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1-18 of 18 results for All Resources

Betty Before X

Written by Ilyasah Shabazz

In Detroit, 1945, eleven-year-old Betty’s house doesn’t quite feel like home. She believes her...

4th - 9th

Meet President Barack Obama (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers)

Written by Laine Falk

History, democracy, and citizenship are represented in American symbols explored in these colorful, small volumes in which young readers see pride, freedom, and themselves.

1st - 3rd

Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker's Story

Written by Joseph Bruchac

As a boy, Chester Nez was taught his native language and culture were useless, but he was later called on to use his Navajo language to help create an unbreakable military code during WWII.

2nd - 4th

Us, In Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos

Written by Lulu Delacre

A dynamic short story collection that focuses on and delves into the nuances of the lives of young Latinos and Latinas in the United States.

3rd - 7th

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

Written by Lauren Tarshis

The year is 1863, and Thomas and his little sister, Birdie,have fled the farm where they have been...

2nd - 5th

Fly Guy Presents: The White House

Written by Tedd Arnold

Fly Guy and Buzz head to the White House to learn about all of its famous residents. From the early presidents to more recent occupants, the book uses words and pictures to tell this story.

K - 2nd

A Journey To The New World: The Diary Of Remember Patience Whipple, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620

Written by Kathryn Lasky

The diary of a young Pilgrim girl who makes the dangerous journey on the Mayflower to America is...

4th - 6th

King George What Was His Problem? Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You about the American Revolution

Written by Steve Sheinkin

The story of the birth of our nation, complete with soldiers, spies, salmon sandwiches, and real facts is presented in a narrative tale filled with little-known details and lots of quotes.

4th - 10th

Seeds of Freedom: The Peaceful Integration of Huntsville, Alabama

Written by Hester Bass

Mention the civil rights era in Alabama and most people recall images of terrible violence. But for...

K - 3

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

Written by Jean Lee Latham

Based on the life of Nathaniel Bowditch, the story focuses on his determination of learn the ins...

7th - 10th

The Matchlock Gun

Written by Walter Edmonds

The year was 1756, and New York State was still a colony. Residents were often subjected to raids...

2nd - 5th

A Weed is a Flower

Written by Aliki

Brief text and pictures present the life of a man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture.

Pre-K - 2nd

Rent Party Jazz

Written by William Miller

It's the 1930s in New Orleans. Sonny and his mother are barely getting by, and then his mother...

1st - 4th

The Coal Thief

Written by Alane Adams

It's the 1920s in Pennsylvania. When Georgie wakes up to find out that there is no coal to heat his...

PreK - 3rd

The House That Jane Built

Written by Tanya Lee Stone

This is the story of Jane Addams, who transformed her house in Chicago into a community center called Hull House. She was the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

1st - 4th

Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Freedom and Equality

Written by Suzanne Slade

A biography of Susan B. Anthony who worked with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the struggle to win women...

K - 4th

The Ballot Box Battle

Written by Emily Arnold McCully

The year was 1880. The place was Tenafly, New Jersey. Cordelia lived next door to Elizabeth Cady...

Pre-K - 2nd

A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt

Written by David A. Adler

An introduction to the life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt told in words and pictures. Eleanor was...

1st - 4th

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