Meet Thomas Jefferson
This "Step-Up Biography" provides a
lively introduction to the architect, inventor, diplomat, and scholar who
became the third president of the United States. (Note that this is
not a Landmark book, even though the title is similar to other Landmark
books.)
$3.99 pb
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Seaman: The Dog who Explored the West with
Lewis and Clark
Using details from Lewis
and Clark's actual diaries, the author has constructed an enjoyable story of
Lewis and Clark's adventures while exploring the Louisiana Purchase-- told
through the eyes of their dog, Seaman! Highly Recommended.
$8.95 pb
183pp
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 The Boy in
the Alamo
Originally published in 1958, this is
the classic story of the siege of the Alamo told from the unique viewpoint
of a 12-year old boy. Great book that kids will love.
$8.95
pb
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Trail of Tears
An account of the 1838
forced (1,200 mile) move of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma. Your
child will be able to read this important book on his own.
3.99 pb
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By the Great Hornspoon
Gold Fever! The exciting
story of young Jack Flagg and his loyal butler, Praiseworthy, and their
efforts to earn money in order to save Aunt Arabella's house. While
enjoyable, this book will also give your child a good understanding of the
California gold rush. (I'll never get the image of the dentist, dirty
Doc Higgins out of my mind, though.)
$5.95 pb
193pp
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Freedom Train
The inspiring story of
Harriet Tubman, who escaped from slavery and then repeatedly risked her life
helping others to escape too. Excellent book.
$4.50 pb
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Meet Abraham Lincoln (Landmark)
Part of the well-known
Landmark series, this book tells the story of our 16th president in an
appealing way. (Those of you who are familiar with the Landmark series
will want to note that this book is written for a younger age group than
most of the books.)
$3.99
pb 64pp
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Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln
Jean Fritz's delightful
story of Abraham Lincoln's famous 271 word Gettysburg Address. Your
4th grader will be able to read this book on her own. Nice watercolor
illustrations.
$3.99 pb
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Shades of Gray
The American Civil War is over, but 12-year old Will's life has changed
dramatically. Bitter because his whole family died because of the
Yankees, Will is upset that he must now go live with an uncle who refused to
fight for the Confederacy. How will he be able to cope? Will he
ever be able to understand his uncle?
$4.99
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The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal
A young politician had a
dream of building a canal that would allow boats travel all the way from the
American prairies to Europe. Many scoffed at this seemingly impossible
dream, but after eight long years it is finally realized. This story
of the longest canal in the world is exceptionally illustrated!
$6.99 pb
32pp
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The Story of Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor
A great introduction to one of the most important inventors in history.
Margaret Davidson, one of my favorite children's authors, makes Edison's
character come alive as she tells the stories of how he invented the
phonograph, the electric light, and the motion picture.
(1847-1931)
$4.50 pb
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The Story of George Washington Carver
The motivating story of
George Washington Carver, the child born into slavery who ended up becoming
one of the most significant scientists ever.
(1860-1943)
$4.50 pb
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The Wright Brothers
From the humble beginning
of fixing bicycles as children, Orville and Wilbur's love of
mechanical fiddling grew into the first design of an airplane that actually
flew. A wonderful Landmark biography.
(1903)
$5.99 pb
156pp
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We'll Race You Henry Ford
A brief biography of Henry
Ford and how he came to develop the Model T. Your fourth grader will
be able to read this book on her own.
(1863-1947)
$5.95 pb
64pp
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Harry Houdini
Houdini was amazing in his
time and still is today! You'll want to read this unbelievable book
along with your child. How did he do all of those tricks???
(1874-1916)
$4.50 pb
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El Guero: A True Adventure
Written by Newbery Medalist Elizabeth de Trevino, this is the true story
of her father-in-law's riveting childhood experiences during the story
political years prior to the Mexican Revolution. I think that in
addition to the exciting storyline, this book also provides an excellent
backdrop with which to introduce another important "American" country.
(before 1910)
$4.95 pb
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Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze
The adventures of
Young Fu, an apprentice to a coppersmith in bustling Chungking, who through
acts of kindness and courage eventually has good fortune. A Newbery
Award winner, this book vividly portrays life in central China during the
1920s. Very enjoyable.
$5.99 pb
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Helen Keller
The bestselling biography of Helen Keller and how, with the commitment
and lifelong friendship of Anne Sullivan, she learned to talk, read, and
eventually graduate from college with honors. (1880-1968)
$4.50
pb 95pp
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Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt
Jean Fritz tells the story
of our energetic 26th president.
$5.99
pb 128pp
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Plain Girl
This story made a big
impact on me when I first read it several years ago. When Esther, an
Amish girl, begins school, she comes face to face with the differences
between her way of life and the other children's'. A heartwarming
introduction to the Amish culture.
$5.95 pb
151pp
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Twenty and Ten
You may remember this short
book from your own childhood. This is the best introduction for young
children to WWII and the threat of the Nazis to the Jews. Based on a
true story, several schoolchildren must use their wits to outsmart the
Nazi soldiers who are searching for the Jewish children.
$4.99 pb
76pp
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Snow Treasure
Another fairly short story
you may remember of children saving the day in WWII. This
is the suspenseful tale of Norwegian children and their contributions to
protecting their town's gold during the German occupation in 1940.
$4.50 pb
156pp
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Escape from Warsaw
Three young children must
fend for themselves after their parents are taken by the Nazis. A
gripping story based on a true account. Highly recommended.
$4.99 pb
218pp
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The Day Martin Luther King Jr., was Shot
This attractive photo essay
of the civil rights struggle gives brief accounts of many individuals who
fought for equality, ending with Martin Luther King Jr. An excellent
overview of the civil rights era.
$5.99 pb
96pp
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