Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa "Read 'em out!" on a real covered wagon trek across the prairie, encountering adventure much as the pioneers of yore, and a mystery that you could say leaves Grant Niagara Falls, NY • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, OH • MILOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! Gateway Arch, "America's Gateway to the West" Facts • The Prairie: Geology; Geography • Covered Wagons • Prairie Schooners • Wagon train; Oregon Trail: Clothing worn on the Oregon Trail; Supplies needed on the Trail; Food Served while on the trail; Entertainment on the trail • Chuck Wagon • Wagon Wheels • Dangers travelers faced on the trail • The Pony Express • Buffalo Bill • Cow chips & Buffalo chips; Fuel for fires • Independence Rock history • Chimney Rock history • Scotts Bluff history • Fort Laramie history • Old Susannah • Corral • Hiram Scott • Joel Hembry. Fort Kearny State Park, MO: Post Office; Blacksmith Shop; Exhibit Hall • Nebraska: Ash Hollow; Courthouse Rock; Jail Rock; Chimney Rock; Scotts Bluff • Wyoming: Army Outpost Museum; Artillery and Wagon Museum, Fort Laramie; Independence Rock • Fort Hall, ID • The Dalles River, OR; End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Oregon City. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:Grade Levels: 3-6Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.0Accelerated Reader Points: 2Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 135937Lexile Measure: 610Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: QDevelopmental Assessment Level: 40 Get your FREE Resources!1. Download the Carole Marsh Mysteries Real Kids! Real Places! Correlations to Common Core/State Standards HERE.2. Download the Where Have You Been map HERE.3. Utilize the Real Kids! Real Places! Common Core State Standards Teacher Resource for classroom discussion questions and activities for ELA grades 2-6. This can be used for all 50 mysteries HERE.4. Download additional activities including Fact or Fiction, Fascinating Facts, Book Club Discussions and Book Club Activities HERE.5. Want a sneak peak? Read the first three chapters HERE.
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