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"If You..." Series from Scholastic
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| #1545 If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln |
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| #582X If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King |
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| #1626 If You Lived With the Sioux Indians |
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 American Family of the Pilgrim Period (Dover) - Eight paper dolls in full color and 28 costumes: authentically rendered suits, busks, jerkins, capes, shifts, petticoats, corsets, linen shirts, breeches, and more - for work and travel, for leisure wear and for special occasions. Informative text provides abundant details on accessories. #335X $4.95 |
 Cut & Assemble the "Mayflower" by A.G. Smith (Dover). A full-color
paper model of the reconstructed ship at Plimoth Plantation. Build your own authentic replica of the famed Pilgrim ship. Step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams enable beginners and experienced hobbyists to assemble this magnificent 17-inch long model. Features include fo'c'sle, main deck, half deck, rudder, masts, sails, more. Informative text. This is a more complicated model, so patience is required. Paper. Ages 8+. Younger ages may need adult assistance. #6731 |
 First Thanksgiving A Step Into Reading
book. Illustrated in full color. The story of the Pilgrims is vividly retold in
simple language for beginning readers.Paper, 48 pages. Ages 4-8. #2185 $3.99 |
 The Landing of the Pilgrims by James Daugherty. The author draws on the Pilgrims' own journals to portray the hardships faced by the Pilgrims in the New World. Part of the Landmark series. Paper, 152 pages. #6974 $5.99 |
 Pilgrims: Complete Theme Unit Developed in Cooperation with Pilgrim Hall Museum by Susan Moger - Includes background information, rare artifacts, book links, and reproducible activities: Mayflower mini-book, Squanto play, ship-at-sea science experiment, and more. Includes a big, full-color Mayflower cut-away poster. Paper, 64 pages. 10.7"x0.5"x0.5". Ages 5-8. #7871 $12.99
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Samuel Eaton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Boy by Kate Waters.
Photographed in full color at Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts. Follow Samuel's day from the time he wakes up in the morning and does his daily chores to his first time helping his father harvest the rye. Excellent. Paper, 40 pages. #0537 $5.99 We also have one copy of the hardcover version. The cover has some mild creasing on the edges. #311X
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl by Kate
Waters. Photographed in full color at Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts.
Follow Sarah's day from the time she wakes up in the morning and does her daily chores to when she goes to bed with her "poppet." Excellent. Paper, 32 pages. #4006 $5.99 |
 Thunder from the Clear Sky by Marcia Sewall - Told by a Wampanoag brave and a
Pilgrim settler, this is a fictional story of what happened when two cultures
met in what is now known as New England. Special emphasis is given to how this
meeting eventually resulted in the end of life as the Native American's knew it.Hardcover, 56 pages. 10.3"x8.8"x.4". Ages 7+. #7751
(Out of print, one copy available). |
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Bradford: Pilgrim Boy by Bradford
Smith - Follow the life of an important person in U.S. history, from his
boyhood in Scrooby, England through the years when he led the Pilgrims as the
first governor of Plimoth Plantation. At the age of 12 Bradford heard heard the sermons of the nonconformist minister, Richard Clyfton, and became a member of his congregation. Pressured to conform to the hierarchy of the Anglican Church, the group fled to Holland when Bradford was a teen. After living in Holland for a number of years, their group sailed on the Mayflower to the New World to follow their religious beliefs freely. Bradford was elected governor of the settlers in 1621 and was re-elected 33 times. Bradford's Christian beliefs were central to who he was, hence this story contains many references to his beliefs and the Bible. Paper, 200 pages. Ages 9-11. Written in the 1950's and reprinted by publisher, Beautiful Feet Books. One copy available. #317X $8.95 |
 American Family of the Colonial Era: Paper Dolls in Full Color - Spanning three generations, an American family of eight is shown in period attire worn for housework, farming, and formal occasions. Wardrobes include lace-and-ruffle embellished gowns, a judge's robe, military uniforms, an elegant suit of green velvet, Indian-inspired frontier attire, and much more. 8 paper dolls. 32 costumes. #394X $5.95 |
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American Revolution for Kids: A History with 21 Activities by
Janis Herbert - Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this
activity book, and the concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in true
accounts of the distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen, and
hardworking farm wives and children who created the new nation. This collection
tells the story of the Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea
Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the creation of the United States
Constitution. These 21 activities make learning about the American Revolution fun and memorable.
Kids create a fringed hunting shirt and a tricorn hat and reenact the Battle of Cowpens. They will learn how to make their voices heard in "I Protest" and how Congress works in "There Ought to Be a Law." A final selection including the Declaration of Independence, a glossary, biographies, and pertinent Web sites makes this book a valuable resource. Paper, 160 pages. 11"x8.5". Ages 9 and up. #4561 |
 Colonial Days:
Discover the Past with Fun
Projects, Games, Activities and Projects by David King - Follow the
lives of a fictitious Mayhew family of Massachusetts to learn what life was like
during colonial times (1732) while doing the accompanying activities. Paper, 118 pages. Ages 9-12. #1683 |
The Life of Washington: In Words of One Syllable by Josephine Pollard - This 1893 reprint is largely devoted to Washington’s life during the American Revolution, however, the main purpose according to the author was to give its young readers a distinct and vivid idea of the exalted character and priceless services of the man who was commonly referred to as the “Father of his Country.” Written in single syllables for the early reader, the book is also an interesting look at literature written for children over 100 years ago. Apparently, in the late 1800s a whole series of books were written in “words of one syllable." Any word with more than one syllable was broken into individual syllables, as in Wash-ing-ton. This allowed young children access to more complex works of literature. Paper, 113 pages. Ages 9-11, but interesting for all lovers of history. One copy available. Book has slight damage (creasing to one corner). #3064 |
 Made for Trade board game -
Learn what everyday life was like for ordinary citizens in early America and
practice bartering and money management as you shop the stores of a colonial
village. Like American settlers, players will need to visit different
shops to attain items they need by paying shillings or by trading.Includes four different games for multi-level play. A fun lesson in history and economics for all ages. 2-4 players, Ages 8+. #501AX |
 Mary Geddy's Day: A Colonial Girl in Williamsburg by Kate Waters, Russ Kendall
(Photographer) - It's May 15, 1776, and the colony of Virginia is set to
cast its votes for independence from Britain. Young Mary Geddy senses the
excitement in the air, but all she can think about is the outcome of the vote.
If the vote is for independence, her best friend will go back to Britain and her
father may go to war. Full-color photos of Colonial Williamsburg depicts life in pre-Revolutionary times. Paper, 40 pages. 10.25"x8.5" #9283 $5.99
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Phoebe the Spy by Judith Berry Griffin. A young girl acts as a spy in order to guard General Washington's life. Paper, 48 pages. Independent reading level: age 9. #4327 $3.99 |
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Richard by James Daugherty - This lively text exemplifies both the man
and the artist. Benjamin Franklin lived in turbulent times and met those times
head-on with passion and gusto. James Daugherty captured that essential nature
of Franklin in his energetic and dramatic three-color lithographs that reveal
the neophyte as he faces the fresh soil of a young nation filled with optimism
and promise. From his Quaker childhood to his early days as printer's apprentice to runaway, to stranger in the City of Brotherly Love, to the "Water American" in London, Ben's youth was filled with adventures and challenges that taught him invaluable lessons about human nature. These lessons would serve him well as he grew to be a leader of the young colonies as they faced the tyranny of Britain. As a leader in the American Revolution he was indispensable as an ambassador to England and later France where he won the hearts of the nation by his simple Quaker wisdom and geniality. All these things were accomplished while he pursued his interests as scientist, inventor, and prolific author. In everything he did, Franklin was always compelled by how he might best serve his fellow man. This book was originally published in 1941 and the publisher has preserved the author's two and three color drawings so that you may enjoy his books in their original context. Paper, 162 pages. 9.25"x6.25"x.5". #3030 $16.95 |
 Abraham Lincoln by Ingri & Edgar D'Aulaire. Winner of the 1939 Caldecott Medal, this oversize book features the beautiful watercolor drawings that are a signature of the D'Aulaires. It covers the life of Lincoln from childhood through his presidency (but not the assassination). Paper, 60 pages. #6900 $12.99
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 American Family of the Civil War Era: Paper Dolls in Full Color.- Recapture the flavor and drama of 1860 with an American family of 9 paper dolls and 36 authentic Civil War era costumes. Hoop skirts and off-the-shoulder dresses for the ladies; military uniforms, cravats and waistcoats for the man. Descriptive notes. #833X $5.95 |
 The Civil War for Kids: A History with 21 Activities Make butternut
dye for a Rebel uniform, learn drills and signals with flags, and bake hardtack
while learning about this important period in U.S. history. Twenty-one
activities accompany the text, and there are interesting sidebars and a resource
section. Included are numerous photos throughout (there are a couple of scenes
of the aftermath of battle, which you'd normally see in a book about war, but
parents may want to screen first). Paper, 145 pages. Ages 9 & up. #3556 |
 From Antietam to Gettysburg: A Civil War Coloring Book
(Dover). Forty-five precise black-and-white illustrations document great
battles; generals of the War Between the States; Pickett's charge at Cemetery
Ridge; Union Army retreat from Fredericksburg; portraits of Lee, Meade, Hood,
other generals. Detailed, informative captions. Valuable learning tool,
enjoyable coloring experience.Paper, 48 pages. #4768 $3.95 |
 Gettysburg by MacKinlay Kantor (Landmark Books) - Describes the
bloodiest engagement of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, and its impact
on the people in that part of Pennsylvania. Much more than an account of
advances and retreats, Gettysburg is the story of the men and women who heard
the whine of shells and felt the sting of wounds during three horrific days of
bloodshed.Paper, 156 pages. Ages 9-12. 5.25"x7.5"x.5". #1813 $5.99
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 Great
Civil War Projects You Can Build Yourself by Maxine Anderson
looks at life on the homefront and on the battlefield during this unique period
of American History. The 25 hands-on building projects and activities ranging
from homemade berry ink and corn husk dolls to periscopes ignite enthusiasm for
the Civil War era in kids 9 and older.Paper, 140 pages. Ages 9+. Illustrations throughout. 8"x10". #4419 $14.95 |
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Stop Freedom: The Story of a Slave Girl by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler -
The time is the 1850s, and the place is a Southern plantation. Young Emily works
as a house slave, caring for Master's two young boys. But Emily has her own
family too. There's Isaiah, her older brother, a held slave with dreams of
escaping to freedom. And, of course, there's Aunt Jen who tells Emily about the
North Star and a guide named Moses. Someday, Moses will lead them to a place
where there are no slaves. Emily dreams about freedom, until one night - Moses
comes!Paper, 60 pages. Out of print, one copy available. #3471 $5.99 |
 The Story of the Underground Railroad Coloring Book (Dover) - Forty-four dramatically illustrated scenes tell the story of the secret network that took runaway slaves from southern states to the North and Canada between 1830 and 1860. Fact-filled captions. Paper, 48 pages. #1583 $3.95 |
 Cowboy Roping and Rope Tricks by Chester Byers, with contributions by
Will Rogers and Fred Stone. (A re-publication of the 1928 edition). Written by
an old-time champion rope spinner. Gives clear, well-illustrated instructions
for spinning simple flat loops, vertical loops, Wedding Ring, complicated Ocean
Wave, and other rope tricks. Also get to know the
famous rope spinners of the past.Illustrated. Paper, 99 pages #7118 $5.95 |
 Easy-to-Make Western Frontier Fort (Dover) - Simple diagrams and easy instructions help young children create a replica of a wooden stockade, well, blockhouse and a pair of observation towers. Included are 17 action cut-out figures: soldiers on horseback, bugling, posing with rifles. Many pieces printed in full color on both sides for added realism. Instructions. Diagrams. Heavy stock paper, full color. Ages 6+ #2669 $3.95 |
 Arrow Over The Door by Joseph Bruchac is a historical fiction
novel written for ages 9 - 12. It is based on an actual event that took
place in 1777 just before the Battle of Saratoga. The chapters alternate
between two 14 year old boys, Stands Straight who is Abenaki
Indian and Samuel Russell who is Quaker.The alternating chapters describe the boy's lives and help readers gain an understanding of the complex world they live in. ...more Paper, 90 pages. #5714 $4.99 |
 Between Earth & Sky: Legends of Native
American Sacred Places by Joseph Bruchac - With grace and drama,
Abenaki poet and author Joseph Bruchac retells ten Native American legends of
awe-inspiring landscapes. These wise stories, together with Thomas Locker's
illuminating paintings, evoke the sacred places above, below, and within us all.The book includes a brief pronunciation guide and a map showing the location of many of the different original Native nations. One of our customer enjoys Joseph Bruchac's work so much, she called to highly recommend his work and that's how we found out about him! Ages: 4-8. Paper, 32 pages. #0620 $7.00 |
 Brown Paper School USKids History: Book of the American Indians -
By writing about young people
of the period, history is presented in a more convincing way to its readers.
With this book you can experience what daily life was like among a variety of
Indian groups by reading their legends, singing their songs, playing their
games, and making some of the same foods. Paper, 96 pages. 11"x8.5"x.3". Ages 9-12. #2089 $14.95
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Cut and Make North American Indian Masks in Full Color
by A.G. Smith & Josie Hazen
- These masks,
eight in all, are awesome! Included are an Aztec fire god mask, an Alaskan
Eskimo swan mask, a Makah Indian mask, and a Kwakiutl bear mask. All that's
needed is some household glue, a pair of scissors, and some string if the masks
are to be worn. Heavy paper stock. Ages 8+. |
 Cut and Assemble a Totem Pole in Full Color by A.g. Smith & Josie Hazen - With
scissors and glue, you can construct a four-foot-high totem pole, based on the
religious and cultural symbols carved by American Indians of the Pacific
Northwest. It incorporates exotic animal heads and figures. Though the project
is recommended for ages 8+, some adult supervision may be needed.Additional materials needed: scissors, an x-acto knife, white glue, a sharp or pointed tool and ruler for scoring the fold lines and a small piece of wood. Heavy cardstock. 15 full-color plates, one black-and-white plate. Assembly instructions included. 32 pages. 9.25"x12.25". #6257 $6.95
Out of print, one copy available. Cover has some scratches and the book has a
corner crease, but all of the totem pole pieces are in excellent shape. |
Iron-on Transfers $1.00 each
Based on Native American motifs, these iron-on transfers can be
used in a variety of crafts.
All are out of print, and we have limited copies.
Plains Indians #8676
Northwest Indian #4468
Southwest Indian #7704
Woodland Indian #2983
Stickers $1.00 each
A limited number of copies are available.
Pocahontas Stickers #6819
Southwest Indian Stickers #912XX
Southwest Indian Life Stickers #6571
Stencils $1.00 each
A limited number of copies are available.
Fun with Northwest Indian Stencils #073X
Fun with Southwest Indian Stencils #6961
Paper Doll Set
#FUN28R $3.00
Includes all 3 of the following (one set left):
Little Plains Indian Girl Paper Doll
Little Woodlands Indian Girl Paper Doll
Southwest Indian Boy Paper Doll
 The Story of Sacajawea, Guide to Lewis and Clark by
Della Rowland. Learn about the life of Sacajawea and of the valuable
contributions she made to the Lewis and Clark Expedition as she helped guide
them on their exploratory journey in the early 1800's. Paper, 91 pages. #2158 $3.99 See also Lewis and Clark for Kids and The Lewis and Clark Expedition Coloring Book under Pioneers/Explorers. |
 Sing Down the Moon by Scott O'Dell. Bright Morning, a 14-year-old Navaho
girl, is captured by Spanish slavers. Later, her family is forced to migrate
from their homeland, journeying along a 300-mile route known by the Navajos as
The Long Walk. I experienced both sadness and joy in reading this tale of
heartache and triumph over adversity. Moving historical fiction. Paper, 124 page. Ages 9-12. A Newbery Award Winner. #9757 |
 American Pioneer Paper Dolls (Dover) - Three generations of an American pioneer family are depicted. The clothes for the grandparents, parents, and children are representative of what the different ages would have worn in the mid-19th century. Nine dolls come with 36 full-color costumes for work and play — buckskins, calico frocks, cowboy outfits, and more — plus a cutout of a covered wagon. An introduction and notes offer descriptive details. #0352 $6.95 |
 Lewis and Clark for Kids by Janis Herbert. Learn about the
Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis & Clark into the western America
at the beginning of the 19th century in this well-illustrated book. Within the
text there are 21 activities, including making a tipi, a pair of moccasins, a
dance rattle, and a buffalo mask. Learn what the west was like in the early
1800s: the type of animals and plants that existed, the many Native American
tribes and their traditions, what the land was like, and more! Our family has been so fascinated by this expedition, that we hope to visit Monticello sometime soon (President Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery) and may even attempt to follow the Lewis & Clark trail someday. Paper, 143 pp. #3742 |
See also The Story of Sacajawea, Guide to Lewis and Clark under Native Americans.
A Pioneer Sampler: The Daily Life of a Pioneer Famly in 1840
What a find! This wonderful book combines fact and fiction to introduce the reader to
mid-nineteenth-century pioneer life. The fictional story begins each section and is
followed by the tasks the pioneer family is engaged in and a project for the reader to
try. There are many attractive pencil drawings throughout the book. The combination of a
story and activities really appealed to my children. I like this book very much!
The publisher
suggests ages 9-12, but it's easy to use with a wider range of ages. Paper, 240 pages.
#3938 $12.00 $10.80
 Quilt Block History of Pioneer Days: With Projects Kids Can Make by Mary
Cobb - The pioneers who traveled west across the United States made
beautiful quilts. They chose patterns based on their daily lives, on special
events, and on the natural world around them. In this book,y ou can find out
what dozens of quilt-block designs - from a simple nine-patch block to Martha
Washington's star - tell about America's early days. Easy papercraft quilt projects let you make your own quilt blocks without sewing a single stitch. Paper: #6927 $8.99 Hardcover: #4858 $20.00
Out of print, one copy available. |
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Evaluating
Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This? (Book 6,
George Washington's Rules of Civility &
Decent Behaviour - This slim volume contains 110 rules that George
Washington wrote down at the age of 14. The rules "were drawn from an English
translation of a French book of maxims and were intended to polish manners, keep
alive the best affections of the heart, impress the obligations of moral
virtues, teach how to treat others in social relations, and - above all -
inculcate the practice of perfect self-control."
Kids Learn America: Bringing Geography to Life with People, Places &
History (A Kids Can! Book) - States are presented by geographic region,
and each is given two to four pages in the book. Includes trivia, easy
activities & crafts, recipes and more. 
A Promise at the Alamo: The Story of a Texas Girl by Dorothy & Thomas Hoobler -
The year is 1836. The place is San Antonio, before Texas became the 28th state.
Maria Hernandez and her family are living within the fortress walls of the
Alamo, prepared to defend it against the Mexican dictator Santa Anna. Making
powder loads for Davy Crockett's rifle, Maria wonders whether victory or death
will be the defenders' fate.
U.S.
History Through Children's Literature: From the Colonial Period to World War II
(Libraries Unlimited) by Wanda J. Miller - Allows learners to step back in time
to experience the thoughts, feelings, dilemmas, and actions of people from
history. For each history topic, Miller suggests two titles - one for use with a
class and one for use with small reading groups.
Teaching
U.S. History Through Children's Literature: Post-World War II (Libraries
Unlimited) by Wanda J. Miller - 
The Story of Our Flag
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Thomas Jefferson's America (Jim
Weiss) - Thomas Jefferson lived a dozen lifetimes in one. Patriot,
scientist, architect, president, author of the Declaration of Independence, he
preferred above all titles, "father" and "grandfather". Yet demand for his
unique skills drew him from the quiet home he loved. In this recording, you will
thrill to true stories of war and peace, loyalty and betrayal, battles against
empires and struggles against slavery.
Yo, Millard Fillmore by Cleveland & Alvarez. The authors claim that
after reading this book once (or maybe twice), you will know all the presidents
backwards and forwards. It really works! They use amusing images that fix
themselves in your memory. Example: imagine a giant washing machine on the lawn
of the White House big enough to wash a ton of dirty clothes (Washington), then
you imagine lifting the machine's lid and you see swirling in the bubbles atoms
(Adams). The book elicited giggles from me and the kids. 