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Charley Skedaddle
by Beatty, Patricia
Beatty brings history to life with thorough research, unusual characters (Charley Skedaddle) and events, and fascinating historical detail.
- Topic 19th-Century History
- Age Group Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher Learning Links, 2000, New York, NY
Children of the Wild West
by Freedman, Russell
A photographic look at life for kids on the frontier.
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Topics
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Clarion, 1983, New York, NY
Chinese Railroad Workers
by Sinnott, Susan
An account of the labor, treatment, and accomplishments of Chinese workers on the railroad during the 19th century.
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Topics
Asian Pacific American History,
19th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Frankin Watts, 1999, New York, NY
Christmas Tree in the White House, A
by Hines, Gary
Loosely based on real events, the story of Teddy Roosevelt's son's efforts to have a Christmas tree in the White House.
- Topic 19th-Century History
- Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Henry Holt, 1998, New York, NY
Coming to America: The Story of Immigration
by Maestro, Betsy
An illustrated chronology of immigration over the course of American history.
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Topics
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic, 1996, New York, NY
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.
