In 1611, tenyearold elizabeth continues a journal of her experiences living in jamestown, as her brother caleb rejoins the family, a new strict governor comes to the colony, and her father considers remarriage. Details about 11 dear america, my name is america and my america books scholastic. This readandwrite booklet promotes reading reflection, critical thinking, and self expression. In may 1607, 3 ships sailed up the james river in virginia. Created by scholastic, it is a spinoff of the series, dear america, geared toward younger children grades 35.
Her brother ethan has proclaimed that he is a tory and has left home. Reading response trifold cant find what youre looking for. Each topic has three books and is authored by a different writer. Jamestown, the american revolution, the american civil war, westward expansion, underground railroad, and slavery. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Shop our collection of new, classic and awardwinning books for boys and girls of all ages from preschool to 12th grade. The dear america series covers a wide range of topics, including. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and teachers. The dear america book series helped me make sense of the.
There are no missing or loose pages and binding is sound. Scholastic corporation is an american multinational publishing, education and media company known for publishing, selling, and distributing books and educational materials for schools, teachers, parents, and children. If you have any questions please ask please check out my other listings thank you. There are twentyone books in the my america series. Corey records his daily life on the farm with incredible insight, and later describes his difficult journey along the underground railroad to the north to be. Scholastic teachables worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more. Each guide features an introduction for the discussion leader, a summary of the book, questions designed to encourage conversation, a number of student activities related to the book and its period, and an interview with the book s author. My book about spectacular sights in america kids explore amazing sights in america through lively text, thoughtprovoking writing prompts, and opportunities to draw. In kate mcmullans first my america book, the drama and adventure of the american prairie come to life when meg must leave her family and move to kansas to avoid the st. In her buoyant entries, lizzie tells of the abundant forests, trading with and learning from the indians, and adventures with her new friends. Click here to hear lois lowry talk about like the willow tree dear america meet the authors explore the books. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Resources developed by teachers and curriculum specialists, vetted by scholastic.
Dear america is a series of historical fiction novels for older girls published by scholastic in 1996. Scholastic s current events magazine for grades 16. In the riverbank marshes, they made land and hung the flagenglands flagestablishing the first permanent english colony in jamestown, virginia. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online.
The screens were often no larger than a paperback book. There in the midst of the marshes, they made land and hung their flagenglands flagestablishing americas first. The last book is a dear america my name is america. Kids books, books for children the scholastic parent store select another store. My story is a series of fictional diaries published by scholastic uk. Elizabeth became a real person and we were able to experience her struggles and triumphs as she grew during those first raw years here in america. Like dear america, my america books are written in journal format by awardwinning authors. We enjoyed the humor, sorrow, and frank examples of what life was like for these early settlers. The united states of america is a huge country filled with an incredible diverse range of people, wildlife, landscapes, and culture. Scholastic teacher websites free resources for teachers. My book about spectacular sights in america scholastic. To submit a pitch, compile a typed description of your idea, a sample of the activities youll include, the grade level the idea is aimed at, and a table of contents outlining the layout of the book.
Save hours of prep time with our online treasure trove of readytogo lessons, printables, and activities for every grade, subject, and skill level. Each book is written in the form of a diary of a young womans life during important events or time periods in american history. There in the midst of the marshes, they made land and hung their flagenglands flagestablishing americas first permanent english colony in jamestown, virginia. Products are distributed to schools and districts, to consumers through the schools via reading clubs and fairs, and through retail stores and online sales. Over 6 million students read scholastic news every week. Please be sure to memorize it or write it in a safe place. I read these books to my children and this is the third and last of the series about jamestown. Lizzie keeps a journal for caleb, her twin brother who stayed in england because of his weak lungs. Each book is written in the form of a diary of a young womans life during. However, the characters in my america live on in future books, and a younger audience learns more about the character and the daily life of people who lived at the time. Joshuas oregon trail diary, book one by patricia hermes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Use these mini books, including activity lesson plans, worksheets, craftivities, plays, and informational texts, to learn about diverse celebrations. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Readers will tour of each of the 50 states and find out what life is like for the people who live there.
Holidays and celebrations people around the world celebrate holidays with different cultural traditions, foods, and symbols. Writers include well respected and popular childrens authors, such as mary pop. Elizabeth lizzy mary barkers jamestown colony diaries 1609 by patricia. My america flying free coreys underground railroad diary, book two by wyeth, sharon dennis scholastic press, 2002 mass market paperback on. In this stunning tribute to our country, coretta scott king award winners ashley bryan and jan spivey gilchrist remind us that america s strength and beauty com.
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Created by scholastic, it is a spinoff of the series, dear america, geared. Elizabeths jamestown colony diary, book one hermes, patricia on. Death, grief, loss, remarriage, happiness, sadness, colonial and revolutionary america. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. It launched in 2001 and was initially separated into a girls and boys line. As you can see from the photos, they are in excellent shape. Books from the my america series score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Huge 20 book dear america my name is royal diaries pb hb. Kids books, books for children the scholastic parent store. Huge 20 book dear america my name is royal diaries pb hb lot. Late on a may afternoon in 1607, three ships, the susan constant, the discovery, and godspeed, slowly made their way up the james river in virginia. Enjoy a more complete and personal my name is america experience with your class or at home, with our book by book discussion guides.
When coreys father flees to the north, corey and his mother follow. Our strange new land elizabeths diary, jamestown, virginia, 1609. Hopes diary, philadelphia, 1776 discussion guide engage students in a discussion about this story by kristiana gregory, part of the my america historical fiction series. Corey birdsong is a lively young boy in search of freedom in the same country that made an economy of slavery. My name is america, scholastic series dear america books ebay. My america flying free coreys underground railroad diary, book two by wyeth, sharon dennis scholastic press. Following the latest research trends, we build the capacity of school staff to work with families and community partners to support the whole childall day and all year. We are patriots, hopes revolutionary war diary, book. As tensions rise between the tories and patriots in 1776, hopes life becomes more and more confusing. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america various on. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Scholastic teachables browse all worksheets, resources, printables, and more for the classroom. Dear america features the rich and spirited stories of fictional teenage women at various turning points in american.
The series was cancelled in 2004 with its final release, hear my sorrow. After 71 days at sea, 9yearold elizabeth barker is thrilled to be on dry land, arriving in the first permanent english colony in jamestown, virginia. Jan 22, 2019 scholastic also accepts teaching ideas, or pitches, to its professional books program. Scholastic s commitment to children does not stop at the school door or end after the bell. Dear america diaries series 15 books set dear america. My america flying free coreys underground railroad diary. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
A starving time elizabeths diary, book two jamestown. Sadly, i dont have time to inventory each individual book. Scholastic also accepts teaching ideas, or pitches, to its professional books program. Most of these books appear to have never been read. My america the starving time elizabeths jamestown colony diary, book two by hermes, patricia scholastic press. Scholastic teachables formerly scholastic printables. My america the starving time elizabeths jamestown colony. Scholastic revamped the series in 2008, combining both. Welcome to scholastic, the worlds largest publisher and distributor of childrens books and a leader in educational technology and childrens media. You are about to bid on a very nice massive lot of 20 hardback books from the dear america, royal diaries, and my name is america series by various authors. See why so many teachers rely on this exceptional magazine to engage their students. Activity sheets, lesson plans, and more, covering all subjects and themes. Sometime that fall, i began reading scholastics dear america series.
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