Meet the Drakes on the Kentucky Frontier (Early American Family) [Library Binding]

John J. Loeper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Early American Family

Chronicles the emigration of the Drake family from Virginia to the Kentucky wilderness in 1788, their settlement, home construction, daily chores, education, food, entertainment, and social activities.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-5-These books are based on fact and depict the lives of the Drake family, who moved to the unsettled Kentucky frontier in 1781, and the Ward family, who traveled on the Oregon Trail in the 1850s. The Drakes' eldest son, Dan, dreamed of being a doctor, but was expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a farmer. The Wards' youngest son suffered from chronic illness and was so weakened by the journey across the United States that he almost died, but was saved by herbs the family got from the Indians they met along the way. These personal experiences not only make the books more interesting, but also allow readers to identify with and understand the experiences of their ancestors. While there is some blurring between fact and fiction, and some of the vocabulary is too difficult for the intended audience, the books will appeal to young readers. They have attractive full-color illustrations and photographs of reconstructed sites, detailed indexes, and lists for further reading and historical places to visit, as well as songs and recipes from the time period. Although there are numerous books, fiction and nonfiction, on the early American experiences, these titles will satisfy school assignments and fill requests for recreational reading.-Ann M. Burlingame, North Regional Library, Raleigh, NC

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Benchmark Books (NY) (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761408452
• ISBN-13: 978-0761408451
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,393,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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