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Pioneer Sampler: The Daily Life of Pioneer Family in 1840, A
by Greenwood, Barbara
An informational guide about the daily life of pioneers.
- Topic 19th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Houghton Mifflin Co., 1994, Boston, MA
This Land is Your Land
by Guthrie, Woody
An illustrated children's version of the Woodie Guthrie song "This Land is Your Land" in its entirety.
- Topic
- Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Little, Brown & Co., 2002, Boston, MA
Miguel and the Santero
by Guzzo, Sandra
Miguel learns the art of carving from his elderly neighbor.
- Topic Latino History
- Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher U of NM Press, 1993, Albuquerque, NM
Stepping on the Cracks
by Hahn, Mary Downing
In a small southern town in 1944, two girls secretly help a seriously ill army deserter, a decision that changes their perceptions of right and wrong. Issues of moral ambiguity and accepting consequences for actions are thoughtfully considered in this deftly crafted story.
- Topic 20th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher HarperTrophy, 2009, New York, NY
Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story
by Halfmann, Janet
Biography of Robert Smalls who, during the civil War, commandeered the confederate ship Planter to carry his family and twelve other slaves to freedom.
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Topics
African American History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Lee & Low Books, Inc.2008, 2008, 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.
