Cute story about the antics of Lincolns two boys in the White House during the Civil War. Puts a realistic face to the president and his family. Amusi...moreCute story about the antics of Lincolns two boys in the White House during the Civil War. Puts a realistic face to the president and his family. Amusing story of boys activities that gave Lincoln some relief from Civil War issues, but same antics bothered White House Staff.
Nice tie in to presidency, presidential life and family, Civil War.(less)
Story of 2 sisters who were slaves and sold to a mean New York couple. During the Revolutionary War, one sister becomes a Patriot Spy to sell informat...moreStory of 2 sisters who were slaves and sold to a mean New York couple. During the Revolutionary War, one sister becomes a Patriot Spy to sell information in exchange for her freedom.
Well written book with ties to both slavery and the Revolutionary War.(less)
An interesting book written by an actual Indian Chief. Describes giving thanks to the simple things in our lives- the sun, the trees, the food we eat,...moreAn interesting book written by an actual Indian Chief. Describes giving thanks to the simple things in our lives- the sun, the trees, the food we eat, etc. Could be used as an excellent resource for a Thanksgiving study.(less)
I really enjoy this series of books. Cows are trying to get an electric blanket. Decide to go on strike to reach this goal- will produce no milk. Othe...moreI really enjoy this series of books. Cows are trying to get an electric blanket. Decide to go on strike to reach this goal- will produce no milk. Other animals go on strike too. Teaches about the power of strikes. And opportunity cost when in the end cows have to give up typewriter for electric blanket. Love it!!!!!(less)
Loved this book. Class going on a field trip to Stature of Liberty. Written from perspective of student bookkeeper. Details expenses and profits. Mult...moreLoved this book. Class going on a field trip to Stature of Liberty. Written from perspective of student bookkeeper. Details expenses and profits. Multiple failed attempts to earn money for class trip. Potential accident with dire results actually ends up earning all of the money for the trip. Great story to teach about expenses and profit and saving money for a reason.(less)
This book could actually be used to teach math, science, and social studies. In reference to social studies, you could incorporate the idea of natural...moreThis book could actually be used to teach math, science, and social studies. In reference to social studies, you could incorporate the idea of natural resources while reading this book. You could make vegetable soup. Cute book(less)
Cute story. A child earns a dollar, and goes to the store to spend it. There are soooooooooo many options of what to spend her money on. Candy- 3 for...moreCute story. A child earns a dollar, and goes to the store to spend it. There are soooooooooo many options of what to spend her money on. Candy- 3 for 25cents, or 10 cents each. Fleas- 1 cent each, turkey leg- 75 cents, etc.-- pages and pages of choices. Teaches opportunity cost. And the idea of saving. In the end, child decides to save her money.(less)
Neat story about people coming to visit- more and more and more people come to visit, and there are not enough cookies to go around. Teaches the conce...moreNeat story about people coming to visit- more and more and more people come to visit, and there are not enough cookies to go around. Teaches the concept of scarcity. Nice ending though when grandma brings over a large plate of cookies- enough for everyone. If using this text in class, nice closing to lesson by having fresh cookies for everyone to share.(less)
Mediocre picture book telling biography of Harriet Tubman. Shares about her youth, and her many trips on Underground Railroad to free hundreds of slav...moreMediocre picture book telling biography of Harriet Tubman. Shares about her youth, and her many trips on Underground Railroad to free hundreds of slaves.
Pictures were nice, but text did not stand out in any special way. (less)
I really enjoyed this book. The point of view is an onlooker observing a slave escaping from slavery. The main character is referred to as "barefoot"...moreI really enjoyed this book. The point of view is an onlooker observing a slave escaping from slavery. The main character is referred to as "barefoot" and the slave hunters are "boots." In this tale, as "boots" is in pursuit of "barefoot," the creatures of the woods help out "barefoot." The croaking frogs guide him to water. The swarm of mosquitos attack the "boots" just a foot away from "barefoot" who remains untouched by the mosquitos. "Barefoot" makes it to a safe house. The forest creatures settle back into their routine, until they hear another "barefoot" coming their way.
Interesting way of referring to the slave and slave hunters. Requires making inferences. Teaches helping others however you can- even small things help.(less)
story that could teach about the states that make up the US- not geographically oriented- poor visualization about where the states are located- conti...morestory that could teach about the states that make up the US- not geographically oriented- poor visualization about where the states are located- continues some stereotypes about qualities of different states or the people that populate them. The story is written for kids to laugh about it, but poor choice for teaching anything relevant about geography.(less)
Cute story about a family whose grandma and grandpa immigrated to the US. Grandma shares with grandson how she felt when she saw the Statue of Liberty...moreCute story about a family whose grandma and grandpa immigrated to the US. Grandma shares with grandson how she felt when she saw the Statue of Liberty and the meaning of the quotation "Give me your poor, your..." The whole family celebrates a birthday picnic with cake to commemorate the creation (I think) of the Statue of Liberty.
This story may open the eyes of some readers as to the feeling of opportunity experienced by new immigrants to our country. And the feeling of being welcomed by Lady Liberty. (less)
I really enjoyed this book. At times, it was very suspenseful, and I am suprised to find that quality in literature I read, especially a young adult b...moreI really enjoyed this book. At times, it was very suspenseful, and I am suprised to find that quality in literature I read, especially a young adult book. I learned a lot about the support given to Jews to protect them from the Nazis. Many creative strategies were created to deal with the difficulties faced by the Jews and those who helped them. I think I read that about 3,000 Jews escaped to Annemarie's hometown to Sweden- that is incredible!!!! Would I be willing and able to provide such aid at the risk of my own personal life and safety if a situation like this ever reoccured? I hope so.(less)
Excellent book to teach about the sub-genre of letters. Fascinating story about the difficulties immigrants once faced to come to America. The idea of...moreExcellent book to teach about the sub-genre of letters. Fascinating story about the difficulties immigrants once faced to come to America. The idea of coming to America for a better life resonates even today for the immigrants coming to America. I believe the independence and maturity displayed by Rifka who was seperated from her family would be rarely seen today in someone as young as she was. This story would be an excellent text to supplement a study about immigration to the United States.(less)
Interesting book that would be relevant to a fifth grade study of the civil war. Tells the story of the start of the civil war in the yard of a confed...moreInteresting book that would be relevant to a fifth grade study of the civil war. Tells the story of the start of the civil war in the yard of a confederate family. This confederate family later moved about 150 miles away, and at the end of the civil war, the head of the confederate army surrendered to the Union in the home of this same confederate family. True story!! And the silent witness is a rag doll that sat on a couch and witnessed the surrender. Union soldiers played catch with this rag doll afterwards, and suprisingly, this same rag doll is in a museum in Virgina today. Very good story.(less)
I enjoyed this book Dr. Holbrook shared in class. I think this book could be used at multiple grade levels. It introduces students to the unjust hards...moreI enjoyed this book Dr. Holbrook shared in class. I think this book could be used at multiple grade levels. It introduces students to the unjust hardships endured by Japanese-American citizens in internment (aka concentration) camps. This is definitely a social issues text that could be used in critical literacy classrooms. The book, though, does not overwhelm young students with horrendous atrocities, so the teacher can determine the depth and breadth of the conversation that would take place regarding this book and the issues it addresses.(less)
I would recommend this book as a part of a social studies curriculum about the Civil War. It will be especially interesting to children who live in th...moreI would recommend this book as a part of a social studies curriculum about the Civil War. It will be especially interesting to children who live in the Roswell or Marietta area since the story is about mill workers in Roswell. This book shares the story of mill workers who were accused of treason by the Union Army because they manufactured cloth for the Confederate Army. The mill workers are sent north, and their mill, homes, and towns destroyed. Hannalee, one of the mill workers, promises her mother that she will return home, and this is the story of that journey. This is also a story about the effects of the Civil War on the North and the South, battles that were fought, loyalties, and the choices that individuals made to survive during and after the war. This book would be appropriate for fifth graders as the civil war is a standard to be covered.(less)
excellent, touching story about slavery, children being sold, and escape to the north by being mailed up north in a box- true story
Reread this story i...moreexcellent, touching story about slavery, children being sold, and escape to the north by being mailed up north in a box- true story
Reread this story in fall of 2010. Read in context of civil war lessons in fifth grade. Compelling story of what it meant to be a slave, to have your wife and children sold away from you and there is nothing you can do to prevent it. Story of the difficulties faced by this man escaping from freedom. Idea of abolitionists is introduced. Simple text that could be meaningful to elementary, middle, and upper grades in context of discussions on slavery, underground railroad, civil war, abolitionism.(less)
reread this book in fall of 2010. Simple book about maps ranging from the map of a child's room, to a map of the world. Good concept book to teach the...morereread this book in fall of 2010. Simple book about maps ranging from the map of a child's room, to a map of the world. Good concept book to teach the idea of creating a map. Could also be used to teach the different levels of citizenship, i.e. member of a house, live on a street, member of a town, member of a state, member of a region, memeber of a country, member of a continent, member of a world...
Primarily for lower elementary grades of ELL students(less)
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