| Daniel Boone: Woodsman of Kentucky Contributor(s): Zronik, John Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778724646 ISBN-13: 9780778724643 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: A true American woodsman, Daniel Boone is remembered for his exploration of Kentucky and the establishment in 1775 of the "Boonesborough" settlement. This exciting book describes his legendary exploits as a trapper and soldier, his meetings with the Shawnee and Cherokee, and his lasting legacy in helping to build the 'Wilderness Road' -- one of the most historic highways in America. Other topics include - his early life and Quaker upbringing - how he traveled and lived in the backwoods of America - the attack on the Boonesborough settlement - the French and Indian War - the effect of the Stamp Act - colorful maps and images showing the areas explored - sections on the age of exploration - the political climates of various countries that made explorers venture out into the unknown - real recipes for foods the explorers ate on their travels - how explorers lived while on the high seas, on the trail, or in the encampment |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2005035759 |
| Lexile Measure: 1040 |
| Series: In the Footsteps of Explorers |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 8.3" W x 10.82" (0.38 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Kentucky - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 106592 Reading Level: 7.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title is intended for ages 8-14. A true American woodsman, Daniel Boone is remembered for his exploration of Kentucky and the establishment in 1775 of the 'Boonesborough' settlement. This exciting book describes his legendary exploits as a trapper and soldier, his meetings with the Shawnee and Cherokee, and his lasting legacy in helping to build the 'Wilderness Road' - one of the most historic highways in America. Other topics include: his early life and Quaker upbringing; how he travelled and lived in the backwoods of America; the attack on the Boonesborough settlement; the French and Indian War; and, the effect of the Stamp Act. |