Little House in the Big Woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder · Little House series · Grade 3-5 · Ages Ages 8-12
Laura lives with her family in a little log house in the big woods of Wisconsin. The story shows their cozy home, chores, celebrations, and pioneer life through the changing seasons.
Key vocabulary
A pioneer is someone who moves to a new place and helps build a home and community there.
A log cabin is a small house made from logs stacked together.
A hearth is the floor area in front of a fireplace where people warm themselves or cook.
A churn is a container used to shake or stir cream until it turns into butter.
Calico is a simple cotton cloth, often printed with small colorful patterns.
Molasses is a thick, dark, sweet syrup made when sugar is being made.
Maple sugar is a sweet treat made by boiling sap from maple trees until it turns sugary.
A sleigh is a vehicle with runners instead of wheels that slides over snow.