Discusses the reasons people migrated West, the routes they took, some of the difficulties faced by pioneers, the different ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the settlers, and the building of homes and towns. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 6.3 ATOS Book Level: 5.9 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 1 AR Quiz: 29868EN Reading Counts Level: 3.5 Reading Counts Points: 3 Lexile Measure: 830 Lexile Code: IG (Illustrated Guide) Guided Reading Level: P Recommended for use with Units of Study Writing Curriculum, Grade 5.