Pioneer Spirit: The Westward Expansion - Set of 5

Elementary school history and social studies standards are met with this at-level American history series. Focusing on the nineteenth-century period of Westward Expansion, students will learn about the people and the technology that made this rapid growth possible, as well as the major events and places associated with the era. They will also gain an understanding of the effect westward expansion had on immigration, transportation, and the economy. The human side is also examined, such as the realities of pioneer life, the growth of communities, and the impact of the westward expansion on Native Americans.

Titles include:

	The Gold Rush
	Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
	Oregon Trail
	Sacagawea
	The Transcontinental Railroad