Trails to California

In the 1800s, traveling to California was dangerous, but the state’s earliest settlers traveled there in search of new lives. Learn about California’s first settlers including Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, John Bidwell, and more! This primary source title builds students’ reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in lear...