{"product_id":"the-oregon-trail-melanie-richardson-dundy-9780578431468","title":"The Oregon Trail: Ollie's Great Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of Purple Dragonfly Book Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEndorsed by OCTA, End of The Trail Interpretive Center, WyoHist.org\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of the Oregon Trail is a fascinating American adventure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho better to narrate the story of the Oregon Trail than the arrogant but lovable ox pulling his family in a covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon in 1843?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOllie Ox, and his yoke mate, Herb, describe quite an adventure as they cross vast expanses of rugged, inhospitable wilderness and treacherous, rushing rivers in extreme weather and constantly changing conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eWestward Migration along the Oregon Trail \u003c\/em\u003eduring the 19th century is one of the most important events in American history. It is estimated that 500,000 people made the trek from Missouri to Oregon. Of that number, about 40,000 were children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elists of supplies needed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003espellbinding adventures of climbing \u0026amp; descending steep hills and dangerous river crossings and meeting and trading with various Indian tribes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOllie Ox narrates the story in a manner emphasizing traits such as responsibility, loyalty, tenacity, and commitment. And he accomplishes all of this while making the reader smile. Quite a feat for a 2000 pound ox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful color illustrations, photographs, and paintings bring the Oregon Trail and the beauty of the American West to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Winner of Purple Dragonfly Book Award Endorsed by OCTA, Oregon-California Trails Association Endorsed by The End of The Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City and WyoHist.org)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWebsite: \u003cstrong\u003e ChildrensBooksByMelanie.com (no apostrophe in childrens)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melanie Richardson Dundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0578431467\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780578431468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mdct Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Melanie Richardson Dundy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48435469844735,"sku":"9780578431468","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f32ab2a-2b1d-4620-9177-cc94502cab61.jpg?v=1777150596","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-oregon-trail-melanie-richardson-dundy-9780578431468","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}