If You Were Me and Lived in... the American West: An Introduction to Civilizations Throughout Time by Carol P. Roman
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Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in her exciting new series.
Learn what kind of food you might eat on the Oregon Trail, the clothes you wore in in the American West, what your name could be in the 19th century, and what children did for fun once their many chores were done.
If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture.
So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.
Top Reviews
"I like author Carole P. Roman's choice to narrate from a child's point of view. And I like the actual recounts of how ordinary life transpired for children (and adults, too.)...many fascinating tidbits. We look forward to enjoying the rest of the series." - Raising a Self Reliant Child
"What an exciting way to learn history!" Reviewed by Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite
"We have been studying American History and this supplemental resource really fit in with our curriculum." - Families Again
"It's like a kid having a conversation with you. It's informative in a way that's not boring." - Rainy Days and Mom Days
"If You Were Me and Lived in the American West has a setting in the Willamette Valley in Oregon which was a possible destination of the Oregon Trail in 1835. Life was frequently difficult for many Americans settled along the east coast of the United States. Living off the land, made people depend on luck with the weather whether dealing with droughts or floods." - midwest book review
"Using a conversational narrative, she approaches history through the life of an average child. Today's child is able to see themselves placed right into history as they learn about the Oregon Trail and why families traveled west by the masses. They learn about family life, period clothing, foods, names, chores, interactions with others, and so much more." - Brittney Rutherford, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine