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Our Island Story
by H. E. MarshallOur Island Story is the "history" of England up to Queen Victoria's Death. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their homeland, Great Britain. To add to the excitement, she mixed in a bit of myth as well as a few legends.
Our Journey West
by Linda Hoyt Gare ThompsonTravel with the Marshall family along the Oregon Trail as they set out for a better life in the Oregon Territory. See how they struggled to survive the dangers of the long journey.
Our Kansas Home
by Patrick Faricy Deborah HopkinsonDanger Close To Home Papa is in danger for helping to rescue a free-state settler who was unjustly arrested by Kansas's proslavery sheriff. He has gone into hiding, and Momma and the Keller children are alone in their remote cabin while marauding border ruffians are roaming the countryside, looking for livestock to steal. But there's a lot more at stake at the Keller homestead than their chickens and cows. Charlie has come upon Lizzie, a runaway slave girl trying to make her way to freedom in Canada, and the Kellers are hiding her at their cabin. With the violence in Kansas Territory escalating, the Underground Railroad isn't running. Can Charlie and his family keep Lizzie safe until she can escape from Kansas?
Our Lady of the Streets (Skyscraper Throne Ser. #3)
by Tom PollockEver since Beth Bradley found her way into a hidden London, the presence of its ruthless goddess, Mater Viae, has lurked in the background. Now Mater Viae has returned with deadly consequences. Streets are wrecked by convulsions as muscles of wire and pipe go into spasm, bunching the city into a crippled new geography; pavements flare to thousand-degree fevers, incinerating pedestrians; and towers fall, their foundations decayed. As the city sickens, so does Beth--her essence now part of this secret London. But when it is revealed that Mater Viae's plans for dominion stretch far beyond the borders of the city, Beth must make a choice: flee, or sacrifice her city in order to save it.
Our Lake
by Angie KangA tender and vulnerable exploration of love and loss that follows two boys as they take their first trip back to the lake without their father, from debut author-illustrator Angie Kang.Today, Brother is taking me up to swim in the lake like Father used to. I want to thank him for bringing us here, but I can&’t find the words. Instead, I loop my arms around his torso, and he does the same back.Here, in our lake, the water holds us close. On a sweltering hot day, a little boy mirrors his brother as he takes off his shirt, stretches, and walks toward the edge of the tall rock, ready to dive into the cool lake waters glistening below. Only this time, Father is not here. And the water looks so far away. How can he take the plunge? With a gorgeous, deft touch in her exquisitely soft illustrations and words, Angie Kang conveys vulnerability, longing, and connection as these two boys hear Father&’s laugh and see his memory all around them, uniting them in a bittersweet moment.
Our Law Enforcement Center (Places in Our Community)
by Mary MeinkingThe law enforcement center is an important part of our community. Many community helpers work together at a law enforcement center. Readers will learn about who works at a law enforcement center, what the workers do, and what makes a law enforcement center special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about this vital community building.
Our Library (Places in Our Community)
by Lisa J. AmstutzThe library is a very important place in our community! Lots of community helpers work at libraries. Readers will learn about who works at a library, what the workers do, and what makes a library special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about libraries in the community.
Our Library
by Eve Bunting Maggie SmithWhen Miss Goose announces that the library is going to close forever, Raccoon and his friends spring into action. Where will they get the help they need to save their beloved library? In books, of course!This cheery tale from ever-popular author Eve Bunting shows how important libraries are to every community. Facing a dilemma that is all too common in our human world today, the adorable animal denizens of Buttercup Meadow confront it with an inspiring blend of ingenuity, teamwork, and imagination.Bright, playful illustrations enhance the light treatment of this serious subject, in a story that celebrates the value of books in everyone's lives.
Our Library
by Eve Bunting Maggie SmithWhen Miss Goose announces that the library is going to close forever, Raccoon and his friends spring into action. Where will they get the help they need to save their beloved library? In books, of course!This cheery tale from ever-popular author Eve Bunting shows how important libraries are to every community. Facing a dilemma that is all too common in our human world today, the adorable animal denizens of Buttercup Meadow confront it with an inspiring blend of ingenuity, teamwork, and imagination.Bright, playful illustrations enhance the light treatment of this serious subject, in a story that celebrates the value of books in everyone’s lives.
Our Life in the Church: Revised Grade 8
by Ignatius Press San FranciscoAn aid to parents and teachers as they incorporate faith in the lives of their children, it shows the importance of the Good News allowing the Gospel message to play its role in molding the readers. Faith and Life series
Our Little Heroes / Nuestros pequeños héroes
by David HerediaSay hello to heroes! This book introduces preschoolers to 50 men and women of color who have changed the world!Desde Toussaint L'Overture, el líder de la Revolución haitiana, hasta la jueza Sonia Sotomayor, la primera puertorriqueña jueza de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos, estos héroes y heroínas persistieron contra la adversidad y las dificultades para lograr un cambio positivo.From Toussaint L'Ouverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution, to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Supreme Court Justice from Puerto Rico, these heroes have persisted through adversity and hardships to bring about positive change.
Our Little Kitchen
by Jillian TamakiA picture book about a lively evening in a community kitchen from Governor General’s Award–winning author and illustrator Jillian Tamaki. Tie on your apron! Roll up your sleeves! Pans are out, oven is hot. The kitchen’s all ready, Where do we start?In this lively, rousing picture book from Caldecott Honoree Jillian Tamaki, a crew of resourceful neighbours come together to prepare a meal for their community. With a garden full of produce, a joyfully chaotic kitchen and a friendly meal shared at the table, Our Little Kitchen is a celebration of full bellies and people looking out for one another. Includes two recipes and an author’s note about the volunteering experience that inspired the book. Key Text Features illustrated recipes author's note speech bubbles Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4 Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
Our Living Constitution: Then and Now
by Jerry AtenThis book was written to more easily pass on the rich and timeless message of the U.S. Constitution and to demonstrate how it serves us today. Easy-to-use, it makes the legalistic language and complex structure of the document accessible for all students. Using a unique, two-column format, the full text of the Constitution is presented beside an explanation of its meaning in terms students will understand. Divided into lessons of varying length, it includes thought-provoking questions and directives for outside work. The book begins with a study of the Declaration of Independence for historical perspective.
Our Michigan Adventure
by David B. Mcconnell Stella M. McconnellA grade school level textbook focusing on the history and other facts about the state of Michigan.
Our Mom Has Cancer
by Abigail Ackermann Adrienne AckermannWhen Mom's hair started to fall out, the girls helped her shave it off and an aunt had a hat party.These were the kind of moments which helped them make it through the year of Mom's treatment--surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
Our Moms
by Q. FutrellA lovingly written and beautifully illustrated book for children who are growing up with parents who are in prison. Our Moms is an easy-to-read guide that lets kids with incarcerated parents know they&’re not alone. Over 5 million children in the US have had incarcerated parents within their lifetime and Quniana Futrell is here to help shed light on the effects this has on these children&’s lives. She also enhances awareness of parental incarceration and provides support by promoting diversity in the classroom and starting important conversations between administrators, parents, and childcare providers.
Our Moon: New Discoveries About Earth's Closest Companion
by Elaine ScottSince the dawn of human existence, people have gazed up at the night sky and wondered about the moon. Here the veteran nonfiction author Elaine Scott skillfully presents a wealth of captivating, kid-friendly information, covering everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with stunning, full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index.
Our Nation 5th Grade
by James A. Banks Richard G. Boehm Kevin P. Colleary Gloria Contreras A. Lin Goodwin Mary A. Mcfarland Walter C. ParkerIn this textbook you will meet special people and learn many important things. On the BIOGRAPHY pages and in the POINTS OF VIEW lessons, you will see eight important words that help define what it means to be a good citizen. These words are COURAGE, FREEDOM, HONESTY, JUSTICE, LEADERSHIP, LOYALTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY. They help us understand how to be better citizens in our home, neighborhood, school, community, country, and world.
Our National Anthem
by Norman PearlIf you love your country, sing! Since 1931, "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been the national anthem of the United States. Journey back to 1814, and join Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the words to the anthem, for a close look at this song of freedom.
Our National Symbols (Real Life Readers)
by Joseph PatrickThe American Flag, Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell...what do they stand for?
Our Nation's Documents: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, and More! (America Handbooks, a TIME for Kids Series) (America Handbooks, A Time For Kids Ser.)
by The Editors of TIME for KidsThe Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, and more!The third title in the handbook series from TIME for Kids following Presidents of the United States and 50 States, Our Nation's Documents offers annotated surveys of American history's foundational works with up-to-date scholarship and more than 200 full-color photos and illustrations. This guide provides young readers with the basic information they need to know about the establishment of our government, and gives an historical perspective on current political events. This collection of documents includes The Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution with the Bill of Rights and amendments, plus excerpts from the Federalist Papers and much more.
Our Natural Resources (Infomax Common Core Readers)
by Audrey StewartOur Natural Resources is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.2 and Literacy.L.2.4b. Readers learn about America's different natural resources through full-page color photographs and narrative nonfiction text, as well as through a graphic organizer. This book should be paired with "America's Natural Resources" (9781477723616) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.