Stranded in the Sierra Nevada The Story of the Donner Party |
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| Author:
| Smith-Llera, Danielle |
| Series title: | Adventures on the American Frontier Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5157-1661-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2016 |
| Publisher: | Capstone
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| Imprint: | Capstone Press |
| Book Format: | Online resource |
| List Price: | USD $50.65 |
Book Description:
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Imagine leaving your home and moving across the country to a new life on the unknown frontier. That's exactly what members of the Donner Party were trying to do in the mid-1800s when they traveled out west, chasing their dreams of a better life. But instead, many were destined to meet a cruel fate. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from members of the Donner Party help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core...
More DescriptionImagine leaving your home and moving across the country to a new life on the unknown frontier. That's exactly what members of the Donner Party were trying to do in the mid-1800s when they traveled out west, chasing their dreams of a better life. But instead, many were destined to meet a cruel fate. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from members of the Donner Party help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.