Category Archives: US History

Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote by Tanya Lee Stone,Rebecca Gibbon (Illustrator)

Posted on April 28, 2012 by annaworleyonline

Synopsis Elizabeth Cady Stanton stood up and fought for what she believed in. From an early age, she knew that women were not given rights equal to men. But rather than accept her lesser status, Elizabeth went to college and … Continue reading →

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Minty by Alan Schroeder, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by annaworleyonline

Synopsis  This beautifully written book, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney, makes the story of Harriet Tubman’s childhood accessible to very young readers. As a young slave, nicknamed “Minty,” Harriet Tubman was a feisty and stubborn girl with … Continue reading →

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Brother Eagle Sister Sky by Susan Jeffers

Posted on April 21, 2012 by annaworleyonline

Synopsis “How can you buy the sky? How can you own the rain and the wind?” That is how the book begin with words of Chief Seattle from over 100 years ago.  These words capture the belief of the Native … Continue reading →

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We the Kids by David Catrow

Posted on April 21, 2012 by annaworleyonline

Synopsis  We the Kids present an inspired way of learning about the preamble and the foundation for America.  Take a new approach to learning about the constitution.   This book is good for inspiring classroom discussion and will also make kids … Continue reading →

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