Books with title In Coal Country:

The roots of country run deep. This book charts the development of this uniquely American music form from the 1800s through to the present. It also shows how social, economic, and regional factors have all helped to shape country music over time, and, in turn, how this music has gone on to influence other genres, such as Blues, Folk, Rock, and Soul and R&B.

Inspired by her in-laws’ recollections of working in coal country, Susan Campbell Bartoletti has gathered the voices of men, women, and children who immigrated to and worked in northeastern Pennsylvania at the turn of the nineteenth century. The story that emerges is not just a story of long hours, little pay, and hazardous working conditions; it is also the uniquely American story of immigrant families working together to make a new life for themselves. It is the story of mischievous breaker boys playing tricks on cruel bosses during the noontime breaks. It is the story of women and children collecting coal to use and sell, defying the order of wealthy coal company owners. It is a story of hardship and sacrifice, yet also of triumph and the fulfillment of hopes and dreams. “For a first-rate, accessible study of a time and place that played an important role in American economic and social history, look no further.” – School Library Journal, starred review

Inspired by her in-laws' recollections of working in coal country, Susan Campbell Bartoletti has gathered the voices of men, women, and children who immigrated to and worked in northeastern Pennsylvania at the turn of the century. The story that emerges is not just a story of long hours, little pay, and hazardous working conditions; it is also the uniquely American story of immigrant families working together to make a new life for themselves. It is a story of hardship and sacrifice, yet also of triumph and the fulfillment of hopes and dreams.

Take a stroll through the countryside with Little Windows: In the Country -- and meet some furry friends along the way! The rural scene changes as each window reveals more of the countryside, letting children feel a part of the story as they turn the sturdy pages. DK Little Windows invite readers to explore wonderful new worlds created just for preschoolers. Look through the acetate window set into each page to see the next beautiful photographic scene. Captivating, sturdy, and with easy-to-follow stories, DK Little Windows are sure to make reading time magical.

Inspired by her in-laws’ recollections of working in coal country, Susan Campbell Bartoletti has gathered the voices of men, women, and children who immigrated to and worked in northeastern Pennsylvania at the turn of the nineteenth century. The story that emerges is not just a story of long hours, little pay, and hazardous working conditions; it is also the uniquely American story of immigrant families working together to make a new life for themselves. It is the story of mischievous breaker boys playing tricks on cruel bosses during the noontime breaks. It is the story of women and children collecting coal to use and sell, defying the order of wealthy coal company owners. It is a story of hardship and sacrifice, yet also of triumph and the fulfillment of hopes and dreams.“For a first-rate, accessible study of a time and place that played an important role in American economic and social history, look no further.” – School Library Journal, starred review

These humorous board books will entertain even the youngest children. Each time a page is turned, a new animal appears, and its mouth pops open. Ducks, frogs, pigs, lions, and hippopotamuses are just a few of the whimsically drawn creatures found in these titles. A brief description of each animal and its characteristic sound accompanies each illustration.