16. hot on the road in ancient egypt
following the path in ancient egypt, how would it feel to be transported to ancient egypt? Find out along with twins Josh and Emma. Your only way to escape is to read the complete guide to find your way back home.
Between josh being taken to help build the pyramid and his encounters with the king’s guards, will they be able to get out safely? This historical fiction book provides a good lesson on culture, daily life, politics, the role of women and much more in ancient Egypt. the illustrations are attractive. is a fun-filled book for children.
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17. all the way to america
To America, read the heartwarming story of how an Italian immigrant landed on Ellis Islandwith just a small shovel and some good advice. the struggle for survival is real as you try to fit in a new place.
The story tells about the 5 generation family, who never forgot their roots through all these times. a book that will spark a discussion about family roots among young children.
18. the wall
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the wall. If you are looking for a good memorial day book for your child, you can check this one out. The story begins when a boy and his father visit the Vietnamese Veterans Memorial to find the name of the boy’s grandfather. they meet different people there, some sensitive to the loss, others oblivious.
They also meet a war veteran who had lost his legs in the war. as the little boy leaves the place, he becomes much wiser and prouder of his grandfather. a good read aloud for the 1st-3rd grade classroom.
19. powder for dinner
powder for dinner. This story is from a period when drought and dry winds forced many American families out of the agricultural regions of the Midwest. Follows the journey of two children, Jake and Maggy, who are forced to abandon their happy farm once the dust storm has ruined the land. The family auctions off the farm and they begin the long journey to California.
The book tells how family members help each other during this difficult time. written in plain language, this book of historical fiction is for beginning readers.
20. pedro’s pan: a gold rush story
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Pedro’s Pan: A Gold Rush Story This tale is inspired by Felix Pedro, a gold prospector who found gold in Alaska after many years of hard work. He started the second alaska gold rush in 1902.
pedro takes his frying pan on a gold digging adventure, hiking through the mountains and sifting through dirt and gravel. however, success is hard to come by and the bread wonders. written in a humorous tone and with whimsical illustrations, this book is a fun read.
21. the whispering cloth: the story of a refugee
the whispering cloth: the story of a refugee. Read the story of a little Mai girl living in a refugee camp in Thailand. Mai lives in the camp with her grandmother. the other refugee women make brightly colored storybook cloth, which they then sell to merchants. mai also wants to do them. but to find a story she needs to look back at her tragic past.
The book talks about the famous Hmong sewers in the refugee camp. a touching story with beautiful illustrations. This is an easy read and the language is easy enough for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders.
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