Since we observe Memorial Day during
the month of May, our books focus on patriotism, democracy, and
various events in American history. Again, lesson plans for the
juvenile titles can be found at ww.learningthroughlistening.org.
Juvenile Titles
HG797
1776
McCullough, David G. Simon & Schuster c2005.
HH045
Abigail's drum
Minahan, John A. Houghton Mifflin 2005, 1995. Houghton Mifflin
ed. Grade 3.
HN606
Across five Aprils
Hunt, Irene. Berkley Books 1986, c1964. Berkley ed. [Grades
4-12].
HJ502
Fort life
Kalman, Bobbie. Crabtree Pub. Co. c1994. Grade 3.
HK745
Grasshopper summer
Turner, Ann Warren. Aladdin Paperbacks 2000, c1989. 1st Aladdin
Paperbacks ed.
Grades 3-7.
GW025
My brother Sam is dead
Collier, James Lincoln. Scholastic, Inc. c1974. Grades 7-9.
HC917
O, say can you see?: America's symbols, landmarks, and inspiring
words
Keenan, Sheila. Scholastic Reference c2004. Grades K-3.
HM322
The riddle of Penncroft Farm
Jensen, Dorothea. Gulliver Books/Harcourt 2001, c1989. 1st Gulliver
Books
paperback ed. Grades 5-8.
GX809
The river between us
Peck, Richard. Dial Books c2003. Grade 7 and up.
HB764
What's the big idea, Ben Franklin?
Fritz, Jean. Putnam & Grosset Group 1996, c1976. 1st PaperStar
ed. Grades 3-6.
JA326
Almost a miracle: the American victory in the War of Independence
Ferling, John E. Oxford University Press c2007.
JA281
The Americans, the democratic experience
Boorstin, Daniel J. Vintage Books 1974, c1973. Vintage Books
ed.
HZ521
Articles of war: a novel
Arvin, Nick. Anchor Books 2006, c2005. 1st Anchor Books ed.
HQ138
The birth of America: from before Columbus to the Revolution
Polk, William Roe. HarperCollins c2006. 1st ed.
HY205
Fallen founder: the life of Aaron Burr
Isenberg, Nancy. Viking c2007.
HW565
Indians and emigrants: encounters on the overland trails
Tate, Michael L. University of Oklahoma Press c2006.
HF234
March: a novel
Brooks, Geraldine. Viking c2005.
HP996
Mayflower: a story of courage, community, and war
Philbrick, Nathaniel. Viking c2006.
JA308
Presidential courage: brave leaders and how they changed America,
1789-1989
Beschloss, Michael R. Simon & Schuster c2007. 1st Simon
& Schuster hardcover ed.
HV984
This mighty scourge: perspectives on the Civil War
McPherson, James M. Oxford University Press c2007.