Science on the Oregon Trail
Part of the The Science of History series
- Subject
- History - Exploration & Discovery
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
- Size
- 16.8 cm Ă 22.4 cm
- ISBN
- 9781496696915
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.
About the author
Tammy EnzAuthor
Tammy Enz holds a bachelorâs degree in civil engineering and a masterâs degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people.
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