Westward Expansion (A True Book: Westward Expansion)

by Teresa Domnauer

Overview

A True Book: Westward Expansion takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was experiencing dynamic change and expanding westward.

providing the keys to discovering the important people, places and events that helped shape the western United States. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531212493
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Teresa Domnauer is the author of many nonfiction books for children. She has a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Emerson College and received her teaching certification from Ohio Dominican University. Ms. Domnauer lives in Connecticut with her husband, Brendon, and their two daughters, Ellie and Robin.

Table of Contents

1 A Growing Nation

Why did people begin moving to the West? 7

2 Beyond the Appalachians

Who blazed a trail through the Appalachian Mountains? 13

3 Exploring the West

How did men and women work together to explore the West? 19

4 Native American Struggles

Why were Native Americans forced to leave their homelands? 25

Remember the Alamo!

Why do people say, "Remember the Alamo!"? 30

5 Pathway to the Pacific

Why did the United States fight a war with Mexico? 33

6 The End of the Frontier

What dangers did cowboys face in the West? 39

True Statistics 43

Resources 44

Important Words 46

Index 47

About the Author 48