A Primary Source History of Westward Expansion

by Steven Otfinoski

Overview

Throughout the 1800s millions of people pushed into the western United States. They went for gold, opportunities, and a chance for a better life. But as settlers moved in, American Indians were often pushed out. Hear the words they spoke. Read the words they read. And see the differing points of view about westward expansion through the eyes of the people who lived it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491418451
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Primary Source History
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	NC970L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.

Table of Contents

Go west, young man — Early explorers — Settling Texas and Utah — The Oregon Trail — California Gold Rush — Settling the plains — From sea to shining sea.

Interviews

Tells the story through powerful primary sources from many sources , including quotations, photographs, newspaper articles, and other media Explores different points of view through primary sources Each book includes 3-5 Critical Thinking sidebars that ask the reader to more deeply analyze the primary sources, their authors, or the differing points of view Includes a selected bibliogprahy directing readers to where they can find the primary sources themselves Each book includes 2-3 infographics, such as maps, charts, or timelines

Editorial Reviews

The layout includes “critical thinking” boxes which ask the reader to compare source quotations or consider a document’s impact. . . .Titles would work well as guided introductory or overview texts at the beginning of a unit.

School Library Connection