Nickommoh!

Nickommoh!
Author: Jackie French Koller
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1630831794

Called Nickommoh, the Narragansett people gather for a joyful harvest celebration as it has been performed since before the arrival of the first Pilgrims in New England. A glossary and author's note traces the connection between Nickommoh and the "first" Thanksgiving.

Multicultural American History

Multicultural American History
Author: Kay Chick
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2003-09-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313078025

This integrated teacher resource provides lesson ideas for the instruction of social studies and history concepts within the context of quality multicultural children's books and picture books. Each chapter focuses on three picture books related to various multicultural themes in American history. Chapters are organized chronologically, and by theme, and include book summaries, materials lists, student-centered activities, related books and poetry, and links to national history standards. Multicultural themes include: Old West American Revolution Slavery Civil War World War II and the Holocaust Vietnam Native Americans

Stone Fox

Stone Fox
Author: John Reynolds Gardiner
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2010-05-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062009664

John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Raceā€”the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.

Sable

Sable
Author: Karen Hesse
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2015-11-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250103584

Tate is overjoyed when a scrawny mutt turns up in the yard one day. She even persuades Mam and Pap to let her keep Sable, named for her dark, silky fur. But before long, the dog begins to cause trouble with the neighbors and Mam and Pap decide the dog must go. But Tate doesn't give up easily . . . and neither does Sable.

What Matters for Children and Families

What Matters for Children and Families
Author: Frank Proctor
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2009-06-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0829820833

"What Matters for Children and Families" is patterned after "What Matters to You? Matters to Us," a resource developed by the Congregational Vitality Initiative of the United Church of Christ (UCC), providing essential reflections on core themes of the UCC. Eight writers, representing several different family heritages, created this edition especially for church leaders, parents, and caregivers who minister to children ages 12 and younger. It will teach them how to initiate meaningful conversations through which children can grasp the vision and values of the UCC. Six central themes invite engagement: 1) We Are People of God's Extravagant Welcome 2) We Belong to Christ 3) We Are One at Baptism and the Table 4) We Are People of Covenant 5) We Thank God by Working for a Just and Loving World 6) We Listen for a Still-speaking God Includes Bible stories, questions for reflection, suggestions for children's literature that illustrates core UCC values, ideas for family activities, and prayers that reflect the diversity of the UCC.

The Falcon

The Falcon
Author: Jackie French Koller
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

While running from the truth to escape painful memories of losing his eye, seventeen-year-old Luke gets himself into a series of dangerous situations.

Colonial America in Literature for Youth

Colonial America in Literature for Youth
Author: Joy L. Lowe
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780810847446

In this book, Colonial America is defined as the years from 1607 when Jamestown was founded to 1776 when the American Revolution began, following the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The focus of the book is on the English settlements that fought for independence from England and became the United States of America.

The Adventures of Thor the Thunder God

The Adventures of Thor the Thunder God
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780618473014

Stories of Norse Thunder God Thor, adapted for modern young audiences.