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Titanic
Victoria Sherrow
Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Sept. 1, 2002)Meet some of the people--both passengers and crew-- who sailed on the Titanic. The Scholastic History Readers series was created especially to bring history to life for beginning readers.This is a simple recounting of the Titanic's tragic story. The text describes the chronology of events, and discusses the investigation that followed the disaster. The final pages discuss Robert Ballard's discovery and exploration of the wreck of the Titanic.Sidebars introduce real people who were aboard the Titanic, including the captain, who went down with his ship.
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National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Africa: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Africa's Past
Victoria Sherrow
Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, March 27, 2007)Archaeology reveals the rich histories of complex cultures in the cradle of humankind. Study the Dogon people of Mali. Explore the ancient city of Jenne-jeno. Learn how computer technology has recreated the Kushite temples at Jebel Barkal and how artifacts bring new insights, helping scientists to piece together the puzzle of ancient Africa.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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Cherokee Nation V. Georgia: Native American Rights
Victoria Sherrow
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1997)Discusses the cases brought by the Cherokee Nation against the state of Georgia, beginning in the 1830s, to protect the rights of the Cherokee living there
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Benjamin Franklin
Victoria Sherrow
Paperback (Backpack Books / Michael Fried, March 15, 2002)Benjamin Franklin
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Hardship & Hope
Victoria Sherrow
Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)Examines the causes and conditions of the difficult economic times known as the Great Depression
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Phyllis Wheatley
Victoria Sherrow
Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1993)Phyllis Wheatley was born in West Africa, kidnapped by slave traders and brought to Boston in 1761 to live with a wealthy merchant family, the Wheatleys, as a domestic servant. With the help of the Wheatleys, she had a book of poetry published in London, the second woman in America to accomplish such a feat.
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Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane
Victoria Sherrow
Paperback (SCHOLASTIC INC. @, Jan. 1, 1994)On a chilly November morning Chipmunk hurries from one oak tree to another. Will she find enough food for storage before the cold comes?
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Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane
Victoria Sherrow
Paperback (SCHOLASTIC INC. @, Jan. 1, 1994)On a chilly November morning Chipmunk hurries from one oak tree to another. Will she find enough food for storage before the cold comes?
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Gideon V. Wainwright: Free Legal Counsel
Victoria Sherrow
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 1995)Examines the events, ideas, and arguments behind the Supreme Court decision that granted anyone accused of a felony the right to an attorney regardless of their ability to pay
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The Nez Perces
Victoria Sherrow
Library Binding (Millbrook Press, March 1, 1994)Text and illustrations present the history, culture, everyday life (then and now), and contemporary problems of the peaceful tribe that lived in present-day Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
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Volleyball
Victoria Sherrow
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2002)Discusses the history and evolution of the game of volleyball, its recent popularity, and famous personalities in the game's history.
