If you Traveled West in a Covered Wagon
Ellen Levine; Scholastic Paperbacks 1992
This book tells what it was like to be a pioneer and travel west to Oregon in the 1840s. The Q&A format includes over 25 questions such as why families traveled west and how they overcame the many challenges. The illustrations help the reader understand what daily life was like for the children and adults.
Economic Concepts
- Scarcity
- Decision-Making
- Opportunity Cost
- Incentives
- Role of Government
- Productive Resources
- Natural Resources
- Choices
Grade Levels
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- U.S. History
- Government/Civics


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