Science on the Oregon Trail, by Tammy Enz
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Science on the Oregon Trail, by Tammy Enz
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
Ages 8-11, Capstone PressGrades 4-6, Capstone Press800L, Lexile
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Science on the Oregon Trail
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1235905216
Responsibility statement
by Tammy Enz
Series statement
The science of history
Summary
"You may have heard of the Oregon Trail. In the 1840s, more than 5,000 people traveled the Oregon Trail, hoping for a better life. But did you know that science played a big role in this epic journey? Learn how covered wagons were engineered. Find out how food was preserved and diseases were treated along the trail. And discover how modern technology is helping us learn even more about this time in history"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Wagons ho! -- Packing up -- Heading out -- Trail dangers -- Hitting the pass -- Off the beaten path
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
Creator
Subject
- History -- Western expansion
- Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Overland journeys to the Pacific + History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Oregon National Historic Trail -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Transportation engineering -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
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- History -- Western expansion
- Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Overland journeys to the Pacific + History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Oregon National Historic Trail -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Transportation engineering -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
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