Author: E. F. Abbott
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250080304
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
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Would you ever run off to join the army, leaving your family behind? That's what nine-year-old John Lincoln Clem does in 1861. Determined to fight for his country, Johnny sneaks onto a train filled with men from the 3rd Ohio Union Regiment. Taken in by the older soldiers, Johnny becomes a drummer boy, and later, takes up his own musket. As the war rages on, Johnny experiences the brutalities of battle as well as the rampant illness and gnawing hunger in between. But the most dangerous part of Johnny’s journey is yet to come. Based on a True Story books are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.
Author: E. F. Abbott
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250080347
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
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What would you do if your country was counting on you to deliver a message? That's sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington’s urgent mission. In 1777, Sybil and her family believe the American colonies should be free from British control. Sybil’s father leads a regiment of New York militiamen, and everyone in the family is dedicated to the Patriot cause. Using spy tactics and codes, the Ludingtons gather intelligence, hoping to stay one step ahead of their enemies. When British troops raid nearby Danbury, Connecticut, Sybil gallops through the night to call out her father's men. But the journey is dangerous for a girl who’s all alone. With obstacles at every turn, will she make it in time to stop the British? Based on a True Story books are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.
Author: Laurie Myers
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429974966
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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Ten-year-old Tommy and his sister Annie are intrigued by the new soldiers arriving in their Georgia town. Since the Civil War started, wounded men waiting to be treated at the local church-turned-hospital have been coming in by droves. When Tommy sees a soldier drop his notebook, he sends his dog, Samson, to fetch it. Tommy soon meets the soldier and is faced with the hardest decision he's ever had to make: whether or not he should help a Yankee escape to freedom. Filled with intriguing suspense and tackling difficult questions about slavery, this story, told in accessible short chapters, will appeal to history buffs as well as those who appreciate a faithful dog.
Author: Safety Dave
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452072183
Category : Safety education
Languages : en
Pages : 18
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Safety Dave & Daisy begin their first bus adventure together. Since its Daisy's first time on the bus, Safety Dave needs to teach her the rules about riding the bus before it arrives.
Author: Paul Fleischman
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064405885
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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A Civil War drama told in sixteen voices, this ‘is a heartbreaking and remarkably vivid portrait of a war that remains our nation’s bloodiest conflict.… Fleischman’s artistry is nothing short of astounding.’ —Publishers Weekly. ‘Fleischman has done what he does best—create a unique piece of fiction with echoes of his poetry throughout.’ —H. ‘Outstanding… unforgettable as historical fiction… an important book for every library.’ —SLJ. Notable Children's Books of 1994 (ALA) 1994 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA) 1994 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) Best Books of 1993 (SLJ) 1993 Books for Youth Editors' Choices (BL) 1994 Teachers' Choices (IRA) Notable 1994 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) 1994 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts (NCTE) 1994 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction for Children 1993 Choices: The Year's Best Books (Publishers Weekly) Children's Books of 1993 (Library of Congress) 1994 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library) 100 Books for Reading and Sharing 1994 (NY Public Library) 1994 Silver Medal for Literature (Commonwealth Club of California) 1994 Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award Winner (Westchester, NY Library System)
Author: E. F. Abbott
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250080339
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Can you imagine being placed in an orphanage while your parents are still alive? That’s what happens to Nettie and Nellie Crook, who are only five years old in 1910 when they are removed from their home in New York. No one tells Nettie and Nellie why their parents can no longer care for them, and later, no one explains why the orphans are put on a train headed west. The girls soon find themselves put on display in various small towns, where prospective parents examine and select children for adoption. Nettie and Nellie are taken by Mr. and Mrs. Chapin—will this be a happy ending for the twins? Based on a True Story books are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.
Author: Robert Burleigh
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683354710
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
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This beautifully illustrated children’s book explores how Walt Whitman was affected by the Civil War and inspired by President Lincoln. O Captain, My Captain tells the story of one of America’s greatest poets and how he was inspired by one of America’s greatest presidents. Whitman and Lincoln shared the national stage in Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Though the two men never met, Whitman would often see Lincoln’s carriage on the road. The president was never far from the poet’s mind, and Lincoln’s “grace under pressure” was something Whitman returned to again and again in his poetry. Whitman witnessed Lincoln’s second inauguration and mourned along with America as Lincoln’s funeral train wound its way across the landscape to his final resting place. The book includes the poem “O Captain! My Captain!” and an excerpt from “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d,” as well as brief bios of Lincoln and Whitman, a timeline of Civil War events, endnotes, and a bibliography.
Author: Justin Richards
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007347359
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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A hilarious new series for younger readers, following the misadventures of an ordinary boy at an extraordinary school for young spies...
Author: Phillip Hoose
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374382522
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 282
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THE STORY OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE PLAYED IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
Author: Tracy Traynor
Publisher: Milet Limited
ISBN: 9781840594904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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A fresh and fun approach to language learning. It is designed like a storybook rather than a textbook to give children a bright and stimulating introduction to French and covers topics that appeal to young learners, such as family and friends, schools, toys and games, numbers and colours. There is also a CD with the book to give children a lively context in which to practice speaking French.
