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<p><P>The Oregon Trail was 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) long.<P>It reached from western Missouri to Oregon City.<P>Inside, You'll Find&#58;<P>Why people took the often dangerous journey along the trail;<P>Maps, a timeline, photos-and what the Brown Gold Rush was;<P>Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!</p><h3>Children's Literature</h3><p>Short bursts of large-type text inform the reader of the history of the trail from inception to preservation. The first two chapters of this A True Book title explain the political and cultural motivations to colonize Oregon, including the struggle between the United States and Great Britain to claim the territory. Chapter three describes the explorers who mapped out pieces of the route and helps readers understand that the wagon trail developed over time. In chapters four and five, Friedman provides a quick sense of the daily routine of pioneers traveling on the trail, and some of the challenges they faced, such as river crossings, deadly weather and disease. The final chapter covers statehood and the transcontinental railroad that drew many travelers away from the Oregon Trail. A special section called The Big Truth features pion

Author

Mel Friedman

Publisher

Scholastic Library Publishing

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780531212479

Subjects

History, Literary Fiction, Humanities

Rating

3.63 / 5 (14 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14