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Birdie's Lighthouse

Birdie's Lighthouse


by Kimberly Bulcken Root | Deborah Hopkinson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A taut, compelling account of one little girl's brave vigil set on Turtle Island, Maine in 1855. Birdie Holland steps in to save the day when her father, the lighthouse keeper, falls ill. For readers ages 4 to 9. (USE218, $6.99)

Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia


by Margaret Cousins

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 153 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The life of Ben Franklin -- inventor, printer, editor, statesman, ambassador, and arguably one of the most important Americans in history -- is depicted with warmth and insight in this biography for ages 9-12. (USE483, $5.99)

Eyewitness American Revolution

Eyewitness American Revolution


by Stuart Murray

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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)

Eyewitness Civil War

Eyewitness Civil War


by John Stanchak

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Civil War gets the big-picture treatment in this Eyewitness book, which features photographs and illustrations of costumes, household appliances, weapons and other artifacts. (USA46, $16.99)

Homer Price

Homer Price


by Robert McCloskey

  • LITERATURE
  • 1943
  • HARD COVER
  • 146 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The first six episodes in the life of Homer Price, pitched at ages 8-12, including one in which Homer and his pet skunk capture robbers and another about a donut machine on the rampage. (USE295, $16.99)

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution


by Kay Moore | Daniel O'Leary

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in Scholastic's nonfiction series about daily life and customs throughout history, this one focusing on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. in the second half of the 18th century. With colorful illustrations and the kinds of interesting facts that draw young readers in. (USA41, $6.99)

If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War

If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War


by Kay Moore | Anni Matsick

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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, $6.99)

Seabird

Seabird


by Holling C. Holling

  • LITERATURE
  • 1978
  • PAPER
  • 61 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Across four generations and around the world, by whaler, clipper, steamer and airplane, Holling traces American seafaring through the eyes of an ivory gull in this illustrated classic. Ages 9-12 (OCE79, $11.95)

Stories from Where We Live, The North Atlantic Coast

Stories from Where We Live, The North Atlantic Coast


by Sara St. Antoine | Paul Mirocha | Trudy Nicholson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A substantial anthology of writings about this North American ecoregion, from Newfoundland south to Delaware -- wonderfully useful as a young person's guide to people, nature and place. Ages 9 to 14. (USE252, $10.95)

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere


by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow | Christopher Bing

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A beautifully illustrated rendering of Longfellow's classic poem for children 7 to 10. (BOS18, $18.99)

Whale (Eyewitness Books)

Whale (Eyewitness Books)


by Frank Greenaway

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

With 900 detailed illustrations, this slim book is a highly visual guide to cetaceans that will appeal to kids ages 9 to 12. (BST10, $16.99)

Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?

Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?


by Jean Fritz | Margot Tomes

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A witty illustrated biography of the famous orator. (USA43, $6.99)

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?


by Jean Fritz | Margot Tomes | Trina Schart Hyman

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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)

You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist, A Settlement You'd Rather Not Start

You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist, A Settlement You'd Rather Not Start


by Jacqueline Morley

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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)

Looking for Red


by Angela Johnson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

An acclaimed novel about bereavement, set in a Cape Cod town. The sea is at the center of the story, for Mike's brother red disappears into it. Ages 10-14. (USE278, $9.95)

Revenge of the Whale, The True Story of the Whaleship Essex


by Nathaniel Philbrick

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • YOUNG ADULTS

The tale of the Nantucket whaleship Essex for middleschoolers. (USE315, $16.99)

The Sign of the Beaver

The Sign of the Beaver


by Elizabeth George Speare

  • LITERATURE
  • 1984
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

A young adult novel set in Maine just after the French and Indian War, in which a young colonist is rescued by Indians. For readers 10 and up. (USE222, $6.99)

 

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