The Sign of the Beaver192 reviews Elizabeth George Speare Yearling, 1994 Sign of the Beaver Book Review + One of the greatest literary adventures of my childhood. + Great read aloud! I rmember reading this book as a child, so when I found it again as an adult, I knew I HAD to have it again.             If You Lived With The Hopi Indians (If You.)3 reviews Anne Kamma Scholastic Paperbacks, 1999 Great for Kids AND Adults + The Interest of Living with the Hopi This was a very interesting book, and I enjoyed it as much as my five-year-old son (and I learned as much as he did, too). In fact, my 11-year-old daughter was compelled to join in the reading, too. The book's Q&A, second-person format makes the reader feel involved, and the author answers ...             How the U.S. Government Works3 reviews Syl Sobel Barron's Educational Series, 1999 A good reference book for social studies lessons! + Fast and Simple + This book was the best educational book i've ever read! I bought this as a reference book for my middle school-aged children. It does not get bogged down with lengthy discussions. Rather, it is written for the younger crowd and does exactly what I wanted it to do. I would recommend this book to parents looking for a simplified explanation for their ...             20 Bible Verses Every Child Should Know (Heritage Builders)2 reviews Christine Tripp Standard Publishing Company, 2003 Stories, songs, book, chapter & verse! All you need... + Great product for children To teach your child some great Bible verses. As a cradle-Catholic who attended Catholic school for twelve years, I felt embarrassed that I could not quote Bible verses. I've learned so much from this myself, and am amazed on a daily basis what my children internalize from these catchy songs. When ...             Indian Tribes of North America Coloring Book Peter F. Copeland Dover Publications, 1990 Thirty-eight carefully researched, accurate illustrations of Seminoles, Mohawk, Iroquois, Crow, Cherokee, Huron, other tribes engaged in hunting, dancing, cooking, other activities. Authentic costumes, dwellings, weapons, etc. Royalty-free. Introduction. Captions.             Southwest Indians: Reproducible Models That Help Students Build Content Area Knowledge and Vocabulary and ... Donald M. Silver, Patricia J. Wynne Teaching Resources, 2005 Meticulously researched, accurate, and informative—the paper models and lessons in this book will help you teach about Native American tribes of the Southwest. Focusing mainly on the pre-colonial period, students will learn where different tribes lived, about tribal histories and cultures, and how different peoples met their needs for shelter, clothing, food, transportation, and more. Each ...             Success With Reading: 15 Fun-To-Read American History Mini-Books1 review Jeff Sanders, Nancy I. Sanders Scholastic, 2001 Mini Comic Books, what kid wouldn't love it? This is a great activity. Even my mature 8th graders loved to cut up the sheets and make their own coloring books! It surprised me that most of them even read the information. You can't say that for all the activities you expect them to complete.             A Pioneer Sampler: The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 18407 reviews Barbara Greenwood Sandpiper, 1998 Experience pioneer life!!! + Great book Great service + Excellent for Kids and Adults + Great , engaging book about pioneer life! + this is a fanntastic book             Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos41 reviews Robert Lawson Little, Brown Young Readers, 1988 Ben and Me + A Tail For The Next Generation To Enjoy History + By Mr. Dude Man ISBN 0440420385 (which now belongs to another book) - Really well-done, tongue in cheek "biography" of Benjamin Franklin, a man who is "undeniably stupid at times", according to Amos, the mouse, whose brilliant ideas seem to be all that stand between Franklin and certain death with his crazy ...             George Washington: A Picture Book Biography (George Washington)7 reviews James Cross Giblin Scholastic Paperbacks, 1998 Wonderful Story and Stunning Illustrations... + George Washington + a good book + Helpful! + !             A Head Full of Notions: A Story About Robert Fulton (Creative Minds) Andy Russell Bowen First Avenue Editions, 1996 Describes the life and work of the talented inventor and resourceful businessman, with special emphasis on his development of the steamboat.             The Discovery of the Americas: From Prehistory Through the Age of Columbus (The American Story)3 reviews Betsy Maestro HarperTrophy, 1992 Great book! + excellent survey of the history of discovery of the Americas + Great for the classroom I came across this book by Betsy Maestro "The Discovery of the Americas" and I loved it. The text is simple and the illustrations are great. It is historically accurate as well, a must in my checklist. I didn't realize she also wrote the historical series "You Wouldn't Want to..." They are my ...             Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)3 reviews Monica Kulling Random House Books for Young Readers, 2000 Excellent + Let's Escape + Let's Escape I love the struggle in her journey to be free. Black people still struggle from time to time but in the end your strength is what carry you through the journey. I love the book. It is a family favorite.             More Than Moccasins: A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life (A Kid's Guide series)5 reviews Laurie Carlson Chicago Review Press, 1994 EXCELLENT! + Awesome Book!!! + Great Resource!! + A Most for Any Indian Project + Museum of Native American art             If You Lived With The Iroquois (If You.)3 reviews Ellen Levine Scholastic Paperbacks, 1999 If You Lived With The Iroquois + If You Lived with the Iroquois Ellen Levine and illustrator Shelly Hehenberger have created a delightful book that takes the young reader into a historical look at life as an Iroquois Indian. The eighty page book is divided into subtitles which concisely tell the story of daily living for the early Iroquois people. As the book ...             Celebrate America: Learning About the U.S.a Through Crafts & Activities (Williamson Little Hands Series)3 reviews Jill Frankel Hauser Williamson Publishing Company, 2004 Big ideas for little kids! + American values for little Americans I've always wondered how to teach about the USA in a meaningful way to my first graders. Now I've got this outstanding guide. Activities are "cute" without being shallow. It's got history, geography, American symbols, principles and values. What a great resource!             Who Was Thomas Jefferson?2 reviews Dennis Brindell Fradin Grosset & Dunlap, 2003 The Jefferson review By:Andrew "Who was Thomas Jefferson" took place from 1743-1826 in the thirteen original colonies. One thing I liked about the story is that it also told you things that affected his life. Another reason I liked this book is the text ...             The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed9 reviews Heather Vogel Frederick Aladdin, 2004 The voyage of Patience Goodspeed + The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed + Patience to the Rescue! + Call me Patience             Northeast Indians: Reproducible Models That Help Students Build Content Area Knowledge and Vocabulary and ... Donald M. Silver, Patricia J. Wynne Teaching Resources, 2005 Meticulously researched, accurate, and informative—the paper models and lessons in this book will help you teach about Native American tribes of the Northeast. Focusing mainly on the pre-colonial period, students will learn where different tribes lived, about tribal histories and cultures, and how different peoples met their needs for shelter, clothing, food, transportation, and more. Each ...             American Revolution Coloring Set Dover Dover Publications, 2006 Celebrate the Founding Fathers with this colorful collection! Includes Story of the American Revolution Coloring Book , Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution , and George Washington Coloring Book .