Raymond Bial
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Looks at the problem of dog overpopulation in America; discusses the role of puppy mills, pet stores, and independent breeders; and includes a profile of a local animal shelter.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
Looks at the daily lives of a farm family. The Steidingers of Illinois show how all family members contribute in running the farm and explain their daily routine, including milking the cows and canning fruit and vegetables for the winter.
10) Amish Home
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs depict the way of life of the Amish.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Since opening in 1892, Ellis Island has come to symbolize the waves of immigrants from a list of countries that seems endless. In this work, Bial tells the story of Ellis Island itself.
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
"The history of Native Americans in North America stretches millennia. One Native group that evolved from one of the first tribes is the Crow. This group traveled the migration routes of the buffalo in the Plains. They made peace with some tribes and war with others. The men and women of the Crow Nation today celebrate their heritage and history"--Provided by the publisher
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Once one of the most well-known and feared tribes in the western United States, the Cheyenne have endured many difficulties since the arrival of settlers in the 1800s. This book discusses the Cheyenne's intricate history, the tradition of their fierce Dog Soldiers, their prosperous and peace-seeking leaders, the hardships they faced as their lands were gradually taken from them and their tribes relocated throughout the United States, and how the Cheyenne...
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In Native American history, the Iroquois have earned their place as one of the most democratic alliances with some of the most formidable warriors. United by a language and a desire to improve their lifestyles, the Iroquois Nations helped shape United States history. This book details the story of the Five, and later Six, Iroquois Nations-the Cayuga, the Seneca, the Onondaga, the Oneida, the Mohawk, and the Tuscarora: who they were, how the Iroquois...
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Throughout the centuries, Native American tribes have populated North America. Each generation left a unique mark on the continent. Many nations formed thriving communities in coastal towns, on mountainsides, and in the valleys, hills, and forests. They had their own beliefs, religious practices, and rituals. One such tribe was the Blackfeet.
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The people of the Cherokee Nation were descendants of the first Native Americans to live in North America. Over time, they developed their own culture, identity, language, beliefs, and customs. However, their lifestyles became threatened with the arrival of Europeans. By the 1830s, many people living in the United States wanted Native Americans moved onto reservations. One of the most difficult experiences for the Cherokee Nation was the forced removal...