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Daily Life in a Covered Wagon - by Paul Erickson (Paperback)

Name: Daily Life in a Covered Wagon - by Paul Erickson (Paperback)
Brand: Puffin Books
SKU: 54271463
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Highlights

Great for classroom lessons on the Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion!In 1853, the Larkin family loaded up their wagons and headed west in search of a new life.
Reading the West (Children's) 1995 1st Winner
5-8 Years
11.08" x 8.23" Paperback
48 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, History

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About the Book

In 1853, the Larkin family loaded their covered wagon and headed west on the Oregon trail in search of a new life. How did they do it? What did they eat? How did they dress? How did they survive sickness or attacks from cattle thieves? Drawing on diaries and letters, and illustrated with photos of actual objects from the past, "Daily Life in a Covered Wagon" explores what life was really like on the wagon train. Full-color illustrations, b&w photos.

Book Synopsis

Great for classroom lessons on the Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion!

In 1853, the Larkin family loaded up their wagons and headed west in search of a new life. But how did they do it? What did they eat? How did they survive sickness, and attacks from cattle thieves? Drawing on diaries and letters, and illustrated with photographs of actual object from the past, Daily Life in a Covered Wagon explored what life was really like on the wagon trail.

About the Author

Paul Erickson is the author of several non-fiction books for young readers, including DAILY LIFE IN A COVERED WAGON and DAILY LIFE ON A SOUTHERN PLANTATION.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.08 Inches (H) x 8.23 Inches (W) x .37 Inches (D)

Weight: .46 Pounds

Suggested Age: 5-8 Years

Number of Pages: 48

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: History

Publisher: Puffin Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Paul Erickson

Language: English

Street Date: July 1, 1997

TCIN: 54271463

UPC: 9780140562125

Item Number (DPCI): 248-42-4809

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.37 inches length x 8.23 inches width x 11.08 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.46 pounds

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Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book?

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A: The book features full-color illustrations and black-and-white photos of historical objects.
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Q: What is the main focus of the book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago

A: The book explores daily life on the Oregon Trail through the experiences of the Larkin family.
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