Reviews
Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself

"What was it like to be an American pioneer during the 1800’s? More than 25 projects and activities in this book give students and firsthand look. Students will build replica sod houses, create their own printing presses, and more. You get instructions, diagrams, and templates for each project."
— Learning Magazine, Teachers’ Choice Edition,  January 2008
 
"Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself takes readers on a journey through the West in the footsteps of the first pioneers. Easy-to follow activities bring the experience to life. Grade 4 and up."
— Cobblestone Magazine, January 2008

"This is not just another activity book. Each of the 12 chapters is based on a relevant pioneer topic (for example, "Wagon Trains", "Building Homes") and has five to six pages of historical content, illustrations, quotations and vocabulary followed by five or six more pages of careful directions on how to construct a related project (for example, "Make your own covered wagon" or "Make your own sod house"). The projects are actually quite practical (the sod house is made with brownies, pretzels and green food coloring) and look like fun. Additional material includes a time line, maps, a glossary and a resource list. Recommended for all younger readers"
— Kliatt, November 2007

"Build-it activities connect readers to the people who built their homes and communities on the frontier, enhancing this first-hand look at the history of the American West and pioneers."
—Homeschoolestore.com Tomorrow's Lesson Today!

"…packs in interesting historical information and colorful facts about daily life in pioneer days along with interesting tidbits…"
—The Buffalo News, May 2, 2007