Plains Communities Past and Present

by Megan O'Hara

Overview

Imagine hunting bison that spread out as far as your eyes could see. Or maybe traveling by train or covered wagon to reach what is known as the Great Plains. Crack open this book, and learn about the people who made their lives on the Great Plains through the centuries right up until today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476540610
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	First Facts: Who Lived Here Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

The First People on the Plains 4

American Indian Life 6

Horses Make Life Easier 8

The Oregon Trail 10

Railroads Bring More People 12

The Dust Bowl 16

Big Farms and Ranches 18

Farming and Energy 20

Amazing But True! 21

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 24

Index 24