Cutting a Path: Daniel Boone and the Cumberland Gap

by Elizabeth Raum

Book Overview

Imagine being asked to explore an unknown part of the country. That's exactly what happened to Daniel Boone in the mid-1700s. Boone and others cut a path through the wilderness of Kentucky and Virginia. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from Boone and his fellow settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1491449098
• ISBN13: 9781491449097
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.4" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5