Monthly Archives: November 2009

Abraham Lincoln by Amy L. Cohn and Suzy Schmidt illustrated by David A. Johnson is a great book for students to learn about the contributions Abraham Lincoln made. This book goes into great detail about his life. The introduction of … Continue reading →

  Step back in time and help carry letters on the Pony Express, plant crops with Laura Ingalls, stow away on a whaling ship, and aid in the defense after the attack on Pearl Harbor — the possibilities are endless when … Continue reading →

   A different time…a different place…What if you were there? If you lived at the time of the Civil War -Would you have seen a battle? -Did you continue to go to school? -Was it hard to get food? Each … Continue reading →

A history book with humor? Yes, it exists!  Abe Lincoln’s Hat by Martha Brenner is sure to be a classroom favorite. This book is full of facts about Abraham Lincoln but it presents them in a fun way. Students will … Continue reading →

If You Lived When There Was Slavery in America, written by Anne Kamma and illustrated by Pamela Johnson, is a comprehensive book that answers many of the questions students may have about slavery. What was it like to be a … Continue reading →

O is for Old Dominion, written by Pamela Duncan Edwards, is a wonderful children’s story that outlines major historical figures and historical sites across the state of Virginia.  The story also highlights other aspects of the state such as beaches, universities, … Continue reading →

  Independent Dames, written by Laurie Anderson and Illustrated by Matt Faulker, is a whimsical book that addresses all the ignored contributions that women made during the American Revolution. The book begins by addressing the other half of history, the … Continue reading →

  The book Chesapeake ABC is a entertaining rhyming book that discusses animals and objects found in the Chesapeake Bay. David Aiken is the illustrator and the pictures are really colorful and easy to identify the main idea on the … Continue reading →