If you like this title, you will want to read Sally goes to the beach,
Sally goes to the mountains, Sally goes to the farm, Sally goes to the vet, and Sally's snow adventure.
Night Running by Elisa Carbone.
This book is a great example of using picture books for history. The book is based on research the author did for a novel when she found a true story about James Smith and how his hunting dog helped him escape from slavery. Use this when studying the Civil War and/or the Underground Railroad. The illustrator, E. B. Lewis, has produced wonderful art for many other historically based picture books, so use his name to search for more beautiful books.
Not for preschoolers.
Here is a lovely science/production of maple syrup title that is appropriate for everyone, as it is also a story about an extended family working together to make maple syrup. The author offers two pages at the end of the book with both lore and vocabulary explanations. Easy to read.
Maple Syrup Season by Ann Purmell
This is not a sit-down-and-read book, but one with interesting facts about all 50 states, and most are facts that will never be seen on a test anywhere, ever. And smack dab in the middle of the silly stuff are interesting tidbits, such as Maine being the producer of 90% of the blueberries grown in the United States, or that Battle Creek, Michigan has a cereal festival every June.
Perfect for school age children.
Finding Home by Sandra Markle
This is based on the true story of a koala in Australia that was threatened by seasonal fires. Momma koala has to search for a new area to feed in and encounters people. The interaction with people turns out to be a hands off, yet positive encounter for the koala.
Great for animal lovers.
If you have not heard of read about Pale Male, here is a book to get you started. Pale Male is a real red-winged hawk that has taken up residence in New York City, and this is his story.
Learn about birds, how people interact and/or protect birds as well as a little about Central Park and the animals that live there.
School age.
The Elephant Quilt: stitch by stitch to California by Susan Lowell
Travel west in 1859. Meet bison, Apache chief Cochise, and follow the Sante Fe Trail. Grandma and Lily Rose are making a quilt along the way and the blocks in it are telling the story of their journey. Learn what it met to 'see the elephant' a popular expression during the 1800's. Author's notes at the end of the book give us even more information.
Great for all ages.
And, last but not least, Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio
Grace's class is studying the presidents, when she notices there are no girl presidents. This inspires her run for class president. A boy in another class runs against her. We see both of the campaigns and what each of the kids do along the way. Each child in the two classes represent
a state and the total number of electoral college votes that state has. Election day comes, and
the votes are cast. The author then explains how the electoral college process works. Other books you might want to include in reading about elections and presidents: Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and Max for President by Jarrett Krosoczka.
a state and the total number of electoral college votes that state has. Election day comes, and
the votes are cast. The author then explains how the electoral college process works. Other books you might want to include in reading about elections and presidents: Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and Max for President by Jarrett Krosoczka.
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Melody
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