Educational: History
Penguin Putnam Inc Johnny Appleseed
Book SynopsisWith a bag of seeds and a pot on his head, John Chapman set out West to plant apple trees. He made lots of friends and planted lots of trees. Pretty soon, people started to call him Johnny Appleseed.
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Penguin Putnam Inc F Is for Flag Reading Railroad Books
Book SynopsisJune 14 is Flag Day, but with so many American flags proudly displayed, every day seems like Flag Day. Perfect for reading together with a young child, F Is for Flag shows in simple terms how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that-in good times and in bad-everyone in our country is part of one great big family.
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Penguin Putnam Inc L Is for Liberty Railroad Books
Book SynopsisFor more than a century, the Statue of Liberty has stood proudly in New York Harbor, welcoming people from near and far. Perfect for reading together with a young child, L Is for Liberty uses simple language and bold illustrations to celebrate the statue, her history, and the freedom she stands for.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Daniel Boone Who Was Paperback
Book SynopsisCalled the Great Pathfinder, Daniel Boone is most famous for opening up the West to settlers through Kentucky. A symbol of America's pioneering spirit Boone was a skilled outdoorsman and an avid reader although he never attended school. Sydelle Kramer skillfully recounts Boone's many adventures such as the day he rescued his own daughter from kidnappers.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Unraveling the History of Mummies Around the
Book SynopsisThe creators of Grossology continue the icky, sticky history lesson with this reader about mummies from around the world. With hilarious illustrations and disgusting facts about mummies, this Level 4 reader will keep readers wrapped up for hours!
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Penguin Putnam Inc Quién fue Steve Jobs
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Battle of Gettysburg
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the March on Washington
Book SynopsisOn August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s. With black-and-white artwork throughout and sixteen pages of photographs, the March is brought to life!
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Davy Crockett
Book SynopsisDavy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction? Find out the real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo.
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Is the Panama Canal
Book SynopsisBefore 1914, traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast meant going by land across the entire United States. To go by sea involved a long journey around South America and north along the Pacific Coast. But then, in a dangerous and amazing feat of engineering, a 48-mile-long channel was dug through Panama, creating the world’s most famous shortcut: the Panama Canal!
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Penguin Young Readers Group What Was Ellis Island
Book SynopsisFrom 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the United States for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was deserted, the buildings decaying. Ellis Island was not restored until the 1980s, when Americans from all over the country donated more than $150 million. It opened to the public once again in 1990 as a museum. Learn more about America''s history, and perhaps even your own, through the story of one of the most popular landmarks in the country.
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Was the Hindenburg
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Mount Rushmore
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is the Grand Canyon
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Leif Erikson
Book SynopsisHold on to your Viking helmets as you learn about the first known European to set foot on North America in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series!Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own. The wise and striking Viking landed in the area known as Vinland almost five centuries before Christopher Columbus even set sail! Leif the Lucky and the other fierce, sea-fearing pirates were accomplished navigators who raided foreign lands for resources, hunted for their food, and passed down Old Norse myths from one generation to the next. This book gives readers a detailed account of what life was like during the time of the Vikings.
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Penguin USA The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution
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Penguin Putnam Inc Fabiny S Who Was A. A. Milne
Book SynopsisFind out how stories about his son''s stuffed bear, famously known as Winnie the Pooh, made A. A. Milne one of the world''s best-known children''s authors in this informative biography from the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Series, Who Was?.Born in England in 1882, Alan Alexander Milne grew up with a love for exploring the woods with his brother and writing poems about their adventures. Alan carried that love into his adult life by exploring the woods with his son, Christopher Robin. Well known for his articles, plays, and novels, Alan considered himself a serious author. But one story about a stuffed bear changed his image forever. Inspired by his son and their time playing in the woods, Alan wrote a story about Christopher Robin and his stuffed bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, on a hunt for honey. The story was an instant success, and soon everyone wanted to hear more about the boy, his bear, and the magical Hundred Acre Wood. Today, children all around the world
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Walt Disney World
Book SynopsisBuilding the most magical place on earth was no fairy tale. Learn the story behind the creation of Walt Disney World.In 1964, when Walt Disney and his brother Roy decided to build a second theme park in the Florida swamplands, they kept it super hush-hush. Why? Well, if word got out that they planned to buy up lots of land, the price would have skyrocketed. So the Disneys cleverly covered up their trail, avoiding the Orlando airport and even using made-up names, like Walt and Roy Davis, for their flights. The deception worked. In covering the history of the Most Magical Place On Earth, Joan Holub takes readers both behind the scenes and underneath the park (there are secret employee-only tunnels that form one big circle under the Magic Kingdom). Loaded with fun facts, this book is a great companion to Who Was Walt Disney?
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Dutton Books for Young Readers Rons Big Mission
Book SynopsisNine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on airplanes and flight. Today, Ron is ready to take out books by himself. But in the segregated world of South Carolina in the 1950s, Ron''s obtaining his own library card is not just a small rite of passage—it is a young man''s first courageous mission. Here is an inspiring story, based on Ron McNair''s life, of how a little boy, future scientist, and Challenger astronaut desegregated his library through peaceful resistance.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Clever Hans The True Story of the Counting Adding
Book SynopsisThis true story of the incredible horse whose smarts stumped all of Berlin and changed science reads like a fabulous STEM mystery.Clever Hans was a horse who could do math problems, tell time, read, spell, and more . . . or could he? Even after seeing Hans answer questions correctly, some people thought it must be a hoax. Scientists began to investigate. Eventually, one scientist had a groundbreaking aha! moment and realized Hans was clever in a way no one had even imagined. Turns out Hans was so smart, he changed science!
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade The Constitution of the United States a True Book
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade True Books the Declaration of Independence
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Not Stated If You Were a Kid Aboard the Titanic If You Were
Book SynopsisWhat was it like to be a kid aboard the Titanic?On April 10, 1912, the legendary RMS Titanic set sail from England on its maiden voyage. Everyone believed the ship was unsinkable, but they were soon proven wrong. Many passengers in first, second, and third class were kids! Join William and Alice as they set sail aboard the Titanic and form an unexpected friendship. Follow them as they discover every corner of the magnificent ship and find out what happened when the Titanic collided with an iceberg and tragically began to sink!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, If You Were a Kid! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, If You Were a Kid will spark readers' curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade Florida a True Book My United States
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade If You Were a Kid Building a Pyramid If You Were
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Hachette Children's Group Ancient Greece a True Book Ancient Civilizations
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Scholastic Inc. If You Were a Kid During the California Gold Rush
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade The Civil War True Books Civil War Paperback
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade Asia Rookie ReadAbout Geography Continents
Book SynopsisAn introduction to Asia, focusing on its geographical features and points of interest.Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents'' geography, history, and wildlife.
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Houghton Mifflin Children of the Great Depression
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Penguin Young Readers Campeonas del Ftbol Mundial
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Penguin Young Readers I am Curious
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Nellie Bly
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Knudsen, readers learn about the amazing life of Nellie Bly--and how she persisted. Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn''t easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way.Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Nellie Bly''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learninTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Nellie Bly:"A fast read, sure to engage transitioning independent readers or older reluctant reader [as well as] more sophisticated readers . . . A likable, meaningful addition to the She Persisted collection." --Kirkus Reviews"This welcome installment of the series will captivate an audience of varying reading levels with a fast pace, accessible language, and adventurous storytelling." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Ruby Bridges
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted. As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby''s bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading!Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridges''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kidTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Ruby Bridges: "Bridges’ voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges’ own books for children." --Kirkus Reviews"Given the more relatable perspective of starting first grade, this volume makes Bridges’s story poignant for the intended audience." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner:"A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Is Congress
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Workbook Grade 2 ScienceSocial Studies
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Random House USA Inc Im Still Here Adapted for Young Readers
Book SynopsisAn adaptation of the powerful New York Times bestselling account of growing up Black and female in America, completely rewritten with new stories for young readersAustin Channing Brown?s first encounter with race in America came at age seven, when she discovered that her parents had named her Austin to trick future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools and churches, Channing Brown writes, ?I had to learn what it means to love Blackness,? a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America?s racial divide as a writer, speaker, and expert helping organizations practice genuine inclusion.In this adaptation of her bestselling and critically acclaimed memoir, she explores how America?s racial dynamics show up in the classrooms, friend groups, and conversations kids inhabit every day. ?I love being a Black girl,? she writes. ?And sometimes being a Black girl in America is hard.? Covering topics like representation, self-love, allyship, and being Black in public, Brown helps kids nourish their identity and make sense of how they fit into the world.For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, I?m Still Here is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, inviting the reader to confront apathy, find their voice, and discover how Blackness?if we let it?can save us all.
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Random House USA Inc Becoming Adapted for Young Readers
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER?Michelle Obama?s worldwide bestselling memoir, Becoming, is now adapted for young readers.Michelle Robinson was born on the South Side of Chicago. From her modest beginnings, she would become Michelle Obama, the inspiring and powerful First Lady of the United States, when her husband, Barack Obama, was elected the forty-fourth president. They would be the first Black First Family in the White House and serve the country for two terms.Growing up, Michelle and her older brother, Craig, shared a bedroom in their family?s upstairs apartment in her great-aunt?s house. Her parents, Fraser and Marian, poured their love and energy into their children. Michelle?s beloved dad taught his kids to work hard, keep their word, and remember to laugh. Her mom showed them how to think for themselves, use their voice, and be unafraid.But life soon took her far from home. With determination, carefully made plans, and the desire to achieve, Michelle was eager to expand the sphere of her life from her schooling in Chicago. She went to Princeton University, where she learned what it felt like to be the only Black woman in the room. She then went to Harvard Law School, and after graduating returned to Chicago and became a high-powered lawyer. Her plans changed, however, when she met and fell in love with Barack Obama.From her early years of marriage, and the struggle to balance being a working woman, a wife, and the mom of two daughters, Michelle Obama details the shift she made to political life and what her family endured as a result of her husband?s fast-moving political career and campaign for the presidency. She shares the glamour of ball gowns and world travel, and the difficulties of comforting families after tragedies. She managed to be there for her daughters? swim competitions and attend plays at their schools without catching the spotlight, while defining and championing numerous initiatives, especially those geared toward kids, during her time as First Lady.Most important, this volume for young people is an honest and fascinating account of Michelle Obama?s life led by example. She shares her views on how all young people can help themselves as well as help others, no matter their status in life. She asks readers to realize that no one is perfect, and that the process of becoming is what matters, as finding yourself is ever evolving. In telling her story with boldness, she asks young readers: Who are you, and what do you want to become?
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Random House USA Inc Caste Adapted for Young Adults
Book SynopsisIn this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection and New York Times bestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize?winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to young people who are engaged more than ever with the world around them, or to anyone who believes in a more just existence for all.Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power?which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbreaking effects, Wilkerson says, we can bridge the divides and make way for an inclusive future where we are all equal.
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Emperors Silent Army
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsThe Emperor's Silent ArmyChapter 1A Strange DiscoveryChapter 2The Quest for ImmortalityChapter 3Buried SoldiersChapter 4The Faces of Ancient ChinaChapter 5Inside the Emperor's TombChapter 6The Emperor's LegacyAuthor's NoteBibliographyIndex
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Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Cant You Make Them Behave King George
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May
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Penguin Putnam Inc Will You Sign Here John Hancock
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Penguin Putnam Inc A Boy Called Slow
Book SynopsisThe True Story of Sitting Bull from multi-award-winning author Joseph Bruchac.Anxious to be given a name as strong and brave as that of his father, a proud Lakota Sioux grows into manhood, acting with careful deliberation, determination, and bravery, which eventually earned him his proud new name: Sitting Bull.An ALA Notable BookBeing named Slow and growing up in the shadow of a great warrior hardly dwarfed the prospects of this protagonist: he grew up to be Sitting Bull. Bruchac''s sensitively told story of Sitting Bull''s coming-of-age reassures young boys that success comes through effort, not birth. —Booklist
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Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Around the World in a Hundred Years
Book SynopsisNewbery-Honor winning author, Jean Fritz, brings history to life once again in 10 true tales of 15th-century European explorers!True tales of our world's greatest 15th century explorers, from Bartholomew Diaz and Christopher Columbus to Juan Ponce de Leon and Vasco Nunez de Balboa, are fascinatingly portrayed, complimented with the softly shaded pencil illustrations of Anthony Bacon Venti. Readers are led through a one-hundred-year period when Europeans explored the world and mapped the globe, while selfishly feeding their own curiosity and greed along the way. Fritz includes astounding details, which provide young readers with an expanded understanding of events and the idiosyncrasies of these colorful characters. Venti's maps clarify the explorers' routes. Count on Jean Fritz to breathe life into these true tales of the Old World's fifteen most extraordinary explorers. It is history written in a refreshingly new way.While presenting the salient facts, Fritz approaches them with playful irreverence; accordingly, the frequently traveled material can seem refreshingly new.--Publisher's Weekly
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Penguin Putnam Inc Make Way for Sam Houston Unforgettable Americans
Book SynopsisColorful Sam Houston leaps to life in the pages of this fresh and funny biography, set against the story of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico.Lively, readable, and solidly researched, this is the kind of biography every child needs. —Booklist, starred reviewJean Fritz has done it again. Her writing turns this larger-than-life character into a very real person. —School Library Journal, starred reviewYoung readers will find the book fast-paced and fact-packed. — The New York Times Book ReviewJean Fritz lives in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
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Quarto Publishing PLC Greta Thunberg 40 Little People BIG DREAMS
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