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 the dangerous journey, the Gold Rush, the building of the railroad, cowboys, and much more about this important period in US history.
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Who Were the American Pioneers?: And Other Questions About Westward Expansion
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 the dangerous journey, the Gold Rush, the building of the railroad, cowboys, and much more about this important period in US history.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781402790478 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Sterling Children's Books |
| Publication date: | 01/07/2014 |
| Series: | Good Question! Series |
| Pages: | 32 |
| Sales rank: | 426,635 |
| Product dimensions: | 9.50(w) x 12.00(h) x 0.10(d) |
| Lexile: | 960L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 7 - 10 Years |
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