Kids will love reading about the Westward Movement with this collection of mini-comic books that introduce legends such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Bill Cody, and Geronimo. Starting with the opening of the Wilderness Trail, this book also covers the Trail of Tears, the Oregon Trail, the California Gold Rush, the Pony Express, the Transcontinental Railroad, and more. Includes background information, related vocabulary, extension activities, and book and Web links.
Grades: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Difficulty: Intermediate, Middle School
Pages: 80 pages
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