Books in Adventurs on the American Frontiers, 9 series

Imagine being in the middle of the Texas rebellion at the Battle of the Alamo. The Texans were outnumbered more than 10 to 1, but they were ready to fight to the death for independence from Mexico. Lively language and historical illustrations help readers feel as if they are part of the fight. The text is clear where fact meets legend in this historical battle. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards.

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 critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.

Imagine being asked to explore an unknown part of the country. That's exactly what happened to Daniel Boone in the mid-1700s. Boone and others cut a path through the wilderness of Kentucky and Virginia. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from Boone and his fellow settlers 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.

Imagine being asked by the president of the United States to explore an unknown part of the country. That’s exactly how Lewis and Clark found themselves blazing a trail west from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, they met American Indian tribes and documented plants and animals they had never seen before. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from the explorers 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.

Though the Pony Express existed for less than two years, its legend lives on today. Its mission was to deliver mail 2,000 miles across the American plains and deserts in half the time it would take by stagecoach. Riders faced many dangers, from hostile American Indians to wicked weather. Lively language and historical illustrations will help readers feel as if they are part of the journey. Meets Common Core criticial thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.

Designed to meet Common Core critical thinking standards, this series ties in perfectly with history lessons on westward expansion while maintaining a fun and engaging “you were there” feel. Readers will explore the causes leading up to the spread of America’s western frontier, then examine their immediate and lasting effects on people and places. Primary source accounts, historical photos and illustrations, and detailed infographics, such as maps and charts, bring the adventure stories of these pioneers and trailblazers to life. Text to picture match, bolded glossary terms, and carefully crafted text that’s on target for reading level make these books a must-have for the classroom.

Part of the Adventures on the American Frontiers series intended for students with a third to fifth grade reading ability. Contents include: (1) Peter Francis, Buccaneer, (2) Henry King's Escape from a Privateer, (3) Captain Kidd, Pirate, (4) Blackbeard's Capture, (5) Stede Bonnet, Landlubber Pirate, and (6) Silas Talbot, Heroic Privateer. Profusely illustrated.

Crafted to meet Common Core critical thinking standards, this series focuses on some of the most significant events that took place as pioneers blazed a trail to settle America’s western frontier. Readers will explore the causes leading up to these historical events, then examine their immediate and lasting effects on people and places. Lively, descriptive language, primary source accounts, eye-catching illustrations, and detailed infographics, such as maps and charts, bring these stories to life.

Crafted to meet Common Core critical thinking standards, this series focuses on the adventures of explorers, settlers, and trailblazers of America’s western frontier. Readers will explore the causes leading up to significant events in U.S. history, then examine their immediate and lasting effects on people and places. Lively, descriptive language, primary source accounts, eye-catching illustrations, and detailed infographics, such as maps and charts, bring these stories to life.

Crafted to meet Common Core critical thinking standards, this series focuses on some of the significant events that took place as pioneers blazed a trail to settle America’s western frontier. Readers will explore the causes leading up to these historical events, then examine their immediate and lasting effects on people and places. Lively, descriptive language, primary source accounts, eye-catching illustrations, and detailed infographics, such as maps and charts, bring these stories to life.