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The Secret Pocket

Peggy Janicki (author) Carrielynn Victor (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459833739

Mary was four years old when she was first taken away to the Lejac Indian Residential School. It was far away from her home and family. Always hungry and cold, there was little comfort for young Mary. Speaking Dakelh was forbidden and the nuns and priest were always watching, ready to punish. Mary and the other girls had a genius idea: drawing on the knowledge from their mothers, aunts and grandmothers who were all master sewers, the girls would sew hidden pockets in their clothes to hide food. They secretly gathered materials and sewed at nighttime, then used their pockets to hide apples, carrots and pieces of bread to share with the younger girls. Based on the author's mother's experience at residential school, The Secret Pocket is a story of survival and resilience in the face of genocide and cruelty. But it's also a celebration of quiet resistance to the injustice of residential schools and how the sewing skills passed down through generations of Indigenous women gave these girls a future, stitch by stitch.

Two-Dollar Bills

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820579

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a two-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Thomas Jefferson, whose face marks the front of the two-dollar bill.

The White House

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871298

Traces the historical development of the home of the presidents of the United States, describing how the mansion has grown from six rooms in 1798 to 132 rooms today.

The Washington Monument

Frederic Gilmore (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871311

Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.

The Statue of Liberty

Jon Wilson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871281

Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States.

The Lincoln Memorial

Frederic Gilmore (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871274

Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents.

The Hoover Dam

Luke Gabriel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871267

Describes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works.

Silver Dollars

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820548

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a silver dollar, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the silver dollar. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Mark Twain, whose face is one of many that have marked the front of the silver dollar.

Quarters

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820531

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a quarter, explores its history, and teaches readers how quarters are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of George Washington, whose face marks the front of the quarter.

Pennies

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820524

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a penny, explores its history, and teaches readers how pennies are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the penny.

One-Dollar Bills

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820517

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a one-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of George Washington, whose face marks the front of the one-dollar bill.

One Hundred-Dollar Bills

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820500

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a one hundred-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Benjamin Franklin, whose face marks the front of the one hundred-dollar bill.

Nickels

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820494

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a nickel, explores its history, and teaches readers how nickels are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Thomas Jefferson, whose face marks the front of the nickel.

Mount Rushmore

Luke Gabriel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871304

Describes the creation of the huge sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the 1920s under the direction of Gutzon Borglum.

Five-Dollar Bills

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820487

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a five-dollar bill, highlights various security features, and explores its history. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Abraham Lincoln, whose face marks the front of the five-dollar bill.

Fifty-Cent Pieces

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820470

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a fifty-cent piece, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the fifty-cent piece. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of John F. Kennedy, whose face marks the front of the fifty-cent piece.

Dimes

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503820463

Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a dime, explores its history, and teaches readers how dimes are made. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose face marks the front of the dime.

Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Kim Michele Richardson (author) David C. Gardner (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668936351

Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've traveled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can--steady, sure-footed, bighearted Junia. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman's visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won't ever let her friend down. Junia, the beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series, comes to vivid life for young readers in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's Great Depression Pack Horse Library Project.

Pharaohs

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098268817

Egypt was ruled by powerful rulers called pharaohs. Pharaohs were seen as divine beings in human form. In this book, readers will learn about what pharaohs did and some of the more famous rulers, including Hatshepsut and Tutankhamun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Pyramids and Tombs

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098268824

Pyramids and tombs were built to help pharaohs get to the underworld after death. They were filled with treasures and anything else pharaohs would need in the afterlife. In this book, readers will learn about the different types of pyramids and tombs, how they were built, and who built them. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Gods and Goddesses

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098268794

Religion was very important to the ancient Egyptians. It helped them explain the natural wonders of the world, such as the sun rising and setting each day. Readers will learn about important deities such as Ra, Hathor, Anubis, and Maat, and what they represented to the Egyptians. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Hieroglyphics

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098268800

The ancient Egyptians found a way to record what was important to them by creating a written language made up of images called hieroglyphs. Readers will learn about hieroglyphs, what Egyptians used to write on, and some of the more common and important hieroglyphs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Ancient Egyptian Art

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098268770

The ancient Egyptians were very creative. The art we can see today tells a story of how they lived and what they cared about. Readers will learn about ancient Egyptians artisans and artists and the pottery, paintings, jewelry, and glasswork they created thousands of years ago. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Daily Life

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098268787

The ancient Egyptians may have lived long ago, but their daily lives were not too different from today. Readers will learn about the homes, family life, jobs, and pets that many ancient Egyptians had and enjoyed. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Trains

Priyanka Lamichhane (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098279851

Trains have been around for more than two centuries. They changed the entire world. This encyclopedia gives readers a look at trains, from the first steam-powered locomotive to high-tech maglev trains. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.