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Books with author Danielle%20Smith-Llera

  • The Cherokee: The Past and Present of a Proud Nation

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    The Trail of Tears marked the low point in Cherokee history. The survivors of that deadly event set a new course, rebuilding their lives in an unfamiliar land. Their descendants have prospered in modern America but always remember their culture and past.
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  • Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    language (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)
    Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they werenโ€™t all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks believed watched over them.
  • Trash Vortex: How Plastic Pollution Is Choking the World's Oceans

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Millions of tons of plastic slip into oceans every year. Some floats and travels slowly with the currents, endangering the health of marine animals. The rest is hardly visible but is far more dangerous. Tiny bits of plastic sprinkle the ocean's surface or mix into the sandy seafloor and beaches. It ends up inside birds, fish, and other animals, harming them-and ultimately humans. Experts struggle with fear and hope as they work to stop the flood of plastic threatening living organisms across the globe.
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  • Lunch Counter Sit-Ins: How Photographs Helped Foster Peaceful Civil Rights Protests

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Aug. 1, 2018)
    On point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the saga of the Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins in the early 1960s to life. Readers will learn about the four brave college students who started it all, as well as the many who came after. These events changed the world. The photographer who took the photographs shown in this book is now in his 90s, but he agreed to an exclusive interview for this book.
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  • You Are Eating Plastic Every Day

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    eBook (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2019)
    Scientists have recently started studying plastic pollution and our food supply. And, make no mistake, you are eating microscopic pieces of plastic everyday. What does it mean for our health? And what can you do about it? Students will get practical tips on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
  • The Iroquois: The Past and Present of the Haudenosaunee

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    The Iroquois Confederacy served as model for the founding fathers who wrote the U.S. Constitution. The Iroquois today continue their proud tradition of representative democracy as they thrive in modern America.
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  • The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    The Trail of Tears tragedy in Creek history reminds the Creek how far they've come. The Muscogee people rebuilt their lives in a new territory and adapted to many changes. The Creek now thrive in modern America, celebrating their culture and ancestors' traditions.
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  • The Powhatan: The Past and Present of Virginia's First Tribes

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Present-day Virginia was home to the early Powhatan tribes. But settlers were eager to explore the rich land and the rivers in the area. The Powhatan were forced to adapt to new ways of life. But they continue to thrive in modern America, remembering and honoring their past traditions.
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  • Trash Vortex

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    eBook (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Millions of tons of plastic slip into oceans every year. Some floats and travels slowly with the currents, endangering the health of marine animals. The rest is hardly visible but is far more dangerous. Tiny bits of plastic sprinkle the ocean's surface or mix into the sandy seafloor and beaches. It ends up inside birds, fish, and other animals, harming them-and ultimately humans. Experts struggle with fear and hope as they work to stop the flood of plastic threatening living organisms across the globe.
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  • The Powhatan

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    eBook (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Present-day Virginia was home to the early Powhatan tribes. But settlers were eager to explore the rich land and the rivers in the area. The Powhatan were forced to adapt to new ways of life. But they continue to thrive in modern America, remembering and honoring their past traditions.
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  • You Are Eating Plastic Every Day: What's in Our Food?

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Scientists have recently started studying plastic pollution and our food supply. And, make no mistake, you are eating microscopic pieces of plastic everyday. What does it mean for our health? And what can you do about it? Students will get practical tips on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
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  • The Revolutionary War

    Danielle Smith-Llera

    eBook (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2015)
    The Revolutionary War was a bloody eight-year battle. Follow the war from the first gunshot in Lexington to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, and see how America's fight for independence unfolded. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing chronology text structures.
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