| Stranded in the Sierra Nevada: The Story of the Donner Party Contributor(s): Smith-Llera, Danielle (Author) |
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ISBN: 1491448989 ISBN-13: 9781491448984 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 979.44 |
| LCCN: 2015008296 |
| Lexile Measure: 960 |
| Series: Adventures on the American Frontier |
| Physical Information: 0.07" H x 7.83" W x 9" (0.57 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 174917 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Imagine leaving your home and moving across the country to a new life on the unknown frontier. That's exactly what members of the Donner Party were trying to do in the mid-1800s when they traveled out west, chasing their dreams of a better life. But instead, many were destined to meet a cruel fate. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from members of the Donner Party help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith-Llera, Danielle: - Danielle Smith-Llera's former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D.C., New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica. |