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Living Through the Civil War

Yvette Pierre (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566643

Learn how the Civil War touched the lives of all Americans and impacted the politics, economy, and culture of the nation. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

Living Through the Civil Rights Movement

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566681

Learn about the series of protests and civil actions that made the Civil Rights Era one of change, conflict, and new hope. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

Slavery

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699361

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Slavery: A Chapter in American History. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events.

Immigrants To America

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699422

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Immigrants To America. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events.

Korean Americans

Dale Anderson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727548

Take a look at Korean history, immigration, Korean Americans today, and how they are contributing to the United States.

Indian Americans

Robin Doak (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727531

Take a look at the history of India, immigration to the United States, discrimination of Indian Americans, and contributions they have made.

Arab Americans

Sharon Cromwell (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727517

Take a look at Arab history, religion, culture, Arab immigrants to the US, and contributions of Arab Americans.

Lazy Giant

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694274

This retelling of an ancient folktale from the Cuna people of Panama follows Chiriqui, the lazy son of the giant god Paquo Meecho, who was sent to Earth to restore the land and make the people prosperous.

Monkey's New Drum

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694281

This retelling of the Panamanian folktale recounts the story of a tortoise and a monkey who learn a lesson about friendship while competing in a winner-take-all speed race.

Why Chibchacum Carries The World

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694298

This retelling of the Colombian myth of Bochica recounts the story of the creator of the world and its people and Chibchacum, a lesser god whose hunger for power leads him to rebellion, punishment, and repentance.

How The Peacock Got It's Feathers

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694250

This retelling of an ancient Mayan folktale describes how the peacock got its beautiful feathers.

Munay and The Magic Lake

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694267

This retelling of the Ecuadorian tale of Munay follows a young girl whose pureness of heart helps her find the healing water that will save the prince of the Sapa Inca.

Native American Culture

Katherine Gleeson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104601

This book chronicles the history and origin of art in the Native American culture.

Islamic Culture

Atif Toor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104595

This book chronicles the history of the Islamic culture and the origin of and influences on some of its art forms.

African American Culture

Catherine Nichols (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104588

This book chronicles the history and origin of art in the African-American culture.

Hispanic Culture

Christy Steele (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104571

This book chronicles the history and origin of art in Hispanic culture.

People of The Southeast Woodlands

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107527

This book discusses the wisdom, resourcefulness, traditions, struggles, and accomplishments of the people of the southeast woodlands.

People of The Southwest

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107534

This book discusses the wisdom, resourcefulness, traditions, struggles, and accomplishments of the people of the southwest.

People of The Northwest and Subarctic

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107497

This book discusses the wisdom, resourcefulness, traditions, struggles, and accomplishments of the people of the northwest and subarctic.

People of The Plains and Prairies

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107503

This book discusses the wisdom, resourcefulness, traditions, struggles, and accomplishments of the people of the plains and prairies.

People of The Plateau

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107510

This book discusses the wisdom, resourcefulness, traditions, struggles, and accomplishments of the people of the plateau.

People of The Great Basin

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107473

This book discusses the wisdom, resourcefulness, traditions, struggles, and accomplishments of the people of the Great Basin.

People of The Northeastern Woodlands

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107480

This book discusses the wisdom, resourcefulness, traditions, struggles, and accomplishments of the people of the northeast woodlands.

My Life as a Jew

Jennifer Kleiman (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668936078

What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? In this revised edition, developed by and with Jewish practitioners and teachers, readers will learn about one of the world's major religions through the lens of two different perspectives. They will be introduced to important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and historical significance. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. The content supports the academic study of a diversity of religious views, participation in a multicultural society, as well as key social studies concepts.

Can a Person Be Illegal? / ¿Puede una persona ser Ilegal?

Brenda Perez Mendoza (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931530

Find out how political status and the way we talk about it affect lives in the Latinx community. This title explores the nature of migration, its role in the history of civilization, and the rights and dignity inalienable to all people. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative. The series was to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race, diversity, and inclusion with open eyes and minds.