WHAT WAS THE DONNER PARTY?

In the winter of 1846-47, 87 pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way forward, food, or supplies. Theirs is a story of miscalculations, bad decisions, and extreme weather, but it's also a story of survival and bravery among everyday people. Ages 8-12. 16 pages of photos.