The American Story continues . . .After many years of struggle and sacrifice, the American colonists had finally earned their freedom. It was now time to establish unity among the thirteen states and forge a new nation.Our founding fathers wrote a Constitution and a Bill of Rights to set up a democr..
The American Story continues . . .After many years of struggle and sacrifice, the American colonists had finally earned their freedom. It was now time to establish unity among the thirteen states and forge a new nation.Our founding fathers wrote a Constitution and a Bill of Rights to set up a democr..
Thousands of years ago, the first people to arrive on American soil traveled across a land bridge from Asia to what is now Alaska. Millions of people were already settled when Christopher Columbus "rediscovered" America in 1492. New about the "new" world soon spread, and more people arrived on Ameri..
As Harriet attempts to earn five dollars for a new kite, the reader learns about the coins that add up to a dollar. Author: Maestro, Betsy Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0517569582 ISBN-13: 9780517569580..
Relates the story of the the first European explorers and settlers to come to America and details their effect on the people they encountered there Author: Maestro, Betsy Publisher: HarperCollins Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0688092675 ISBN-13: 9780688092672..
Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little thought to those who had called the lands their ..
A family crosses a river on a ferryboat and observes how the ferry operates Author: Maestro, Betsy Publisher: Crowell Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0690045204 ISBN-13: 9780690045208..
While walking to her grandmother's house, Harriet reads all the signs she sees on the way. Author: Maestro, Betsy Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 051754167X ISBN-13: 9780517541678..
Read and find out about how apples grow in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom.Questions addressed in this book include: Did you know that when you bite into an a..
It began in Boston, with angry colonists objecting to the tyranny of a king who ruled from an ocean away.It was voiced by patriots such as Sam Adams and Patrick Henry and echoed by citizens from New England all the way to the Carolinas.It was fought by many -- colonists and patriots, Loyalists and s..
When rain spoils their picnic, Hen, Duck, and Goose decide to have it indoors, at Goose's house Author: Maestro, Betsy Publisher: Goldencraft Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0307682668 ISBN-13: 9780307682666..
For the five billion people who inhabit the earth, religion is an important part of culture and identity. From the Buddhists of China to the Muslims of the Middle East, people of different origins, languages, and customs have also embraced varied ways of worship. Through detailed illustrations and d..
Introduces the history of religious belief and the practice of religion in the world today, illuminating the differences that make each religious group unique and the fundamental beliefs that all groups share. Author: Maestro, Betsy Publisher: Clarion Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-..
Describes the creation of the huge statue given by France to the United States and its erection in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty. Author: Maestro, Betsy C. Publisher: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 068805773X ISBN-13: 9780688057732..
A basic guide to voting and the election process in the United States Author: Maestro, Betsy Publisher: Lothrop Lee & Shepard Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0688106781 ISBN-13: 9780688106782..