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Surviving The Dust Bowl

Joann Cleland (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906482

In graphic-novel format, this book chronicles the dust storms which plagued the plains states from 1930 to 1939 while depicting one family's efforts to escape the devastation and start a new life in California.

Riding With Paul Revere

Dr. Holly Karapetkova (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906475

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of the American Revolution while providing a story detailing the efforts of silversmith Paul Revere to aid the Patriots' cause.

Landing At Ellis Island

Dr. Holly Karapetkova (author)Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906468

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of Ellis Island while providing a story surrounding one family's immigration to America.

White House

Keli Sipperley (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179775

While reading The White House, students will learn about the history and the importance of one of the most famous buildings in the world. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.

Mount Rushmore

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179744

While reading Mount Rushmore, students will learn all about the infamous carving made into the Black Hills of South Dakota. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.

Slavery In America

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906376

This book discusses the era of slavery in America and the impact it had on the future of the nation.

Reconstruction

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906369

This book discusses the Reconstruction plan after the Civil War and the impact it had on the future of the nation.

Panama Canal

Peg Hall (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906345

This book discusses America's involvement in the building of the Panama Canal and the impact it had on the future of the nation.

Pony Express

Peg Hall (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906352

This book discusses the era of the Pony Express and the impact it had on the future of the nation.

Industrial Revolution

Susan Hamen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906338

This book discusses events that happened during the Industrial Revolution and the impact it had on the future of the nation.

Great Battles of The Civil War

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906321

This book discusses the great battles that took place during the Civil War and the impact the war had on the future of the nation.

Traveling The Santa Fe Trail

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699415

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Traveling The Santa Fe Trail. 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.

Spanish In Early America

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699453

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read The Spanish in Early 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.

Reconstruction Era

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699323

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read The Reconstruction Era. 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.

Spanish Missions

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699378

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Spanish Missions: Forever Changing The People Of The Old West. 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.

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.

Pilgrims

L.L. Owens (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699347

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Pilgrims. 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.

Exploring The Territories Of The United States

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699408

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Exploring The Territories Of The United States. 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.

Epic Civil War Battles

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699309

This book discusses the brutal battles that divided the United States during the Civil War. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning readers and learners beginning to recognize detail orientation and how to analyze text. Each book in this series features photographs, timelines, discussion questions, and more, to fully engage transitioning readers. The History Of America Collection engages students in major historical events with fascinating facts, photographs, and more. Readers are able to gauge their own understanding with before-reading questions that help build background knowledge and end-of-book comprehension and extension activities.

Exploring The Great Lakes

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699392

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Exploring The Great Lakes. 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.

Columbus And The Journey To The New World

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699354

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Columbus And The Journey To The New World. 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.

Building The Transcontinental Railroad

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699439

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Building The Transcontinental Railroad. 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.

Building The Erie Canal

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699446

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Building The Erie Canal. 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.

Battle At The Alamo

Teri Temple, Bob Temple (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699330

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Battle At The Alamo. 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.