Helpful Related Web Pages 
http://www.globalgenealogy.com/cdahome.htm
This page gives books on the topic of genealogy and history books. Can view the books with a brief synopsis. Has an option to purchase if so desire.
http://members.aol.com/KarenBeidorphan.html
This page shows how to use literature internet technology and videos to teach about the orphan trains.

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/history_for_children/18359

This page can be used as a history resource made by and for kids. It has various topics and can be used as extensions.
http://www.studyweb.com/links/2297.html
This page is a study resource. It has many links to other pages. Mainly geared toward grades 9 - 12. 
www.bastards.org/bookstore/history.htm
This is a list of alphabetized books of adoption throughout history.
www.museum.msu.edu/museum/tes/sisters/skolnick.htm
Literacy extension - Where Courage is Like A Wild Horse: The World of an Indian Orphanage. 7th grade literacy 

http://www.pbs.org/wbgh/amex/index.html

This comes from PBS and is a teacher guide to use with the video, 'The Orphan Trains'. This is part of the American Experience system of PBS.
http://pda.republic.net/othsa
This web page is from The Orphan Train Heritage Society Association. It gives numerous facts about how the orphan train started and many personal stories of orphan train rider. It is a very informative web page!
http://www.rootsweb.com/~neadoptn/Orphan.htm
It has lots of information, web links and personal stories of those who have ridden the train and for those who want to find out more. 
www.oocities.org/Heartland/Bluffs/7446/orphantrains.html
Information about the Missouri and Iowa Orphan Trains. Updated current information lesson plans, and list of cities the train stopped at are also included.

               

    

 

 

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