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Books with author Reese Donaghey

  • The History of Independence Day

    Reese Donaghey

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Most Americans know that the holiday celebrated on July 4 commemorates something about the Declaration of Independence. While that date is when the Second Continental Congress approved the final draft of the document, other dates could be considered more significant, such as 2 days before when the Congress approved the declaration at all! Readers learn about the accident of history that is the American holiday of the Fourth of July. Fun fact boxes add surprising details to main content that presents a traditional social studies curriculum topic in an exciting new way.
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  • Telling the Truth

    Reese Donaghey

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Telling the truth can be difficult and upsetting, especially if the outcome could cause trouble. A lie might seem the easier course when youve broken your brothers favorite toy or havent yet cleaned your room, though you were asked to. Readers are introduced to the definition of a lie through accessible language and real-life examples. Then, the benefits of truth telling are presented to readers in a way thats easy to understand and apply to their lives immediately. Full-color photographs accompany the text to help readers identify with the outcomes of a lie and the reasons to tell the truth instead.
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  • The History of Independence Day

    Reese Donaghey

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Most Americans know that the holiday celebrated on July 4 commemorates something about the Declaration of Independence. While that date is when the Second Continental Congress approved the final draft of the document, other dates could be considered more significant, such as 2 days before when the Congress approved the declaration at all! Readers learn about the accident of history that is the American holiday of the Fourth of July. Fun fact boxes add surprising details to main content that presents a traditional social studies curriculum topic in an exciting new way.
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  • The History of Independence Day

    Reese Donaghey

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, March 15, 1857)
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  • Telling the Truth

    Reese Donaghey

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Telling the truth can be difficult and upsetting, especially if the outcome could cause trouble. A lie might seem the easier course when youve broken your brothers favorite toy or havent yet cleaned your room, though you were asked to. Readers are introduced to the definition of a lie through accessible language and real-life examples. Then, the benefits of truth telling are presented to readers in a way thats easy to understand and apply to their lives immediately. Full-color photographs accompany the text to help readers identify with the outcomes of a lie and the reasons to tell the truth instead.
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  • Telling the Truth

    Reese Donaghey

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Introduces honesty through examples of everyday situations that demonstrate the importance of telling the truth.
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  • The History of Independence Day

    Reese Donaghey

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    An introduction to Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, describes the history of the holiday and provides information on how it is celebrated.
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  • The History of Independence Day

    Reese Donaghey;

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing (2015-01-01), March 15, 1656)
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  • Pocahontas and the Powhatans

    Reese Donaghey

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    An introduction to the story of Pocahontas describes her life as a Powhatan Indian woman and the relationship between the Powhatans and the English, and explains that she probably did not save John Smith's life.
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