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America in the Time of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1929-1948
by Sally Senzell Isaacs<P>America in the Time of... helps readers explore our nation's past by focusing on key figures in history. Each visually stunning spread features clearly written text that explains the social, political, and economic realities of the time. The series visits all areas of the United States from coast to coast, and offers information about the native as well as invading and immigrant peoples. Each book features: <br>-- beautiful reconstruction artwork, <br>-- authentic primary source photographs, <br>-- detailed maps, both modern and historical, <br>-- profiles of famous people who shaped that time, <br>-- a list of noteworthy places, and <br>-- a bibliography of fiction books to extend learning.
America in the Time of George Washington, 1747 to 1803
by Sally Senzell IsaacsBuilding a new nation is far from easy. Meet Americans such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. Also learn about the groups, such as Native Americans, African Americans, and others.
America in the Time of Martin Luther King Jr. (1948-1976)
by Sally Senzell IsaacsAmerica in the Time of is a series of nine books arranged chronologically, meaning that events are described in the order in which they happened. In each book, most articles deal with a particular event or part of American history. This book is about America from 1948 to 1976.
America in the Time of Susan B. Anthony
by Sally Senzell IsaacsUses the life of Susan B. Anthony as a reference to examine the development of the United States from 1845 to 1928.
America is Under Attack: The Day the Towers Fell - September 11, 2001
by Don Brown<P><P>On the ten year anniversary of the September 11 tragedy, a straightforward and sensitive book for a generation of readers too young to remember that terrible day. <P><P> The events of September 11, 2001 changed the world forever. In the fourth installment of the Actual Times series, Don Brown narrates the events of the day in a way that is both accessible and understandable for young readers. <P><P>Straightforward and honest, this account moves chronologically through the morning, from the terrorist's plane hijackings to the crashes at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania; from the rescue operations at the WTC site in New York City to the collapse of the buildings.
America's Black Founders: Revolutionary Heroes & Early Leaders with 21 Activities
by Nancy SandersCelebrating the lesser known but significant lives and contributions of our nation's early African American leaders, this multicultural complement to most children's books on the American Revolution covers a wide spectrum of subjects, including military, art, religion, and science. Weaving the histories of dozens of men and women--soldiers, sailors, ministers, poets, merchants, doctors, and other community leaders--to properly recognize them among the founders of the United States of America, this text gives a better sense of what these individuals accomplished and the times in which they lived. Activities include celebrating Constitution Day, cooking colonial foods, publishing a newspaper, petitioning their government, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and Web resources for further study.
America's Flag Story
by Karen S. RobbinsThe American flag waves in reverence for many—for the immigrants who came and built a nation with hard work and ingenuity and for all who continue to defend and serve our nation. The verse and artwork resonate with the symbolism that represents the very characteristics of our nation and offers young readers a clear understanding of how one part of our country says so much. The flag represents the freedom, the endurance, and the indomitable courage that makes America the home of the free and brave.
America's National Parks: Grade 4. 1. 5 Below-level (Reading 2011 Leveled Reader)
by Scott ForesmanAmerica’s National Parks by Johanna Biviano
America's Paul Revere
by Esther Hoskins ForbesA vivid history of one of America's best-loved patriots.
America's Story 1: From The Ancient Americas To The Great Gold Rush
by Angela O'DellThe vital resource that provides all assignments for the America’s Story Volume 1 course, which includes: Materials list for each chapter, oral narration questions and answers, directed journaling, artwork sketching and study sections, Map Adventures, optional Digging Deeper sections, and more.Book of Prayers, review sections, special project ideas, and answer keys. OVERVIEW: America’s Story Vol. 1 is written with narration as a key element of this course. Please take the time to employ oral narration whenever suggested. Included in each chapter of this Teacher Guide is a written narration prompt for the older child. Students will learn about the ancient Americas to the great Gold Rush, the infancy of our country through the founding of our great nation, catching glimpses of the leaders who would become known as the Founding Fathers. The course includes 28 chapters and five built-in reviews, making it easy to finish in one school year. The activity pages are an assortment of map adventures, areas to write/journal, Scriptures and famous sayings for copy work, hands-on projects, and pictures to draw and color. There is also a timeline project, including the simple instructions for completion. FEATURES: The calendar provides 5 daily lessons with clear objectives and activities.
America's Tea Parties: Not One but Four! Boston, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia
by Marissa MossThis account written for children is &“a very fine piece of historical reclamation that broadens our understanding of the road to revolution.&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) America&’s Tea Parties: Not One But Four! is the first nonfiction picture book to ever share that New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston each had their own tea party that took place around the same time as Boston&’s. America&’s Tea Parties provides background on the English taxation on the colonies, with emphasis on the people who stood up for their rights against the tyranny of the British as ships from the East India Company pulled into their harbors. It explains the Stamp and Tea Acts, the larger social and political issues that the colonies were having with England, why it was crucial that these tea parties happened, and the revolution that the tea demonstrations led to. This well-researched, eye-catching, entertaining, and informative volume is filled with archival illustrations and is great for primary research and as a read-aloud. It will surprise social studies classrooms, shake up US history curriculum, and delight American studies fans as New York, Boston, and Charleston finally join Boston in tea party fame. Award-winning and bestselling author Marissa Moss describes in detail the resilience and determination of the peoples of all four colonies. America&’s Tea Parties comes complete with a timeline, a bibliography, a fully searchable index, and an author&’s note that explains exactly how the author found this incredible little-told story of the tea parties that changed American history forever. &“Moss . . . delves into America&’s past, digging beneath the veneer of textbook accounts to reveal nuanced, lesser-known angles of a historical event.&” —Publisher's Weekly &“. . . The historical accounts are expertly told, and readers will be easily drawn in... A great purchase for supplementing American Revolution curriculum units.&” —School Library Journal &“A quality resource for educators and students looking for an in-depth perspective of early America&’s tea troubles.&” —School Library Connection
America's Very Own Monsters
by Daniel CohenDiscusses such creatures as Bigfoot, the Demon Cat, and Mothman which, though never proven, are said to exist in the United States.
America, My New Home
by Ken Condon Monica GunningFrom her Caribbean island birthplace, a young girl carries a dream and journeys to a new land that is at once puzzling, frightening, and inspiring. <P><P>In twenty-three compelling poems, Jamaican-born poet Monica Gunning tells her immigrant's story with gentle humor, grace, and a child's sense of wonder. She desribes a place where skyscrapers, rather than the moon, light the night; where people dress in woolens, ready for snow; where no one knows your name. Yet this same place offers exciting treasures: dizzying amusement park rides, stirring symphony concerts, flashy circus performers, towering cathedrals, and captivating art museums that speak to those who linger. Above all, this new land is place where "hope glows, a beacon / guiding ocean-deep dreamers / from storm surfs to shore."
American Beginnings You're Right There!
by Alison Adams Alan Kramer Richard KoldingFind out about the amazing people and key events that led to American Independence.
American Bison (Road to Recovery)
by Barbara A. SomervillThe American bison was hunted to near extinction in the 1800s as settlers moved west across what is now the United States. Readers will learn about this animal that is a symbol of the American West and find out what steps were taken to help increase the American bison population.
American Flag: The Story of Old Glory
by Joseph FerryBy whatever name it is called--the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner--the American flag is the ultimate symbol of American freedom. But why stars, why stripes? What is the significance of the elements of the flag? The American flag went through several incarnations before the design we recognize today was established. From a banner based on a British flag and a colonial rattlesnake flag that read, "Don't Tread on Me" to the enormous 15-star flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem, this symbol of America has inspired music and joy in the hearts of people around the world. It is a beacon to those who long for liberty, as well as a representation of the unity of our great nation.
American Folk Art for Kids: With 21 Activities (For Kids series #12)
by Richard PanchykDrawing on the natural folk art tendencies of children, who love to collect buttons, bottle caps, shells, and Popsicle sticks to create beautiful, imperfect art, this activity guide teaches kids about the history of this organic art and offers inspiration for them to create their own masterpieces. The full breadth of American folk art is surveyed, including painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and textiles from the 17th century through today. Making bubblegum wrapper chains, rag dolls, bottle cap sculptures, decoupage boxes, and folk paintings are just a few of the activities designed to bring out the artist in every child. Along the way kids learn about the lives of Americans throughout history and their casual relationships to everyday art as they cut stencils, sew needlepoint samplers, draw calligraphy birds, and design quilts. Important folk artists such as the last surviving Shakers, the legendary Grandma Moses, and the Reverend Howard Finster are also explored in sidebars throughout the book.
American Folk Tales and Songs (Dover Books on Music)
by Richard ChaseEver heard the story about the hoe-handle that was bitten by a snake? Or the one about the man in the kraut tub? These and many more tales of wry complexion are included in this collection of uninhibited tales and ballads of the Anglo-American tradition. Collected in the Appalachians, the folklore in this book reflects the hardships, humor, and creative instinct of the robust men and women who have lived in the hills of Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky for centuries.Mr. Chase has collected a wide variety of folklore for inclusion in this volume. Here you will find tales of dry humor whose telling will enliven any friendly gathering, or the "jump" tales that literally require the teller to jump at his listener, mostly ghost stories that have enthralled generations of children and grandchildren. Here, complete with guitar chords, are American versions of old English ballads like "The Devil's Questions" and "Bold Robin Hood," and original mountain ballads like "Old Bangum and the Boar." Here too are many hymns and children's songs current in the mountains of the South. A sample of fiddle music and country games can provide inspiration for all manner of parties or family amusements. In addition to the ballads, songs, and stories, Mr. Chase also gives such amusing folk miscellany as riddles, love-rhymes, and jokes. For anyone who seeks a wider familiarity with folk materials, Mr. Chase provides an ample list of suggested further reading and an amateur collector's guide. Notes accompanying each item identify the informant or origin and give details concerning the author's editing "For popular use."American Folk Tales and Songs is meant to be used. The author, one of America's foremost folklorists, has presented his stories and songs so that they can increase the repertory of both storytellers and fireside singers, for folk traditions can live only through the voices and imaginations of those who love good stories and good songs.
American Girl: 2017, Novel 1 (American Girl: Girl of the Year 2017 #1)
by Teresa E. HarrisIntroducing American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year! Find out how the girl's story began in this first of four novels.
American Girl: Contemporary MG Series 1, Novel 1 (Tenney Grant #1)
by Kellen HertzA new middle grade series featuring contemporary characters!
American Girl: Contemporary MG Series 1, Novel 2 (Tenney Grant #2)
by Kellen HertzThe second book in a new middle grade series featuring contemporary characters!
American History for Kids: Exploration, Battles, Tragedies, and Triumphs—from Native Nations to the U.S.A. (500 Facts)
by Stacia DeutschInteresting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 about American historyKids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history. Starting with America's earliest inhabitants in 20,000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, American History for Kids helps them explore America's past through memorable and exciting facts that they will love to share.This engaging look at American history for kids age 8-12 includes:500 facts—This book introduces kids to many of the incredible things that have happened in America, one informative tidbit at a time.The complete timeline—Kids will learn all about important people, places, and events across thousands of years of American history.A leg up on learning—These facts provide kids with a head start on the topics they'll be covering in class, plus things they might not learn in school.Help history come alive with the incredible facts inside this top choice among American history books.
American History: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)
by DKUncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children. This complete encyclopedia of American history showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become the major 21st-century power it is today.American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for children aged 9+ to explore the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West, and relive the atmosphere of the &“Roaring Twenties&”! This history encyclopedia covers everything from the cultures of the indigenous peoples of North America right up to the events of the present day. This ultimate US history encyclopedia for kids offers: A comprehensive reference guide that covers US history from the first peoples to the present day.Fully updated information and a fresh design in this new edition, featuring the Biden presidency, the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and environmental issues, and other recent historical events.More than 750 images providing a visual account of American History.Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia gives detailed historical information and brings it to life with more than 750 photographs and paintings, plus extensive maps, charts, and state-specific information. Each double-page feature focuses on one aspect of the Union&’s history, be it the Civil War or civil rights, the Great Depression or the Moon landing. Complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are included in this visual encyclopedia for easy reference classroom work or reports.
American Immigration: Our History, Our Stories
by Kathleen KrullAward-winning author Kathleen Krull takes an in-depth historical look at immigration in America—with remarkable stories of some of the immigrants who helped build this country. With its rich historical text, fascinating sidebars about many immigrants throughout time, an extensive source list and timeline, as well as captivating photos, American Immigration will become a go-to resource for every child, teacher, and librarian discussing the complex history of immigration.America is a nation of immigrants. People have come to the United States from around the world seeking a better life and more opportunities, and our country would not be what it is today without their contributions. From writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, to scientists like Albert Einstein, to innovators like Elon Musk, this book honors the immigrants who have changed the way we think, eat, and live. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the progress we’ve made, and the work that is still left to be done.
American Indians Of The Plains: Surviving The Great Expanse (Social Studies: Informational Text Series)
by Jennifer Overend PriorHighlight some of the fascinating aspects of life on the Plains with the American Indians of the Plains: Surviving the Great Expanse e-Book. Students will explore different facets of Plains culture, including the importance of buffalo in everyday life – as their source of food, clothing, homes, weapons, and many other things. This informational text takes a look at some of the distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes. Ignite a curiosity with this nonfiction reader that breathes life into the pages of history with real-life artifacts from that era. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this rigorous, high-interest reader that explores US history, geography, and other social studies topics. The American Indians of the Plains: Surviving the Great Expanse e-Book provides access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. The e-Book contains text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness.