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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
The House that George Built
by Slade, Suzanne
This brief, rhyming story follows George Washington's contributions toward the design and construction of the White House.
- Topic 18th-Century History
- Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Charlesbridge, 2012, Watertown, MA
Sign of the Beaver, The
by Speare, Elizabeth George
Story of a 12 year old boy who is left to survive in the wilderness on his own.
- Topic 18th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Awards Newberry Medal, Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher Yearling, 1984, New York, NY
So You Want to be President?
by St. George, Judith
A creative children's book full of fun facts and information about U.S. Presidents in our history.
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Topics
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award Caldecott Medal
- Publisher Philomel Books, 2000, New York, NY
Captain of the Planter: the story of Robert Smalls
by Sterling, Dorothy
The story of Robert Smalls who began life as a slave, captained a ship that took his family to freedom, and later became Congressman who worked during the Reconstruction period.
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Topics
African American History,
19th-Century History - Age Groups Middle School, High School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Double Day and Co., 1958, Garden City, 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.
