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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.

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.

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.

Lebanon

James Stewart (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727494

Explores the battlegrounds of Lebanon, its history, and the years of war that the country has endured.

Sudan

Sean Connolly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727500

Explores Sudan's conflict and hunger, internal division, civil wars and terror, as well as the uncertain peace. Discusses Darfur and beyond.

Iraq

I.R. Bean (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727487

Presents the history of Iraq from the Sumerians to modern times, focusing on the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, its causes, and its consequences.

Indonesia

Roger Canavan (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727470

Explores the island nation of Indonesia, its outside influences, colonial rule, its troubled independence, reform, and an uncertain future.

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.

Trappers & Mountain Men

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107565

This book profiles the discoveries and adventures of famous trappers and mountain men in American history, including Jedediah Smith, Lewis and Clark, and John Jacob Astor.

Yankee Whalers

M.J. Cosson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107572

This book describes the history of whaling in America from its beginnings with Native Americans to its demise in 1924.

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.

Ancient Egyptian Culture

Katherine Gleeson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104618

This book chronicles the history and origin of art in ancient Egypt.

Hispanic Culture

Christy Steele (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104571

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

Greeks

Katherine E. Reece (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941423

This book explores the people and culture of Ancient Greece examining the ideas and philosophies which still influence our lives today.