Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas TOLA Regional Titles Spring 2015 IPG Women of the Frontier 16 Tales of Trailblazing Homesteaders, Entrepreneurs, and Rabble -Rousers Brandon Marie Miller Summary Winner of: 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Nominated for: 2014 YALSA Nonfiction Award Using journal entries, letters home, and song lyrics, the women of the West speak for themselves in these tales of courage, enduring spirit, and adventure. Women such as Amelia Stewart Knight traveling on the Oregon Trail, homesteader Miriam Colt, entrepreneur Clara Brown, army wife Frances Grummond, actress Adah Isaacs Menken, naturalist Martha Maxwell, missionary Narcissa Whitman, and political activist Mary Lease are introduced to readers through their harrowing stories of journeying across the plains and mountains to unknown land. 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Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025170 Series: Women of Action 5.5 in W | 8.5 in H | 0.9 lb Wt On the Wild West Mark Twain Summary The latest in Hesperus's On series comes from master travel writer Mark Twain and concentrates on his journey through the Wild West From 1861 to 1867, a young Mark Twain traveled through the Wild West. Following an abortive foray into a career as a Confederate Cavalry man he opted instead to head off on a stagecoach road trip with his brother Orion, who had just been appointed Secretary of Nevada Territory. Twain sets out on an epic voyage from Missouri to Sacramento. He will visit Salt Lake City, witness the beginning of the real estate boom, and try his hand at silver mining in Nevada. Traveling in turn by boat, train, and coach, through mountains and deserts, he comes across Native Americans, visits a Mormon village, and becomes stranded in a snowstorm. 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An Activity Guide to the Wild West Laurie Carlson Summary Capturing the unique character and history of the West, this activity book provides a number of memorable journeys, including joining Lewis and Clark on an expedition, journeying into the woods with fur traders, or riding Chicago Review Press a wagon train to the Oregon. Young explorers will experience the excitement of the West with activities such as 9781556522710 sewing a sunbonnet, panning for gold, cooking flapjacks, singing cowboy songs, and more. Helpful illustrations Pub Date: 8/1/96 that detail and explain the steps of each project are also included. $14.95/$16.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback Contributor Bio 160 Pages Laurie Carlson is the author of Colonial Kids , More Than Moccasins , Green Thumbs , and Kids Camp! She has Carton Qty: 48 taught preschool, primary grades, and children's art classes. She lives in Cheney, Washington. Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3 Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books JNF001000 Series: Hands -On History 11 in W | 8.5 in H | 0.4 in T | 0.9 lb Wt Native American History for Kids With 21 Activities Karen Bush Gibson Summary As the first Americans, hundreds of indigenous bands and nations already lived in North America when European explorers first set out to conquer an inhabited land. This book captures the early history of these complex societies and their 500 -year struggle to survive against all odds from war, displacement, broken treaties, and Chicago Review Press 9781569762806 boarding schools. Not only a history of tribal nations, Native American History for Kids also includes profiles of Pub Date: 7/1/10 famous Native Americans and their many contributions, from early leaders to superstar athlete Jim Thorpe, $17.95/$19.95 Can. dancer Maria Tallchief, astronaut John Herrington, author Sherman Alexie, actor Wes Studi, and more. 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IPG TOLA Regional Titles Spring 2015 - March 2015 Page 2 IPG A Kid's Guide to Latino History More than 50 Activities Valerie Petrillo Summary A Kid's Guide to Latino History features more than 50 hands-on activities, games, and crafts that explore the diversity of Latino culture and teach children about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Hispanic American history. Chicago Review Press 9781556527715 Pub Date: 8/1/09 Kids can: $14.95/$16.95 Can. 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