Read-alouds for Living History Threads, level 12.
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National Geographic Kids |
Introduce preschoolers to the wonders of the world with this beginner atlas, created with the map experts at National Geographic. Simple, colorful maps, bold pictures, and accessible text present basic geography, continent by continent, to spark children's curiosity about the planet we inhabit. They'll learn elementary mapping skills… |
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Bauer, Susan Wise |
Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times--From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor |
History ⋅ Intermediate ⋅ Living History Level 12 ⋅ Living History Level 21 ⋅ PA ACTS 195/90/35 - NPIS ⋅ Primary ⋅ Read-alouds 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 21 |
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Thomas, Isabel |
Explorer, sailor, and navigator, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail all the way around the world. He encountered lands and creatures that he could never have imagined, and the journey was fraught with danger and difficulty. Join Magellan's amazing adventure in this colorful guide, encountering mutineers and… |
History ⋅ Living History Level 12 ⋅ Primary ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Davidson, Margaret |
Young readers will be enthralled by the amazing story of inventor Thomas Edison, a genius who forever changed life in the 20th century--and beyond. By the end of his career, Edison had invented the light bulb, motion pictures, and the phonograph and made improvements in almost every other means of… |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Bobby Kalman |
Spotlight on India introduces children to the land, people, and rich traditions of this beautiful country. Breathtaking photos feature the Himalaya Mountains, the Ganges and Indus Rivers, and major cities such as New Delhi. This joyful book also celebrates India’s unique mixture of peoples, monuments such as the famous… |
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Wildsmith, Brian |
Describes how God sent Moses to lead his people out of slavery in Egypt and into the promised land of Canaan. |
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De Angeli, Marguerite |
With his German family, Eli crosses the Atlantic on The Charming Nancy. From Philadelphia, oxen pull their wagon into Penn's Woods, where they make their new home in the Skippack area. Eli loves outdoor work and play, but Mom says he must go to school. Though Eli expects the… |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Dyment, John |
A short, enjoyable children's book, from the 1960s Step-Up Book series. Handsomely illustrated and easy to read, it covers legendary sailors from the Phoenicians through Joshua Slocum. In between are famous explorers, admirals and daredevils who risked their lives for knowledge and adventure. John Wymert's colorful vignettes will… |
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Aboff, Marcie |
Elephants and the Himalayas. Saris, yoga, and the marble walls of the Taj Mahal. Learn the ABCs of India in this fascinating, colorful tour of the second most populated country in the world. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Penner, Lucille Recht |
"Filled with suspense and historical detail, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Knowlton, Jack |
Sixty-two words, from 'archipelago' to 'zone' with brief, clear definitions amplified in large, full-color illustrations and maps. An attractive introduction to geography's rich vocabulary; it should also be an inspiration to budding word-collectors. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Living History Level 21 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 21 |
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Ham, Ken and Mally |
A Genesis commentary for parents and children |
Beginning Readers ⋅ Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Krensky, Stephen |
Illustration in full color. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history. 48 pages. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Chesanow, Neil |
Part of being a child is wondering. This charming book uses easy words and color illustrations to explain to children exactly where they live. Crenshaw starts with a child's room, in his or her home, neighborhood, town, state, and county--then moves out to the planet Earth, the solar system… |
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Donnelly, Judy |
Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get readers into nonfiction. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Wildsmith, Brian |
Sweeping illustrations with brilliant colors and fascinating details bring alive the dramatic biblical story of Joseph and the worlds of ancient Egypt and the Middle East. Brian Wildsmith's vivid retelling of this powerful Bible story engages children with its timeless messages and helps them see the many ways God… |
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Wildsmith, Brian |
In this stunning picture book, Brian Wildsmith portrays the life of Jesus of Nazareth in a series of powerful scenes, framed by gold. After beginning with the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the visit of the shepherds and wise men, Wildsmith shows Jesus' youth in Nazareth, his baptism… |
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D'aulaire, Ingri |
A simple biography of Washington, telling of the major events in his life and stressing the upbringing that endowed him with the qualities of leadership. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Krensky, Stephen |
Read all about the secrets of ancient Egypt--from hieroglyphs to underground tombs. The Scholastic History Readers series was created especially to bring history to life for beginning readers. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Aliki |
Born a slave, George Washington Carver went on to become the most prominent black scientist of the early twentieth century. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Knowlton, Jack |
"A brief history of mapmaking, a simple explanation of how to read maps and globes, and an introduction to the many different kinds of maps there are. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Living History Level 21 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 21 |
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Cara Ashrose |
Long before Columbus landed in America, hundreds of groups of people had already made their homes here. You may have heard of some of them—like the Sioux, Hopi, and Seminole. But where did they live? What did they eat? How did they have fun? And where are they today?… |
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Meloche, Renee Taft |
Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) rescued hundreds of women and children, first in Irish slums and then in India, by fearing God and nothing else. 32 pages. |
Intermediate Readers ⋅ Living History Level 12 ⋅ Primary ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Daynes, Katie |
Who were the ancient Romans? Where did they go to eat, shop and wash? What did they do for fun? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about life in Roman times. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Schluz, Walter A. |
Introduce young readers to history through the stories of both real and fictionalized people. By focusing on a single important episode that describes a historical event, these books engage readers' interests and imaginations. Written in a story format, each account relates events that really happened, often followed by a… |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Penner, Lucille Recht |
When he was little, they called him Slow. But when he grew to be a man, they called him the greatest Indian chief who ever lived. This easy-to-read biography of Sitting Bull recounts the action-packed life of the legendary leader, from the Battle of the Little Big Horn to Buffalo… |
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Barbara Kiely Miller |
A peaceful leader of the Nez Perce Indians, Chief Joseph was forced to guide his people on a long, dangerous journey to escape the U.S. Army. Find out how his courage and speaking skills made him a respected and powerful voice for the rights of all Native Americans. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Primary ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Kalman, Bobbie |
Meet people of different nationalities who make our communities cleaner, safer and more pleasant. This alphabet book includes such helpers as police officers, firefighters, sanitation workers and veterinarians. Full color. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Yoder, Betty |
This book tells the story of Conrad Grebel and Felix Manz, two important men in the beginning of the Anabaptist movement. Learn how these men came to hold the beliefs that motivated them. |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 ⋅ Student Materials 12 |
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Howat, Irene |
These ten boys grew up to become men who didn't give in. Living as a Christian for them was difficult but they chose to do the right thing instead of the easy thing. In a world where we give in too easily - be inspired by those who didn… |
Living History Level 12 ⋅ Read-alouds 12 |
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Waring, Gilchrist |
Countries, like persons, have birthdays and birthplaces. The thirteenth of May is our country's birthday, and Jamestown, on the north bank of the James River in Virginia, is her birthplace. This little story is about Jamestown. |
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