Subtitle: America In The 1800's. A fictionalized account of the famous westward route of American settlement during the 1800s, including everyday life on the trail, what it took to make the journey successfully, and what happened to unsuccessful attempts to reach the Oregon Territory. Reading Essentials in Social Studies: America in the 1800's Series SECOND CHANCE READING Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 2.8 ATOS Book Level: 3.5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 1 AR Quiz: 64921EN Lexile Measure: 530 Guided Reading Level: Q-R.