| The Trail of Tears Bound for Schoo Edition Contributor(s): Bruchac, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 061322518X ISBN-13: 9780613225182 Publisher: Turtleback Books OUR PRICE: $14.66 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: September 1999 Annotation: After losing the fight to keep their land in the 19th century, the Cherokee Nation is led on the heartbreaking and torturous Trail Of Tears by Chief John Ross. With bright, color illustrations, children will learn about this epic true tale of friendships, hopes, fears and dreams as the downtrodden Native Americans trudged their way to Oklahoma. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: 975.004 |
| LCCN: 2002014929 |
| Lexile Measure: 740 |
| Series: Step Into Reading: A Step 4 Book |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 6.06" W x 9.18" (0.50 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 2462 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It is October 1, 1838, and John Ross, the chief of the great Cherokee Nation, is looking at his home for the last time. He and his people are about to begin the long march west. Today is their first day on the Trail of Tears. This captivating true story of the Cherokee Indians, forced to leave their land and travel 1,200 miles to Oklahoma, and their survival against all odds, is set against the backdrop of American history at its most dramatic. With bright, unique illustrations and clear, moving text, this epic story of friendship, war, hope, and betrayal will appeal to both boys and girls interested in learning more about our Native American heritage. |