Ten Mile Day
Ten Mile Day

Mary Ann Fraser. In April of 1869, the transcontinental railroad was nearing completion. Central Pacific, the company that built the western portion of track, attempted to beat the previous record and build ten miles of track in one day. This … Read More

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Swindler's Treasure
Swindler’s Treasure

Lois Walfrid Johnson. Freedom Seekers series, book 4. “Sometimes there’s a cost for doing the right thing,” says Captain Norstad after standing up to a swindler. But the cost is high: the possible loss of the Christina steamboat! Will he … Read More

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Spotlight on the USA
Spotlight on the USA

Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. Color maps, concise but interesting text and many color illustrations make this a good overview of the United States for young children. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; … Read More

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Spotlight on Canada
Spotlight on Canada

Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. This book gives children a concise and colorful overview of Canada. Canada’s history, geography, animals, and people are presented in a way that can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. Many color illustrations; … Read More

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Spotlight on Brazil
Spotlight on Brazil

Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. Children will learn more about the beautiful country of Brazil in this concise and colorful book. Brazil’s history, geography, animals, and people are presented in a way that can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as … Read More

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Soft Rain
Soft Rain

Cornelia Cornelissen. It all begins when Soft Rain’s teacher reads a letter stating that on May 23, 1838, all Cherokee people are to leave their land and move to what many Cherokees called “the land of darkness”: the West. Soft … Read More

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Ringo Saves the Day
Ringo Saves the Day

Andrew Clements. The little orange kitten that Carol brought home is now a big cat. One day Carol & Ray were feeling sick and sleepy, but Ringo jumped at the door and made noise. So Carol took him out. Once … Read More

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The Rhine: Europe's River Highway
The Rhine: Europe’s River Highway

Gary Miller; lower/middle. Dark green forests, castles on hilltops, and a beautiful river flowing 865 miles from the Alps to the North Sea: this is the land of the Rhine. Educational and colorful, this book can be enjoyed by beginning … Read More

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Red, Yellow, Black, & White
Red, Yellow, Black, & White

Children are naturally sympathetic toward those who live in unfortunate circumstances. This book, with its poetic narrative and bright pictures, will spark sympathy and help North American children understand that they live in much better conditions than most children around … Read More

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Race for Freedom
Race for Freedom

Lois Walfrid Johnson. Freedom Seekers series, book 2. A shadowy figure lurks on the dark riverfront near the Christina. Libby is sure that it must be the cruel slave trader Riggs. Does he suspect that the runaway Jordon is hiding … Read More

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