Conestoga Wagons

by Richard Ammon, Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator)

How they were built and driven, and their important role.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

Richard Ammon taught children's literature at Pennsylvania State University and lives in Middletown, Pennsylvania, not far from the Valley Forge National Historical Park. He is the author of Conestoga Wagons; An Amish Year; An Amish Wedding, and An Amish Christmas.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Conestoga wagons were the predominant way to ship freight around the country prior to the railroad. For some reason, I associate Conestoga wagons with pioneers, but they have a much broader history than that. I found this picture book very informative.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of details about the wagons and how they were used, but I wish it would have mentioned where they were first made and how they came about.

[Duane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice book for anyone who is interested in the general information on Conestoga Wagons. With vivid illustrations and a easy to understand writing style, readers will learn a lot about the early days of traveling with these "semis" of their days. A great book for someone who is wanting general information.

[Carol]

One of my favorite read aloud for students...if I was a sub I would take this with me everywhere!