The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2011-11
Genre: Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN: 9780635075086

Just imagine-riding for six months in a wagon, choking on dust, sweating in searing heat, crossing raging rivers, fighting off disease and Indians-the life of a pioneer on the Oregon Trail. Beginning in the 1840s, thousands of Americans took the risk... and lumbered across this seemingly endless trail to a life of promise in the west. This book includes: What's in That Wagon? Manifest Destiny Perils Along the Trail Into the Unknown Who Were Those Pioneers Bountiful Buffalo Hands-on Activities Reproducible Activities Glossary Fascinating Facts Timeline And Lots More! Students can learn much from the compelling story of the overland pioneers who let nothing, and no one - including daunting Mother Nature, a vast, untamed wilderness, and hostilities of all kinds - stand in the way of their dreams and determination. Climb on up in your wagon and "bump along" in this fun, factual and "Wow-that's amazing" book!

Wagons Ho! Pioneers' Path to the West!: The Oregon Trail

Wagons Ho! Pioneers' Path to the West!: The Oregon Trail
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0635081717

The 22-book American Milestone series is featured as "Retailers Recommended Fabulous Products" in the August 2012 edition of Educational Dealer magazine. Just imagine-riding for six months in a wagon, choking on dust, sweating in searing heat, crossing raging rivers, fighting off disease and Indians-the life of a pioneer on the Oregon Trail. Beginning in the 1840s, thousands of Americans took the risk... and lumbered across this seemingly endless trail to a life of promise in the west. This book includes: • What's in That Wagon? • Manifest Destiny • Perils Along the Trail • Into the Unknown • Who Were Those Pioneers • Bountiful Buffalo • Hands-on Activities • Reproducible Activities • Glossary • Fascinating Facts • Timeline • And Lots More! Students can learn much from the compelling story of the overland pioneers who let nothing, and no one - including daunting Mother Nature, a vast, untamed wilderness, and hostilities of all kinds - stand in the way of their dreams and determination. Climb on up in your wagon and "bump along" in this fun, factual and "Wow-that's amazing" book!

Children of the Covered Wagon

Children of the Covered Wagon
Author: Mary Jane Carr
Publisher: Christian Liberty Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781932971507

Young children will love to read this historically-accurate, personal account of pioneers heading west on the Oregon Trail during the mid-1800s. Great illustrations, large print and helpful maps will enhance your child's journey through this exciting historical period.

Wagons Ho!

Wagons Ho!
Author: George Hallowell
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807593400

Best Children's Books of the Year 2012, Bank Street College Recommended Read - Kansas State Reading Circle 2011 Reading the West Shortlist, Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association 2011 Book Links Lasting Connection One girl moves to Oregon in a covered wagon, the other in a mini-van in this look at two cross-country moves. What do buffalo, butter churns, and a mini-van have in common? A trip to Oregon, of course! In Wagons, Ho!, two girls move from Missouri to Oregon more than a century apart. Both girls will miss their old homes, but they'll discover new adventures on the road. Readers will love this unique look at history as they empathize with the struggles of moving to a new town while learning about the trials of the Oregon Trail.

Wagons Ho!

Wagons Ho!
Author: George Hallowell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015
Genre: Automobile travel
ISBN: 9781489623911

Compares the experiences of Jenny Johnson and Katie Miller as their families move from Missouri to Oregon, one in 1846 and one in 2011. Includes an access code that allows children to readalong online.

Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail

Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail
Author: Ezra Meeker
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2022-08-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

'Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail' is a book written by Ezra Meeker about his experience traveling the Oregon Trail by ox-drawn wagon as a young man, migrating from Iowa to the Pacific Coast. Later on in his life, Meeker became convinced that the Oregon Trail was being forgotten, and he determined to bring it publicity so it could be marked and monuments erected. In 1906–1908, while in his late 70s, he retraced his steps along the Oregon Trail by wagon, seeking to build monuments in communities along the way. His trek reached New York City, and in Washington, D.C., he met President Theodore Roosevelt. He traveled the Trail again several times in the final two decades of this life, including by oxcart in 1910–1912 and by airplane in 1924.

A Home at Trail's End

A Home at Trail's End
Author: Melody A. Carlson
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0736948759

Bestselling author Melody Carlson (more than 5 million books sold) continues her Homeward on the Oregon Trail series with this third and final adventure. Elizabeth Martin and her two children have finally reached the Oregon Country. But Eli Kincade, the wagon train scout who captured her heart, has chosen to continue life on the trail. As other pioneer families begin building new homes, Elizabeth has never felt more alone. However, when Eli unexpectedly returns, confesses his love, and proposes, Elizabeth accepts with her family’s blessing. A community begins to take shape, but not without growing pains. As an alternative to the local minister’s fiery sermons, Elizabeth’s father begins to preach at home, raising the ire of some. Racial biases arise against Brady, Elizabeth’s African-American hired hand. Eli’s warm sentiments toward Indians also raises concerns. Can Elizabeth and her family overcome these differences and begin a legacy of reconciliation and love? About This Series: The Homeward on the Oregon Trail series brings to life the challenges a young widow faces as she journeys west, settles her family in the Pacific Northwest, and helps create a new community among strong-willed and diverse pioneers.

Daily Life in a Covered Wagon

Daily Life in a Covered Wagon
Author: Paul Erickson
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780613028387

Describes what it was like traveling on the Oregon Trail, including what travelers ate, wore, and saw along the route

Covered Wagons, Bumpy Trails

Covered Wagons, Bumpy Trails
Author: Verla Kay
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN: 9780399229282

Illustrations and simple rhyming text follow a family as they make the difficult journey by wagon to a new home across the Rocky Mountains. Full-color illustrations.

Down Salem Way

Down Salem Way
Author: Meredith Allard
Publisher: Copperfield Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2021-03-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

How would you deal with the madness of the Salem witch hunts? In 1690, James Wentworth arrives in Salem in the Massachusetts Bay Colony with his father, John, hoping to continue the success of John’s mercantile business. While in Salem, James falls in love with Elizabeth Jones, a farmer’s daughter. Though they are virtually strangers when they marry, the love between James and Elizabeth grows quickly into a passion that will transcend time. But something evil lurks down Salem way. Soon many in Salem, town and village, are accused of practicing witchcraft and sending their shapes to harm others. Despite the madness surrounding them, James and Elizabeth are determined to continue the peaceful, loving life they have created together. Will their love for one another carry them through the most difficult challenge of all?