Stranded in the Sierra Nevada
Danielle Smith-Llera
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.
Author - Danielle Smith-Llera.
Narrator - Various Narrators.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Danielle Smith-Llera
Various Narrators
Adventures on the American Frontier
Capstone Press
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
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. Author - Danielle Smith-Llera. Narrator - Various Narrators. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:31:52