About This Book
This interactive history adventure transports young readers to the Wild West in 1876, specifically to Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Through a 'choose your own path' format, children can experience historical events from three distinct perspectives: an outlaw, a lawman, or a fortune-seeker. The book encourages critical thinking and decision-making as readers navigate different scenarios, revealing historical details and consequences with each choice. It's an engaging way to introduce elementary-aged children to American frontier history, making learning both fun and immersive.
Describes the people and events of the age of the Wild West in the year 1876. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of an outlaw, a lawman, and a fortune-seeker in Deadwood, Dakota Territory.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could live in the Wild West, which character would you choose to be and why?
2
What was the most surprising thing you learned about life in 1876 Deadwood?
3
How did your choices change the outcome of the story? What does that tell us about history?
4
What challenges did people face living in the Wild West?
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