Bigmama's

Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Freight Train, Truck, and many other classic picture books for young children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting his grandparents in Florida. Share this book at home or in the classroom. Everyone will enjoy the memories of a perfect day in the country, exploring and playing, and the connections among family mem…

The American Revolution : war for independence

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780531156520

Collation

63 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

973.3 CAR

You wouldn't want to live in a Wild West town! : dust you'd rather not settle

Think again! This delightful series brings something unusual to the study of history: humor. You Wouldn't Want to... revels in the darker side of life in ancient times. The reader is on center stage as he or she gets a tour through life as a slave, warrior, explorer -- even a mummy! Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars leave no doubt that you simply wouldn't want to be there.

..If you grew up with George Washington

A portrait of daily life in Colonial America includes discussions of houses, schools, food, clothes, and money.

If you were a pioneer on the prairie

The newest title from this wonderful historical series, "If You Were a Pioneer on the Prairie" gives a child a look at what his or her life would have been like during this time period. This new addition to the popular question-and-answer history series invites readers to step back in time and see what it was like to grow up on the Great Plains more than 100 years ago. What kind of house wo…

Colonial times, 1600-1700

Enhanced with photos, an "In Their Own Words" section, web site information, activities, and sidebars, shows young readers what it was like to live during this period in American history.

Who conducted the Underground Railroad? : and other questions about the path …

When slaves escaped on the Underground Railroad, they didn't buy tickets. And they didn't even ride on a train! Do you know why it was called the Underground Railroad? And did you know that the Civil War was not fought just to free the slaves? This book will answer all kinds of questions about slavery and the path to freedom!

Who cracked the Liberty Bell? : and other questions about the American Revolu…

The American Revolutionary War was a war fought between Great Britain and the original 13 British colonies in North America. The war took place from 1775 to 1783. The Continental Army (army of the colonies), led by George Washington, defeated the armies of the British Empire.

George vs. George : the American Revolution as seen from both sides

There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet wit…

September 11, 2001

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ISBN/ISSN

9780531186923

Collation

48 pages : illustration ; 24 cm

Series Title

Cornerstones of Freedom

Call Number

973.9 SAN