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Adamson, Lynda C. (1998) Literature Connections to American History, K-6: Resources to Enhance and Entice. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. 542 p., ISBN 1-56308-502-X, $36.95.
This reference tool is invaluable in planning social studies units. The aspects of American History covered are relevant (Native Americans,
Colonial America, for example). Materials - book, CD-ROM, and video - are listed under each topic and then all materials are annotated.
Audience: Teacher.
Subjects: American History.
Standard: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

Adamson, Lynda C. (1998) Literature Connections to World History, K-6: Resources to Enhance and Entice. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. 326 p., ISBN 1-56308-504-6, $33.95.
As with the companion volume on American History, this reference tool is invaluable in planning social studies units. Aspects of World History covered are relevant (Ancient Civilizations, Medieval Europe, for example). Materials - book, CD-ROM, and video - are listed under each topic, and in the final section, all materials are annotated.
Audience: Teacher.
Subjects: World history.
Standard: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

Ajmera, Maya and Ivanko, John D. (1999) To Be a Kid. Watertown, MA:   Charlesbridge. 32 p. ISBN 0-88106-842-X, $8.90.
Using photographs of children from around the globe, this title shares the diversity and exuberance of children for activities universal to all people.
Audience: Grades K - 3.
Subjects: Children - Social life and customs.
Standard: 3,4,5
Strand: History

Alrawi, Karim. (2000) The Girl Who Lost Her Smile. Delray Beach, Florida: Winslow Press.
32 p., ISBN: 1-890817-17-1$16.95.
Inspired by the Mathnawi by Jallal al-Din Rumi, this original Persian tale tells of Jehan and how a young man and bird return her to a happier state.
Audience: Grades K - 2.
Subjects: Persia - Fiction.
Standard: History
Strand: 5

Ansary, Mir.   (1999).  Columbus Day.  Des Plaines, IL:   Heinemann Library. 32 p., ISBN:  1-57572-702-1, $12.00.
In this beginning resource, the origins of the holiday and how it is celebrated are presented with maps, photographs, and historical illustrations.  Glossary, bibliography, and index included.  Other titles in the Holiday Histories include Memorial Day, Martin Luther King Day, and Presidents’ Day.
Audience:  Grades K, 1, 2
Subjects:  Columbus Day, Columbus, Christopher, Holidays.
Standard:  History
Strand:  1,2,4

Barchers, Suzanne I. and Patricia C. Marden. (1999) Cooking Up U.S. History: Recipes and Research to Share with Children. Englewood, CO:  Teacher Ideas Press. 203 p., ISBN 1-56308-682-4,
This resource is divided by topic of study such as Colonial Period, Native American Indians, and by region. For each topic, recipes, resources and short research questions are suggested.
Audience: Teacher.
Subjects: United States--History--Study and teaching. Cookery, American.
Standard: 2,4
Strand: History

Barker, Henry. (1999) Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. New York: Grosset & Dunlap. unpaged. ISBN 0-448-42029-5. $3.99. All Aboard Reading Series.
This title provides basic, readable information about the major Egyptian gods as well as information about the process of mummification and the importance of the afterlife to the ancient Egyptians.
Audience: Grades 1,2,3.
Subjects: History-Ancient Egypt, Mummification, Mythology-Ancient Egypt
Standard: 2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Beres, Cynthia. (2000) Longhouse. Vero Beach, FLA.: Rourke Book Co. 32 p., 1-555916-247-3, $18.95.
In looking at the construction of an Iroquois longhouse, the culture and way of life of Iroquois Native Americans is introduced. Includes index and references. Native American Dwellings series.
Audience: Grades 2-5
Subjects: Longhouses, Indians of North America - Dwellings
Standard: 4, 5, 6
Strands: History

Blyton, Enid. (1998) Tales of Ancient Greece. New York: Penguin Putnam. 104 p., ISBN 1-901881-67-9, $4.95.
This most readable (for students as well as adults) collection of sixteen Greek myths contains well known stories such as Pandora, Icarus, and Pygmallion and lesser known ones such as Arion and Io. Because these myths are so student accessible, one flaw that needs to be addressed is that Roman names are sometimes used for the gods.
Audience: Grades 3, 4.
Subjects: Mythology, Ancient Greece
Standard: 5
Strand: History. Literature in History

Borden, Louise. (2000). Sleds on Boston Common. New York: M.K. McElderry. 40 p., 0-689-82812-8, $14.95.
British Regulars are camped on Boston Common in exactly the place where Henry and his friends go sledding. After a conversation with General Gage, a satisfactory agreement is reached.
Audience: Grades 3-5
Subjects: American Revolution, Colonial America
Standard: 1, 2, 3, 4
Strands: History

Bruchac, Joseph.   (1999). The Trail of Tears.  New York : Random House. 48 p., ISBN:  0-679-99052-6, $8.95.
A respected Native American author details the Cherokee removal  of 1838 for a Step into Reading title.  Background information and the status of the Cherokee Nation today is included.  No suggestions for further reading.
Audience:  Grades 1,2,3,4
Subjects:  Trail of Tears - 1838, Cherokee Indians - History - 19th century.
Standard:  1,2,4
Strand:  History

Cuyler, Marjorie. (2000) Roadsigns: A Harey Race with Tortoise. New York: Winslow Press. 32 p., ISBN 1-890817-23-6, $15.95.
This is a companion book set in modern time for Aesop’s Tortoise and the Hare. Readers will enjoy comparing the tales and appreciating all the roadsigns the animals meet along the way.
Audience: Grades K,1,2
Subjects: Animals - Fiction, Literature - Aesop
Standard: 5
Strand: History

Daly-Weir, Catherine. (1998) Knights. New York: Grosset & Dunlap. unpaged. ISBN 0-448-41857-6. $3.99 All Aboard Reading series.
A young reader will come away with detailed information about the life of a page and other personages in an English castle. Research information from the Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, MA.
Audience: Grades 1,2,3.
Subjects: Knights and knighthood, England-Social life and customs-1066-1485.
Standard: 2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Day, Nancy. (2001) Your Travel Guide to Ancient Greece. Minneapolis, Runestone. 96 p., 0-8225-3076-7, $19.95.
How would one prepare for a trip back in time to Ancient Greece? This title provides information about clothing, housing, transportation, customs, well-known personalities, etc.
Audience: Teacher, upper grades
Subjects: Greece Civilization to 146 B.C.
Standard: 2, 4, 5, 6
Strand: History

(1998) Dr. King: Letters from Today’s Children to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.
59 p., ISBN 0-7868-1462-4, $10.20.
This is a compilation of letters written by children ages seven to thirteen to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Their thoughts and wishes are revealing and poignant and help to move readers beyond the plasticness of the January holiday. Photographs will also lend to discussion.
Audience: Grades K - 4.
Subjects: King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther, Children - America.
Standard: 1,2,3,4, 19
Strand: History, Civics and Government

Ench, Rick and Jay Cravath. (2002) North American Indian Music. New York: Franklin Watts.
64 p., ISBN: 0-531-11772-3, $
Richly illustrated and with detailed sidebars, this title explores Native American music - instrument and vocal - from past to modern time. Contents, index, glossary, resources, and source notes included.
Audience: Grades K - 4.
Subjects: Indians of North America - Music.
Standard: History
Strand: 2,4

Erdosh, George. (1997) Food and Recipes of the Thirteen Colonies. New York: PowerKids Press. 24 p., 0-8239-5114-6, $14.50.
A beginning collection of food information with recipes from northern and southern colonies. Important words in bold. Illustrated and indexed.  Cooking Through American History series.
Audience: Grades 2-5
Subjects: Cookery, American History, United States History Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Standard: 2, 6
Strand: History

Fisher, Leonard Everett. (1999) Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya.   New York: Holiday House. 33 p., ISBN 0-8234-1427-2, $16.10
After an introductory overview of the culture, Fisher presents twelve gods and goddesses from Mayan civilization. The illustrations are bold and detailed as is Fisher’s style and captivating. A glossary, bibliography, and short description of the Mayan number system complete the book. Also, The Olympians: Great Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece and The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt.
Audience: Grades 3,4
Subjects: Mayas - Religion, Indians of Central America - Religion
Standard: 2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Gaylord, Susan Kapuscinski. (1994) Multicultural Books to Make and Share. New York: Scholastic Professional Books. 136 p.,
ISBN 0-590-48921-6, $10.95.
This reference provides the simple, complete directions for making many types of books from many cultures. An Egyptian scroll book, a Roman pugillares, and a Medieval Book of Days are among the ones closely aligned with social studies topics.
Audience: Grades 2, 3, 4. Teacher.
Subjects: Bookmaking
Standard: 2,4
Strand: History

Haskins, James and Benson, Kathleen.  (2001) Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America.  New York:  Harper Collins. 44 p., ISBN:  0-06-029361-3, $17.95.
The presence and activities of Africans in each geographic area of the American Colonies are detailed.  A map and James Ransome’s illustrations complement the text.  Dates, bibliography, and index  are included.
Audience:  Teacher & Grades 3,4
Subjects:  Afro-Americans - History - To 1863, United States - History - Colonial Period, ca. 1600-1775. 
Standard:  1,2,4,5,12,13
Strand:  History, Economics

Heinrichs, Ann.  (2002).  La Salle and the Mississippi River (Exploring the World). 

New York: Crabtree.  48 p.  0756501784.  $16.00. 

Each book in this series has primary source documents, time lines, and attractive illustrations.  Each title looks at the impact that the explorers had on native people and the conflicts that arose. 

Audience: Grades 4, 5, 6

Subjects: La Salle, Robert Cavalier; Explorers; Mississippi River – Discovery and Exploration

Standard: 1, 2

Strand: History K-4

Hoose, Philip.(2001).  We Were There, Too: Young People in U.S. History.  New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.  264 p 0374382522.  $26.00.

Biographies of dozens of young people who made a mark in American history, including explorers, planters, spies, cowpunchers, sweatshop workers, and civil rights workers

Audience: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Subjects: United States – Biography – Anecdotes,  United States – History – Anecdotes

Standard: 1, 2, 3, 4

Strand: History K-4

Hunt, Jonathan. (1993) Illuminations. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks. unpaged. ISBN 0-689-71700-8. $6.99.
Hunt’s medieval alphabet book provides a glimpse into life of the Middle Ages and a closer look at bookcraft of the time. Following the single word entry, one gets increasing detail by reading the paragraph.
Audience: Grades 2,3,4.
Subjects: Medieval ages in art, Illumination of books and manuscripts, medieval.
Standard: 2,4,6
Strand: History

Irwin, Margaret. (1997) My Little House Sewing Book. New York:   HarperFestival. 60 p., 0-694-00903-2, $10.95.
The detailed, clear instructions in this book make it indispensable when planning a project for the 1800s. The patchwork pillow, braided rug, and embroidered sampler are class friendly and manageable.
Audience: Grades 3-4, Teacher.
Subjects: U.S. History, Sewing
Standard: 2,4
Strand: History

January,  Brendan. (2000).  Explorers of North America.  New York: Children’s Press.  47 p.  0516271954.  $7.00.

Describes the activities of explorers in North America from 1000 to 1804 including Leif Ericsson, Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, John Cabot, and Lewis and Clark

Audience: Grades 4, 5, 6

Subjects: Explorers – North America – History.  North America – Discovery and Exploration

Standard: 1, 2

Strand: History K-4

January, Brendan.  (2001). New York Public Library: Amazing Explorers.  New York: Wiley.  169 p. 047139291X.  $13.00.

Includes the exploration of the Nile, Antarctica, the Silk Road, and more. 

Audience: Grades 4, 5, 6

Subjects: Explorers

Standard: 1, 2

Strand: History K-4

Kalman, Bobbie.  (1992).  Colonial Crafts (Historic Communities).  New York: Crabtree.  32 p.   0865055106.   $8.00.

Photographs from restored historic villages allow students to visit the workshops of the wheelwright, the cooper, the founder, the shoemaker, the milliner, and the gunsmith. 

Audience: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Subjects: Artisans –History -18^th century

Standard: 2, 3

Strand: History K-4

Kalman, Bobbie.  (1997).  Colonial Times from A to Z.  New York: Crabtree. 

32 p.   086505407X.  $8.00.

Photographs and drawings allow students to learn about apothecaries, clothing, trades, education, and more.

Audience: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4

Subjects: United States – Social Life and customs –To 1775

Standard: 2, 3

Strand: History K-4

Kapowski, Samuel. (1997) I Am Polish American. New York: PowerKids Press.
24 p., ISBN: 0-8239-5010-7, $12.95.
This single title in the Our American Family series provides beginning information about the culture and history of Polish Americans. Contents, index, and current photographs make this an appealing beginning source.
Audience: Grades K - 2.
Subjects: Polish Americans 
Standard: History, Geography.
Strand: 2,4,8

Kent, Deborah.  (1996).  African-Americans in the Thirteen Colonies.  New York: Children’s Press.  30 p.  0516066315.   $16.00.

Kent discusses the slave trade, economic issues propelling it, and the contributions of some notable blacks

Audience: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6

Subjects: Afro-Americans – History, Slavery – United States- History

Standard: 1, 2, 3, 4

Strand: History K-4

Koller, Jackie French. (1999) Nickommoh!: a Thanksgiving Celebration.   New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 29 p.,
ISBN 0-689-81094-6, $13.60.
Koller presents the harvest festival, Nickommoh, of the Narragansett. The similarities to the Plimoth celebration of the Pilgrims is striking and raises the question of who influenced whom. Scratchboard illustrations by Marcia Sewall complement the text.
Audience: Grades K.1.2.3.4
Subjects: Indians of North America - Rhode Island - Social Life and Customs
Standard: 1,2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Kroll, Steven.   (1994).  By the Dawn’s Early Light: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner.  New York:  Scholastic. 40 p., ISBN: 0-590-45054-9, $15.95.
Kroll chronicles the days of Washington lawyer Francis Scott Key during 1814 when he writes the poem which becomes our national anthem.  Dramatic illustrations, Notes on the War of 1812, an Author’s Note, maps, bibliography, and index support the text.
Audience:  Grades 1,2,3,4
Subjects:  Star-Spangled Banner (Song),  Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843.
Standard:  1,2,4
Strand:  History

Logan, Claudia. (2002) The 5,000 Year-Old Puzzle: Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt. New York: Melanie Kroupa Books.
42 p., ISBN: 0-374-32335-6, $17.00.
For budding archaeologist and Egyptologist alike, this title is a treasure. Experience a 1925 dig in Giza, Egypt as seen through the eyes of young Will who joins his father’s expedition. Rich.
Audience: Grades 3 - 4.
Subjects: Jazah (Egypt) - Antiquities, Tombs - Egypt - Fiction, Archaeology - Fiction.
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,6,8,9

Longfellow, Henry. (2001). The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. New York: Handprint Books.
40 p., ISBN: 1-929766-13-0), $17.95.
Christopher Bing’s artwork raises this classic to a new level. Use in conjunction with the National Geographic, Rand, and Parker versions. 
Audience: Grades 3 - 4.
Subjects: U.S. History - Revolutionary War.
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth.  (1999). The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
Washington, D.C.:  National Geographic Society. 28 p., ISBN 0-7922-7674-4, $16.95.
Jeffrey Thompson illustrates this version of the well-known poem with spectacular scratch board and computer illustrations and makes a worthy companion book to the version illustrated by Ted Rand.  Historical Note included.
Audience: Grades K,1,2,3,4
Subjects:  Revere, Paul, 1735-1818, Lexington, Battle of, 1775.
Standard:  1,2,5
Strand:  History

Masoff, Joy (1999).  Colonial Times 1600-1700 (Chronicle of America).  Scholastic Reference.  48 p. 043905107X.  $16.00. 

Contemporary photographs from reconstructed historic sites illustrate this informative book, which covers topics such as religion, healthcare, food, and dress. 

Audience: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Subjects: United States – History –Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Standard: 2, 3

Strand: History K-4

Miller, William.   (2000)  Tituba.  San Diego:  Gulliver Books. 32 p., ISBN:  0-15-201897-2, $16.00.
The story of Tituba of Salem Village is told in picture book format and details the events of 1692 as well as Tituba’s strength of character. Illustrations provide additional information as does an Author’s Note.
Audience:  Grades 2,3,4
Subjects:  Tituba, Witches - Massachusetts, Witchcraft - Massachusetts, Slaves - Massachusetts - Biography.
Standard: 1,2,3,4,5
Strand:  History

Nardo, Don. (2002). Ancient Greece. San Diego, CA: KidHaven Press.
48 p., ISBN: 0-7377-0956-1, c $!6.00.
This carefully crafted work provides in-depth detail about government, sports, religion, home life in Ancient Greece. Contents, index, glossary, and additional references provided. Source notes included. Daily Life series.
Audience: Teacher, Grade 4.
Subjects: Greece - Civilization - To 146 B.C.
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,4,5,6,8,

O’Connor, Jane.  (2002).  The Emperor’s Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China.  New York: Viking.  48 p. 0670035122.  $18.00.

This well-illustrated book recounts the story of China’s first emperor, Qin Shihuang, who ordered the construction of an entire army of life-sized pottery soldiers near present-day Xi’an. 

Audience: Grade  4

Subjects: China – History, Qin dynasty

Standard: 1, 2, 5

Strand: History K-4

Nikola-Lisa, W.   (1997). Till Year’s Good End:  a Calendar of Medieval Labors.  New York:  Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 32 p., ISBN:  0-689-80020-7, $16.00.
This title shares the working life of the English peasant in the Middle Ages and pair nicely with Castle Diary which chronicles a page’s existence.  Handsome pen and ink illustrations accompany the text.
Audience: Grades 2,3,4
Subjects:  Civilization, Medieval, Farm life - England, England - Social Life and Customs-1066-1485.
Standard: 2,5,6,11
Strand:  History, Economics

Platt, Richard.   (1999).  Castle Diary.  Cambridge, MA:   Candlewick Press. 64 p., ISBN:  0-7636-0489-5, $18.69.
The life of eleven year old Tobias Burgess, a page, is chronicled in this large-format book.  Details of castle life are in the text and in the many
illustrations.  Pair with Till Year’s Good End.
Audience:  Grades 2,3,4
Subjects:  Castles - Fiction, Middle Ages - Fiction
Standard:  2,5,6,11
Strand:  History, Economics

Rees, Rosemary. (1997) The Ancient Greeks. Crystal Lake, ILL, Heinemann Library. 64 p., ISBN 0-431-07790-8
This is a title for the beginning student of Greek history. Accurate information is presented in moderate depth in both text and pictures. Information is varied and indexed. Also, The Ancient Egyptians.
Audience: Grades 3,4
Subjects: Greece - Civilization to 146 B.C.
Standard: 1,2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Rockwell, Anne.   (2001). The Boy Who Wouldn’t Obey: A Mayan Legend. New York:  Greenwillow Books.32 p.,
ISBN 0-688-14881-6, $15.95.
The Mayan god Chac is outwitted by a young boy who uses Chac’s own weather powers.  A forward, source notes, and artwork further the understanding of Mayan culture.
Audience:  Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4.
Subjects:  Mayas - Folklore, Indians of Mexico - Folklore.
Standard:  5
Strand: History.

Rumford, James. (2001). Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta. Boston: Houghton.
32 p., ISBN: 0-618-08366-9, $16.00.
From Morocco to Mecca, Ibn Battatua, traveler par excellence, makes a fabulous 75,000 mile journey in the 1300s. Richly illustrated.
Audience: Grades 2 - 4.
Subjects: Ibn Battuta
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,4,5,8

Sakurai, Gail.  (2000).  The Thirteen Colonies.  New York: Children’s Press. 

30 p.  0516216031.  $21.00. 

Audience: Grades   3, 4, 5, 6

Subjects: United States – History –Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Standard: 1, 2

Strand: History K-4

Schlessinger, Arthur. (1998) Ancient Greece. [Video]. (Available from Schlessinger Media) 1-57225-142-5, 23 minutes, $19.95
This title (and each in the Ancient Civilizations for Children series) provides a glimpse into the civilization of Ancient Greece - to whet the appetite or as a checkpoint during the course of study.
Audience: Grades 3,4
Subjects: Greece Civilization to 146 B.C.
Standard: 1,2, 4, 5, 6
Strand: History

Schanzer, Rosalyn.   (1999).  Gold Fever! Tales from the California Gold Rush.  Washington, D.C.:  National Geographic Society. 40 p.,
ISBN 0-7922-7306-6, $17.95.
With detailed and charming illustrative matter, Schanzer chronicles the scarcely ten years of the California Gold Rush.  Included are facts, maps, and quotes from newspapers and from those who experienced the times.   Author’s notes detail her process but do not include references.
Audience:  Grades 1,2,3,4
Subjects:  California - Gold discoveries, California - History- 1846-1850.
Standard:  1,2,5,6
Strand:  History

Whitehurst, Susan.  (2000). The Colony of Massachusetts.  New York:  PowerKids Press.  24 p. 0823954757.  $20.00.

The history of Massachusetts is covered from the Pilgrims leaving England for Plymouth to the Salem Witch Trials, before turning to the colony's pivotal role in the struggle for Independence. The back of the book includes a look at Massachusetts today, along with a timeline, glossary, and index.

 Each of the books in this series is well-illustrated and easy to read. 

Audience: Grades  1, 2, 3, 4

Subjects: Pilgrims  (New Plymouth Colony), Massachusetts – History – New Plymouth, 1620-1691

Standard: 1, 2

Strand: History K-4

Whitehurst, Susan.  (2002).  The Mayflower (The Library of the Pilgrims). New York:  PowerKids Press.  24 p. 082395806X.  $20.00. 

A well-illustrated book that tells of the Pilgrims’ crossing aboard the Mayflower, with a glossary, index, and list of relevant web sites. 

Audience: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Subjects: Mayflower (ship), Pilgrims  (New Plymouth Colony), Massachusetts – History – New Plymouth, 1620-1691

Standard: 1, 2, 5

Strand: History K-4

Wilmore, K.  (2000).  A Day in the Life of a Colonial Blacksmith (The Library of Living and Working in Colonial Times).  New York: PowerKids Press.  24 p.  0823954250.  $13.00.

Describes the life of a blacksmith in colonial Maryland, including his daily work, some of the many things he made, and his importance to the town in which he worked. Each of the books in this series provide excellent information o the lost skills, arts, and practices of the early colonists.

Audience: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4

Subjects: Blacksmithing – United States – History

Standard: 2

Strand: History K-4

Winnick, Karen B.   (1996).  Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers. Honesdale, PA:  Boyds Mills Press, Inc. 32 p., ISBN:  1-56397-485-1, $15.95.
Based on the true story of Grace Bedell, this title depicts her decision to write to Abraham Lincoln and his response.  Photographs of original documents included.
Audience:
Subjects:  Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Bedell, Grace.
Standard: 1,2,4,5 
Strand:  History

Yin.  (2001).  Coolies. New York:  Philomel Books. 40 p., ISBN:  0-399-23227-3, $16.99.
A great granddaughter shares the story of her great grandfather and his brother who come from China to work as labors building American railroads. The rich illustrations add to the details of their experiences. Bibliography included.
Audience:  Grades 3,4
Subjects:  Chinese Americans - Fiction, Central Pacific Railroad Company - Fiction, Railroads - Fiction.
Standard:  History
Strand:  1,2,4,5

Young, Ed.  (2001).  Monkey King. New York:   Harper Collins. 32 p., ISBN:  0-06-027950-8, $16.89.
With signature collage artwork, Ed Young transforms the exploits of Monkey as he tricks his way through this Chinese story.  An Author’s Note and character list help establish context.
Audience:  Grades: 2,3,4
Subjects:  China - folklore.
Standard: 5
Strand:  History

Younger, Barbara.   (1998).  Purple Mountain Majesties: The Story of Katharine Lee Bates and “America the Beautiful”.  New York:  Dutton. 32 p., ISBN:  0-525-45653-8, $15.99.
Bates’ travels across America and the writing of her poem are the stuff of a Miss Rumphius-like character.  Pleasing illustrations by Stacey Schuett accompany the text but no bibliography.
Audience: Grades  K,1,2,3,4
Subjects:  Bates, Katharine Lee, United States - Patriotic Songs
Standard:  5,7
Strand:  History, Geography

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History Resources

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Web Sites

A Virtual Visit to the Lowell Mills (9/29/02)
URL: http://literacytech.worlded.org/docs/lowell/home.htm Free.
Just that! A student-created site.
Audience: Teacher.
Subjects: Lowell Mills
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4

Annenberg/CPB Exhibits (2/26/01) What Was It Really Like to Live in theMiddle Ages?
From a central entry point and definition, use this site to locate basic information about various aspects of life - such as homes, health, and arts during the Middle Ages. Illustrated.
URL: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/ Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: History - Middle Ages
Standard: 1,2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Bartell, Nick. (9/25/02). Travels of Ibn Battuta - A Virtual Tour with the 14th Century Traveler.
URL: http://www.sfusd.k12.ca.us/schwww/sch618/Ibn_Battuta/Ibn_Batutta_Rihla.html Free.
Audience: Grades 2- 4.
A teacher/student created site in support of Rumford’s book - Traveling Man:The Journey of Ibn Battuta.
Subjects: Ibn Battuta
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,4,5,8

Board of Supervisors and County Manager’s Office, Henrico County, VA (9/29/02). Four Faces of Pocahontas.
URL: http://www.co.henrico.va.us/manager/pokeypix.htm Free.
For concise information with photographs, consult this site. 
Audience: Teacher, Grades 2-4.
Subjects: Pocahontas
Standard: History
Strand: 2,3

Boston Children’s Museum and Wampanoag Indian Advisors (2/26/01) The Wampanoag: People of the First Light
The definitive site for information on the Wampanoag.
URL: http://tc.bostonkids.org Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Indians of North America - Wampanoag
Standard: 2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

Connecticut State Museum of Natural History (2/26/01) One Circle Home
There are six stops on the website tour of Native American life in southern New England. Text as well as photographs provide information.
URL: http://archnet.uconn.edu/museums/nathis/onecirc2.html Free
Audience: Teacher, Grades 2,3,4
Subjects: Indians of North America Standard: History
Standard: 2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

Donn, Donald G. and Lin (2/26/01) Daily Life : Ancient Greece
As the title suggests, this is the site to locate information about daily life in Ancient Greece. Site links to other social studies sites created by the Donns.
URL: http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Greeklife.html Free
Audience: Teacher, Grade 4
Subjects: History - Ancient Greece
Standard: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

Dowling, Mike. (2/26/01) Electronic Passport to Ancient Greece
Use this site when collecting background information for study of Ancient Greece. Site links to other useful passports such as Middle Ages, Chinese History, and Ancient Africa.
URL: http://www.mrdowling.com/701greece.html Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: History - Ancient Greece
b: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

Dwenger, Diane. (9/29/02). Study of Native Americans: "Dialogue of Respect"
URL: http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/native.htm Free.
This site, created by second grade students, showcases Southwest, Northwest, and Plains Native Americans. Links are extensive. 
Audience: Teacher, Grades 1-3.
Subjects: Indians of North America
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,4,8

EdSITEment. (9/29/02). What Should a House Be?
URL: http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=341 Free.
This K-2 site provides complete lesson plans and resources for a unit comparing English housing styles with Native American ones. Universal need for shelter is considered.
Audience: Teacher, Grades 2 - 4.
Subjects: Indians of North America - Dwellings.
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4

EdSITEment. (9/29/02). Not 'Indians,' Many Tribes: Native American Diversity
URL: http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=324 Free.
This site provides complete lesson plans and resources for a 3-4 unit focusing on the influence of geography on Native Americans. 
Audience: Teacher, Grade 3-4.
Subjects: Indians of North America.
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,4,8,9

EdSITEment. (9/29/02). Native American Cultures Across the U.S.
URL: http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=347 Free.
This site provides complete lesson plans and resources for a K-2 unit focusing on five geographical regions of the United States and the Native Americans' customs and traditions,
housing, agriculture, and ceremonial dress.
Audience: Teacher, Grade 2.
Subjects: Indians of North America.
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,4,8,9

Halsall, Paul. (9/29/02). Modern History Sourcebook: Harriet Hanson Robinson 
URL: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/robinson-lowell.html Free.
A description of Lowell life from one of the girls herself. 
Audience: Teacher, Grade 4.
Subjects: Lowell Mills
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4

Illinois Labor History Society. (9/29/02). Factory Rules from the Handbook to Lowell, 1848
URL: http://www.kentlaw.edu/ilhs/lowell.html Free.
What would be expected of you if you worked in a Lowell mill?
Audience: Teacher.
Subjects: Lowell Mills
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4

Lowell Mills (9/29/02).
URL: http://web.bryant.edu/~history/h364proj/fall_99/kroner/page3.htm Free.
A student-friendly history of Lowell from the Boston Manufacturing Company site.
Audience: Teacher, Grade 4.
Subjects: Lowell Mills
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4

Meyer, Steve. (9/29/02). Early Industrialization in Lowell. Massachusetts
URL: http://www.uwp.edu/academic/history/hist314/vmtedl/lowell.htm Free.
Maps, photographs, and drawings from the Virtual Museum. 
Audience: Teacher, Grade 4.
Subjects: Lowell Mills
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4

Mitchoff, Kate Houston, Creator and Web Manager, Multnomah County (OR) Library (2/26/01)
Multnomah County Library Homework Center
This exceptional site provides librarian chosen websites, related to school subjects, for further consideration. Topics include States Information, American History, Ancient and Classical Cultures, and European History. An invaluable site for initial information collection.
URL: http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework Free
Audience: All
Subjects: All
Standard: All
Strand: History, Geography, Economics, Civics and Government

Native America Shelters
URL: http://emuseum.mnsu.edu/prehistory/settlements/index.shtml Free.
This information rich site highlights housing styles in seven regions of the U.S. and provides clear illustrations.
Audience: Teacher, Grades 2-4.
Subjects: Indians of North America - Dwellings
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 2,3,4,8

Ouellet, Patricia. (9/29/02). Seeing Through Lyddie's Eyes
URL: http://boston.teachnet.org/Ouellet/Ouellet.htm Free.
A comprehensive unit on the Lowell Mills focusing on the book character, Lyddie.
Audience: Teacher, Grade 4.
Subjects: Lowell Mills
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4,5

Plimoth Plantation (2/26/01) Wampanoag People
Detailed information about the Wampanoag people of Massachusetts with special attention to their relationships with the settlers of Plimoth, MA.
URL: http://www.plimoth.org/Library/Wampanoag/wamp.htm Free
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: Indians of North America - Wampanoag
Standard: 2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

Robert, Christopher C. (3/6/01) The American West.
This is a site to use for background information and ideas when preparinga unit involving the history of the American West. Topics are many as are links to additional information.
URL: http://www.americanwest.com/
Audience: Teacher
Subjects: U.S. History - Westward Expansion
Standard: 1,2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Ruddell, Nancy. (3/6/01) Mystery of the Maya.
This site was created in conjunction with the Imax film of the same name. Information covers many aspects of Mayan civilization, such as crop
growing, astronomy, and calendar, with links to photographic material from the film.
URL: www.civilization.ca/membrs/civiliz/maya/mminteng.html
Audience: Teacher, Grades 3,4
Subjects: Indians of Mexico - Maya, Indians of Central America - Maya
Standard: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (9/30/02). Welcome to Chumash Indian Life.
URL: http://www.sbnature.org/research/anthro/chumash/index.htm Free.
This visually appealing and student friendly site makes use of artifacts to showcase the Chumash.
Audience: Teacher, Grades 2-4.
Subjects: Indians of North America
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 2,3,4

Stohr-Hunt, Dr. Patricia (2/26/01) Voyage Back in Time: Ancient Greece and Rome
This site provides accurate, beginning level, and clearly written information about two ancient cultures. The site is straightforward in set-up. Reading is the key to information gathering.
URL: http://www.richmond.edu/~ed344/webunits/greecerome/civ.html Free
Audience: Grades 3 and 4
Subjects: History - Ancient Greece, History - Ancient Rome
Standard: 1,2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Sultzman, Lee. (9/29/02). Compact History 
URL: http://www.dickshovel.com/up.html Free.
As the titles suggests, this work in progress provides a brief overview of many Native American cultures. Entries east of the Mississippi River are more complete at this time. Source
bibliography included.
Audience: Teacher, Grades 3-4.
Subjects: Indians of North America.
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8

ThinkQuest (2/26/01) The Ancient Aztecs
This clearly organized site will provide detailed information about Aztec life and culture as well as resources, glossary, and web links.
URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/27981/ Free
Audience: Teacher, Grade 4
Subjects: Aztecs
Standard: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Strand: History

ThinkQuest (2/26/01) Journey Through the Middle Ages
Created by 4th grade students for their peers. Students will find accurate, beginning information, a castle game, and a “look around” a castle as well as selected references and credits.
URL: http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4051/titlepg.htm Free
Audience: Grade 4
Subjects: History - Middle Ages
Standard: 1,2,4,5,6
Strand: History

Use of Liberty Rhetoric Among Lowell Mill Girls (9/29/02)
URL: http://womenshistory.about.com/cs/worklowellmill/ Free.
Links to original documents including maps, photographs, journals and other websites. A commercial site.
Audience: Teacher.
Subjects: Lowell Mills
Standard: History
Strand: 1,2,3,4

WisdomKeepers, Inc. (9/29/02). Native Web Cookbook
URL: http://www.wisdomkeepers.org/nativeway/ Free.
An extensive recipe collection can be accessed by both region and tribe.
Audience: Teacher, Grades 2-4.
Subjects: Indians of North Americas
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 4,5,6,8

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Britton, Tamara L.  (2000).  Iraq.  Edina, Minn. : Abdo Pub. 

40 p.    1577653920.  $22.00.

Brief text explores the history, geography, government, cities, recreation, and people of the oil-rich Middle Eastern country

Audience: Grades  1, 2, 3

Subjects: Iraq

Standard: 8, 9;    2, 5

Strand: Geography; History  K-4

Italia, Bob.  (2002).  Afghanistan.  Edina, Minn.: Abdo Pub..

40 p. 1577656539.  $15.00.

Includes index. Examines the history, geography, people, government, economy, and art and recreation of Afghanistan.

Audience: Grades  1, 2, 3

Subjects: Afghanistan

Standard: 8, 9;    2, 5

Strand: Geography; History  K-4

Knowlton, Jack. (1997).  Geography From A to Z: A Picture Glossary.  New York : HarperCollins.  47 p. 0064460991.  $8.00.

A glossary of geographic terms, from 'archipelogo' to 'zones', with definitions and descriptions of the Earth's features

Audience: Grades  1, 2, 3

Subjects: Geography - Dictionaries

Standard: 7

Strand: Geography K-4

Knowlton, Jack.  (1986).   Maps and Globes.  New York : Crowell.

42 p.  00644460495.   $7.00.

A brief history of mapmaking, a simple explanation of how to read maps and globes, and an introduction to many different kinds of maps. 

Audience: Grades  1, 2, 3

Subjects: Maps, Globes

Standard: 7

Strand: Geography K-4

Leedy, Loreen.  (2000).  Mapping Penny’s World.  New York: Henry Holt. 

32 p. 0805061789. $17.00.

In this book, Lisa maps out the world of her Boston terrier, Penny.  Concepts such as map keys, symbols, scale, and the compass rose are explained and illustrated.

Audience: Grades  1, 2, 3

Subjects: Maps- Fiction, Dogs - Fiction

Standard: 7

Strand: Geography K-4

Mason, Antony.  (2002).  People Around the World.  New York: Kingfisher. 

256 p. 0753454971.  $25.00. 

This informative book, about children and adults from all over the world, has more than 400 color photographs and illustrations.  Includes maps, an index, and information on literacy rates, population densities, etc. 

Audience: Grades  2, 3, 4, 5

Subjects: People, Cultures

Standard: 8

Strand: Geography K-4

MacDonald, Fiona.  (2001).  Food (Discovering World Cultures).   New York: Crabtree. 

38  p.  0778702483.  $16.00.  

This book tells how food was produced and prepared throughout history, how food gets from the farm to the table, why certain foods are more popular in some parts of the world, and more.  Well-illustrated in the style of a DK Eyewitness book, the series also includes books on clothing and jewelry, homes, and music and dance. 

Audience: Grades  3, 4, 5

Subjects: Food

Standard: 8;    12, 14;   6

Strand: Geography, Economics, History K-4

Rogers, Dr. Alisdair.  (1999).  The Illustrated World Atlas. New York: Crabtree. 

80 p. 0865058970.  $23.00.

This beautifully illustrated atlas divides the world into 15 regions, each featuring people and places, nature, farming and industry, population and statistics, and flags. 

Audience: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Subjects: Geography, Atlases

Standard: 7, 8, 9;    12;   6

Strand: Geography, Economics, History K-4

Scott, Janine.  (2002).  Make It!  Ship It! (Spyglass Books).  New York: Crabtree. 

24 p.  0756503639.  $20.00. 

In this book, children learn about the fabrication and transportation of goods. 

Audience: Grades 1 ,2

Subjects: Industrialization, Transportation

Standard: 8, 9;    12, 14

Strand: Geography, Economics K-4

Smith, David J.  (2002).  If the World Were a Village.    Toronto: Kids Can Press. 

32 p. 1550747797.  $16.00. 

To make the idea of a world of 6.2 billion people more understandable, Smith suggests that children imagine the population of the world as a village of just 100 people. That's one person representing 62 million people in the real world.  Each double-page, picture-book spread relates a few consciousness-raising facts about such topics as nationalities, food, language, and religion. This amazing book can be used for an endless number of geography (both physical and cultural) and economics lessons. 

Audience: Grades 3, 4, 5

Subjects: Population, Human Geography

Standard: 8, 9;   12, 14

Strand: Geography, Economics K-4

Sweeney,  Joan.  (1998).  Me on the Map.  New York : Crown.

Unpaged.  0517885573.  $7.00.

A child describes how her room, her house, her town, her state, and her country become part of a map of her world.

Audience: Grades 1, 2

Subjects: Maps

Standard: 7

Strand: Geography K-4

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Keller, Laurie. (1998) The Scrambled States of America. New York: Henry Holt. 36 p., ISBN 0-8050-5802-8, $15.26.
Competency in United States geography will increase student appreciation for this story in which the states tire of their current location and plan a placement swap, at least temporarily.
Audience: Grades K - 4.
Subjects: United States - Miscellanea.
Standard: 7,8,9,10
Strand: Geography

Miller, Millie and Nelson, Cyndi. (1999) The United States of America: a State-by-State Guide. New York: Scholastic Reference. 64 p., ISBN 0-590-04374-9, $12.71.
This attractive reference will answer most questions about each of the United States and provide additional information.
Audience: Grades K - 4.
Subjects: United States -Miscellanea.
Standard: 7,8,9,10
Strand: Geography

Moss, Miriam.   (2000).  This is the Tree. New York:  Kane/Miller Book Publishers. 24 p., ISBN:  0-916291-98-7, $14.95.
The community of a baobab tree on the African plain is detailed through lyric prose and detailed illustrations.  Use with Barbara Bash books focusing the community encompassed by other tree types.  Notes included.
Audience:  Grades K, 1, 2, 3
Subjects:  Baobab, Savanna ecology - Africa.
Standard:  7,8
Strand: Geography

Petty, Kate and Maizels, Jennie. (2000) The Amazing Pop-Up Geography Book. New York: Dutton Children’s Books. 14 p.,
ISBN 0-525-46438-7, $19.54.
The tactile enjoyment of a pop-up book brings meaning to the physical features of the earth.
Audience: Grades 3,4
Subjects: Geography - U.S. and World
Standard: 7,8
Strand: Geography

Younger, Barbara.  (1998).  Purple Mountain Majesties: The Story of Katharine Lee Bates and “America the Beautiful”.  New York:  Dutton. 32 p., ISBN:  0-525-45653-8, $15.99.
Bates’ travels across America and the writing of her poem are the stuff of a Miss Rumphius-like character.  Pleasing illustrations by Stacey Schuett accompany the text but no bibliography.
Audience: Grades  K,1,2,3,4
Subjects:  Bates, Katharine Lee, United States - Patriotic Songs
Standard:  5,7
Strand:  History, Geography

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Bartell, Nick. (9/25/02). Travels of Ibn Battuta - A Virtual Tour with the 14th Century Traveler.
URL: http://www.sfusd.k12.ca.us/schwww/sch618/Ibn_Battuta/Ibn_Batutta_Rihla.html Free.
Audience: Grades 2- 4.
A teacher/student created site in support of Rumford’s book - Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta.
Subjects: Ibn Battuta
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,4,5,8

Mitchoff, Kate Houston, Creator and Web Manager, Multnomah County (OR) Library (2/26/01)
Multnomah County Library Homework Center
This exceptional site provides librarian chosen websites, related to school subjects, for further consideration. Topics include States Information, American History, Ancient and Classical Cultures, and European History. An invaluable site for initial information collection.
URL: http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework Free
Audience: All
Subjects: All
Standard: All
Strand: History, Geography, Economics, Civics and Government

National Geographic Society. (9/17/02). GeoBee Quiz.
URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee Free.
A five question quiz posted daily which encourages the excitement of finding out about the geography of the world.
Audience: Grades 2 - 4.
Subjects: Geography
Standard: Geography
Strand: 8 

National Geographic Society (9/17/02). Homework Help.
URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/homework Free.
Sections include animals, history/culture, maps/geography, places, science/nature, and photo of the day. Web links included. Superb resource for students and teachers.
Audience: Teacher, Grades K - 4.
Subjects: History, Geography
Standard: History, Geography
Strand: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10

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Haskins, James and Benson, Kathleen.   (2001) Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America.  New York:  Harper Collins. 44 p., ISBN:  0-06-029361-3, $17.95.
The presence and activities of Africans in each geographic area of the American Colonies are detailed.  A map and James Ransome’s illustrationscomplement the text.  Dates, bibliography, and index  are included.
Audience:  Teacher & Grades 3,4
Subjects:  Afro-Americans - History - To 1863, United States - History - Colonial Period, ca. 1600-1775. 
Standard:  1,2,4,5,12,13
Strand:  History, Economics

Nikola-Lisa, W.  (1997). Till Year’s Good End:  a Calendar of Medieval Labors.  New York:  Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 32 p., ISBN:  0-689-80020-7, $16.00.
This title shares the working life of the English peasant in the Middle Ages and pair nicely with Castle Diary which chronicles a page’s existence.  Handsome pen and ink illustrations accompany the text.
Audience: Grades 2,3,4
Subjects:  Civilization, Medieval, Farm life - England, England - Social Life and Customs-1066-1485.
Standard: 2,5,6,11
Strand:  History, Economics

Platt, Richard.   (1999).  Castle Diary.  Cambridge, MA:   Candlewick Press. 64 p., ISBN:  0-7636-0489-5, $18.69.
The life of eleven year old Tobias Burgess, a page, is chronicled in this large-format book.  Details of castle life are in the text and in the many
illustrations.  Pair with Till Year’s Good End.
Audience:  Grades 2,3,4
Subjects:  Castles - Fiction, Middle Ages - Fiction
Standard: 2,5,6,11
Strand:  History, Economics

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Mitchoff, Kate Houston, Creator and Web Manager, Multnomah County (OR) Library (2/26/01)
Multnomah County Library Homework Center
This exceptional site provides librarian chosen websites, related to school subjects, for further consideration. Topics include States Information, American History, Ancient and Classical Cultures, and European History. An invaluable site for initial information collection.
URL: http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework Free
Audience: All
Subjects: All
Standard: All
Strand: History, Geography, Economics, Civics and Government

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Barnes, Peter.  (2000).  Woodrow the White House Mouse.  Alexandria, VA : Vacation Spot Publishing,  27 p.  0439129524.  $6.00.

The adventures of Woodrow G. Washington, President of the United Mice of America.    Includes factual information about the United States government.  

Audience: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4

Subjects: White House - Fiction, Mice - Fiction, Stories in Rhyme

Standard: 18

Strand: Civics and Government K-4

Burby, Liza. (1999).  A Day in the Life of a Mayor.  (The Kids' Career Library).  New York: PowerKids Press. 24 p. 0823953033.  $19.00.

Explores a typical day in the work of the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani, describing many of the activities that make up his busy schedule.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Mayors, Occupations

Standard: 18

Strand: Civics and Government K-4

DiSalvo-Ryan, DyAnne. (1991).   Circle Willie and the Soup Kitchen.  New York : Morrow Junior Books.  Unpaged.  0688152856.  $6.00.

A boy spends the day with Uncle Willie in the soup kitchen where he works preparing and serving food for the hungry.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Soup kitchens - Fiction

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government K-4  

DiSalvo-Ryan, DyAnne. (1994).  City Green.  New York : Morrow Junior Books.

Unpaged.  068812786X.  $17.00.

Marcy and Rosa start a campaign to clean up an empty lot and turn it into a community garden. 

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Community Gardens – Fiction

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government K-4

DiSalvo-Ryan, DyAnne. (1999).  Grandpa’s Corner Store.  Harper Collins. 

40 p.  068167160. $16.00.

A granddaughter enlists community support in order to save her grandfather’s grocery store when a new supermarket opens in town. 

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Grocery trade – Fiction, Grandfathers – Fiction, Neighborhood - Fiction

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government K-4  

(1998) Dr. King: Letters from Today’s Children to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.
59 p., ISBN 0-7868-1462-4, $10.20.
This is a compilation of letters written by children ages seven to thirteen to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Their thoughts and wishes are revealing and poignant and help to move readers beyond the plasticness of the January holiday. Photographs will also lend to discussion.
Audience: Grades K - 4.
Subjects: King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther, Children - America.
Standard: 1,2,3,4, 19
Strand: History, Civics and Government

Gutman, Dan.  (1996).  The Kid Who Ran for President. New York: Scholastic.

156 p. 0590939882.  $5.00.

Judson Moon is a twelve-year-old boy who ran for the presidency of the United States. 

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Elections – Fiction

Standard: 18, 19

Strand: Civics and Government

Herold, M.R.  (1995).  A Very Important Day.  New York : Morrow Junior Books. 

Unpaged.  0688130658.  $17.00.

This picture book captures the excitement of immigrants who are becoming U.S citizens.  Each double-page spread introduces a different family--the Huertas, the Leonovs, the Zengs, the Akuffos, the Patels, and many others

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Naturalization – Fiction, Immigration - Fiction

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government

Hurwitz, Johanna.  (1981).  Aldo Ice Cream.  New York: Puffin Books.

124 p.  014034084X.  $5.00.

Nine-year-old Aldo discovers the pleasures of doing volunteer work to help the older citizens of the community and the satisfactions of earning his first money on his own for unselfish reasons.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Neighborliness - Fiction

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government  

Johnson, Mary.  (1993).  The President: America’s Leader (Good Citizenship Library).  Austin : Raintree/Steck-Vaughn.  48 p. 0811455807.  $8.00.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Presidents – United States

Standard: 18

Strand: Civics and Government

Maestro, Betsy.  (1998). The Voice of the People.  New York : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

48 p. 0613122380. $14.00.

Students learn what every good citizen needs to know about American democracy in action.  Topics include responsibilities of the three branches of the federal government and the function of political parties.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Elections – United States, Voting – United States

Standard: 18, 19

Strand: Civics and Government

McCully, Emily.  (1998).  The Ballot Box Battle. New York : Knopf. 

32 p. 0679893121.  $7.00.

The story of Cordelia, a young girl whose relationship with her neighbor, the suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, inspires her to undertake a remarkable act of courage. 

Audience: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5

Subjects: Stanton, Elizabeth Cady – 1815-1902, Women – Suffrage – United States

Standard: 18, 19

Strand: Civics and Government  

McGovern, Ann.  (1999).  The Lady in the Box.  New York: Turtle Books. 

40 p. 1890515159.  13.00. 

After Ben and his sister begin taking food to a homeless woman, they start serving food at a neighborhood soup kitchen.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Soup kitchens - Fiction

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government K-4

Mitchell, Margaree.  (1998).  Granddaddy’s Gift.  Mahwah, N.J. : BridgeWater Books. 

Unpaged.  0807503126.  $16.00. 

When Granddaddy decides to take the test that will allow him to vote, his granddaughter learns to stand tall in the face of prejudice and understands the importance of education.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Afro-Americans – Fiction, Grandfathers – Fiction, Voting - Fiction

Standard:  19

Strand: Civics and Government

Pomeranc, Marion.  (1998).  American Wei.  Morton Grove, Ill. : A. Whitman.

Unpaged.  0807503126.  $16.00.

When Wei Fong loses his tooth while going to his family’s naturalization ceremony, many soon-to-be Americans join the search. 

Audience: Grades K, 1, 2, 3

Subjects: Naturalization – Fiction, Immigration - Fiction

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government  

Scher, Linda. (1993).  Making Your Voice Heard (Good Citizenship Library).  Austin : Raintree/Steck-Vaughn.  48 p. 0811455858.  $8.00.

Discusses who can vote, how and where to vote, who votes and who does not, and how to vote wisely

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Elections – United States, Voting – United States

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government

Shuker-Haines, F.  (1993).  Rights and Responsibilities (Good Citizenship Library).   Austin : Raintree/Steck-Vaughn.  48 p. 0811455831.  $7.00.

Examines the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen, discussing such topics as free speech, interest groups, voting, taxes, jury duty, and running for office.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: Civics, Citizenship

Standard: 17, 18 19

Strand: Civics and Government

Sisulu, Elinor.  (1998).  The Day Gogo Went to Vote. Boston : Little, Brown. 

Unpaged.  0316702714.  $6.00.

Thembi and her grandmother go to vote on the momentous day when black South Africans are allowed to vote for the first time. 

Audience: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5

Subjects: South Africa - Fiction , Voting- Fiction

Standard: 19

Strand: Civics and Government  

Weber, Michael.   (1994).  Our Congress (I Know America).   Brookfield, Conn. : Millbrook Press.  48 p. 0761300910.  $10.00.

Audience: Grades 2, 3

Subjects: United States - Congress

Standard: 17, 18, 19

Strand: Civics and Government  

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9/20/02). Africa for Kids.
URL: http://www.pbskids.org/africa/ Free.
Visit four schools in Africa with Femi as your guide. Craft activities included. Email possibilities. 
Audience: Grades 1-3.
Subjects: Africa.
Standard: History, Geography.
Strand: 2,3,4,5,6,8

Mitchoff, Kate Houston, Creator and Web Manager, Multnomah County (OR) Library (2/26/01)
Multnomah County Library Homework Center
This exceptional site provides librarian chosen websites, related to school subjects, for further consideration. Topics include States Information, American History, Ancient and Classical Cultures, and European History. An invaluable site for initial information collection.
URL: http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework Free
Audience: All
Subjects: All
Standard: All
Strand: History, Geography, Economics, Civics and Government

9/20/02). Not For Ourselves Alone.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/stantonanthony/sa_kids/index.html?body=kids.html Free.
What was it like to be a child at the time of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cody Stanton? How might students 

be activists today? What articles would you include in a Kids Bill of Rights? 
Audience: Teacher, Grades 3 - 4.
Subjects: Elizabeth Stanton, Susan Anthony, America - late1800s, early 1900s.
Standard: History, Civics & Government.
Strand:1,2,3,4,5,6,19