Bibliograph

Who were the American pioneers?, and other questions about Westward expansion, by Martin W. Sandler ; art by Robert Barrett

Type

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Who were the American pioneers?, and other questions about Westward expansion, by Martin W. Sandler ; art by Robert Barrett

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who were the American pioneers?

Oclc number

851175254

Responsibility statement

by Martin W. Sandler ; art by Robert Barrett

Series statement

Good question!

Sub title

and other questions about Westward expansion

Summary

"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 this important period in US history, including the dangerous journey, the Gold Rush, the building of the railroad, cowboys, and much more."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Who were the American pioneers? -- Who were the mountain men of the West? -- What was gold fever? -- Why did pioneer families risk it all to move west? -- How did early pioneers travel west? -- What did the pioneers pack into their wagons? -- Why did Native Americans and pioneers fight? -- What did the pioneers use to build their first homes? -- Was life hard for the pioneers? -- Why were farm families so large? -- Did pioneer children go to school? -- Waht did the pioneers do for fun? -- Who settled the frontier towns? -- How fast was the Pony Express? -- Who were the cowboys? -- How did railroads help America's westward expansion? What was the last big push into the West? -- Waht do we owe the pioneers?

Target audience

juvenile

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