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Heading West

Life with the Pioneers, 21 Activities

by Pat McCarthy
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Tracing the vivid saga of Native American and pioneer men, women, and children, this guide covers the colonial beginnings of the westward expansion to the last of the homesteaders in the late 20th century. Dozens of firsthand accounts from journals and autobiographies of the era form a rich and detailed story that shows how life in the backwoods and on the prairie mirrors modern life in many ways—children attended school and had daily chores, parents worked hard to provide for their families, and communities gathered for church and social events. More than 20 activities are included in this engaging guide to life in the west, including learning to churn butter, making dip candles, tracking animals, playing Blind Man's Bluff, and creating a homestead diorama.

  • Creators

  • Series

    For Kids

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 1, 2009

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781613741993
      • File size: 16423 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781613741993
      • File size: 16423 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2009
      Gr 4-7 -"Heading West" touts its "21 activities" but it is really little more than a cut-and-dry history textbook. Arranged chronologically in eight chapters, the book begins with a time line spanning from 1754 (the French and Indian War) to 1986 (the close of homesteading in Alaska). The page layout and organization have a slightly jumbled appearance with various size photos and drawings strewn throughout, sometimes filling in margins but leaving others empty. Though plentiful, the black-and-white primary-source photos and drawings (the bulk of which are from the Library of Congress) are of mixed quality and often lack dates. Numerous primary quotes from settlers, presidents, and Native Americans enliven the text somewhat. Activities range from the very easy (make a tepee out of paper, draw a community poster) to those needing adult supervision (pulling taffy and dipping candles). If pioneer and Western activities are what you're looking for, try David C. King's "Pioneer Days" (Wiley, 1997), which offers a much better array in a livelier and easier-to-use format."Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library"

      Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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