History of the important army post on Oregon Trail and Pony Express routes. Native Americans NSHS Nebraska Trailblazers Series Brief history of Pawnee Scouts. Map shows location of Indian tribes in Nebraska in mid l800s. Famous Native Americans from Nebraska, four types of homes, clothing, and everyday objects are illustrated. Coloring page is interior of round earthlodge.
Activity is a crossword puzzle about Indian tribes.
The text and pictures give an overview of childhood from pioneer times through the 1930. Children's experiences are shown in several pictures including a family by their sod house. Pictured is the York Theater with a ten cent double feature. Also included are an old Orphan Annie comic strip, instructions for toys made out of cork, a Boy-Kraft magazine ad, and drawings of toys from the 1880 through the 1950. The activity is a crossword puzzle with a fun and games theme.