If You Were a Kid on the Oregon Trail (If You Were a Kid)

What was it like to be a kid on the Oregon Trail?

During the mid-19th century, many groups of people traveled westward across what is now the United States in search of a better life. They followed the Oregon Trail walking across grasslands and forests, and even climbing mountains. Many of these migrants were kids!

Join Stephen and Josephine as they journey along the Oregon Trail, walking for hours every day, sleeping in the wilderness, discovering new landscapes, and finding a lifelong friendship!

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, “If You Were a Kid”! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, “If You Were a Kid” will spark readers’ curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.

| Josh Gregory is the author of more than 250 books for young readers, covering everything from U.S. history to technology and video games. He is from Chicago, Illinois.
After illustrating more than 100 books over the past 20 years, Lluís Farré has drawn about 40 witches, 200 dragons, 500 princesses (and the corresponding princes), and more than 1,000 kids from different parts of the world and different moments in history. He lives in the coastal city of Barcelona, Spain.