If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon

If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon

Written by: Ellen Levine

"If you were traveling West in a covered wagon, you would have a lot of questions, including where you were going, how you would get there, and what you would take with you. You would wonder what would happen along the way, what you would do, and who and what you would see. Using a conversational tone and a question-and-answer format, the author draws readers into the preparations for the long trip to the Oregon Territory in the 1840's and ‘50's by answering these and many other practical questions in an honest and informational way. The information given, from start to finish, is very useful and descriptive and is presented in an age-appropriate manner. While the book itself is well written and thorough, it does have one small drawback. The book states that it is the new and updated version. It is larger and the illustrations are in full color, which is much more engaging. Unfortunately, it lacks a further reading page or a resource page including places to visit or web sites to explore. Overall, though, this a great resource book that children will enjoy and gain much from."

Children's Literature Review

Online Resources:
http://www.daily-tangents.com/BOB/BookLink/M/M_wagon.shtml