MaryLee Knowlton

Events that shaped America

Series

Pub. Date

2002

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Describes the experience of immigrants on Ellis Island, where arrivals to the United States were inspected, processed, and introduces to a life in a new country.

2) The Settling of Jamestown

Author

Pub. Date

2002

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1

Description

A description of the struggles of the English settlers in the colony of Jamestown, from 1607 to 1698, and their relationship with the neighboring Algonquian Indians.

3) Winter sledding day

Author

Pub. Date

1991

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Book, Picture

Description

Members of the Forest Mouse family wait out a winter blizzard with indoors games and then go outside to enjoy sledding.

4) The 14 forest mice and the summer laundry day

Author

Pub. Date

1991

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Book, Picture

Description

The Forest mice experience both hard work and a lot of fun when they tackle a load of dirty laundry.

5) The 14 forest mice and the spring meadow picnic

Author

Pub. Date

1991

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Members of the Forest Mouse family enjoy the delights of nature as they go on an invigorating spring picnic.

6) The 14 forest mice and the harvest moon watch

Author

Pub. Date

1991

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Members of the Forest Mouse family encounter tree frogs, dragonflies, inchworms, and birds as they climb a tree to enjoy the beauty of the setting sun and the rising moon.

7) The Battle of Little Bighorn

Author

Pub. Date

2002

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1

Description

A description of the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn, in which Sioux Indians defeated General Custer's forces, as well as the events leading up to the confrontation and its impact afterwards.

8) Safety around water

Author

Series

Staying safe

Pub. Date

c2009

Description

Even a shallow pool can be dangerous if you don't follow the rules for staying safe. Learn how to keep safe and have fun at the lake, ocean, pond, or pool.

9) Spain

Author

Yokoyama, Masami

Series

Children of the world

Pub. Date

1987

Description

Presents the life of a girl and her family in a village in southern Spain, describing her home activities and the festivals, religious ceremonies, and national holidays of her country.

10) Mexico

Author

Ikuhara, Yoshiyuki

Series

Children of the world

Pub. Date

1987

Description