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Great Pioneer Projects: You Can Build Yourself

Illustrated by Shawn Braley
What was it like to be an American pioneer during the 1800s? Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the settling of the great American frontier with over 25 hands-on building projects and activities. Young learners build replica sod houses, log cabins, and covered wagons and create their own printing presses and maps. Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself provides detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach readers about the American pioneers' relentless push westward. Together they give kids a first-hand look at daily life on the trail and on the frontier. Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself brings the American Pioneer experience to life.
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Kliatt
“This is not just another activity book. Recommended for all younger readers.”

Learning Magazine, Teachers' Choice Edition
“What was it like to be an American pioneer during the 1800's? More than 25 projects and activities in this book give students and firsthand look.”

Cobblestone Magazine
“Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself takes readers on a journey through the West in the footsteps of the first pioneers. Easy-to follow activities bring the experience to life. Grade 4 and up.”

The Buffalo News
“Packs in interesting historical information and colorful facts about daily life in pioneer days along with interesting tidbits.”

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What was it like to be an American pioneer during the 1800s? Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the settling of the great American frontier with over 25 hands-on building projects and activities. Young learners build replica sod houses, log cabins, and covered wagons and create their own printing presses and maps. Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself provides detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach readers about the American pioneers' relentless push westward. Together they give kids a first-hand look at daily life on the trail and on the frontier. Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself brings the American Pioneer experience to life.

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Paperback, $15.95
9780978503765
Includes: Table of Contents | Timeline | Maps | Glossary | Resources | Index
Specs: 8 x 10 size | 2-color interior | 128 pages
Subject: Social Studies
Content Focus: U.S. History

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

How It All Began

Chapter 1
Mapping the Way

Chapter 2
The Decision to Go West

Chapter 3
Wagon Trains

Chapter 4
Hardships on the Trail

Chapter 5
Popular Routes

Chapter 6
The Transcontinental Railroad

Chapter 7
Building Homes

Chapter 8
Frontier Farming and Food

Chapter 9
At Home and at School

Chapter 10
Fun and Holidays

Chapter 11
Cowboys and Indians

Chapter 12
Documenting the West

Glossary
Resources
Index