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Death in the Donner Party: A Cause-And-Effect Investigation


Cause and Effect Disasters

School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7

No. of pages 40

Published: 2016

Great for age 7-12 years

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"Death in the Donner Party: A Cause-And-Effect Investigation" by Emily Rose Oachs explores the harrowing journey of the ill-fated Donner Party as they navigate the treacherous terrain of the Sierra Nevada in 1846. Through a cause-and-effect lens, the book examines the decisions and circumstances that led to tragedy, including the group's late departure, their reliance on untested routes, and the brutal winter conditions they faced. Oachs combines historical analysis with compelling storytelling to reveal how a quest for a better life descended into survival and desperation, shedding light on the human spirit's resilience amidst unimaginable hardship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book features in the following series: Cause And Effect, Cause And Effect Disasters .

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Lerner Publications (Tm) .

Emily Oachs is a graduate of the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. She currently works as an editor at a Los Angeles-based educational company. In her spare time, she writes nonfiction books for elementary readers.

 

This book is in the following series:

Cause and Effect Disasters

Cause and Effect