Teachers.netGreat Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself
What was it like to be an American pioneer during the 1800s? Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the settling of the great American frontier with over 25 hands-on building projects and activities. Young learners build replica sod houses, log cabins, and covered wagons, and create their own printing presses and maps.
Great Pioneer Projects You Can Build Yourself provides detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach readers about the American pioneers' relentless push westward. Together they give kids a first-hand look at daily life on the trail and on the frontier. Great Pioneer Projects brings the American Pioneer experience to life.
"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." — 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. 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
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Shawn Braley, Shawn Braley is an award-winning illustrator. He attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. He specializes in cartoon and editorial illustration. Braley is also a world traveler, musician, cat owner, and comic art collector. He lives in Southern Vermont. http://www.shawnbraley.com
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