The Mystery on the Oregon Trail

Download or read book The Mystery on the Oregon Trail written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa "Read 'em out!" on a real covered wagon trek across the prairie, encountering adventure much as the pioneers of yore, and a mystery that you could say leaves Grant "UpChucking!" LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! Gateway Arch, "America's Gateway to the West" Facts ¥ The Prairie: Geology; Geography ¥ Covered Wagons ¥ Prairie Schooners ¥ Wagon train; Oregon Trail: Clothing worn on the Oregon Trail; Supplies needed on the Trail; Food Served while on the trail; Entertainment on the trail ¥ Chuck Wagon ¥ Wagon Wheels ¥ Dangers travelers faced on the trail ¥ The Pony Express ¥ Buffalo Bill ¥ Cow chips & Buffalo chips; Fuel for fires ¥ Independence Rock history ¥ Chimney Rock history ¥ Scotts Bluff history ¥ Fort Laramie history ¥Old Susannah ¥ Corral ¥ Hiram Scott ¥ Joel Hembry. Fort Kearny State Park, MO: Post Office; Blacksmith Shop; Exhibit Hall ¥ Nebraska: Ash Hollow; Courthouse Rock; Jail Rock; Chimney Rock; Scotts Bluff ¥ Wyoming: Army Outpost Museum; Artillery and Wagon Museum, Fort Laramie; Independence Rock ¥ Fort Hall, ID ¥The Dalles River, OR; End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Oregon City. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.0 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 135937 Lexile Measure: 610 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40