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In the Shadow of Lady Liberty: Immigrant Stories from Ellis Island
Danny Kravitz
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)Immigrants gazed upon the towering Statue of Liberty and entered the gates of Ellis Island in order to begin their journeys in America. Meet the immigrants who were processed at Ellis Island, and hear their stories through their own words. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing multiple accounts of an event.
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The Untold Story of Henry Knox
Danny Kravitz
eBook (Compass Point Books, Dec. 21, 2015)When supplies were running low, Knox led a group of men through treacherous conditions to retrieve weapons and ammunition for the Colonial Army. His brave actions brought about a much-needed victory for the Patriots and saved the city of Boston from destruction. In doing so, Knox played a significant role in saving the American cause. Henry Knox's mission to save Boston from the British makes an unforgettable story, yet it's unfamiliar to many people.
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The Untold Story of Henry Knox: The Man Who Saved Boston
Danny Kravitz
Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2015)When supplies were running low, Knox led a group of men through treacherous conditions to retrieve weapons and ammunition for the Colonial Army. His brave actions brought about a much-needed victory for the Patriots and saved the city of Boston from destruction. In doing so, Knox played a significant role in saving the American cause. Henry Knox's mission to save Boston from the British makes an unforgettable story, yet it's unfamiliar to many people.
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Tommy McKnight and the Great Election
Danny Kravitz
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)After a 10-year-old boy is stricken with polio, he must wear braces on his legs and walks with a limp. He becomes sad and depressed because he can no longer participate in the activities that used to bring him joy. On top of that, bullies pick on him and make fun of him because of his disability. But when the boy learns that Franklin Delano Roosevelt also has polio and yet he is running for president, the boy is inspired to stand up to the bullies and run for student government.
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In the Shadow of Lady Liberty
Danny Kravitz
eBook (Capstone Press, Oct. 1, 2015)Immigrants gazed upon the towering Statue of Liberty and entered the gates of Ellis Island in order to begin their journeys in America. Meet the immigrants who were processed at Ellis Island, and hear their stories through their own words. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing multiple accounts of an event.
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The Untold Story of Washington's Surprise Attack: The Daring Crossing of the Delaware River
Danny Kravitz
Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2015)General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River lives on in a famous painting, but the unforgettable true story of that night is unfamiliar to many people. Washington's daring act boosted sagging morale, shocked the British, and convinced potential allies such as France that the Americans meant business.
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Journey to America
Danny Kravitz
eBook (Capstone Press, Oct. 1, 2015)Millions of people made the long journey to America in the early 1900s. They looked for freedom, safety, or the promise of a new life. Follow the waves of immigrants that flooded into the United States to see why they came and how they changed the country. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event.
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Journey to America: A Chronology of Immigration in the 1900s
Danny Kravitz
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)Millions of people made the long journey to America in the early 1900s. They looked for freedom, safety, or the promise of a new life. Follow the waves of immigrants that flooded into the United States to see why they came and how they changed the country. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing chronology text structures.
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Surviving the Journey: The Story of the Oregon Trail
Danny Kravitz
Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Imagine leaving your home and moving across the country to a new life on the unknown frontier. That's exactly what thousands of people did in the mid 1800s when they traveled along the Oregon Trail, chasing their dreams of a better life out West. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.
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Tommy McKnight and the Great Election
Danny Kravitz
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)After a 10-year-old boy is stricken with polio, he must wear braces on his legs and walks with a limp. He becomes sad and depressed because he can no longer participate in the activities that used to bring him joy. On top of that, bullies pick on him and make fun of him because of his disability. But when the boy learns that Franklin Delano Roosevelt also has polio and yet he is running for president, the boy is inspired to stand up to the bullies and run for student government.
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The Untold Story of Henry Knox: The Man Who Saved Boston
Danny Kravitz
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2015)When supplies were running low, Knox led a group of men through treacherous conditions to retrieve weapons and ammunition for the Colonial Army. His brave actions brought about a much-needed victory for the Patriots and saved the city of Boston from destruction. In doing so, Knox played a significant role in saving the American cause. Henry Knox's mission to save Boston from the British makes an unforgettable story, yet it's unfamiliar to many people.
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The Untold Story of Washington's Surprise Attack
Danny Kravitz
eBook (Compass Point Books, Dec. 21, 2015)General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River lives on in a famous painting, but the unforgettable true story of that night is unfamiliar to many people. Washington's daring act boosted sagging morale, shocked the British, and convinced potential allies such as France that the Americans meant business.
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