Adventures on the American Frontier
Brianna Hall, Danny Kravitz, Norma Louise Lewis, John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Paperback
(Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)
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.
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