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Circling the Globe: A Young People’s Guide to Countries and Cultures of the World
by Grabham, ed.
Basic guide to countries around the world.
- Topic
- Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Kingfisher, 1995, New York, NY
The White House, An Illustrated History
by Grace, Catherine O'Neill
A beautiful book filled with fascinating details and illustrations about our nation's most important residence. The book artfully covers the long history of the White House and offers behind-the-scenes insights into how it lives, breathes, and operates today.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic Reference, 2003, New York, NY
High Flight
by Granfield, Linda
Biography of the author of the poem "High Flight," Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot John Magee.
- Topic 20th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Tundra, 1999, Toronto, Ontario
Rosa Parks
by Greenfield, Eloise
A biography of Rosa Parks charting her life and role in the modern Civil Rights Movement.
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Topics
African American History,
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Harper Trophy, 1973, New York, NY
Pioneer Sampler, A
by Greenwood, Barbara
Children learn about the daily life of a pioneer family by reading about the Robertson's experiences.
- Topic 19th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher HMCo Children's Books, 1994, Boston, MA
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
