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Author
Publisher
Avalon Travel, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
2nd edition.
Language
English
Description
It's time to put the pedal to the metal with this ultimate road trip guide that revs up strategic lists and options, flexible itineraries, can't miss stops, expert advice, essential tips and more.
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Series
Language
English
Description
State birds, flowers, trees and animals brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers. Toddlers will delight in these books filled with rhyming riddles framed by brightly painted clues, introducing elements that make each state so special. --Provided by publisher.
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Language
English
Formats
Description
"An illuminating and thought-provoking examination of the uniquely American institution of marriage, from the Colonial era through the #MeToo age. Americans hold marriage in such high esteem that we push people toward it, reward them for taking part in it, and fetishize its benefits to the point that we routinely ignore or excuse bad behavior and societal ills in the name of protecting and promoting it. In eras of slavery and segregation, Blacks sometimes...
Author
Publisher
Independent Institute
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
What did the American Founders actually intend for the country, and does it even matter today? If America began as an idea, then what kind of idea? In a time of increasing turmoil over American history, politics, and society, Crossroads for Liberty: Recovering the Anti-Federalist Values of America's First Constitution takes a surprising and thought-provoking look at the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, and...
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2022
Language
Español
Description
Chronicles the acquisition and settlement of the various territories that have not become states but are governed by the United States.
Correlated to Common Core, Texas TEKS, Virginia SOLs and Georgia Performance Standards.
10) Blood Feud
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
America's most notorious family feud began in 1865 with the murder of a Union McCoy soldier by a Confederate Hatfield relative of "Devil Anse" Hatfield. More than a decade later, Ranel McCoy accused a Hatfield cousin of stealing one of his hogs, triggering years of violence and retribution, including a Romeo-and-Juliet interlude that eventually led to the death of one of McCoy's daughters. In a drunken brawl, three of McCoy's sons killed Devil Anse...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will examine the land purchases that doubled the size of America to include the Louisiana Territory, the Texas Territory, the Oregon Country, Florida, and Alaska. They’ll also learn...
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Few American cities are as steeped in history as Boston. Starting with its Native American and Puritan roots, through its pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and its many contributions to art and literature, Boston has earned its reputation as a modern, cultural metropolis. This mix of old and new makes Boston a fascinating place to learn about and explore.
Boston History for Kids spans 400 years of history, covering many of the major events that...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the history of California’s Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text,...
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"The story of California is the story of dreamers-explorers, gold miners, immigrants, ranchers, moviemakers, farmers, and everyday Americans who headed west for a fresh start. It begins with the first native inhabitants who arrived 9,000 years ago. They would develop into the Chumash, Hupa, Pomo, and other tribes who greeted the Spanish in the 1700s. Father JunIpero Serra established a chain of missions along the coast, expanding the European and...
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2022
Language
Español
Description
Explores the first settlements that were formed in America, discussing the explorer that made them possible and the reasons for the colonization.
Correlated to Common Core, Texas TEKS, Virginia SOLs and Georgia Performance Standards.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
This Spanish nonfiction book builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This text can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!"...
20) Las colonias del Sur: La primera y la ultima de las 13 (The Southern Colonies: First and Last of 13)
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn what life was like for people living in the Southern Colonies. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that...
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