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George Did It
• Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Filled with charming illustrations and fun facts about our first president, this is a great introduction for ages 6-8. While Washington is shown in a historical light, the book also shows his human side, as he tackles the issues, events and personalities of his time.
(USE480, $16.99)
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President George Washington
• David A. Adler
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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From his boyhood in Virginia to his election as the new nation's first president, the extraordinary life of George Washington is made accessible to youngsters in this easy-reader biography.
(USE481, $14.95)
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Saving the Liberty Bell
• Megan McDonald
• HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A true story of the American Revolution told by an 11-year-old boy who helped his father hide the Liberty Bell from the British.
(USE482, $17.99)
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Sweet Land of Liberty
• Deborah Hopkinson
• HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A touching, nicely-illustrated account of the role of little-known civil rights champion Oscar Chapman in arranging the landmark 1939 concert by Marian Anderson at the Lincoln Memorial after she was denied the right to sing in Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.
(USE479, $16.95)
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That's Good! That's Bad! in Washington, DC
• Margery Cuyler
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A young boy on a class trip to Washington DC has a series of adventures and mishaps that help him form some strong opinions as he visits the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Zoo and other landmarks.
(USE478, $16.95)
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Eyewitness American Revolution
• Stuart Murray
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The colonial era and American Revolution get a highly visual treatment in this historical introduction, which reveals not only the political climate of the times but also the prevailing fashions, foodstuffs and dwellings. Recommended for middle school readers, enjoyable for the whole family.
(USA40, $16.99)
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If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War
• Kay Moore
• Anni Matsick
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Another entry in Scholastic's nonfiction series about daily life and customs throughout history, this one focusing on 1860-65. With vibrant, detailed illustrations and the kinds of interesting facts that draw young readers in. Ages 9-12.
(USA45, $5.99)
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If You Lived in Williamsburg in Colonial Days
• Barbara Brenner
• Jenny Williams
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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This lively, imaginative introduction shows the daily life and customs of the community of Williamsburg, Virginia prior to the American Revolution. With colorful illustrations and interesting facts geared for readers ages 9-12.
(USA47, $5.99)
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Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?
• Jean Fritz
• Margot Tomes
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A witty illustrated biography of the famous orator.
(USA43, $6.99)
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Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?
• Jean Fritz
• Margot Tomes
• Trina Schart Hyman
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Favorite children's author Jean Fritz gamely tells the story of John Hancock. This cheerful, unsanctimonious biography of the man who so boldly signed the Declaration of Independence is ideal for middle school readers.
(USA42, $6.99)
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You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist, A Settlement You'd Rather Not Start
• Jacqueline Morley
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Amusing illustrations and fun presentation of facts make this installment in one of our favorite childrens' series a great introduction to American colonial life for kids aged 7-10.
(USE475, $9.95)
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Harriet and the Promised Land
• Jacob Lawrence
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• FAMILY
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The wonderful 20th-century American painter Jacob Lawrence wrote and illustrated this tribute to Harriet Tubman, former slave, abolitionist and Underground Railroad escort. Ages 4 and up.
(USS257, $7.99)
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