Author: Steven Kroll
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
ISBN: 9780809205813
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8
Jamestown's American Portraits: When I Dream of Heaven
Author: Steven Kroll
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
ISBN: 9780809205813
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
ISBN: 9780809205813
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8
Jamestown's American Portraits When I Dream of Heaven Softcover
Author: McGraw Hill
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780809206230
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780809206230
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes. Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8
Children's Books in Print
Author: R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1662
Book Description
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1662
Book Description
American Book Publishing Record
What Do Children and Young Adults Read Next?
Author: Janis Ansell
Publisher: Gale Cengage
ISBN: 9780787648008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Lists books by subject and title and recommends what book children and young adults should read next based on their previous likes and dislikes.
Publisher: Gale Cengage
ISBN: 9780787648008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Lists books by subject and title and recommends what book children and young adults should read next based on their previous likes and dislikes.
Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1022
Book Description
Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1022
Book Description
Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.
When I Dream Of Heaven
Author: Steven Kroll
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606329408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
In 1895 in New York City, Gina, a fourteen-year-old Italian immigrant, forced by her family to drop out of school and work long hours in a garment factory, tries to break free of the control her parents have over her finances and social life.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606329408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
In 1895 in New York City, Gina, a fourteen-year-old Italian immigrant, forced by her family to drop out of school and work long hours in a garment factory, tries to break free of the control her parents have over her finances and social life.
School Library Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
When I Dream of Heaven
Author: Steven Kroll
Publisher: Paw Prints
ISBN: 9781442039551
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It is September 1895 in New York City. Six years have passed since Tony Petrosino, a 14-year-old Italian immigrant, seized the opportunity to become a photographer. Now, his sister Angelina is 14. She would like more eductation, but Papa has insisted she work full-time.Always her mother's helper, "Gina" starts sewing garments at Sidowski's sweatshop. The work is hard, but when her friend Rosie joins her in the shop and they become friends with Louisa and Judy, the lure of freedom becomes impossible to resist. Wearing stylish clothes and going out to dance halls is not only fun, but a way of seperating from her parent's Old World ways.How this conflict is resolved for Gina-and the part Clarissa dale of the Jamestown Dales plays in it-makes for a story both poignant and dramatic.Jamestown's American Portraits explores the growth of different generations and cultures through the lives of young boys and girls. These titles are told from a diverse group of boys and girls, coming from different and unique backgrounds that represent America's own diverse population, spanning from the Jamestown Settlement to the Civil Rights Movement. Titles in this series: This Generation of Americans: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement, by Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr. The Road to Freedom: A Story of the Reconstruction, by Jabari Asim All For Texas: A Story of Texas Liberation, by G. Clifton Wisler The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression, by James Lincoln Collier Wind on the River: A Story of the Civil War, by Laurie Lawlor When I Dream of Heaven: Angelina's Story, by Steven Kroll (1895 Italian Immigrant in NYC) An Eye for an Eye: A Story of the Revolutionary War, by Peter and Connie Roop Sweet America: An Immigrant's Story, by Steven Kroll The Corn Raid: A Story of the Jamestown Settlement, by James Lincoln Collier Revenge of the Aztecs: A Story of 1920s Hollywood, by Susan Beth Pfeffer To Touch the Stars: A Story of World War II, by Karen Zeinert
Publisher: Paw Prints
ISBN: 9781442039551
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It is September 1895 in New York City. Six years have passed since Tony Petrosino, a 14-year-old Italian immigrant, seized the opportunity to become a photographer. Now, his sister Angelina is 14. She would like more eductation, but Papa has insisted she work full-time.Always her mother's helper, "Gina" starts sewing garments at Sidowski's sweatshop. The work is hard, but when her friend Rosie joins her in the shop and they become friends with Louisa and Judy, the lure of freedom becomes impossible to resist. Wearing stylish clothes and going out to dance halls is not only fun, but a way of seperating from her parent's Old World ways.How this conflict is resolved for Gina-and the part Clarissa dale of the Jamestown Dales plays in it-makes for a story both poignant and dramatic.Jamestown's American Portraits explores the growth of different generations and cultures through the lives of young boys and girls. These titles are told from a diverse group of boys and girls, coming from different and unique backgrounds that represent America's own diverse population, spanning from the Jamestown Settlement to the Civil Rights Movement. Titles in this series: This Generation of Americans: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement, by Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr. The Road to Freedom: A Story of the Reconstruction, by Jabari Asim All For Texas: A Story of Texas Liberation, by G. Clifton Wisler The Worst of Times: A Story of the Great Depression, by James Lincoln Collier Wind on the River: A Story of the Civil War, by Laurie Lawlor When I Dream of Heaven: Angelina's Story, by Steven Kroll (1895 Italian Immigrant in NYC) An Eye for an Eye: A Story of the Revolutionary War, by Peter and Connie Roop Sweet America: An Immigrant's Story, by Steven Kroll The Corn Raid: A Story of the Jamestown Settlement, by James Lincoln Collier Revenge of the Aztecs: A Story of 1920s Hollywood, by Susan Beth Pfeffer To Touch the Stars: A Story of World War II, by Karen Zeinert
Leon Forrest
Author: John G. Cawelti
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879727345
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Leon Forrest: Introductions and Interpretations combines biography and various methods of critical analysis to interpret the work of this important African-American novelist and essayist, who critics have compared to Joyce, Faulkner, and Tolstoy. Highly praised by Saul Bellow, Ralph Ellison and Toni Morrison, Forrest's four novels present a remarkably rich and engaging view of contemporary African-American urban culture and its roots in the southern past. The book includes a general introduction which surveys Forrest's life and presents an interpretation of the unity of his fiction, as well as individual essays offering different interpretations of Forrest's four major novels, three interviews with the writer, and a detailed chronology and bibliography.
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879727345
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Leon Forrest: Introductions and Interpretations combines biography and various methods of critical analysis to interpret the work of this important African-American novelist and essayist, who critics have compared to Joyce, Faulkner, and Tolstoy. Highly praised by Saul Bellow, Ralph Ellison and Toni Morrison, Forrest's four novels present a remarkably rich and engaging view of contemporary African-American urban culture and its roots in the southern past. The book includes a general introduction which surveys Forrest's life and presents an interpretation of the unity of his fiction, as well as individual essays offering different interpretations of Forrest's four major novels, three interviews with the writer, and a detailed chronology and bibliography.