Fighting to Survive in the American West: Terrifying True Stories

by Eric Braun

Overview

Life on the American frontier wasn't easy. Pioneers had to deal with tough challenges including rough terrain, extreme weather, starvation, and dangerous animals. But in spite of the hardships, people persevered. Follow the true stories of those who braved the frontier and what they had to do to survive in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756564315
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Fighting to Survive
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Eric Braun is a children’s author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

A Mountain Man's Mission: Hugh Glass 6

Rock Mountain Castaway Janette Riker 20

Snowed in with Death: The Donner Party 26

Near Rebellion Above Yosemite Joseph Walker 40

Into the Unknown Lewis Clark 48

Outlasting Death in the Blue Mountains Marie Dorion 54

Glossary 60

Read More 61

Internet Sites 61

Source Notes 62

Bibliography 63

Index 64

Interviews

true, inspiring stories of surviving dangerous situations against low odds; stories ripped from the headlines; short stories in magazine-like tone will pull readers in without dissuading them with large amounts of text; filled with fact boxes to add to main content; high interest; ideal for struggling or reluctant middle grade readers; maps will help set the scene and provide clarity for readers