Land of the Pilgrims Pride

Land of the Pilgrims Pride
Author: Callista Gingrich
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1621570665

In the New York Times bestseller, Sweet Land of Liberty, Ellis the Elephant learned why America is the greatest country on Earth. Now Ellis is back and ready to learn about the birth of our great nation in Ellis and the 13 Colonies. Written and illustrated by Callista Gingrich and Susan Arciero, Ellis once again educates and entertains kids as he goes back to the library to learn about the original thirteen colonies. Starting with Jamestown, Ellis journeys through each colony and learns about the different founders, each colony’s unique characteristics, and more! From the Pilgrims and the Indians to New Amsterdam and New Netherlands, kids will discover well-known and little-known facts about America and her first settlers. Perfect for children ages 5-8 years old, Ellis and the 13 Colonies will delight young and adult readers alike while teaching kids about America’s roots and early history.

My Country 'Tis of Thee

My Country 'Tis of Thee
Author: Samuel Francis Smith
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780439391955

Interprets the patriotic song, America (My country, 'tis of thee), with photographs.

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Yankee Doodle Dandy
Author: Callista Gingrich
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2013-10-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1621571734

Ellis the Elephant dives back into history! In Yankee Doodle Dandy, the third installment of this New York Times bestselling series, America's favorite time traveling pachyderm is back, teaching kids (and parents!) about the American Revolution. In Sweet Land of Liberty and Land of the Pilgrims' Pride, Ellis the Elephant explored pivotal moments that shaped American history. Now Ellis is back, and eager to learn about America’s most beloved patriots and their courageous fight for independence. Traveling through time, Ellis the Elephant encounters the Sons of Liberty, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, the Founding Fathers, Betsy Ross, and more. Authored by Callista Gingrich and illustrated by Susan Arciero, Yankee Doodle Dandy educates and entertains as Ellis the Elephant experiences the American Revolution. With beautiful illustrations and charming rhymes, Yankee Doodle Dandy is a must read for young and old alike who want to know how America became a free and independent nation.