Books with author Sally Isaacs

The Picture the Past series looks at the many kinds of communities in America's past. Each book describes what made each community different and what children and adults did each day. Life on the Underground Railroad In this book, discover what life was like for slaves escaping to freedom in the North. Learn how slaves found out about the trails to follow and how people helped them on their way. Travel with the slaves as they head north, avoiding slave catchers. Then use a recipe to make a food that runaway slaves have eatensouthern biscuits!

The Picture the Past series looks at the many kinds of communities in America's past. Each book describes what made each community different and what children and adults did each day. Life in a Hopi Village In this book, see how one group of Native Americans–the Hopi–built their special homes. Learn about Hopi families and how they worked and played together. Learn how the Hopi found and made their food. Then use a recipe to make a Hopi treat–Pinole drink.

The Picture the Past series looks at the many kinds of communities in America's past. Each book describes what made each community different and what children and adults did each day. Life in San Francisco's Chinatown In this book, learn why thousands of people from China came to San Francisco after 1848. Discover how they mined for gold, build railroads, and set up homes, stores, laundries, and restaurants. Find out how Chinatown grew and changed and what it is like today. Then use a recipe to make a popular treat from the time–fortune cookies!

About the SeriesAction-packed and meticulously researched, with specially-commissioned illustration, detailed reconstructions and original artwork from each period, reading lists, and resources for further study, this series is an immersive introduction to the history that shaped America.Starting with Europe's increasing interest in North America in the 1600's, and covering everything up to ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Colonists and Independence is an accessible account of the social and geographic forces that led to the founding of the United States. From the Pilgrim's journey and the Mayflower Compact, to the day-today life in the early colonies, the role slavery played in building the nation, and the political crisis which lead to Revolution and War. With dynamic full-bleed spreads featuring historical objects, cutaway illustrations, scenes from daily life, and accessible age-appropriate text, this book breathes new life into this vital period in American history, and makes it understandable to today's contemporary readers

The Picture the Past series looks at the many kinds of communities in America's past. Each book describes what made each community different and what children and adults did each day. Life in St. Augustine In this book, read about one of the oldest cities in the United States. Learn how people from Europe set up a village that grew into a fort and then a town. Visit homes, workshops, and schools in the town. Find out why Spanish, British, and Native American people fought over the town. Then use a recipe to make a popular treat from the time–hot chocolate!

The Picture the Past series looks at the many kinds of communities in America's past. Each book describes what made each community different and what children and adults did each day. Life in America's First Cities In this book, follow Americans as they move from small towns and farms to new jobs and homes in a big city. Find out how and why cities grew and how the streets looked and smelled. Visit a city apartment to learn how families made their food. Then, use a recipe to cook a real early American meal–potato soup!

The Picture the Past series looks at the many kinds of communities in America's past. Each book describes what made each community different and what children and adults did each day. Life in America's First Cities In this book, follow Americans as they move from small towns and farms to new jobs and homes in a big city. Find out how and why cities grew and how the streets looked and smelled. Visit a city apartment to learn how families made their food. Then, use a recipe to cook a real early American meal–potato soup!