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Frontier and pioneer life West (U.S.) Juvenile literature Oregon Oregon Guidebooks Oregon National Historic Trail Oregon National Historic Trail Juvenile literature Oregon Territory History Juvenile literature Overland journeys to the Pacific Overland journeys to the Pacific Juvenile literature Travel United States Oregon National Historic TrailTieck, Sarah
Summary: Presents basic information about Oregon, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.5 TIEGregory, Josh
Summary: Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is famous for its breathtaking natural scenery and vibrant local culture. Readers will trek across the state to see its most incredible sights. Over the course of their journey, they will learn how Oregonians live, how the state has changed over time, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.5 GREOREGON.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1978
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD JAZZ OREArenas, Shelley
Summary: Highlights attractions, nightlife, shopping, accommodations, and restaurants in Oregon, and provides information on ecotourism, unique outdoor experiences, and exploring the state with children.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.95 OREWastradowski, Matt
Summary: Stunning coastline, quirky towns, and a breathtaking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Beaver State with Moon's expert tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Oregon. -- adapted from Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel, Hachett Book Group 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.95 OREHarness, Cheryl.
Summary: Reveals what really happened when Narcissa Whitman and her husband, Marcus, embarked on a perilous quest through the untamed Oregon Trail to spread the word of the Bible to the Indians.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WHIWilliams, Doug.
Summary: Provides a history of the Oregon Ducks college football team.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.33263 WILFriedman, Mel
Summary: Discusses how the United States gained ownership of the Oregon Territory, who discovered the best routes west, and the obstacles pioneers faced on their journeys along the Oregon Trail.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.804 FRICopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.02 FRIGunderson, Mary.
Summary: Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, and common foods of pioneers who traveled west on the Oregon Trail during the nineteenth century. Includes recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Earth Books 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.5978 GUNProudfit, Benjamin
Summary: "For more than three decades in the mid-1800s, the Oregon Trail was the main way settlers traveled west. Today, people can visit parts of this historic trail, and even walk where pioneers did as they made their way to new lives in the Pacific Northwest and California. Complemented by full-color photographs, the main content addresses the historical context of the trail to supplement the social...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 PROFriedman, Mel
Summary: Traces the history of the Oregon Trail and describes the hardships faced by the settlers who followed it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.804 FRIPalahniuk, Chuck.
Summary: The author takes readers on a walking tour of Portland, Oregon, revealing the city's quirky, cheap, and wild side as he visits unusual museums, offbeat annual festivals, scenes of ghostly hauntings, and strange local customs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Journeys 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.95 PALGorton, Wendy
Summary: "This guide to hiking with children has been handcrafted for Northwest parents, educators, and caregivers looking for the best 50 trails in the area to hike with kids. 50 Hikes with Kids: Oregon and Washington not only offers detailed hiking information with maps and keys to difficulty, but also adds a layer of fun with plant, wildlife, and natural history to foster kids' genuine lifelong...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.51 GORParkman, Francis
Summary: Presents accounts of a young man's travels on the Oregon Trail and a sojourn with the Oglala Indians.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heritage Press 1943
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 978 PARSarnowski, Claire
Summary: "The true story of a young girl and a Holocaust survivor whose friendship led to a significant change in their community and beyond"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 SARIsaacs, Sally Senzell
Summary: An introduction to what life was like on the Oregon Trail, describing the wagons, daily routines, food, clothing, Native Americans encountered on the way, and dangers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.02 ISAMurray, Laura K.
Summary: Excitement over the West inspired thousands of Americans in the mid-1800s to start new lives on the other side of the continent. The Oregon Trailfollows the trials and hopes of the emigrants' journeys. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 978 MURSummary: "Chronicles the great 1840s trek across the unsettled American West. One in ten pioneers died along the way; many walked the entire 2,000 miles barefoot; but in the end nearly a half-million Americans followed the ruts west in search of a better life."--Page 2 of cover
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Boettcher/Trinklein Television, Inc. 2002
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ORERichardson, Peter
Summary: In the state of Oregon the Death with Dignity Act allows terminally ill patients to end their lives with a prescription from physicians.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Video 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HOWCussler, Clive.
Summary: The crew of the Oregon has just completed a top secret mission against Iran in the Persian Gulf, when they come across a cruise ship adrift in the sea. Hundreds of bodies litter its deck, and as ship captain Cabrillo tries to determine what happened, explosions rack the length of the ship. Barely able to escape with his own life and that of the liner's sole survivor, Cabrillo finds himself...
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2008
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1 available in Adult, Call number: FIC CUSBlackwood, Gary L
Summary: Describes how people traveling on the Oregon Trail lived, discussing their reasons for going west, modes of transportation, interaction with the Indians, and activities on the Trail.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 979.5 BLAOakley, Myrna
Summary: "Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Oregon off the beaten path shows you the Beaver State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed--from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you've "been...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Globe Pequot 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.9504 OAKSummary: By Hand is a series of lookbooks that focus on different fiber and fabric “making communities” around the country. Each serial will feature photo journals and interviews with both up-and-coming and well-known yarn designers and dyers, local yarn stores, knitwear designers, fabric artists, and other makers who share the same philosophy and aesthetic of hand crafting functional forms to share...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blueberry Hill 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746 LOODoeden, Matt.
Summary: "Describes the journey on the Oregon Trail from three different historical perspectives"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2014