America in the time of Lewis and Clark : 1801 to 1850

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Book

Title:

America in the time of Lewis and Clark : 1801 to 1850

Other title(s):

Lewis and Clark

Author:

Isaacs, Sally Senzell, 1950-

ISBN:

9781575727448

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm

Contents:

About this book -- United States of America -- Map -- New president 1801-1806 -- Lewis and Clark 1804-1806 -- Discoveries 1804-1806 -- War of 1812 -1806-1814 -- Factories 1801-1825 -- Trail of tears 1825-1839 -- U.S. Army vs the Seminoles 1832-1853 -- Winning land from Mexico 1830-1850 -- Erie Canal 1825-1840 -- Moving faster 1830-1850 -- Wealth from the seas 1812-1850 -- Big city 1830-1850 -- Life on a wagon train 1840-1850 -- Houses in the Great plains 1830-1850 -- California gold rush 1848-1849 -- Mining town 1849-1850 -- Snapshot of America -- Historical map of America -- Famous people of the time -- Important dates and events -- Glossary -- Historical fiction to read -- Historic sites to visit -- Index.

Summary:

Uses the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a reference to examine the history and everyday life of the United States from 1801 to 1850, including the War of 1812, the growth of industrialization, the expansion westward, and the California Gold Rush.

Conference Subject:

Lewis and Clark Expedition -- (1804-1806) -- Juvenile literature.

Lewis and Clark Expedition -- (1804-1806)

Subject(s):

United States -- History -- 1783-1865 -- Juvenile literature.

United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 -- Juvenile literature.

United States -- History -- 1783-1865.

United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865.

Geographic Term:

United States -- History -- 1783-1865 -- Juvenile literature.

United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865 -- Juvenile literature.

United States -- History -- 1783-1865.

United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Dallas Public Library	+ 973.5 IS1	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Library	ELEM 973.5 ISA	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

America in the Time of... helps readers explore our nation's past by focusing on key figures in history. Each visually stunning spread features clearly written text that explains the social, political, and economic realities of the time. The series visits all areas of the United States from coast to coast, and offers information about the native as well as invading and immigrant peoples. Each book features:
-- beautiful reconstruction artwork,
-- authentic primary source photographs,
-- detailed maps, both modern and historical,
-- profiles of famous people who shaped that time,
-- a list of noteworthy places, and
-- a bibliography of fiction books to extend learning.

Author Notes

Author Sally Senzell Isaacs was born in 1950 and grew up in Evansville, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University, where she majored in American history and sociology. She has written over 30 children's books dealing with American history. Her book Cattle Trails and Cowboys won the first June Franklin Naylor Award for the Best Book for Children on Texas History.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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Horn Book Review

These brief introductions to different facets of American expansion westward provide information in a shattershot approach. The cluttered design features illustrations, maps, and archival reproductions, as well as sidebars of related information. Directory, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this Book	p. 4
The United States of America--Map	p. 4
Introduction	p. 5
A New President 1801 to 1806	p. 6
Lewis and Clark 1804 to 1806	p. 8
Discoveries 1804 to 1806	p. 10
The War of 1812 1806 to 1814	p. 12
Factories 1801 to 1825	p. 14
The Trail of Tears 1825 to 1839	p. 16
The U.S. Army vs the Seminoles 1832 to 1842	p. 18
Winning Land From Mexico 1830 to 1853	p. 20
America Moves West 1830 to 1850	p. 22
The Erie Canal 1825 to 1840	p. 24
Moving Faster 1830 to 1850	p. 26
Wealth from the Seas 1820 to 1850	p. 28
The Big City 1830 to 1850	p. 30
Life on a Wagon Train 1840 to 1850	p. 32
Houses in the Great Plains 1830 to 1850	p. 34
California Gold Rush 1848 to 1849	p. 36
A Mining Town 1849 to 1850	p. 38
Snapshot of America 1850s	p. 40
Historical Map of America	p. 42
Famous People of the Time	p. 44
Important Dates and Events	p. 44
Glossary	p. 46
Historical Fiction to Read	p. 47
Historic Sites to Visit	p. 47
Index	p. 47

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