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M is for Majestic by David Domeniconi with illustrations by Pam Carroll

Here our are National Parks in an alphabet from A to Z.  Places of beauty and wonder that belong to you and me.

 
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Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

 

 
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Prairie Girl: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder by William Anderson with illustrations by Renee Graef

 

 
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Going Along the Emigrant Trails by Barbara Fifer

Imagine that you and your family are heading west in a covered wagon to Oregon country or California.  For four months you will walk as far as 2,000 miles along an eleven ft wagon across prairies, mountains, and dangerous rivers battling rain, hail, insects, hot sun, fatigue, and even snow.  You will end endless meals of beans and bacon, see military forts and geographical landmarks, and possibly Indians and buffalo.

 

 
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How Would You Survive as an American Indian?

  • Why did some children wear amulets around their necks?
  • What were Dog Soldiers?
  • Why did some Indian scouts wear wolf skins?
  • Why did the Arapaho worship a sacred pipe?
  • Why did the American Indians use sign language?
  • How do we know about Indian life?

Find out in this book how you would survive as an American Indian.

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Did You Know?
To "Prove up" a homestead the owner was required to make improvements including building a home and break the soil and plant a crop. -- Homestead National Monument of America

Last Updated: December 15, 2007 at 17:52 EST