Download or read book The Washington Adventure written by Ruth Pelz and published by Gibbs Smith Publishers. This book was released on 2002-12-12 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Washington Adventure is a 4th grade Washington history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the Washington State Social Studies Curriculum and teaches geography, history, economics, and government. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history. The student edition has many features such as Places to Locate, Terms to Understand, primary sources, maps and timelines that engage students in influential people and periods or events that have influenced Washington history. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Natural Washington Chapter 2 Native Americans Chapter 3 Explorers and Fur Traders Chapter 4 Missionaries and Pioneers Chapter 5 Washington Becomes a State Chapter 6 Beginning the Twentieth Century Chapter 7 Modern Times Chapter 8 Earning a Living Chapter 9 Government for All of Us