands-on activities to
focus attention and reinforce specific content by digging deeper into
individual topics such as: preserving plants, writing treaties, planning for a
cross-country trip, or building a fort. Multiple perspectives offer glimpses of
life as African American slaves & settlers, immigrants, Native Americans,
and homesteaders.
Timelines,
colorful maps, illustrations, and photographs together with a glossary and
additional resources provide plenty of visual interest and support the content.
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