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FRIENDS It isn’t often a community stands together to stop injustice, but the city of Marshall did in 1847! Friends is the heart-warming story of two young girls based on the Adam Crosswhite incident. It shows how the girls’ friendship survived danger and even distance. This book is helpful in meeting the later elementary benchmarks 1.4.1 and 1.4.2. ©1997. 5 x 7. 73 pages. Hardcover.
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HENRY
FORD - YOUNG MAN WITH IDEAS by Hazel B. Aird and Catherine Ruddiman A very readable book with nice pen and ink drawings. A good resource which supports social studies benchmark LE 1.2.4. Relive Henry's youth and see how he demonstrated good character and personal virtue. Henry's father wishes him to stay on the farm, but with so many ideas about machinery in his head, he just could not do it! Steam engines, gas engines, clocks, electricity all provide him with ideas. Back in print again! ©1960. 5.25 x 7.5. 192 pages. Paperback.
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THE
INDIAN SCHOOL A touching book about young people struggling with conflicting cultures. The story begins in 1839 when Lucy is orphaned after her parents are killed in a wagon accident. She must go to northern Michigan to live with her aunt and uncle who run a strict mission school for Indian children. Demonstrates the clash of two cultures. This book is a message about the dignity of all people. ©1996. 4.75 x 7. 89 pages. Paperback .
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THE LAST BROTHER: A Civil War Tale by Trinka Hakes Noble The outstanding illustrations of Robert Papp bring history to life! At the Battle of Gettysburg, Gabe, an 11 year old bugler in the Union Army, does whatever it takes to protect Davy, his last brother. Then away from the fighting, Gabe meets Orlee, a young Confederate bugler. Their friendship makes life complicated as they have to choose between loyalty to country and kin or having a new friend. A touching story your students will really want to read! (c)2006. 9.25 x 11.5. 48 pages. Hardcover.
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LEGEND OF
THE LADY'S SLIPPER A wonderful legend of bravery and courage. Running Flower tries to save her people from sickness by collecting a medicine pouch from another village. However the journey in the bitter cold is too much for her young body. Upon her death, the wrappings on her feet turn into blossoms and make the forest she loved blaze with a thick carpet of pink and white flowers. The colorful pictures and larger type are perfect for read-along settings. ©2001. 9.25 x 11.25. 42 pages. Hardcover. Grades 2-4.
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LEGEND
OF THE LOON This attractive, full color book portrays the relationship between a mystical grandmother and her grandchildren. What happens when the children are lost in a boat in the dense fog? You will need to read the book to find out. The pictures in this book are extraordinary-a celebration of nature! It is a must for a classroom of adventurous children. A perfect addition to your legends collection. ©2000. 9 x 11. 48 pages. Hardcover.
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LEGEND
OF MACKINAC ISLAND Kathy-jo Wargin’s re-telling of the Native American legend of how Mackinac Island was formed along with Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen powerful full color art make this a grand book for younger readers! ©1999. 9.25 x 11.25. 48 pages. Hardcover.
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LEGEND OF MICHIGAN by Trinka Hakes Noble Illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Written as a Native American legend on how Michigan emerged from the ice age and the Lower Peninsula got its mitten shape. This engaging story where a young boy and old warrior join forces is great read-a-loud for the class. (c)2006. 9.25 x 11.25. 48 pages. Hardcover.
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LEGEND OF SLEEPING BEAR by Kathy-jo Wargin There have been books about the Sleeping Bear legend in the past, but nothing compares to this beautiful full color production. All young students will be captivated by the pictures and story of the mother bear bringing her two cubs across Lake Michigan from Wisconsin. ©1998. 9.25 x 11.25. 48 pages. Hardcover.
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M is for MITTEN by Appleford and Wargin A Michigan Alphabet book with delightful color illustrations by Michael Monroe. The authors believe young children learn best when they are having fun- and what could be more fun than learning the Michigan ABC’s in a series of playful rhymes and facts? ©1999. Index 11.25 x 9.25. 40 pages. Hardcover. |
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MAIL BY THE PAIL This lovely children's book tells about the mail delivery system for Great Lakes freighters. It highlights the unique lifestyle of sailors and their families. Read along as Mary discovers how mail reaches her father when he is away at work-sometimes weeks at a time. Illustrated with beautiful, full color pictures. A great addition to any library or classroom! ©2000. 8 x10.59. 28 pages. Hardcover. (Reading level 4.5)
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MICHIGAN HISTORY A brief history of our state presented in 9 chapters. Includes Native Americans, the French explorers, Revolutionary War, statehood, Civil War, growth of industry, women's rights, the Depression and Michigan today. Good mix of color and black and white pictures. Several maps. Glossary and index. ©2004. 7.5 x 10.25. 48 pages. Paperback. (Better 4th grade reading level and up.)
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MICHIGAN NATIVE PEOPLES by Marcia Schonberg Learn about Native American traditions, clothing, food and tools. Meet the leaders Matchekewis, Okemos, Pokagon, Pontiac and Tecumseh. Find out about the effect of European influence. See the list of federal and state recognized tribes and a map of current tribal lands. Glossary and index. ©2004. 7.5 x 10.25. Paperback. 48 pages.
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MICHIGAN PLANTS AND ANIMALS by Marcia Schonberg. A nice single book resource to help students meet benchmark !!.LE4.5. Very colorful. Shows and describes Michigan forests, Great Lakes, sand dunes, beaches, inland lakes, rivers, streams, swamps, marshes and wetlands. Extinct plants and animals, endangered plants and animals and the effects on the ecosystem are all included. Glossary and index included. ©2004. 7.5 x 10.25. Paperback. 48 pages. (Better 4th grade reading level and up.)
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PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN by Marcia Schonberg Begins with information on our people in general - where we live and our ethnic backgrounds. Brief sections on the Native Americans, French explorers, missionaries and settlers. Short biographies tell about several of the states' outstanding people. Index and glossary for easy reference. ©2004. 7.5 x 10.25. Paperback. 48 pages.
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SHADOW
OF THE WOLF The third book in the sequel about the Michigan pioneer girl Libby and her Native American friend Fawn. It is only 1841 but Libby and her parents already begin to feel hemmed in by the ever increasing number of settlers. They decide to move north to the forests along Lake Michigan. Soon Fawn and Libby discover greedy men trying to cheat the tribe out of the little land they have left! ©1997. 5.25 x 7.5. 80 pages. Paperback.
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THOMAS
EDISON - YOUNG INVENTOR Many people forget that Thomas Edison grew up in Port Huron, Michigan. They don't know he saved a station master's son from being run over by a train in Mt. Clemens and it was through this act of heroism that Edison got his start in learning telegraphy. A good resource which supports social studies benchmark I.2.LE 4. See how Tom demonstrated good character and personal virtue. Back in print! ©1960. 5.25 x 7.5. 192 Pages. Paperback.
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UNDER
MICHIGAN - The Story of Michigan's Rocks and Fossils First book written for young readers to explain the geology of Michigan and its fossils. It tells about the glaciers, ancient seas covering the state, layers of rock and the resources under our state. Color artwork as if drawn by students. Glossary and resources list. ©2005. 8.75 x 11.25. 48 pages. Hardcover.
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UNDER
THE QUILT OF NIGHT Dramatic, well-done illustrations show the suspense of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad. A slave girl tells about the hideouts, people who help along the way and the codes provided by the special quilts hanging out to air. Short, simple text n each page. A great book for a read-to-me story session. ©2002. 8.75 x 11.25. 32 pages. Hardcover. (3rd-4th grade)
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