Science on the Oregon Trail (The Science of History)

by Tammy Enz (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
You may have heard of the Oregon Trail. In the 1840s, more than 5,000 people traveled the Oregon Trail, hoping for a better life. But did you know that science played a big role in this epic journey? Learn how covered wagons were engineered. Find out how food was preserved and diseases were treated along the trail. And discover how modern technology is helping us learn even more about this time in history.
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Looking at historical events through a science lens provides a unique viewpoint. Discussions include the effects of scientific principles and processes, as well as the technology used to overcome problems. Students will learn how ocean currents affected the Mayflower and the Antarctic expedition or why Egyptian priests and Oregon Trail travelers had to fight bacterial decay. Besides details on building materials, navigation tools, and waterproofing techniques, the text also explains how modern methods such as CT scans and DNA analysis are used to investigate historic sites. Plentiful maps, diagrams, photos of Howard Carter at Tut's tomb or Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton's crew on the ice, and other images support the text and give it visual interest. Suggested books and sites for additional investigation extend the learning. VERDICT An informative look at history and science that shows the connection between the two areas of knowledge.--Suzanne Costner, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville, TN

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Looking at historical events through a science lens provides a unique viewpoint. Discussions include the effects of scientific principles and processes, as well as the technology used to overcome problems. Students will learn how ocean currents affected the Mayflower and the Antarctic expedition or why Egyptian priests and Oregon Trail travelers had to fight bacterial decay. Besides details on building materials, navigation tools, and waterproofing techniques, the text also explains how modern methods such as CT scans and DNA analysis are used to investigate historic sites. Plentiful maps, diagrams, photos of Howard Carter at Tut's tomb or Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton's crew on the ice, and other images support the text and give it visual interest. Suggested books and sites for additional investigation extend the learning. VERDICT An informative look at history and science that shows the connection between the two areas of knowledge.—Suzanne Costner, Fairview Elementary School, Maryville, TN "School Library Journal"
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781496696915
Lexile Measure
800
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Capstone Press
Publication date
January 08, 2021
Series
The Science of History
BISAC categories
JNF025200 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/19th Century
JNF025080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Exploration & Discovery
JNF051170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Discoveries
Library of Congress categories
History
19th century
Frontier and pioneer life
Overland journeys to the Pacific
West (U.S.)
Oregon National Historic Trail
Transportation engineering

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