Reading, writing, and riding along the Oregon-California trails
Subtitle: an educational activity book
By: by William E. Hill ; illustrated by Kathleen A. Price, Cindy Acedo, and Robert Ripley ; cover design by Cindy Acedo.
Contributors: Oregon-California Trails Association.
Publisher: Oregon-California Trails Association
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Independence, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 63
ISBN-13: 9780963590107
Subjects: Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs.; West (U.S.) -- Description and travel -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs.; Oregon National Historic Trail -- Description and travel -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs.; California National Historic Trail -- Description and travel -- Study and teaching -- Activity programs.
Other titles: Oregon-California trails
Description: This book contains puzzles, readings, and activities that focus on the experiences of the first emigrants to travel west on the trails.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: value: Where did they go and why : introduction and overview of the Oregon-California trails; value: When did it happen : events and milestones; value: What did they use and what did they need : wagons and supplies; value: How many went and when did they go : landmarks, distances, and guidebooks; value: Trailbreakers and travelers : a who's who along the trail; value: Hardships and hazards : troubles along the trails; value: Diaries and journals : what was it really like?; value: Where the trail still lives : parks, museums, and readings; value: Did I get it right : answer keys.