The Nebraska Adventure

About this book

The Nebraska Adventure is a 4th grade Nebraska history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the Nebraska Social Studies Framework and teaches Nebraska geography history economics citizenship and government. The book places the states historical events in the context of our nations history. Features such as timelines local images Nebraska Portraits Linking the Past to the Present and What Do You Think? discussion questions deliver content in an effective and inviting way making history come alive. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 The Adventure Begins Chapter 2 Nebraskas Place in the World Chapter 3 Natural Nebraska Chapter 4 Native Americans on the Plains Chapter 5 Explorers Traders and Missionaries Chapter 6 Go West! Chapter 7 Life in the Territory Chapter 8 Settling in Nebraska Chapter 9 Strangers in Their Own Land Chapter 10 Building the State Chapter 11 20th Century Nebraskans Chapter 12 Government for All of Us Chapter 13 Making a Living in Nebraska