Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689845537
Category : Philadelphia (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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After accidentally sucking Benjamin Franklin into twenty-first-century New Jersey with his Anytime Anywhere machine, thirteen-year-old Qwerty Stevens and his best friend almost wind up stuck in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 when they try to send him back.
Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689878842
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Qwerty's Anytime Anywhere Machine snatches Benjamin Franklin from July 4, 1776--the very day of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Qwerty and Joe know they have to get Ben back in time for the historic signing.
Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606338950
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Author: Christopher J. Murrey
Publisher: Nova Publishers
ISBN: 9781590333846
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 254
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Benjamin Franklin is generally considered one of America's most versatile and talented statesmen, scientists, and philosophers. His achievements include publisher of Poor Richard's Almanac and many articles on political, economic, religious, philosophical and scientific subjects. He was the inventor of bifocals, the Franklin stove, lightening rod, he was one of the signers of the 'Declaration of Independence', and the founder of, what is now the University of Pennsylvania. This book presents a detailed and riveting review of Franklin's life based on excerpts from the renowned 1899 book on Franklin by Sydney George Fisher. This overview is augmented by a substantial selective bibliography, which features access through title, subject and author indexes.
Author: Sharron L. McElmeel
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313058784
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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Who are today's must-know children's authors and illustrators? McElmeel's ready reference introduces you to some of the hottest new names in children's literature, and reacquaints you with established authors and illustrators who are just now becoming recognized for their contributions to the field. You'll find engaging biographical sketches, photos, selected bibliographies, and lists of resources for 45 authors and illustrators, including Laurie Halse Anderson, Haemi Balgassi, Toni Buzzeo, David Diaz, Kate DiCamillo, Linda Sue Park, Chris Soentpiet, Anastasia Suen, Simms Taback, and many more. This all-new new volume is a current and affordable update to the Popular Authors Series. Students will enjoy using it as a resource for reports and research papers, and librarians will find it a handy reference and collection development tool. A great addition to the elementary school library and to the children's room at the public library. Grades K-6
Author: Thomas Streissguth
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780822522102
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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Just the Facts Biographies teach young readers about some of history's most interesting people. Benjamin Franklin was one of America's founding fathers. He started the first library and fire department in North America; was the president of the first US antislavery group; ran a printing press and published a newspaper; and was elected to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. This volume uncovers the story behind these facts and more!
Author: Elaine M. Bukowiecki
Publisher: R&L Education
ISBN: 1475809204
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 217
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The Use of Literary Sources in Social Studies, K-8 is a resource for teachers who wish to include varied literary genres in their social studies instruction along with a required social studies textbook. The literature described and exemplified in this book includes fiction, nonfiction, biographies, autobiographies, historical fiction, poetry, fairy tales, folktales, tall tales, and legends. Throughout this book, different instructional suggestions are presented for inclusion with varied social studies topics and literature sources. Each chapter contains questions and pedagogical strategies for critically reading and responding to varied literary genres, modifications to meet the needs of diverse learners, assessment techniques, information tied to technology and the “new literacies,” and connections to the National Curriculum Standards for the Social Studies: A Framework for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (2010) and the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010). The final chapter of this book describes the development and implementation of a classroom library for social studies teaching and learning.
Author: Joy L. Lowe
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810849150
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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A compilation of books and other resources that are appropriate for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Author: Judy Freeman
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN: 9781591583899
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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Freeman has developed a comprehensive handbook with thoroughly annotated lists of the 2005's best childrens books, lesson plans, teachers guides, stories, songs, and Internet resources. It includes an index.
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Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 814
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