The Keeping Quilt

Patricia Polacco shares the legacy passed down from her Great Gramma Anna, a Jewish immigrant from Russia. The quilt is portrayed in vivid colors on each page. This contrast makes a bold statement against the rest of the book's charcoal illustrations.

Frederick Douglass Fights for Freedom

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass attained his freedom and tirelessly advocated to extend that right to those still subject to an unjust system. This chapter book is filled with photos and images to aid readers' interaction with the story.

Long Journey Home

Lester gives the reader a glimpse into the daring escape many slaves achieved during America's slave era. By adding imagery and details to these true accounts, the author allows readers to walk through six narratives about Americans in pursuit of freedom.

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Scholastic Encyclopedia of Women in the United States

Encyclopedias generally read alphabetically, but this on is understandably categorized by time and theme. The impressive anthology of women spans the 1500s to the 2000s. Chapter headings such as "Growth and conflict"--1800s-1880s; "Hard Times, Tough Choices" -- 1930s-1940; and "Woman Power!" -- 1970s to 2000s unite woman across the decades under a common theme.

Heroines of the American Revolution

Canon's text allows readers to connect with history through art. A full-coloring page accompanies each biographical selection.

Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

Benjamin Franklin was a kid once. Apparently, he amused himself by constructing "magic squares"; these special grids house one numeral per square, and total the same sum whether you're adding vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. This Step Into Reading + Math text creatively integrates mathematics with reading and social studies.

50 Great Americans

Anne Schraff's short reading selections cover well known figures such as Sacajawea and Andrew Carnegie, as well as lesser-known figures such as Jessie Benton Fremont. Alongside her husband, Fremont was writer who helped California establish statehood. Each short story in this collection is followed by an activity, i.e. matching, comprehension questions, and a class discussion guide.

George Washington's World

Happy Fourth of July!

Genevieve Foster breathes life into the daily events of our nation's founders. Foster goes beyond the key moments and weaves together little-known details, recreating the energy that charged George Washington's world.