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    INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP

    Chicago Review Press

    9781556524998Pub Date: 9/1/04$16.95/$25.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    128 pagesCarton Qty: 40Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction / ArtSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 0.900 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 408g Wt

    American Folk Art for KidsWith 21 Activities

    Richard Panchyk

    Drawing on the natural folk art tendencies of children, who love to collect buttons, bottle caps, shells, andPopsicle sticks to create beautiful, imperfect art, this activity guide teaches kids about the history of thisorganic art and offers inspiration for them to create their own masterpieces. The full breadth of American folk art

    is surveyed, including painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and textiles from the 17th century through today.Making bubblegum wrapper chains, rag dolls, bottle cap sculptures, decoupage boxes, and folk paintings are justa few of the activities designed to bring out the artist in every child. Along the way kids learn about the lives ofAmericans throughout history and their casual relationships to everyday art as they cut stencils, sewneedlepoint samplers, draw calligraphy birds, and design quilts. Important folk artists such as the last survivingShakers, the legendary Grandma Moses, and the Reverend Howard Finster are also explored in sidebarsthroughout the book.

    Summary

    Author BioRichard Panchyk is the author ofArchaeology for Kids, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids, Galileo for Kids, Keysto American History, Our Supreme Court, and World War II for Kids.

    Chicago Review Press9781569767115Pub Date: 10/1/11$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 36Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction / MusicSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |1.060 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |481g Wt

    Beethoven for KidsHis Life and Music with 21 ActivitiesHelen Bauer

    Ludwig van Beethoven was a great innovator who expanded the limits of

    classical music to write some of the biggest, boldest, most complex and revolutionary compositions of all time.This fascinating man and his works are brought vividly to life and made relevant to today in Beethoven for Kids.Young readers will be intrigued by Beethoven's hardscrabble childhood and turbulent family life, his early gift andpassion for music, and his famously fiery personality. In addition, they'll learn about the great musicians andthinkers and historical events and movements of Beethoven's time and how they affected the composer's life andmusic.

    Kids will be inspired to learn how Beethoven championed equality and freedom throughout his life, rejected thestrict societal divisions and norms of the day, and never gave up on his work despite increasing hearing loss.Budding musicians will also come away with a thorough understanding of complex music concepts such ascounterpoint, ornamentation, improvisation, and motifs. Twenty-one engaging, hands-on activities illuminate thetimes in which Beethoven lived or reinforce music concepts introduced.

    Summary

    Helen Baueris the author of Young People's Guide to Classical Music. A classically trained musician and formerpiano, music theory, and reading teacher, she worked with Leonard Bernstein on his nationally televised YoungPeople's Concerts and performed at Carnegie Hall and elsewhere.

    Author Bio

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    INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP

    Chicago Review Press

    9781556527241Pub Date: 2/1/09$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    140 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 0.500 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 227g Wt

    Duke EllingtonHis Life in Jazz with 21 Activities

    Stephanie Stein Crease

    Duke Ellington, one of the most influential figures in American music, comes alive in this comprehensive biographywith engaging activities. Ellington was an accomplished and influential jazz pianist, composer, band leader, andcultural diplomat. Activities include creating a ragtime rhythm, making a washtub bass, writing song lyrics,

    thinking like an arranger, and learning to dance the Lindy Hop. It explores Ellington's life and career along withmany topics related to African American history, including the Harlem Renaissance. Kids will learn about themusical evolution of jazz that coincided with Ellington's long life from ragtime through the big band era on up tothe 1970s. Kids learn how music technology has changed over the years from piano rolls to record albumsthrough CDs, television, and portable music devices. The extensive resources include a time line, glossary, list ofEllington's greatest recordings, related books, Web sites, and DVDs for further study.

    Summary

    Author BioStephanie Stein Creaseis the author of Gil Evans: Out of the Cool, winner of the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award,and Music Lessons: Guide Your Child to Play a Musical Instrument. She edited the liner notes for the Grammyaward-winning CD set Duke Ellington Centennial Edition.

    Chicago Review Press9781556525698Pub Date: 8/1/05$17.95/$25.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 26Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /People & PlacesSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.230 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 558g Wt

    Frida Kahlo and Diego RiveraTheir Lives and Ideas, 24 Activities

    Carol Sabbeth

    Children will find artistic inspiration as they learn about iconic artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in theseimaginative and colorful activities. The art and ideas of Kahlo and Rivera are explored through projects thatinclude painting a self-portrait Kahlo-style, creating a mural with a social message like Rivera, making a Day ofthe Dead ofrenda, and crafting an Olmec head carving. Vibrant illustrations throughout the book include Rivera'smurals and paintings, Kahlo's dreamscapes and self-portraits, pre-Columbian art and Mexican folk art, as well asmany photographs of the two artists. Children will learn that art is more than just pretty pictures; it can be away to express the artist's innermost feelings, a source of everyday joy and fun, an outlet for political ideas, andan expression of hope for a better world. Sidebars will introduce children to other Mexican artists and othernotable female artists. A time line, listings of art museums and places where Kahlo and Rivera's art can beviewed, and a list of relevant websites complete this cross-cultural art experience.

    Summary

    Carol Sabbethpresents art workshops to children and teachers throughout the United States. She alsoimpersonates famous female artists in storytelling performances to bring their artistry to life. She teaches at the

    Author Bio

    American School of Paris's summer program, and is the author of Crayons and Computers, Kids' ComputerCreations, and Monet and the Impressionists for Kids.

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    INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP

    Chicago Review Press

    9781556522987Pub Date: 10/1/98$17.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    104 pagesCarton Qty: 40Ages 8 And Up, Grades 3And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 0.910 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 413g Wt

    Leonardo da Vinci for KidsHis Life and Ideas, 21 Activities

    Janis Herbert

    The marriage of art and science is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated four-color biography and activity book.Kids will begin to understand the important discoveries that da Vinci made through inspiring activities likedetermining the launch angle of a catapult, sketching birds and other animals, creating a map, learning to look at

    a painting, and much more. Includes a glossary, bibliography, listing of pertinent museums and Web sites, atimeline, and many interesting sidebars.

    Summary

    Author BioJanis Herbertis a freelance writer. She is also the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War forKids, Lewis and Clark for Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids.

    Chicago Review Press9781556523977Pub Date: 4/1/02$17.95/$26.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    152 pagesFOUR-COLOR INTERIORCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction / ArtSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.640 in T | 1.110 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |16mm T | 503g Wt

    Monet and the Impressionists for KidsTheir Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

    Carol Sabbeth

    A lifelong love of art is one of the greatest gifts an adult can bestow on a child-and no period of art is betterloved or more available to children than Impressionism. Monet and the Impressionists for Kidsinvites children todelight in Cassatt's mothers and children, Renoir's dancing couples, and Gaugin's island scenes; 21 activitiesexplore Monet's quick shimmering brush strokes, Cezanne's brilliant rectangles of color, Seurat's pointillism, andDegas' sculpture-like circles of dancers. Kids will learn how the artists' friendships sustained them throughrepeated rejection by the Parisian art world, and how they lived, painted, and thrilled to the vibrant life of Parisat the approach of the 20th century. A resource section guides readers to important museums and Web sitesaround the world.

    Summary

    Carol Sabbethis the author of Kids' Computer Creationsand Crayons and Computers. A long-time arteducator, she currently teaches art workshops for children. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

    Author Bio

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    INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP

    Chicago Review Press

    9781556524790Pub Date: 9/1/03$17.95/$26.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesFOUR-COLOR INTERIORCarton Qty: 30Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5And UpJuvenile Nonfiction / ArtSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 1.020 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 463g Wt

    Salvador Dali and the SurrealistsTheir Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

    Michael Elsohn Ross

    The bizarre and often humorous creations of Ren Magritte, Joan Mir, Salvador Dal, and other surrealists areshowcased in this activity guide for young artists. Foremost among the surrealists, Salvador Dal was a painter,filmmaker, designer, performance artist, and eccentric self-promoter. His famous icons, including the melting

    watches, double images, and everyday objects set in odd contexts, helped to define the way people view realityand encourage children to view the world in new ways. Dal's controversial life is explored while children trace theroots of some familiar modern images. These wild and wonderful activities include making Man Ray- inspired solarprints, filming a Dali-esque dreamscape video, writing surrealist poetry, making collages, and assembling art withfound objects.

    Summary

    Author BioMichael Elsohn Rossis a science educator and the author of more than 35 children's books including SandboxScientist, The Happy Camper Handbook, and Wormology, from the bestselling Backyard Buddies series. He livesin El Portal, California. Peter Tushis the curator of education at the Salvador Dal Museum. He lives in St.Petersburg, Florida.

    Chicago Review Press9781556523472Pub Date: 5/1/99$17.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.00 W | 8.50 H | 0.38 T11W | 9H | 0T

    Shakespeare for KidsHis Life and Times, 21 Activities

    Colleen Aagesen, Margie Blumberg

    Kids can experience William Shakespeare's England and get their first taste of the Bard's sublime craft with thislively biography and activity book. Staging swordplay, learning to juggle, and creating authentic costumes like aflamboyant shirt with slashed sleeves or a lady's lace-trimmed glove bring the theater arts to life. Making a quillpen and using it to write a story, binding a simple book by hand, creating a fragrant pomander ball and a dish ofstewed apples show what daily life was like in Elizabethan times. Inspired by scenes from Shakespeare's plays,kids can invent new words, write songs, and devise scathing or comical insults just as he did. Fascinating andaccurate historical information and 21 fun activities open a dramatic new world of learning for children ages 8and up.

    Summary

    Colleen Aagesenhas taught Shakespeare in the classroom for 15 years. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska. MargieBlumbergis the author of Is There Life after Chocolate?She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

    Author Bio

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    Chicago Review Press

    9781569762752Pub Date: 5/1/11$17.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pages40Carton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction / ArtSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.220 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 553g Wt

    Van Gogh and the Post-Impressionists for KidsTheir Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

    Carol Sabbeth

    Swirling, curling brushstrokes. Vivid colors. Thick layers of paint. These are the hallmarks of a painting by VincentSummary

    van Gogh, whose work his fellow artist Paul Czanne once called "that of a madman." But Van Gogh and thePost-Impressionists for Kidsmoves beyond the image of the mad pauper to reveal a complex young man who

    loved nature and reading, spoke four languages, and enjoyed a successful career as a gallery salesman beforeembarking on studies as a minister and, finally, finding his calling as an artist.

    Kids journey from the Netherlands to Paris to southern France as they learn about van Gogh's friendships withfour other like-minded painters who admired but were determined to depart from Impressionism: Paul Gauguin,Paul Signac, mile Bernard, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Aspiring artists and history buffs learn not only howthese Post-Impressionists' daring shapes, colors, and techniques distinguished their work from what was paintedbefore but also how the men helped one another and whether or not they always got along.

    Twenty-one creative projects bring history and art to life. Readers will create a Starry Nightpeep box, make aPointillist sailboat (that...

    Carol Sabbethis the author of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Monet and the Impressionists for Kids, andCrayons and Computers. She presents art workshops to children and teachers throughout the United States.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613745007Pub Date: 4/1/13$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 36Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction / MusicSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |1.040 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |472g Wt

    Verdi for KidsHis Life and Music with 21 Activities

    Helen Bauer, Deborah Voigt

    Giuseppe Verdi dominated Italian opera for 50 years, and his operas are performed throughout the world today.Verdi for Kidsoffers young readers an accessible, behind-the-scenes peek into the exciting world of opera andtraces Verdi's path to fame, delving into the great composer's childhood, musical training, family tragedies, andprofessional setbacks and successes. Kids also learn about the Italians' passion for opera and Italy's tumultuouspast, key political figures, and cultural pastimes. Aspiring sopranos, baritones, musicians, conductors, and stagedirectors will learn about opera jobs and production, what happens at rehearsal, and music terms andvocabulary, gaining an understanding of opera's rich tradition.

    Offering a time line, glossary, and list of additional resources, Verdi for Kidsis an engaging resource forstudents, parents, and teachers. Fun hands-on activities illuminate both the music concepts introduced and thetimes in which Verdi lived.

    Summary

    Helen Baueris the author of Young People's Guide to Classical Music. A classically trained musician and formerpiano, music theory, and reading teacher, she worked with Leonard Bernstein on his nationally televised YoungPeople's Concerts and performed at Carnegie Hall.

    Author Bio

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    INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP

    Chicago Review Press

    9781556526565Pub Date: 7/1/07$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 36Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.210 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 549g Wt

    Abraham Lincoln for KidsHis Life and Times with 21 Activities

    Janis Herbert

    2008 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors Award winner.Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity booktells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln's life and details the events of his era. Highlighting Lincoln's warm,

    generous spirit and impressive intellect, the guide teaches children about his fascinating life story, his strugglesat the onset of the Civil War, and his relevance in today's world. Activities include delivering a speech, holding adebate, drawing political cartoons, and making a stovepipe hat or miniature Mississippi River flatboat. Livelysidebars, abundant photographs and illustrations, and fun projects help to kick the dust off old Honest Abe.Selections from some of Lincoln's most famous speeches and documents, as well as a resource section ofwebsites to explore and sites to visit, are also included, making this a comprehensive Lincoln biography for youngreaders.Download the free teaching guide.

    Summary

    Author BioJanis Herbertis the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War forKids, Leonardo Da Vinci forKids, Lewis and Clark for Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids. For more information about Janis Herbert and her books,visit www.janisherbertforkids.com

    Chicago Review Press9781556525988Pub Date: 8/1/06$17.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7Juvenile Nonfiction /People & PlacesSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.500 in T | 0.970 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |13mm T | 440g Wt

    Africa for KidsExploring a Vibrant Continent, 19 Activities

    Harvey Croze

    Africa is brought to life in this imaginative look at the plants, animals, and people that make it such a fascinatingcontinent. Studies of both traditional tribes and modern African cities showcase Africa's diversity, and authenticactivities allow kids to dive into the rich culture by making a Maasai bivouac shelter, writing a fable in the Africanstyle, working as a field biologist, making a ritual elephant mask, and learning to tie an African Kanga dress. Thiscross-cultural study also shows kids what challenges Africa faces today while giving them a look at what it is liketo live on this interesting continent.

    Summary

    Harvey Crozeis the coauthor of Pyramids of Lifeand The Serengeti's Great Migration. He is one of the world'sforemost experts on African elephants and has been studying them for 35 years as a founding member of theAmbosli Elephant Research Project.

    Author Bio

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    Chicago Review Press

    9781569765326Pub Date: 1/1/12$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 40Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |1.050 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |476g Wt

    California History for KidsMissions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State, Includes 21 Activities

    Katy S. Duffield

    The story of California is the story of dreamers-explorers, gold miners, immigrants, ranchers, moviemakers,farmers, and everyday Americans who headed west for a fresh start. The first native inhabitants arrived 9,000years ago, ancestors of the tribes who would greet the Spanish in the 1700s. Father Junpero Serra later

    established a chain of missions along the coast, expanding European and Mexican influence. But when gold wasdiscovered in 1848, the rush was on, and two short years later California became a state. After the gold ran out,other rushes followed, from agriculture to industry, Hollywood to Silicon Valley.

    California History for Kidsincludes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or exploreonline, and Web resources for further study. And to get a better idea of the scope of California history and thelives of its citizens, readers can:

    * create a Chumash rock painting

    * play the Miwok Hoop-and-Polegame

    * bake and eat hardtacklike a gold miner

    * design a cattle brand

    * decode a railroad cipher

    * immortalize their handprintsin plaster

    * assemble an earthquake preparedness kit

    * and more

    Summary

    Chicago Review Press9781556526541Pub Date: 7/1/07$14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    192 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 0.500 lb Wt

    279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 227g Wt

    Chicago History for KidsTriumphs and Tragedies of the Windy City Includes 21 Activities

    Owen Hurd, Gary Johnson

    From the Native Americans who lived in the Chicago area for thousands of years, to the first European explorersMarquette and Jolliet, to the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series win, parents, teachers, and kids will love thiscomprehensive and exciting history of how Chicago became the third largest city in the U.S. Chicago'sspectacular and impressive history comes alive through activities such as building a model of the original FerrisWheel, taking architectural walking tours of the first skyscrapers and Chicago's oldest landmarks, and making aChicago-style hotdog. Serving as both a guide to kids and their parents and an engaging tool for teachers, thisbook details the first Chicagoan Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the Fort Dearborn Massacre, the Great ChicagoFire of 1871, the building of the world's first skyscraper, and the hosting of two World's Fairs. In addition touncovering Windy City treasures such as the birth of the vibrant jazz era of Louis Armstrong and the work ofChicago poets, novelists, and songwriters, kids will also learn about Chicago's triumphant and tortured sportshistory.

    Summary

    Owen Hurdis a former editor at several Chicago publishers and is now a freelance writer. Gary Johnsonispresident of the Chicago History Museum.

    Author Bio

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    Chicago Review Press

    9781613746745Pub Date: 10/1/13$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 36Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Activity BooksSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |1.190 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |540g Wt

    Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for KidsWith 21 Activities

    Ronald A. Reis

    Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous people in world history, yet few know the full story of theamazing, resourceful, and tragic Italian explorer. Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kidsportrays the "Admiral of the Ocean Seas" neither as hero nor heel but as a flawed and complex man whose

    significance is undeniably monumental. Kids will gain a fuller picture of the seafarer's life, his impact, and thedangers and thrills of exploration as they learn about all four of Columbus's voyages to the New World, not justhis first, as well as the year that Columbus spent stranded on the island of Jamaica without hope of rescue.Students, parents, and teachers will appreciate the in-depth discussions of the indigenous peoples of the NewWorld and of the consequences of Columbus's voyages-the exchange of diseases, ideas, crops, and populationsbetween the New World and the Old. Fun hands-on activities illuminate both the nautical concepts introducedand the times in which Columbus lived. Kids can:

    Tie nautical knots Conduct a blanket (silent) trade Make a compass Simulate a hurricane Take nautical measurements And much more

    Summary

    Ronald A. Reisis the technology department chair at Los Angeles Valley College. He has a bachelor's degree inapplied technology and a master's degree in the social sciences and has taught at the middle school, high

    Author Bio

    school, and community college level. He is the author of several young adult nonfiction books, including AfricanAmericans and the Civil War, Buffalo Bill Cody, and The World Trade Organization. Buffalo Bill Codywon the 2011Spur Award for the best juvenile nonfiction biography about the West, from the Western Writers of America. Helives in Calabasas, California. Ronald A. Reisis the author of numerous biographies for young adults, includingthe Spur Award-winning Buffalo Bill Cody.

    Chicago Review Press9781556523700Pub Date: 6/1/00$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    208 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.500 in T | 1.450 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |13mm T | 658g Wt

    The Civil Rights Movement for KidsA History with 21 Activities

    Mary C. Turck

    Surprisingly, kids were some of the key instigators in the Civil Rights Movement, like Barbara Johns, who held arally in her elementary school gym that eventually led to the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court schooldesegregation decision, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges, who was the first black student to desegregateelementary schools in New Orleans. In The Civil Rights Movement for Kids, children will discover how studentsand religious leaders worked together to demand the protection of civil rights for black Americans. They will relivethe fear and uncertainty of Freedom Summer and learn how northern white college students helped bring nationaattention to atrocities committed in the name of segregation, and they'll be inspired by the speeches of MartinLuther King, Jr., Medgar Evers, and Malcolm X. Activities include: reenacting a lunch counter sit- in; organizing aworkshop on nonviolence; holding a freedom film festival followed by a discussion; and organizing a choral groupto sing the songs that motivated the foot soldiers in this war for rights.

    Summary

    Author BioMary C. Turckis the author of Haiti: Land of Inequalityand Freedom Songand is the coauthor of Guatemala:Land of the Maya.

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    Chicago Review Press

    9781556523557Pub Date: 11/1/99$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 1.160 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 526g Wt

    The Civil War for KidsA History with 21 Activities

    Janis Herbert

    History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at FortSumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Makingbutternut dye for a Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags, decoding wigwag, baking hardtack,

    reenacting battles, and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period in our nation's history to life. Fascinatingsidebars tell of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year- old drummer boyJohnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled with the troops, and friendships between enemies. The resourcesection includes short biographies of important figures from both sides of the war, listings of Civil War sitesacross the country, pertinent websites, glossary, and an index.

    Summary

    Author BioJanis Herbertis the author of The American Revolution for Kids, Leonardo da Vinci for Kids, Lewis and Clark forKids,and Marco Polo for Kids.

    Chicago Review Press9781569763490Pub Date: 6/1/11$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 34Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 0.880 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 399g Wt

    Elizabeth I, the People's QueenHer Life and Times, 21 Activities

    Kerrie Logan Hollihan

    Queen Elizabeth I learned to trust no one. Even before Elizabeth was crowned queen at the age of 25, hermother, Anne Boleyn, had been executed for treason by her father, King Henry VIII. She was then removed fromthe royal line of succession and later imprisoned in the Tower of London, accused of plotting to overthrow hersister, Queen Mary. Yet despite all the challenges to her power, she became a hero of the Church of England ina century when Catholics and Protestants burned one another at the stake, she spoke five languages in a daywhen few women were taught to read, and she led a nation where men proclaimed that women had no right totake part in public life. During Elizabeth's 45-year reign, English literature, theater, music, and culture flourished.And, after her navy defeated the Spanish armada, England's military power made the once tiny kingdom into achief player among Europe's nations.

    This lively biography of one of England's greatest monarchs includes a time line, online resources, and 21activities to offer readers hands-on experiences with life in the Elizabethan Era.

    Kids can create costumes for the queen's court, including a knight's he...

    Summary

    Kerrie Logan Hollihanis the author of Isaac Newton and Physics for Kidsand Theodore Roosevelt for Kids, andhas written for Boy's Lifemagazine and Bird Watcher's Digest.Author Bio

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    Chicago Review Press

    9781556526572Pub Date: 8/1/07$14.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.210 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 549g Wt

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt for KidsHis Life and Times with 21 Activities

    Richard Panchyk

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt's enduring legacy upon the history, culture, politics, and economics of the UnitedStates is introduced to children in this engaging activity book. Kids will learn how FDR, a member of one of thefounding families of the New World, led the nation through the darkest days of the Great Depression and World

    War II as 32nd U.S. President. This book examines the Roosevelt family-including famous cousin Teddy Rooseveltand First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt-as well as FDR's early political career and subsequent 12 years in office duringsome of the most fascinating and turbulent times in American history. Interspersed throughout are first-handaccounts from the people who knew FDR and remember him well. Children will also learn how his personalstruggles with polio and his physical disability strengthened FDR's compassion and resolve. In addition, kids willexplore Roosevelt's entire era through such hands-on activities as staging a fireside chat, designing a WPA-stylemural, sending a double encoded message, hosting a swing dance party, and participating in a political debate.

    Summary

    Author BioRichard Panchykis the author ofAmerican Folk Art for Kids,Archaeology for Kids, Galileo for Kids, Keys to

    American History, Our Supreme Court, and World War II for Kids,and the coauthor of Engineering the City.

    Chicago Review Press9781569767177Pub Date: 6/1/12$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

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    Frederick Douglass for KidsHis Life and Times, with 21 Activities

    Nancy I. Sanders

    Few Americans have had as much impact on this nation as Frederick Douglass.Born on a plantation, helater escaped slavery and helped others to freedom via the Underground Railroad. In time he became abestselling author, an outspoken newspaper editor, a brilliant orator, a tireless abolitionist, and a brave civilrights leader. He was famous on both sides of the Atlantic in the years leading up to the Civil War, and when warbroke out, Abraham Lincoln invited him to the White House for counsel and advice.

    Frederick Douglass for Kidsfollows the footsteps of a true hero, one of the leading African Americans of his day.And to better appreciate Douglass and his times, readers will:

    form a debating club

    create a sailor's tarpaulin hat and cravatthat Douglass wore during his escape

    make a Civil War haversack

    participate in a microlending program

    and more

    Summary

    Author BioNancy I. Sandersis the author of many books, includingAmerica's Black Founders,A Kid's Guide to African

    American History, and D Is for Drinking Gourd.

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    9781556526558Pub Date: 4/1/07$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T

    George Washington for KidsHis Life and Times with 21 Activities

    Brandon Marie Miller

    George Washington comes alive in this fascinating activity book that introduces the leader to whom citizensturned again and again-to lead them through eight long years of war, to guide them as they wrote a newConstitution, and to act as the new nation's first executive leader. Children will learn how, shortly after his death

    in 1799, people began transforming George Washington from a man into a myth. But Washington was a complexindividual who, like everyone, had hopes and fears, successes and failures. In his early 20s, forinstance,Washington's actions helped plunge Great Britain and France into war. He later fought for liberty andindependence, yet owned slaves himself (eventually freeing them in his will). This book weaves a rich tapestry ofWashington's life, allowing kids to connect with his story in 21 hands-on projects based on his experiences andthe times in which he lived. Children will learn how to tie a cravat, write with a quill pen, follow animal tracks,sew a lady's cap, plant a garden, roll a beeswax candle, play a game of Quoits, and make a replica ofWashington's commander- in-chief flag. The text includes a time line, glossary, websites, travel resources, anda...

    Summary

    Brandon Marie Milleris the author of Declaring Independence, Growing Up in Revolution and the New Nation,and Good Women of a Well-Blessed Land.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781556527821Pub Date: 2/1/09$18.95/$20.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Games & ActivitiesSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 0.500 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 227g Wt

    Harry Houdini for KidsHis Life and Adventures with 21 Magic Tricks and Illusions

    Laurie Carlson

    Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy-Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrityand the world's most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini's amazing lifeand includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by thisJewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one ofthe most popular and successful entertainers of all time. Houdini was an artist who created his acts carefully,practicing them for years in some cases. He performed such seemingly impossible stunts as escaping several setsof handcuffs and ropes after jumping off a bridge into a flowing river. Kids will learn how he devised his mostlegendary stunts and will also learn the science and logic behind many of Houdini's acts including his famous milkcan escape. Kids can amaze their family and friends with these simple, entertaining, and fun tricks and illusions: Stepping through an index card Performing an odd number trick Making a coin appear Mind reading with asecret code Making a magic box Lifting a person with one hand Makin...

    Summary

    Author BioLaurie Carlsonis the author of Classical Kids, Colonial Kids, Days of Knights and Damsels, Green Thumbs, KidsCamp!, More ThanMoccasins, Thomas Edison for Kids, and Westward Ho!She is a professor at Western OregonUniversity.

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    9781556528095Pub Date: 8/1/09$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7Juvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.000 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 454g Wt

    Heading WestLife with the Pioneers, 21 Activities

    Pat McCarthy

    Heading Westtraces the vivid saga of Native American and pioneer men, women, and children from the colonial

    beginnings of the westward expansion to the last of the homesteaders in late 20th century Alaska. In many

    respects, life in the backwoods and on the prairie was similar to modern life-children attended school and had

    daily chores, parents worked hard to provide for their families, and communities gathered for church and socialevents. But unlike today, pioneers lived against a backdrop of isolation, harsh weather, disease, and even

    plagues of locust. And for Native Americans, the westward expansion of settlers posed the most direct threat totheir centuriesold cultures.

    But pioneer life was not all hardship. Settlers were able to build lives and communities, and experience a freedom

    brought on by new possibilities. Author Pat McCarthy has woven dozens of firsthand accounts from journals and

    autobiographies of the era to form a rich and detailed story. Readers will find more than 20 activities to help

    them better understand their pioneering ancestors. Children will churn butter, dip candles, track animals, play

    Blind Man's Bluff, create a homestead diorama, and more. And b...

    Summary

    Pat McCarthyis the author of 10 children's books including Daniel Boone, Henry Ford, and Thomas Paine, and

    has written for Cricketand Children's Digest.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781556523748Pub Date: 6/1/00$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Activity BooksSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 1.150 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 522g Wt

    Lewis and Clark for KidsTheir Journey of Discovery with 21 ActivitiesJanis Herbert

    Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of Discovery as they navigate the muddy Missouri River andbegin a great adventure, this activity book is set against the background of the vast North American continent.

    It takes children from President Jefferson's vision of an exploratory mission across a continent full of uniqueplants and animals through their dangerous and challenging journey into the unknown to the expedition's

    triumphant return to the frontier town of St. Louis. Twenty-one activities bring to life the Native American tribes

    they encountered, the plants and animals they discovered, and the camping and navigating techniques they

    used. A glossary of terms and listings of Lewis and Clark sites, museums, and related websites round out this

    comprehensive activity book.

    Summary

    Author BioJanis Herbertis the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War for Kids, Leonardo da Vinci forKids,and Marco Polo for Kids.

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    9781556523779Pub Date: 8/1/01$17.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Activity BooksSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.160 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 526g Wt

    Marco Polo for KidsHis Marvelous Journey to China, 21 Activities

    Janis Herbert

    The Far East comes alive in this activity book centered on Marco Polo's journey to China from Venice along the

    13th-century Silk Road. Kids will join Marco as he travels by caravan through vast deserts and over steep

    mountain ranges, stopping in exotic cities and humble villages, until at last he arrives at the palace of the Kublai

    Khan. Woven throughout the tale are 21 activities that highlight the diverse cultures Marco encountered alongthe way. Activities include making a mythical map, creating a mosaic, fun with Feng Shui, making paper, and

    putting on a wayang-kulit (shadow-puppet play). Just for fun, kids will learn a few words of Turkish, Persian,Mongol, Hindi, and Chinese. A complete resource section with magnificent museums and their Web sites invites

    kids to embark on their own expedition of discovery.

    Summary

    Author BioJanis Herbertis the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War for Kids, Leonardo da Vinci for

    Kids,and Lewis and Clark for Kids.

    Chicago Review Press9781556525278Pub Date: 7/1/04$14.95/$22.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 42Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.060 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 481g Wt

    Mark Twain for KidsHis Life & Times, 21 ActivitiesR. Kent Rasmussen

    Nineteenth-century America and the world of Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, come to life aschildren journey back in time with this history- and literature-laden activity book. The comprehensive

    biographical information explores Mark Twain as a multi-talented man of his times, from his childhood in therough-and-tumble West of Missouri to his many careers-steamboat pilot, printer, miner, inventor, world traveler,

    businessman, lecturer, newspaper reporter, and most important, author-and how these experiences influenced

    his writing. Twain-inspired activities include making printer's type, building a model paddlewheel boat, unmasking

    a hoax, inventing new words, cooking cornpone, planning a newspaper, observing people, and writing maxims. An

    Summary

    extensive resource section offers information on Twain's classics, such as Tom Sawyerand The Adventures of

    Huckleberry Finn, as well as a listing of recommended web sites to explore.

    R. Kent Rasmussenis the author of several bestselling books on Mark Twain, including Mark Twain A to Z,

    Author Bio

    which won the ALA's award for adult reference work, Mark Twain's Book for Bad Boys and Girls, and The

    Quotable Mark Twain. He is also the author of Farewell to Jim Crow, a New York Public Library "Best Book for

    Teens." He lives in Thousand Oaks, California.

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    9781569762806Pub Date: 7/1/10$17.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /People & PlacesSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.060 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 481g Wt

    Native American History for KidsWith 21 Activities

    Karen Bush Gibson

    As the first Americans, hundreds of indigenous bands and nations already lived in North America when European

    explorers first set out to conquer an inhabited land. This book captures the early history of these complex

    societies and their 500-year struggle to survive against all odds from war, displacement, broken treaties, and

    boarding schools. Not only a history of tribal nations, Native American History for Kidsalso includes profiles offamous Native Americans and their many contributions, from early leaders to superstar athlete Jim Thorpe,

    dancer Maria Tallchief, astronaut John Herrington, author Sherman Alexie, actor Wes Studi, and more.

    Readers will also learn about Indian culture through hands-on activities, such as planting a Three Sisters garden

    (corn, squash, and beans), making beef jerky in a low-temperature oven, weaving a basket out of folded

    newspaper strips, deciphering a World War II Navajo Code Talker message, and playing Ball-and-Triangle, a game

    popular with Penobscot children. And before they are finished, readers will be inspired to know that the history othe Native American people is the history of all Americans.

    Summary

    Author BioKaren Bush Gibsonis the author of eight books on Native American culture, including The Arapaho, The

    Pawnee, The Chickasaw, and Plank Houses.

    Chicago Review Press9781883052935Pub Date: 11/1/12$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 36Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |1.070 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |485g Wt

    New York City History for KidsFrom New Amsterdam to the Big Apple with 21 ActivitiesRichard Panchyk

    In this lively 400-year history, kids will read about Peter Stuyvesant and the enterprising Dutch colonists, followthe spirited patriots as they rebel against the British during the American Revolution, learn about the crimes of

    the infamous Tweed Ring, journey through the notorious Five Points slum with its tenements and street vendors,and soar to new heights with the Empire State Building and New York City's other amazing skyscrapers. Along

    the way, they'll stop at Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and many other prominent New

    York landmarks. With informative and fun activities, such as painting a Dutch fireplace tile or playing a game of

    stickball, this valuable resource includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore

    online, and web resources for further study, helping young learners gain a better understanding of the Big Apple's

    culture, politics, and geography.

    Summary

    Richard Panchykis the author of Charting the World, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids, World War II for Kids,

    and three adult titles about New York City history. He lives in Westbury, New York.

    Author Bio

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    9781556526077Pub Date: 10/1/06$18.95/$22.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    208 pagesCarton Qty: 26Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5And UpJuvenile Nonfiction / Law& CrimeSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.560 in T | 1.570 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |14mm T | 712g Wt

    Our Supreme CourtA History with 14 Activities

    Richard Panchyk, Senator John Kerry, James Baker, ...

    This lively and comprehensive activity book teaches young readers everything they need to know about the

    nation's highest court. Organized around keystones of the Constitution-including free speech, freedom of religion

    civil rights, criminal justice, and property rights-the book juxtaposes historical cases with similar current cases.

    Presented with opinions from both sides of the court cases, readers can make up their own minds on where theystand on the important issues that have evolved in the Court over the past 200 years. Interviews with prominent

    politicians, high-court lawyers, and those involved with landmark decisions- including Ralph Nader, Rudolph

    Giuliani, Mario Cuomo, and Arlen Specter-show the personal impact and far-reaching consequences of the

    decisions. Fourteen engaging classroom-oriented activities involving violations of civil rights, exercises of free

    speech, and selecting a classroom Supreme Court bring the issues and cases to life. The first 15 amendments to

    the Constitution and a glossary of legal terms are also included.

    Summary

    Author BioRichard Panchykis the author ofAmerican Folk Art for Kids,Archaeology for Kids, Galileo for Kids, and World

    War II for Kidsand the coauthor of Engineering the City. Senator John Kerrylives in Boston. James Baker III

    is a former Secretary of State.

    Chicago Review Press9781556525001Pub Date: 11/1/03$16.95/$24.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 38Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Adventure & AdventurersSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 0.990 lb Wt

    279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 449g Wt

    Polar Explorers for KidsHistoric Expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic with 21 ActivitiesMaxine Snowden

    Heroism and horror abound in these true stories of 16 great explorers who journeyed to the Arctic and Antarcticregions, two exquisite and unique ice wildernesses. Recounted are the exciting North Pole adventures of Erik the

    Red in 982 and the elusive searches for the "Northwest Passage" and "Farthest North" of Henry Hudson, FridtjofNansen, Fredrick Cook, and Robert Peary. Coverage of the South Pole begins with Captain Cook in 1772;

    continues through the era of land grabbing and the race to reach the Pole with James Clark Ross, Roald

    Amundsen, Robert Scott, and Ernest Shackleton; and ends with an examination of the scientists at work there

    today. Astounding photographs and journal entries, sidebars on the Inuit and polar animals, and engaging

    activities bring the harrowing expeditions to life. Activities include making a Viking compass, building a modeligloo, making a cross staff to measure latitude, creating a barometer, making pemmican, and writing a newspape

    like William Parry's "Winter Chronicle." The North and South Poles become exciting routes to learning about

    science, geography, and history.

    Summary

    Maxine Snowdenis a freelance writer. She lives in Chicago.

    Author Bio

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    9781883052898Pub Date: 8/1/12$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 36Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |1.070 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |485g Wt

    Rightfully OursHow Women Won the Vote, 21 Activities

    Kerrie Logan Hollihan

    Though the Declaration of Independencestated that "all men are created equal," women and girls in the early

    days of the United States had few rights-their lives were controlled by their husbands or fathers. Married women

    could not own property, and few girls were taught more than reading and simple math. Not one woman could

    vote, but that would change with the tireless efforts of Lucretia Mott, Lucy Stone, Elizabeth Cady Stanton,Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Lucy Burns, Alice Paul, and thousands of others across

    the nation.

    Rightfully Ourstells of the century-long struggle for women's suffrage in the United States. In addition to its

    lively narrative, this history includes a time line, online resources, and hands-on activities that will give readers a

    sense of the everyday lives of the suffragists. Children will:

    create a bannerfor suffrage

    host a Victorian tea

    stage a "readers' theater"for women's rights

    feel what it was like to wear a corset

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    bake a cakefrom the Woman Suffrage Cook Book

    and more

    Through it all, readers will gain a richer appreciation for not only the women who secured the right t...

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613749890Pub Date: 2/1/15$16.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    8.500 in W | 11.000 in H216mm W | 279mm H

    Texas History for KidsLone Star Lives and Legends, with 21 ActivitesKaren Bush Gibson

    The larger-than-life story of the Lone Star State

    Encapsulating the 500-year saga of the one-of-a-kind state of Texas, this interactive book takes readers from

    the founding of the Spanish Missions and the victory at San Jacinto to the Great Storm that destroyed

    Galveston and the establishment of NASA's Mission Control in Houston while covering everything in between.

    Texas History for Kidsincludes 21 informative and fun activities to help readers better understand the state's

    culture, politics, and geography. Kids will recreate one of the six national flags that have flown over the state,

    make castings of local wildlife tracks, design a ranch's branding iron, celebrate Juneteenth by reciting GeneralOrder Number 3, build a miniature Battle of Flowers float, and more. This valuable resource also includes a

    timeline of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and web resources for further

    study.

    Summary

    Karen Bush Gibsonis the author of Native American History for Kids, Women Aviators, Women in Space, and

    three dozen other books for young readers.

    Author Bio

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    9781556529559Pub Date: 4/28/10$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 1.060 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 481g Wt

    Theodore Roosevelt for KidsHis Life and Times, 21 Activities

    Kerrie Logan Hollihan

    Named a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children for 2010

    Theodore Roosevelt's heart was as big as the great outdoors he loved. A sickly, undersized boy, he grew into a

    physically fit, energetic man whose courage knew no bounds. Roosevelt hailed from the top of American society,but wealth could not shield him from human tragedy. As leader of a young, vigorous nation, he steered a middlecourse between the power brokers of big business and the needs of ordinary working people. A keen student of

    nature, Roosevelt would protect millions of acres for posterity. He was a writer, ranchman, politician, soldier,

    explorer, family man, and America's 26th president, the youngest person to ever hold the office.

    Theodore Roosevelt for Kidsbrings to life this fascinating man, an American giant whose flaws were there for all

    the world to see. Twenty-one hands-on activities offer a useful glimpse at Roosevelt's work and times. Readerswill create a Native American toy, explore the effects of erosion, go on a modern big game hunt with a camera,

    and make felted teddy bears. The text includes a time line, online resources, and reading list for further study.

    And through it all, readers ...

    Summary

    Author BioKerrie Logan Hollihanis the author of Isaac Newton and Physics for Kidsand has written for Bird Watcher'sDigestand Boy's Lifemagazine.

    Chicago Review Press9781569763483Pub Date: 9/1/11$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 34Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.300 in T | 1.070 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |8mm T | 485g Wt

    Thomas Jefferson for KidsHis Life and Times with 21 ActivitiesBrandon Marie Miller

    An architect, statesman, farmer, and inventor, Thomas Jefferson had few equals among this nation's founders.Left fatherless at a young age, he was a hardworking scholar who came into his own as a lawyer, landowner,

    and county leader. Elected to the Virginia Assembly in 1769, Jefferson became an eloquent critic of the colonialpolicies of Great Britain and King George III. His talents made him the perfect candidate to write the Declaration

    of Independence, which set the United States apart in a world ruled by monarchs.

    Jefferson, however, was not without his contradictions. His quill penned the immortal phrase "all men are created

    equal," but during his lifetime he owned 600 slaves. And though he sought elected office, he was sensitive tocriticism and often wished to escape his public role and return to his Monticello estate.

    Author Brandon Marie Miller captures the complexity of this talented leader through his original writings and

    hands-on activities from the colonial era

    Summary

    Brandon Marie Milleris the author of George Washington for Kidsand Benjamin Franklin, American Genius.

    Author Bio

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    9781556525544Pub Date: 1/1/05$18.95/$20.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    176 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpEducation / TeachingMethods & MaterialsSeries: For Kids series

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    The Underground Railroad for KidsFrom Slavery to Freedom with 21 Activities

    Mary Kay Carson

    The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are

    vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who

    helped them along the way. The text includes 80 compelling firsthand narratives from escaped slaves and

    abolitionists and 30 biographies of "passengers," "conductors," and "stationmasters," such as Harriet Tubman,William Still, and Levi and Catherine Coffin. Interactive activities that teach readers how to navigate by the

    North Star, write and decode a secret message, and build a simple lantern bring the period to life. A time line,

    Summary

    reading list, glossary, and listing of web sites for further exploration complete this activity book. TheUnderground Railroad for Kidsis an inspiring story of brave people compelled to act in the face of injustice,

    risking their livelihoods, their families, and their lives in the name of freedom.

    Mary Kay Carsonhas written more than 15 nonfiction books for children, including The Wright Brothers for Kids

    Easy Science Activity Journals, and Space. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613749777Pub Date: 11/1/14$16.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Social ScienceSeries: For Kids series

    8.500 in W | 11.000 in H216mm W | 279mm H

    The US Congress for KidsOver 200 Years of Lawmaking, Deal-Breaking, and Compromising, with 21 ActivitiesRonald A. Reis, Henry A. Waxman, Kristi Noem

    An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government

    Providing a historical perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kidsexamines the major

    milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans

    and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by

    the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions

    of Congressional purpose, structure, history, and ongoing issues. Educational, hands-on activities that illuminate

    the workings of the U.S. Congress include making a House ceremonial mace, creating congressional money,making a capitol dome, and designing a Congressional Medal of Honor.

    Summary

    Author BioRonald A. Reisis the author of numerous nonfiction books for kids and young adults, including Christopher

    Columbus and the Age of Exploration for Kids, with 21 Activities . His biography of Buffalo Bill Cody won the 2011Spur Award for the best juvenile nonfiction biography about the west, from the Western Writers of America. He

    lives in Calabasas, California. Henry A. Waxman, a Democrat, is the U.S. representative for California's 33rd

    congressional district. Kristi Noem, a Republican, is the U.S. representative for South Dakota's at- largecongressional district.

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    9781613744611Pub Date: 2/1/14$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 36Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

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    The White House for KidsA History of a Home, Office, and National Symbol, with 21 Activities

    Katherine L. House

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to live and work in the most important house in the country, or what it's

    like to grow up there? Now, with The White House for Kidsas your guide, you can explore the Executive Mansion

    for yourself. This intriguing, in-depth history of the White House explains its role as a home, an office, and a

    powerful symbol of the United States and tells both famous and little-known stories about some of thesurprising-and sometimes surprisingly ordinary-things that go on there. Learn which president hosted T-ball

    games on the White House lawn; which mischievous first son was scolded for shooting spitballs at a portrait ofPresident Andrew Jackson; which first daughter held her high school prom in the famous mansion; which first lady

    hung her laundry to dry in the East Room; where first families go to work, entertain, relax, and have fun; how

    the White House staff feels to see beloved presidential families come and go; and much more. Crosscurricular

    activities allow readers to walk in the footsteps of presidents and those around them.

    Kids can:

    * Build a model White House

    * Design an official china pattern

    * Play key passages of "Hail to the Chief"

    * Pract...

    Summary

    Katherine Housewas born in Washington, DC, and grew up in nearby Arlington, Virginia. She is the author of

    Lighthouses for Kidsand has written articles about US and Iowa history for children's magazines including

    AppleSeeds, Cobblestone, and the Goldfinch.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613745564Pub Date: 4/1/14$17.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    192 pagesCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

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    World War I for KidsA History with 21 ActivitiesR. Kent Rasmussen

    One hundred years after the start of the "Great War," World War I for Kidsprovides an intriguing andcomprehensive look at this defining conflict that involved all of the world's superpowers. Why and how did the

    war come about? What was daily life like for soldiers in the trenches? What roles did zeppelins, barbed wire, andthe passenger ship Lusitania play in the war? Who were Kaiser Wilhelm, the Red Baron, and Edith Cavell? Young

    history buffs will learn the answers these questions and many others, including why the western front bogged

    down into a long stalemate; how the war ushered in an era of rapid military, technological, and societal

    advances; and how the United States' entry helped end the war. Far from a dry catalog of names, dates, and

    battles, this richly illustrated book goes in depth into such fascinating topics as turn-of-the-20th-century

    weaponry and the important roles animals played in the war, and explains connections among events and howthe war changed the course of history. Hands-on activities illuminate both the war and the times.

    Kids can:

    Make a periscope

    Teach a dog to carry messages

    Make a parachute

    Learn a popular...

    Summary

    Author BioR. Kent Rasmussenis the author or editor of more than 20 books, including the award-winning The United

    States at Warand many books on Mark Twain.

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    9781556524554Pub Date: 9/1/02$17.95/$21.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    176 pagesCarton Qty: 26Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

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    World War II for KidsA History with 21 Activities

    Richard Panchyk, Senator John McCain

    Now more than ever, kids want to know about our country's great struggles during World War II. This book is

    packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the

    Japanese in 1945. Much more than an ordinary history book, it is filled with excerpts from actual wartime letters

    written to and by American and German troops, personal anecdotes from people who lived through the war in theUnited States, Germany, Britain, Russia, Hungary, and Japan, and gripping stories from Holocaust survivors-all

    add a humanizing global perspective to the war. This collection of 21 activities shows kids how it felt to livethrough this monumental period in history. They will play a rationing game or try the butter extender recipe to

    understand the everyday sacrifices made by wartime families. They will try their hands at military strategy in

    coastal defense, break a code, and play a latitude and longitude tracking game. Whether growing a victory

    garden or staging an adventure radio program, kids will appreciate the hardships and joys experienced on the

    home front.

    Summary

    Richard Panchykis the author ofArchaeology for Kidsand the coauthor of Engineering the City. Both of his

    grandfathers and three of his great- uncles were soldiers in World War II. He lives on Long Island in New York.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613740286Pub Date: 10/1/12$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 36Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Science & NatureSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |1.320 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |599g Wt

    Albert Einstein and Relativity for KidsHis Life and Ideas with 21 Activities and Thought Experiments

    Jerome Pohlen

    Winner of:2013 VOYA Nonfiction Honor List Selection

    Best known for his general theory of relativity and the famous equation linking mass and energy, E = mc, Albert

    Einstein had a lasting impact on the world of science, the extent of which is illuminated-along with his

    fascinating life and unique personality- in this lively history. In addition to learning all about Einstein's important

    contributions to science, from proving the existence and size of atoms and launching the field of quantum

    mechanics to creating models of the universe that led to the discovery of black holes and the big bang theory,young physicists will participate in activities and thought experiments to bring his theories and ideas to life. Such

    activities include using dominoes to model a nuclear chain reaction, replicating the expanding universe in a

    microwave oven, creating blue skies and red sunsets in a soda bottle, and calculating the speed of light using a

    melted chocolate bar. Suggestions for further study, a time line, and sidebars on the work of other physicists of

    the day make this an incredibly accessible resource for inquisitive children.

    Summary

    Jerome Pohlenis a former elementary school science teacher, an engineer, an editor, and the author of a

    dozen award-winning science kits, including Famous Experiments, Microscopic World, and Wild Weather. He lives

    in Chicago.

    Author Bio

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    9781556527579Pub Date: 10/1/09$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7Juvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

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    Benjamin Franklin, American GeniusHis Life and Ideas with 21 Activities

    Brandon Marie Miller

    Benjamin Franklin was a 17-year-old runaway when he arrived in Philadelphia in 1723. Yet within days he'd found

    a job at a local print shop, met the woman he would eventually marry, and even attracted the attention of

    Summary

    Pennsylvania's governor. A decade later, he became a colonial celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An

    Almanackand would go on to become one of America's most distinguished Founding Fathers. Franklin establishedthe colonies' first lending library, volunteer fire company, and postal service, and was a leading expert in the

    study of electricity. He represented the Pennsylvania colony in London but returned to help draft the Declarationof Independence. The new nation then named him Minister to France, where he helped secure financial and

    military aide for the breakaway republic.Author Brandon Marie Miller captures the essence of this exceptional

    individual through both his original writings and hands-on activities from the era. Readers will design and print an

    almanac cover, play a simple glass armonica (a Franklin invention), experiment with static electricity, build a

    barometer, and more. The text also includes a time line, glossary, Web and travel resour...

    Author BioBrandon Marie Milleris the author of Declaring Independence, George Washington for Kids,Growing Up in

    Revolution and the New Nation, and Good Women of a Well-Blessed Land.

    Chicago Review Press9781569763445Pub Date: 8/1/11$18.95/$20.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Science & NatureSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.070 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 485g Wt

    Charting the WorldGeography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 ActivitiesRichard Panchyk

    As soon as early humans began to scratch images on cave walls, they began to create maps. And while thesefirst drawings were used to find hunting grounds or avoid danger, they later developed into far more complex

    navigational tools. Charting the Worldtells the fascinating history of maps and mapmaking, navigators andexplorers, and the ways that technology has enhanced our ability to understand the world around us. Richly

    illustrated with full-color maps and diagrams, it gives children an in-depth appreciation of geographical concepts

    and principles and shows them how to unlock the wealth of information maps contain. It also features 21 hands-

    on activities for readers to put their new skills to the test.

    Children will: build a three-dimensional island model using a contour map, engrave a simple map on an aluminum

    "printing plate," determine the elevation of hills in their neighborhood, draw a treasure map and have a friend

    search for the hidden stash, create a nautical chart of a small puddle, survey their backyard or local park,

    navigate a course using a compass, and much more.

    Now more than ever, the study of geography is crucial to understanding our e...

    Summary

    Richard Panchykis the author of World War II for Kids, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids, and Galileo for Kids,

    and the coauthor of Engineering the City.

    Author Bio

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    9781556525025Pub Date: 10/1/03$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 40Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Science & NatureSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.400 in T | 1.060 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |10mm T | 481g Wt

    Darwin and Evolution for KidsHis Life and Ideas with 21 Activities

    Kristan Lawson

    Darwin and Evolution for Kidstraces the transformation of a privileged and somewhat scatterbrained youth

    into the great thinker who proposed the revolutionary theory of evolution. Through 21 hands-on activities, young

    scientists learn about Darwin's life and work and assess current evidence of evolution. Activities include going on

    a botanical treasure hunt, keeping field notes as a backyard naturalist, and tying knots for ship sails like thoseon the HMS Beagle. Children also learn how fossils are created, trace genetic traits through their family trees,

    and discover if acquired traits are passed along to future generations. By encouraging children, parents, andteachers to define the differences between theories and beliefs, facts and opinions, Darwin and Evolution for

    Kids does not shy away from a theory that continues to spark heated public debate more than a century after it

    was first proposed.

    Summary

    Kristan Lawsonis the author of California Babylon, Weird Europe, and The Rules of Speed Chess.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613744741Pub Date: 7/1/14$16.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Biography & AutobiographySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H279mm W | 216mm H

    Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids (2nd Edition)His Life and IdeasKathleen Thorne-Thomsen

    An engaging, kid-friendly exploration of America's leading architect and his work

    This revised and updated edition of a longstanding classic, Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids, details the life, times,

    and work of the celebrated architect. Through simple, kid-friendly prose and anecdotes, author Kathleen Thorne-

    Thomsen describes the influences of Wright's Wisconsin childhood filled with nature, music, and close family ties;

    his struggles to find work as a young architect; the unique style that led him to the top of his profession; and

    masterpieces such as the Robie House, Hollyhock House, Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, and many others. Also

    discussed are Wright's sometimes controversial private and public life and the people and times that influencedhim and vice-versa, with new sidebars on topics such as the Chicago and Bauhaus schools of architecture,

    Friedrich Froebel and his toy blocks that enchanted Wright as a child, and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Budding

    architects will delve into architectural and design concepts while having fun through 21 hands-on projects, such

    as creating an edible model of Fallingwater, making a miniature Japanese kite, reading an architectural plan, an...

    Summary

    Kathleen Thorne-Thomsenis an author who specializes in writing and designing books and websites for

    Author Bio

    museums, historical sites, and educational organizations. She is the author of Greene and Greene for Kids, The

    Huntington for Kids, The Sustainability Book for Kids, and many others. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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    9781569767184Pub Date: 3/1/13$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 40Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Science & NatureSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.910 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |413g Wt

    Friends of the EarthA History of American Environmentalism with 21 Activities

    Pat McCarthy

    From John Muir pushing a president and a nation into setting aside vast preserves-including Yosemite, Sequoia,

    Mt. Rainer, and the Grand Canyon-to Julia "Butterfly" Hill saving a 1,000-year-old redwood while bringing to lightthe devastation of our old-growth forests, Friends of the Earthchronicles the efforts of the men and women

    who dedicated their lives to protecting the United States' natural heritage. Other notable profiles include JohnJames Audubon, who introduced the study of birds to North America; Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who worked to

    conserve the Florida Everglades; and Rachel Carson, who opened the world's eyes to the dangers of pesticides.Together, these environmentalists' inspiring life stories tell the history of American environmentalism, from its

    inception to the present day. In this comprehensive resource, children also learn how to put their concerns into

    action. Step-by-step instructions on how to build a birdfeeder, conduct a water quality survey, start a compost

    pile, create their own recycled paper, and test for acid rain are included, as well as a time line of historic

    milestones and a list of popular parks and sites to visit or explore online.

    Summary

    Pat McCarthyis the author of Heading Westand 10 other children's titles. She has written for Children's Digest,

    Cricket, and other publications. She lives in Greenville, Ohio.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613746905Pub Date: 8/1/14$16.95/$19.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /HistorySeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 9.000 in H279mm W | 229mm H

    The Industrial Revolution for KidsThe People and Technology That Changed the World, with 21 ActivitiesCheryl Mullenbach

    This blend of authoritative historic overview and human interest stories recounts one of the most important erasin American history

    This educational activity book introduces young readers to the Industrial Revolution through the people, places,

    and inventions of the time, from the incredibly wealthy Rockefellers and Carnegies and the dingy and dangerous

    factories of the day to the creation of new forms of transportation and communication. By recounting this

    fascinating period in American history through the eyes of everyday workers, kids, sports figures, and social

    activists whose names never appeared in history books-including Hannah Montague, who revolutionized theclothing industry with her highly popular detachable collars and cuffs and Clementine Lamadrid, who either helped

    save starving New Yorkers or scammed the public into contributing to her one-cent coffee stands-this book

    helps tell the human stories of the Industrial Revolution. Twenty-one engaging and fun crosscurricular activities

    bring the times and technologies to life and allow for readers to make an assembly line sandwich, analyze the

    interchangeable parts of a common household fixture, weave a placemat, tell a...

    Summary

    Cheryl Mullenbachis a former history teacher, librarian, public television project manager, and social studies

    Author Bio

    consultant. She is the author of Double Victory: How African American Women Broke Race and Gender Barriers

    to Help Win World War IIand has contributed toArizona Living Magazine, the Des Moines Register, Iowa Council

    for the Social Studies Journal, Iowa Heritage Illustrated, andAn Encyclopedia of American Women at War. Shelives in Panora, Iowa.

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    9781556527203Pub Date: 3/1/08$14.95/$16.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    128 pagesCarton Qty: 50Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7Juvenile Nonfiction /TransportationSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |0.270 in T | 0.690 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |7mm T | 313g Wt

    Lighthouses for KidsHistory, Science, and Lore with 21 Activities

    Katherine L. House

    Bringing to life an era when rivers, lakes, and oceans were the nation's highways and lighthouses served as

    traffic signals and maps, this comprehensive reference provides children with an in-depth history of lighthouses

    and firsthand stories of the challenges faced by lighthouse keepers. Filled with engaging activities such as

    learning how to tie a bowline knot and building a model lighthouse, this unique book also includes a field guide toU.S. lighthouses, places to visit, a time line, glossary, websites to explore, and a reading list for further study.

    Summary

    Katherine L. Houseis a freelance writer who has contributed to The New YorkTimes, TheWashington Post,

    FamilyFunmagazine, FamilyTreemagazine, and the New Jersey Lighthouse Society's newsletter. She has visitedmore than 100 lighthouses in the U.S. and Canada.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613749616Pub Date: 3/1/15$18.95/$22.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 32Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Science & NatureSeries: For Kids series

    8.500 in W | 11.000 in H216mm W | 279mm H

    Zoology for KidsUnderstanding and Working with Animals, with 21 ActivitiesJosh Hestermann, Bethanie Hestermann, The Kratt B...

    An interactive introduction to working with animals

    Zoology for Kidsinvites the next generation of zoologists to discover the animal kingdom through clear,

    entertaining information and anecdotes, lush color photos, hands-on activities, and peer-reviewed research.

    Young minds are introduced to zoology as a science by discussing animals' forms, functions, and behaviors as

    well as the history behind zoos and aquariums. Related activities include baking edible animal cells, playing a

    dolphin-echolocation game, and practicing designing an exhibit. Young readers can peek into the world of

    zookeepers and aquarists, veterinarians, wildlife researchers, and conservationists as they "train" their friends,mold a tiger's jawbone, and perform field research in their own backyard. This engaging resource provides

    readers with new knowledge, a healthy respect for the animal kingdom, and the idea that they can pursue

    animal-related careers and make a difference to preserve and protect the natural world.

    Summary

    Josh Hestermannis a marine-mammal keeper and trainer at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois and has worked as apresenter and an educator at the Phoenix Zoo and the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium in Arizona. He has worked

    as a lab researcher studying animal behavior, led research trips to study wild California Sea Lions in Mexico, and

    worked in wildlife management for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Bethanie Hestermannis a

    contributing writer and editor-at-large at Connected Worldmagazine. They live in Brookfield, Illinois. Martin and

    Author Bio

    Chris Kratt, the Kratt Brothers, are the creators and cohosts of the PBS Kids series Kratts Creatures, Wild

    Kratts, and Zoboomafoo.

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    9781556523953Pub Date: 10/1/01$16.95/$18.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    160 pagesCarton Qty: 30Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Activity BooksSeries: For Kids series

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    Archaeology for KidsUncovering the Mysteries of Our Past, 25 Activities

    Richard Panchyk

    This activity book features 25 projects such as making a surface survey of a site, building a screen for sifting

    dirt and debris at a dig, tracking soil age by color, and counting tree rings to date a find, teaches kids the

    techniques that unearthed Neanderthal caves, Tutankhamun's tomb, the city of Pompeii, and Tenochtitlan,

    capital of the Aztec empire. Kids will delight in fashioning a stone-age tool, playing a seriation game with oldphotographs of cars, "reading" objects excavated in their own backyards, and using patent numbers to date

    modern artifacts as they gain an overview of human history and the science that brings it back to life.

    Summary

    Richard Panchykis coauthor of Engineering the City. He holds a master's degree in anthropology and has

    taught college-level archaeology.

    Author Bio

    Chicago Review Press9781613745441Pub Date: 6/1/13$18.95/$20.95 Can.Discount Code: LONPaperback / softback /Trade paperback (US)

    144 pagesCarton Qty: 38Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4And UpJuvenile Nonfiction /Science & NatureSeries: For Kids series

    11.000 in W | 8.500 in H |1.000 lb Wt279mm W | 216mm H |454g Wt

    Beyond the Solar SystemExploring Galaxies, Black Holes, Alien Planets, and More; A History with 21 ActivitiesMary Kay Carson

    Winner of:NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 for 2014 list

    Humans have gazed into the night sky for thousands of years and wondered, What are those twinkling lights?

    Though the sun, moon, and