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FREDDY
IN NORTH CAROLINA: Historic Sites , Bird, Janie
W. ~~~ $18.65 pb
170 pgs. full color photos, index. 2007. Elementary, middle school.
 
History from a dog's perspective can be simple and humorous.
Freddy is a bichon frise dog that wants to learn the history of
North Carolina. FREDDY IN NORTH CAROLINA:
Historic Sites is written in English and Spanish so
that English language learners can grasp quickly the fundamentals
of North Carolina history. The format will also help North Carolinians
improve their Spanish language skills. Freddy is first provided
an overview of North Carolina history. He then learns about each
region and visits various historic sites within the region with
his young friend Rosa.
The author provides interesting websites to visit throughout
the text. She also suggests thought provoking activities to engage
the readers in discussion or as a writing exercise.
"Freddy in NC" is a great supplemental resource for
the NC text book. It will create interest for any student studying
NC history. The illustrations are great."
Matt Carroll, Harnett County Schools
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
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A GEOGRAPHY OF THE CAROLINAS,
Bennett, D. Gordon and Jeffry C. Patton, editors
— $24.95 pb 
266 pgs. 2008, maps, graphs, photos
Eleven geographers explore the region’s historical, cultural,
and physical landscapes, revealing the patterns, processes, and
connections at work in the states of North Carolina and South
Carolina. Early chapters cover climate and physical geography,
providing a foundation for later chapters on settlement, historical
development, and 20th-century changes in population, rural-urban
patterns, agriculture, and manufacturing. There is also material
on the cultural, recreational, and educational attributes of the
Carolinas, and a look at what lies ahead for the region. High-quality
b&w photos and maps are included. .Reference & Research
Book News, Feb, 2008
Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th, 11th Grade Social Studies
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NORTH CAROLINA 1524
- 1776, Cannavale, Matthew C., ~~~
$32.90 library binding
122 pgs. illus. 2007. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
AR 8.3 MG
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A Spanish conquistador hunts for gold. Colonists vanish from the
Lost Colony of Roanoke. Pirates lurk among the many islands and
inlets along the coast. Colonists and Native Americans battle
fiercely in the Tuscarora War. The early history of North Carolina
reads like the ultimate adventure novel, and the story accelerates
when thousands of Scotch-Irish and German immigrants flock to
the colony, making it the fourth largest on the eve of the American
Revolution.
Readers of this dramatic history will also relish episodes such
as the bloody showdown at Alamance Creek, the Edenton Tea Party,
and the Battle at Moore's Creek Bridge—all important markers
along the road to statehood and victory in the war for American
independence.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
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NORTH CAROLINA CURIOSITIES, Elliston, Jon
and Kent Priestley
~~~ $14.95 pb
278 pgs, illus. 2007 This laugh-out-loud guide will introduce
readers to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places
and things the Tar heel State has to offer. Visit the remains
of a mysterious shipwreck, the sulfur springs said to promote
good health, and the country’s very first gold nugget doorstop.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies |
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NORTH CAROLINA/CAROLINA DEL NORTE,
Galiano, Dean and translated by Maria
Cristina Brusca~~~ $16.95 32 pgs. illus. 2006. Elementary,
middle school, high school.
AR 3.2 LG
This fascinating and educational bilingual title features important
historical and geographical information on North Carolina, including
data about the people and culture of the state, and maps with
keys, rivers, and main cities. Back matter includes state activities
and facts, visual hall of famous people, visual glossary, index,
resources, Web sites, and word count. Part of The Bilingual Library
of the United States of America series, this is an incredible
resource for young new readers in Spanish and older English-as-a-Second-Language
learners.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies; ESL all grades. |
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THE NORTH CAROLINA ALPHABET
BOOK, George, Pamela and illustrated by Walter Brown
~~~$8.95pb
64 color pages, 2005, perfect bound,,
This beautifully-rendered alphabet by Pamela George and Walter
Brown teaches letter recognition and facts about NC outdoor life.
Curriculum Applications: Grades PreK - 3.
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THE NORTH CAROLINA ALPHABET
POSTER, George, Pamela and illustrated by Walter Brown~~~$10.00
$12.95 laminated
The North Carolina Alphabet Poster. 2006
The North Carolina Alphabet Poster is now available. 24'x36",
full color.
Curriculum Applications: Grades PreK - 3. |
 
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NC's ECONOMY, INDUSTRY,
& ENVIRONMENT, Goldman, Phyllis, editor. ~~~
$32.95 pb
135pgs. b & w illus., index. 2007. Elementary, middle school.
Goldman has once again taken a difficult subject and made it
interesting and accessible. First an historical overview of North
Carolina's economy is given followed by a look at manufacturing,
technology, business and industry in the state. Tourism and Entertainment,
a vital part of North Carolina's economy, are also featured. Differences
in the culture and economy of the geographical regions is also
explored. Another section is discusses North Carolina's exports
and imports. The final section is devoted to environmental issues
that a growing economy faces.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies.
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NORTH CAROLINA'S GEOGRAPHY
AND GEOLOGY, Goldman, Phyllis, editor.
~~~ $32.95 pb
136 pages, Illustrated, 2008. Elementary, middle school, high
school.
This is a valuable resource for students, teachers and librarians
as
they learn about the science of geography and explore the extraordinary
landscape of North Carolina.
Covering the many facets of this immeasurable subject, this unique
reference book features information ranging from how North Carolina's
mountains, Piedmont and coast were formed, to fossil fuels found
in
North Carolina, to how to identify the various rocks, gems, and
minerals
found around the state.
Curriculum Applications: Social Studies,
Language Arts, Science |
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NORTH CAROLINA RIVERS: FACTS, LEGENDS, AND LORE,
Hairr, John ~~~ $19.99 pb
160 pgs, b & w illus., 2007 Elementary, middle, high school
John Hairr crafts a captivating study of the Tarheel State’s
rivers. The Cape Fear, the New, the Pee Dee: these are the streams
that course through North Carolina’s history, and Hairr
navigates them all, while also exploring lesser-known waters.
The only natural history to trace all of the state’s rivers
in a single volume—a must-read.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE NORTH CAROLINA, Hall, Lynne L.
— $12.95
192 pgs, map, b& w photos, 2007
Travel the highways and backroads of North Carolina and visit
the strangest sights around.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and
Language Arts |
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THE POTTER'S EYE
Art and Tradition in North Carolina Pottery,
Hewitt, Mark and Nancy Sweezy~~~$39.95
Photography by Jason Dowdle
296 pp., 9 x 11, 235 color illus., 1 map, notes, index
Classic North Carolina stoneware pots--with their rich textures,
monochromatic glazes, and minimal decoration--belong to one of
America's most revered stoneware pottery traditions. In a lavishly
illustrated celebration of that tradition, Mark Hewitt and Nancy
Sweezy trace the history of North Carolina pottery from the nineteenth
century to the present day. They demonstrate the intriguing historic
and aesthetic relationships that link pots produced in North Carolina
to pottery traditions in Europe and Asia, in New England, and
in the neighboring state of South Carolina.
With hundreds of color photographs highlighting the shapes and
surfaces of carefully selected pots, The Potter's Eye honors the
keen focus vernacular potters bring to their materials, tools,
techniques, and history. It is an evocative guide for anyone interested
in the art of North Carolina pottery and the aesthetic majesty
of this resilient and long-standing tradition
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies - industry; Art |
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GUIDE TO NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY HISTORICAL MARKERS,
Hill, Michael, editor — $15.00 pb
265 pgs. illus. 2007. Tenth revised edition. Upper elementary, middle
school, high school.
GUIDE TO NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY HISTORICAL MARKERS contains the
location, title and inscription of each roadside marker. The markers
are conveniently grouped by county, with the counties alphabetically
arranged. Introductory material details the history of the state
marker program and provides an overview of North Carolina’s
historic places by region. This new edition includes 80 markers
erected between 2001 and 2007.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Social Studies |
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AMAZING NORTH CAROLINA, Lacey,
Theresa. Jensen. ~~~ $14.95pb
246 pgs. illus. 2008. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
AMAZING NORTH CAROLINA offers a rare glimpse into unusual and
often bizarre people and events in North Carolina's 200-year history.
Reading like the Tarheel State's own version of Ripley's Believe
It Or Not, this book explores hundreds of incredible stories,
facts, and tidbits of human interest. It contains pictures, quizzes,
trivia, stories, recipes, lists, and more.
Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies
and Language Arts
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS, Lynch, Ida and Bell Pendergraft —
$14.95 pb
128 pgs, full color, 2007
Boasting more than 50 parks and natural and recreation areas, North
Carolina’s state park system offers something for everyone.
Twelve million people seek sanctuary in the parks’ diverse
natural areas every year and learn about cultural and natural history
from interpretive rangers. The state’s scenic beauty is reflected
in the varied park system holdings, which range from ancient Mount
Mitchell to the wind-scoured dunes of Jockey’s Ridge. As new
parks are created and existing parks increase in size, the park
system continually offers new opportunities
for outdoor enthusiasts.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies. |
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WEIRD CAROLINAS, Manley, R..,
— $19.95
256 pgs. illus. 2007. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
Spanish mosss reaches out from dark trees on lonely roads, the
Great Dismal Swamp shelters unknown beasts and near-beasts, the
coastline is marked with thousands of hidden inlets where pirate
ships buried treasures and U-boats prowled. With all this and
so much more, is it any wonder that the Carolinas, North and South,
are filled with places and people that can only be called weird?
Curriculum Applications: 4th 8th Grade Social Studies
and Language Arts
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THE COLONY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Miller, Jake — $21.25
24 pgs, 2006 Elementary, middle school.
Provides a brief history of North Carolina, from its beginnings
as an English colony to its involvement in the American Revolution
and its admittance into the United States in 1789. Contents include:Discovering
North Caroina; Christoph von Graffenried;
Tuscarora War; North Carolinas Early Years; Penelope Barker, North
Carolina Stamp Act; North Carolina Prepares for War; Continental
Congress, William Hooper and the American Revolution.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and
Language Arts.
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HOMEGROWN HANDMADE: Art Roads and Farm Trails, North
Carolina Department of Cultural Resources and North Carolina Cooperative
Extension — $19.95 pb
304 pgs, full color photographs, 2008. Upper elementary, middle
school, high school.
The trails comprise an insider’s guide to 72 Piedmont and
eastern North Carolina counties. The guide offers information about
art galleries, artists’ studios, performing arts, hands-on
farm experiences, you-pick organic produce, favorite local restaurants
and festivals, music and crafts, farmers’ markets, specialty
shops and foods, vineyards and wineries, museums, historic houses
and sites, and picturesque bed-and-breakfasts.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies. |
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FORGOTTEN TALES OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Painter, T. and Roger
Kammerer,
— $14.99 pb
What comes to mind when you think of North Carolina history? Is
it Sir Walter Raleigh and the Wright brothers? Or do you think
of sea monsters, hitchhiking alligators and a boy with “America”
spelled out in his eyes? This delightful book features a collection
of astonishing episodes in North Carolina’s past, sure to
delight Tar Heel natives and newcomers alike.
160 pgs. illus. 2006. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
Curriculum Applications: 4th 8th Grade Social Studies
and Language Arts
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N IS FOR NORTH CAROLINA, Sullivan, E.J. — $12.95
24 pgs, full color, 2007 Elementaary
Learn the alphabet with playful illustrations of North Carolina
landmarks.
Curriculum Applications: PreK - 4th Grade Social Studies and Language
Arts |
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MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS IN THE SOUTH,
Thomas, Nancy Smith ~~~ $29.95
200 pgs., 128 illus., 2007, index Upper elementary, middle school,
high school
The Moravian Church was one of the earliest Protestant religious
groups in the United States. In 1752 the church bought 100,000
acres in Piedmont North Carolina, calling the tract “Wachovia”
because the land reminded them of the Wachau valley of Austria.
Christmas customs practiced by the Moravians reflect their Germanic
roots, Nancy Smith Thomas explains. This abundantly illustrated
volume explores the many facets of traditional Moravian Christmas
celebrations, including decorations (such as the idiosyncratic
“Putz”), food and beverages, gifts, services, and
music. Thomas discusses how these traditions evolved over time,
within and outside the Moravian communities, as well as how certain
non-Moravian Christmas traditions were incorporated into the Moravian
customs.
Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th, 11th Grade Social
Studies |
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NORTH CAROLINA IN THE CONNECTED AGE, Walden, Michael
L. — $30.00 Available October 2008
400 pgs. 2008, Middle school, high school
Today we are living in a technologically connected age that has
completely transformed the North Carolina economy, Walden explains.
Once driven by tobacco, textiles, and furniture, the North Carolina
economy now thrives on technology, pharmaceuticals, finance, food
processing, and the manufacture of vehicle parts. While the state
as a whole has benefited from these dramatic transformations, some
population groups and regions have not experienced consistent economic
growth. Walden identifies education as the key factor; a skilled,
college-educated work force, he argues, is now a region’s
most prized commodity.
Curriculum Applications: 8th Grade Social Studies, US History, Economics. |
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MAKING NOTES: Music of the Carolinas, Wicker,Ann, editor —
$22.95 pb
260 pgs, 2008, Middle school, high school
The Carolinas have a rich musical heritage that began generations
ago and continues today. The region is famous for being home to
musicians as diverse as James Taylor, James Brown, John Coltrane,
Hootie and the Blowfish, and Doc Watson.
MAKING NOTES is a lively, readable sampler of essays, articles,
and recollections about the music and musicians with roots in
the Carolinas — and how that musical legacy continues to
grow and thrive today.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and
Music.
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SHIPWRECKS OFTHE OUTER BANKS: An Illustrated Guide, Duffus, Kevin
— $24.95 pb
176 pgs, 2007, illustrated. Upper elementary, middle school, high
school
For more than four and a half centuries, shipwrecks have shaped
the destiny of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, creating one
of the most intriguing histories and cultures in America. Duffus
illustrates the various causes of shipwrecks and why there is a
Graveyard of the Atlantic in the first place, what it was like for
passengers and crews when ships crashed into the breakers along
the banks, and the true stories of some of the most incredible rescues.
Prescise locations of famous and deadly wrecks, as well as places
to still see remains of shipwrecks today are also featured.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies. |
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DAY IN THE SALT MARSH, Kurtz, Kevin and illustrated
by Consie Powell ~~~ $15.95
32 pgs. full-color illustrations. 2007. Elementary, middle school.
Enjoy A Day in the Salt Marsh, one of the most dynamic
habitats on earth. Fun-to-read, rhyming verse introduces readers
to hourly changes in the marsh as the tide comes and goes. Watch
the animals that have adapted to this ever-changing environment
as they hunt for food or play in the sun, and learn how the marsh
grass survives even though it is covered by salt water twice a
day. An activity on adaptations is included in the “For
Creative Minds” section.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies; K,1,2,4,5 Science
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THE BATTLES FOR FORT FISHER,
Fryar, Jack E.
~~~ $10.95 pb
36 pgs , Illustrated, 2006, elementary, middle school
By late in the Civil War, Robert E. Lee’s
army depended on the port at Wilmington to provide it with almost
everything. Lee plainly said that if Wilmington fell, he could
not keep his army in the field. The leaders of the Union army
and navy knew it, too. That’s why on Christmas Eve, 1864,
they launched a massive assault on Fort Fisher, the huge earthen
fort at the southern tip of modern New Hanover County, which guarded
access to the Cape Fear River. The attack was a failure, but two
weeks later the Union fleet was back. This time the battle would
decide once and for all who would control the South’s most
vital port. Whoever did would win the war. This is the story of
those two pivotal Civil War battles and the men who fought them,
lavishly illustrated with color pictures and photographs. It is
an ideal way to introduce young readers to the drama of America’s
bloodiest war as it happened along the North Carolina coast!
Curriculum Applications: Elementary and Middle
School Social Studies and Language Arts |
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"KING
GEORGE AND BROADSWORDS": The Story of the Battle at Widow
Moores Creek, Fryar, Jack E.
~~~ $11.95 pb
36pgs. full color illus., 2006. Elementary, middle
school.
In 1776, America was a country at war with itself.
British soldiers had shot colonial militia at Lexington and Concord,
only to be shot in return by Massachusetts farmers and Minutemen
on the long march back to Boston. In North Carolina, people were
divided between those who wanted to remain loyal to King George
III, and those who were ready to break away from Great Britain
to form their own nation. North Carolina’s Royal Governor,
Josiah Martin, had fled from New Bern’s fabulous Tryon Palace
to the safety of a British warship anchored in the Cape Fear River.
From there, he made a plan to put down the rebellion in the South
with an army of Highlanders. Patriots who wanted a break with
England wanted to stop that army. In February 1776, the two sides
came together in a brief, fierce clash at a small creek in modern
Pender County. It would be the first patriot victory against the
British in the South, and the battle’s outcome would shake
governments on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the story
of that clash.
Curriculum Applications: Elementary
Social Studies and Language Arts |
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THE YELLOW DEATH : Wilmington and the Yellow Fever
Epidemic of 1862, Fryar, Jack E. — $10.95 pb
32 pgs. illustrated 2007, Elementary, middle school
Before the coming of modern medicine, people living near the swampy
coastal areas of North Carolina were frequently plagued by diseases
that left many sick and dead. One of the worst of these was yellow
fever. Carried by mosquitoes, the disease was a mystery to doctors
until 1898. While the Civil War raged throughout the country, and
Union warships stood offshore to stop the blockade runners making
for the Confederate port at Wilmington, the city was full of soldiers
and speculators, sailors, slaves and citizens. Before the yellow
fever epidemic ended in November, a full third of Wilmington’s
population would be dead.
Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies and Language
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THE BIG BOOK OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER, Jackson, Claude
V., III, edited by Jack Fryar — $39.95 pb
422 pgs. illustrated 2007 Elementary, Middle, High School
In 1996 the Underwater Archaeology Unit of the North Carolina Preservation
Office teamed with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to produce a
survey of the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers from its
mouth at Old Inlet to just past Wilmington. Now public for the first
time, this remarkable book is probably the most complete source
of concise information on everything historical along the Cape Fear.
Plantations, forts, lighthouses, ferry crossings, shipwrecks, shipyards
- along with 60 maps dating from 1585 (including twenty locator
maps showing where all of these historic finds are located) and
more than 250 other images
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies. |
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THE LOST COLONY OF ROANOKE: A Primary Source History, Miller, Jake
— $21.25
24 pgs. illustrated 2007 Elementary, middle school.
Returning to Roanoke in 1590 after a three-year absence, Governor
John White was shocked to find all of the colonists gone. This book
examines the Lost Colony of Roanoke from its 1584 exploration, to
the failed first settlement, to the mystery of the 1587 colony.
Several of White’s drawings are included.
Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies and Language
Arts |
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CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE, Reed, Jennifer
— $33.27
128 pgs. illustrated 2008 Upper elementary, middle and high school
Tales of Blackbeard the pirate and hundreds of shipwrecks near
Cape Hatteras are only part of the rich history of Americas first
national seashore park. Curious readers can learn how the three
barrier islands known as the Outer Banks of North Carolina were
first formed, what lightships were, and why the Cape Hatteras
Lighthouse had to be moved almost 3,000 feet from its original
location. From bubble holes to barking sand, the parks unique
natural features and related conservation efforts are all detailed
here.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th grade Social Studies; 8th
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13 TERRIFYING TALES FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT. Rindoks,
Leslie, editor — $16.95
92 pgs. full-color illustrations 2008 Upper elementary, middle school,
high school.
Here are thirteen tales of haunted roads, mysterious lights, strange
sightings, and a lingering curse—stories about places we know
from storytellers that hail from North Carolina’s Piedmont:
from Charlotte and Concord, to Mooresville and Winston-Salem.
This beautiful book includes accounts of the first sightings of
the leathery looking, three-toed Lake Norman Sea Monster, as well
as the tale of an altruistic spirit who points his heir towards
$100,000. And in a Davidson-based story, George Washington’s
spectre makes an appearance, too. For animal lovers, there are a
couple of dogs (one frisky and one savage), a fateful cat that lures
lost drivers off a road, and a flock of vultures.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and
Language Arts |
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AN OLD SALEM CHRISTMAS, 1840 Smith, Karen Cecil — $14.95
32 pgs, illustrated, 2008 Elementary, middle school.
AN OLD SALEM CHRISTMAS, 1840, tells the story of Christmas celebration
in historic Salem, North Carolina, as seen through the eyes of a
young Moravian girl. Salem was founded in 1766 by the Moravians—a
Protestant faith that began in what is now known as the Czech Republic.
The historic town is now a living history museum in Winston-Salem,
North Carolina.
Curriculum Applications: 2nd - 8th Grade Social Studies and Language
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HELLO SQUIRRELS: Scampering Through the Seasons,
Glaser, Linda — $22.60
32 pgs. illustrated 2006 Elementary
Scamper alongside gray squirrels as throughout the seasons of the
year— as helpless newborns in the spring, as playful youngsters
in the summer, as busy gatherers in the autumn, and as sleepy homebodies
in the winter.
Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 1st - 3rd Grade
Science. |
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CARNIVOROUS PLANTS, Johnson, Rebecca L. — $26.60
48 pgs. full-color illustrations, 2007 Upper elementary school,
middle school. AR 5.3?
A fly lands on a plant’s shimmering leaf. But when the insect
tries to leave, it can’t. The leaf’s sticky surface
has the fly trapped! As the fly struggles to escape, the leaf starts
to move. Slowly, small hairs on the leaf fold in around the fly
and the plant devours the insect. Flies, moths, and gnats make a
perfect meal for some carnivorous plants. Others eat spiders, worms,
and pill bugs. Some large carnivorous plants have even eaten rats
and mice!
Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd -
5th Grade Science. |
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GRASS TO MILK, Murray, Julie — $22.78
24 pgs, illustrated 2007 Elementary, middle school.
This book for young people describes how cows eat grass and produce
milk, as well as how the milk is processed for consumption.
Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies; 1st
- 5th Grade Science.
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STRIKE AND STAY: THE STORY OF THE PLOTT HOUND,
Plott, Bob
— $22.99 pb
197 pgs. 2007 b& w photographs Upper elementary, middle and
high school.
The Plott bear hound’s story began in 1750, when Johannes
Plott left Germany for the North Carolina mountains. A classic
American tale of adventurers and underdogs, this true story is
one that author Bob Plott, the great-great-great-grandson of Johannes
Plott, is uniquely qualified to tell.
Curriculum Applications: 4th (Teacher Reference) & 8th Grade
Social Studies - symbols & history. |
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BOX TURTLES, Stone, Lynn M. — $26.60
28 pgs. full-color photographs, 2007. Elementary, middle, high school
AR 6.0
At top speed, an ornate box turtle can cross the length of a football
field in about 7 minutes. While not a blazing pace, it’s faster
than the eastern box turtle, which clocks in at 20 minutes. It’s
a good thing these reptiles don’t have to outrun predators.
Instead, they have amazing shells for protection. Unlike other turtles,
box turtles can close their shells completely to keep predators
out. After danger passes, box turtles resume their search for food,
warmth, and places to rest.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies;4th
Grade Science. |
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THE LIFE CYCLE OF A PINE TREE, Tagliaferro, Linda
— $19.93
24 pgs. full-color photographs 2007 Elementary AR 1.6 LG 320L
Watch pine seeds grow into wide pine trees. Learn about this tree’s
life cycle from start to finish.
Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 1st -4th Grade
Science |
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THE LIFE CYCLE OF A HONEYBEE, Thomson, Ruth — $21.25
24 pgs. 2007 Elementary
Describes how honeybees grow from an egg into a full-grown insect.
Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 1st -4th Grade
Science
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BILLY GRAHAM,
Donovan, Sandy ~~~ $30.60
112 pgs. black and white and full-color photos. 2006. Upper elementary,
middle school, high school.
Billy Graham rose from humble beginnings in rural North Carolina
to become one of the world’s most famous evangelists. Born
in 1918, Graham grew up on his family’s farm. During the
Great Depression of the 1930s, his strict Presbyterian parents
grew more religious. Graham attended church meetings with them
out of duty, but one night a particularly fiery Baptist preacher
ignited his faith. At age 15, he committed his life to Christ.
Graham received his first chance to preach while still a student
at the Florida Bible Institute. He delivered his sermon in such
rapid fire, it was over in just eight minutes. But with study
and practice, Graham perfected his style and launched an impressive
career. During his lifetime, Graham has preached directly to more
than two hundred million people in almost two hundred countries
and has reached millions more through radio, television, movies,
and books.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
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THE TRAILBLAZING LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE,
Harness, Cheryl ~~~ $16.95
144 pgs., illus., 2007
Daniel Boone’s story is every young adventurer’s
fantasy: A childhood in Pennsylvania spent hunting on lands shared
with Native Americans; a coming-of-age fighting in the French
and Indian War; and the fulfillment of a life’s dream with
the blazing of the Wilderness Road across the Appalachian Mountains
and the settling of Boonesborough in Kentucky. Add to this the
rescue of his daughter from Shawnee warriors.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies; Language Arts |
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THE GOVERNORS OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Hill, Michael ~~~$20.00 pb
211 pp., illustrated, indexed, 2007, Upper elementary, middle,
high school.
From the Roanoke Colonies to the dawn of the 21st century, the
story of North Carolina’s governors is a prism through which
to view Tar Heel history. This paperback contains biographical
sketches of the 99 men, from Ralph Lane to Michael F. Easley,
who have served as North Carolina’s chief executive. Arranged
alphabetically, the informative biographical sketches are accompanied
by pictures or signatures of the governors.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies. |
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SCOUNDRELS, ROGUES, AND HEROES OF THE OLD
NORTH STATE: Revised and Updated with Additional Stories and Pictures,
Jones, H.G. ~~~pb $12.99 256 pgs. 2007 NEW EDITION. Upper
elementary, middle school, high school
Informative, moving and on occasion side-splittingly hilarious,
this collection of stories with amusing pen-and-ink drawings is
a must for North Carolinians young and old. More than 70 entertaining
stories span 400 years and cover both heroes and ne'er-do-wells
who make our state's history so colorful. Among the intriguing
stories included are those of female pirate Anne Bonny; Frances
Culpepper, a woman who married three governors in the 17th century;
Tiny Broadwick, who made aviation history in the early twentieth
century; and Babe Ruth, the "Sultan of Swat," who hit
his first home run as a professional in Fayetteville.
Revised and updated with ten more tales of Tar Heel history and
accompanied by images from the library of Dr. Jones and a map
highlighting each story’s location.
Curriculum Applications: 3rd, 4th, 8th & 10th Grade Social
Studies- biography, early explorations; 4th - 8th Grade Language
Arts. |
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GERTRUDE ELION, McBain, Jennifer
~~~ $29.95
112 pgs., Full- color photographs, 2004, Upper elementary, middle
school, high school
Gertrude Elion’s revolutionary work with medicines earned
her a Nobel Prize. She dedicated her life to helping others, and
touched the lives of many people through her efforts. The medicines
she invented helped combat serious medical conditions, such as
leukemia and AIDS. Readers will enjoy Elion’s story and
the details of her many accomplishments many of them made during
her many years at the Research Triangle Park located between Raleigh
and Durham. |
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BUCK LEONARD, Payment, Simone.
~~~$21.95
112 pgs., 2002, Index : Glossary : Black-and-White Photographs
: Bibliography : Related Web sites
Elementary, middle school, high school
AR 6.2 MG
Meet Buck Leonard, one of America's greatest baseball players,
who escaped worldwide fame and glory simply because of his color.
Teens who may not be aware that segregation laws in the first
half of twentieth-century America prohibited African Americans
from participating in major league baseball will learn about the
racial and political landscape of America during this time, providing
a context for the story of one of the most gracious--and greatest--baseball
players who ever lived.
Curriculum Applications: 3rd and 4th Grade Social Studies-
biography; 4th - 8th Grade Language Arts; Black History |
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SIR WALTER RALEIGH, Petrie,
Kristin. ~~~$22.78
32 pgs. 2007 Elementary, middle school
AR4.8 LG
Sir Walter Raleigh is one of the most colorful men in English
history. He became a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. He organized
and sponsored expeditions to the New World. Without ever setting
foot in North America he established colonies there and became
an explorer himself when he searched for El Dorado in South America.
He was also a writer. This book features Raleigh's role in establishing
what was later refered to as the Lost Colony on North Carolina's
Outer Banks and also pictures a twenty-first century view of the
city of Raleigh that was named for the famous soldier, explorer,
knight, and poet.
Curriculum Applications: 3rd and 4th Grade Social Studies-
biography, early explorations; 4th - 8th Grade Language Arts. |
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BEFORE JOHN WAS A JAZZ GIANT: A Song of John Coltrane,
Weatherford, Carole — $16.95
32 pgs. full color 2008 Elementary, middle school.
Young John Coltrane was all ears. And there was a lot to hear
growing up in the South in the 1930s: preachers praying, music
on the radio, the bustling of the household. These vivid noises
shaped John’s own sound as a musician. Carole Boston Weatherford
and Sean Qualls have composed an amazingly rich hymn to the childhood
of jazz legend John Coltrane.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies- biography,
Jim Crow, depression era; Grade 4 - 12 English/Language Arts,
Music.
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Mysteries, Ghosts and Pirates see also Women
of the Sea by Weatherly |
| BLACK HERITAGE |
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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (Graphic History), Dunn, John,
— $54.14 (iBook Interactive CD and Book)
32 pgs. 2008, Upper elementary, middle school.
ABDO iBooks features read-along technology for young readers to
listen to and “page through” a book on a computer! These
ibooks are great for struggling and reluctant readers.
Due to the need for manual labor, millions of African people were
transported to and sold in the United States. These people were
treated as property, and many felt this was wrong. These people
helped thousands of slaves escape to the North where slavery was
illegal. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles
an exciting addition to classroom discussion.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies |
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NORTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE,
Goldman, Phyllis, editor ~~~ $32.95
pb
152 pgs., b & w illustrations, 2007. Elementary, middle school,
high school.
Since North Carolina's earliest days, African Americans have been
a major part of shaping and enriching North Carolina's history
and culture. With this resource, teachers and students will discover
African American history, education, literature, art, music, dance,
theater, sports, and cuisine in North Carolina and much more.
Reviews and answers accompany each article to reinforce comprehension
and critical-thinking skills. Also included are projects, puzzles,
recipes and an index.
North Carolina African American History & Culture includes:
Charlotte Hawkins Brown • Furniture-maker Thomas Day •
Pea Island Life Saving Station • Montford Point •
Astronaut Ron McNair • the Greensboro Sit-Ins • Michael
Jordan • George Moses Horton • soul food • quilting
• the National Black Theater Festival • Charles W.
Chestnutt • John Coltrane • John A. Hyman •
Chuck Davis' African American Dance Ensemble • also projects
• recipes • teacher reviews • index
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THE PEOPLE COULD FLY, Hamilton, Virginia —
$17.99 (Picture Book & CD)
32 pgs. illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon, 2007
This picture book interpretation of Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton’s
beloved tale now includes an unforgettable word-for-word CD narration
by James Earl Jones and Virginia Hamilton. This tale of slaves who
could fly to freedom offered hope in the darkly brutal times of
slavery. “That is what Virginia Hamilton set out to show,
what the Dillons have so astutely expounded on and what ultimately
makes this version of ‘People’ so powerful. Think of
it as a triad of words, pictures, and storytelling.” - New
York Times Book Review
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies |
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AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS,
Tate, Eleanora ~~~ $24.95
176 pgs. b & w photos.. 2000. Elementary, middle school.
From early concert singer Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield to today's
Queen Latifah, from Thomas "Blind Tom" Bethune to Louis
Armstrong, from Ray Charles to Tupac Shakur, from conjoined North
Carolina singing twins Millie-Christine McCoy to Aretha Franklin,
from Sea Island storyteller-singers Frankie and Doug Quimby to
the Hall Johnson Choir, from Mahalia Jackson to gospel queen Shirley
Caesar, these biographical profiles will help both young and old
readers gain a more intimate understanding about the lives of
these and many more African Americans and the music they loved.
"Recommended!" -- Parents Choice
"An interesting and readable survey of how great musicians
shaped popular American music." -- Parent Council
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies, Language Arts and Music.
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DEAR MR. ROSENWALD, Weatherford,
Carole Boston ~~~ $16.99
32 pgs. full-color illus.. 2006. Elementary, middle school.
AR 4.2 LG
Set in the rural South in the early 1920s,
this simple, respectful story examines one community's efforts
to build a new school for African-American children with seed
money provided by the Julius Rosenwald Fund. Each spread features
a prose poem told in the voice of a student. Readers learn about
the difficult decision to accept the challenge–which the
Sears Roebuck executive extended to more than 5000 communities–and
then to build a decent schoolhouse for the children of sharecroppers
and other poor families. Land, lumber, and labor were all donated
or purchased cheap; cast-off books and furnishings from more affluent
communities appeared; and within a year, the students who used
to study in a drafty shack walked into the first building they
could truly call their own. Christie's gouache and colored-pencil
illustrations have the variegated look and stylized layout of
collage art–a good complement to the child's rough-around-the-edges
narration. An afterword explains Rosenwald's impact on thousands
of poor black communities. An uplifting and inspiring story about
the buildings that are all too frequently taken for granted.
From School Library Journal
Starred Review.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies and Language Arts - poetry, Black history |
Under Biography
and Autobiography see also Buck Leonard by Simone
Payment
Under Literature
see Celeste's Harlem Renaissance by Eleanora Tate and
Letters from a Slave Boy by Mary Lyons |
| NATIVE AMERICANS |
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THE CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS, Fitzgerald, David and
Duane King — $27.95
128 pgs. photo-essay 2007 Upper elementary, middle school, high
school.
In 1838, Federal troops imprisoned 13,000 Cherokees in preparation
for the Cherokees removal from their native lands in the southeastern
United States to the Indian Territory of present-day Oklahoma. The
removal of the Cherokees lasted two years and resulted in more than
5,000 deaths. Today, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
commemorates the Cherokees and the paths that seventeen Cherokee
detachments followed. The trail encompasses 2,200 miles of land
and nine states. This photo-essay tells the story of the trail,
while paying tribute to the seventeen Cherokee detachments that
were pushed westward into Oklahoma. It includes excerpts from journals
and accounts and documents one of the most heart-stirring and tragic
stories in American history.
Curriculum Applications: 4th, 5th & 8th Grade Social Studies-Indian
Removal; 4th - 8th Grade Language Arts-primary sources back
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NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS &
FOLKLORE, Goldman, Phyllis, editor
~~~ $32.95 pb
150 pgs. b & w illus. 2007. Elementary school, middle school.
North Carolina Native American Legends and Folklore
provides intriguing accounts of North Carolina's first inhabitants.
This book features the eight state-recognized Native American
tribes of North Carolina. Each nation's history is detailed within
its individual section. Fascinating legends, folktales, and myths
round out this informative resource. There are overviews of early
tribal life, spirituality, mythology, healing, languages, food,
art, clothing, music, and dance.
Reviews and answers accompany each article to reinforce comprehension
and critical thinking skills. Also included are projects, puzzles,
recipes, and an index.
North Carolina Native American Legends and Folklore
includes: Eastern Band of Cherokee; Lumbee; Haliwa-Saponi; Occaneechi;
Coharie; Waccamaw-Sioux; Meherrin.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies; 2nd-8th Grade Language Arts - tales and legends
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LEGENDS |
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THE ORIGIN OF THE MILKY WAY
AND OTHER LIVING STORIESOF THE CHEROKEE, Duncan, Barbara R., Editor
— $19.95
144 pgs illustrated Available November 2008 Elementary, middle school,
high school
Cherokee people have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains for thousands
of years. During all this time, they have told stories to each other
to explain how things came to be, to pass on lessons about life,
and to describe the mountains, animals, plants, and spirits around
them. THE ORIGIN OF THE MILKY WAY AND OTHER LIVING STORIES OF THE
CHEROKEE collects 26 stories that are great for kids and are still
being told by storytellers today.
Presented by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in
their own words, the stories appear in free-verse form, like poems
on the page, so that if you read them aloud, you can hear the rhythm
of the stories as they were originally told. A helpful introduction
describes the Cherokee people’s past and present ways of life
and their storytelling traditions.
Curriculum Applications: 4th - 8th Grade Social Studies and Language
Arts. |
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RABBIT AND THE WELL, Duvall,
Deborah — $18.95
32 pgs. color illustrations 2008 Elementary, middle school, high
school
In Ji-Stu the Rabbit’s forest, the rain has stopped falling
and the river is drying up. Soon the forest creatures will have
no water to drink. One day Ji-Stu has an idea: there’s plenty
of water deep in the ground. What the animals need is a well!
All his neighbors agree, and they begin at once to dig a well. Everyone,
that is, except Ji-Stu the Rabbit! He spends his time relaxing while
the others work day after day digging the well. After all, it was
his idea to dig the well in the first place!
At last the well diggers reach cold, clear water. Ji-Stu wants to
join in the celebration and refill his empty water pots, but quickly
learns that he is not welcome at the well. Because he refused to
help, he shall have none of the precious water. But the trickster
rabbit has plans of his own to get all the water he needs—for
free!
Curriculum Applications: 4th - 8th Grade Social Studies, Science,
Language Arts. |
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HOW SPIRIT DOG MADE THE MILKY
WAY: A Retelling of a Cherokee Legend, O’Hearn, Michael, —
$19.93
32 pgs. illustrated 2008 Elementary.
An easy - to read Cherokee legend that will delight young readers.
Curriculum Applications: 1st - 4th Grade Social Studies, Language
Arts. |
| THE GREAT OUTDOORS
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A GUIDE TO THE SNAKES OF NORTH CAROLINA, Dorcas,
Michael — $8.95 pb
42 pgs. full color photographs 2005 Elementary, middle, high school
This 42-page book features more than 150 color photographs and
descriptions of the 37 non-venomous and venomous snakes found
across the state. It identifies the important roles snakes play
in the state’s ecosystems, provides information on snake
conservation efforts and answers commonly asked questions, such
as “Do snakes chase people?” and “Are snakes
slimy?”
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies |
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THE GREAT HURRICANES OF NORTH CAROLINA, Hairr, John, — $12.99
pb
160 pgs. black & white photographs 2008 Elementary, middle and
high school.
Engagingly written and illustrated with historical photos that gracefully
depict the disastrous effects of these mighty storms, this little
book is a gripping read!
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd
-9th Grade Environmental Science. back
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HURRICANE!, Hirschman, Kris — $24.21
32 pgs. full color photographs 2008
The science of hurricanes is explained to young readers in this
colorful, diagram-filled selection. It supports curricular units
on meteorology for a state whose history has been notably impacted
by these fierce storms.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd
-12th Grade Environmental Science.
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A DAY IN THE SALT MARSH, Kurtz, Kevin and illustrated
by Consie Powell —$15.95
32 pgs. full-color illustrations. 2007. Elementary, middle school.
AR 5.4 LG; 730L
Enjoy A Day in the Salt Marsh, one of the most dynamic habitats
on earth. Fun-to-read, rhyming verse introduces readers to hourly
changes in the marsh as the tide comes and goes. Watch the animals
that have adapted to this ever-changing environment as they hunt
for food or play in the sun, and learn how the marsh grass survives
even though it is covered by salt water twice a day. An activity
on adaptations is included in the “For Creative Minds”
section.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd
-12th Grade Environmental Science. |
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FROGS AND TOADS OF NORTH CAROLINA, NC Wild, $15.00
pb bk & CD
88 pgs, full-color photographs 2008 Elementary, middle, high school.
This long-awaited field identification guide with CD features descriptions
and calls of North Carolina’s 30 frog and toad species. Hear
the screeching “release call” of the bullfog. Find out
what frog is considered to be the most beautiful in the state. Learn
about the habitats and habits of the little grass frog, the smallest
frog in North America. The photographs beautifully illustrate the
stunning array of colors, shapes and sizes of North Carolina’s
diverse and abundant frog and toad populations.
Curriculum Applications: 3rd-8th Grade Social Studies, Science. |
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TREES OF THE CAROLINAS, Tekiela,
Stan ~~~ $13.95 pb
317 pgs. full-page photographs. 2007. Elementary, middle school,
high school.
You don't need to be an expert to appreciate trees. This field
guide contains everything you'll want to know, including full-page
photos and detailed information about each tree's leaves or needles,
bark, mature size, fall color, state specific range map and more.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies; K-12 Science Reference.
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THOSE DELIGHTFUL DOLPHINS, Wicker, Jan —
$14.95
56 pgs. Full-color photos and drawings 2007 Elementary, middle
school.
Questions and answers about dolphins that will show you how delightful
they are • Learn about the difference between a dolphin
and a porpoise • Find out how dolphins breathe and what
they eat • How smart are dolphins and what can they do?
You’ll discover that and more!
Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 2nd - 5th Grade
Science. |
Under North
Carolina Symbols see also Box Turtles by Stone,
Hello Squirrels by Glaser, Carnivorous Plants
by Johnson, The Life Cycle of a Honeybee by Kalman, The
Life Cycle of a Pine Tree by Tagliaferro, and The Life
Cycle of a Honeybee by Thomson.
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PLAYING TO WIN: The Story of Althea Gibson,
Deans, Karen ~~~ $16.95
32 pgs., illustrated, 2007 Elementary, middle school
Growing up in Harlem in the 1930s, Althea Gibson became tough
and rebellious. Some said she was having trouble finding her way,
until she was a teenager when she discovered she had a talent
for sports. In fact Althea was a natural at tennis, but tennis
was played mostly by wealthy white people in country clubs that
excluded African Americans. Never one to shy away from a challenge,
Althea was not deterred. In 1947 during her high school years
she moved to Wilmington, North Carolina where her tennis improved
under the tutelage of Dr. Hubert Eaton, an African American doctor.
She went on to become a barrier-breaking, world famous athlete. |
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NASCAR ABC’S, Jacobs, Paul DuBois
and Jennifer Swender ~~~ $15.99
32 pgs., full color illustrations, 2007 Elementary school
The youngest NASCAR fans now have a way to blend their passion
for racing with their passion for reading, with NASCAR ABCs. This
charmingly illustrated picture book has been licensed by the NASCAR
Library Collection, and teaches young fans the ABCs of both racing
and reading.With catchy rhymes and a glossary of racing terms,
little readers will find it hard to forget that A is for AIR WRENCH
and Z is for ZOOM. What better way to teach a love of reading
than by associating it with one of the most popular sports in
the U.S.—NASCAR?
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BASKETBALL IN THE ACC, Porterfield, Jason —
$26.50
48 pgs. full color photographs 2008 Upper elementary, middle school,
high school.
No where in the country is the basketball rivalry as great as
in the ACC. With Duke, UNC, NC State and Wake Forest only a few
miles distant everybody has a school to cheer for. The players,
the coaches the history — it’s all there in this new
title written at a 5th grade reading level.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies, 4th
- 12th Grade Language Arts and PE. |
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NASCAR GREATS, Riley, Gail B., — $22.60
32 pgs. full color photographs 2008 Elementary and middle school.
AR 3.8; 690L
Many of NASCARs greatest drivers hail from North Carolina. Struggling
and reluctant readers will be drawn to this high interest title
written at a low reading level .
Curriculum Applications: 3rd, 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies,
All Grades -Language Arts and PE |
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CAROLINA PANTHERS, Stewart, Mark
~~~ $25.27
48 pgs., 2007, illus., index, timeline Upper elementary, middle
school, high school
This selection presents the history, accomplishments and key
personalities of the Carolina Panthers football team. Include |
| MYSTERIES, GHOSTS & PIRATES |
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THE LAST DAYS OF BLACK BEARD THE PIRATE, Duffus,
Kevin P. — $30.00
240 pgs. full color photographs, maps, primary documents, 2008 Upper
elementary, middle, high school.
What happened during Black Beard’s last days that precipitated
his demise? Who, truly, was Edward Teach, aka Black beard, and from
whence did he come? What was his true name? And what hapened to
his treasure? Duffus discloses new information about how Black Beard
was cornered and attacked at Ocracoke in 1718, and why he tried
to escape rather than fight back. New research reveals the true
meaning of the mysterious letter found in his possession at his
demise.
Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th, 11th Grade Social Studies; 8th
- 12th Grade English. |
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PIRATES OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA COAST , Fryar, Jack E.
~~~ $12.95pb
56 pages, Illustrated in color, 2007. Elementary and middle school
In the Golden Age of Piracy, North Carolina was a favorite haunt
of colorful high seas rogues. With 300 miles of hard to access
coastline, it was a haven for the likes of Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet,
George Lowther, Edward Low, Calico Jack Rackham, and even the
women pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. In this book, Jack E.
Fryar, Jr., tells the stories of the sea robbers who called North
Carolina home, paints a picture of what a pirate’s life
was really like, and explodes some of the most famous myths about
the pirates!
Curriculum Applications: Elementary Social
Studies and Language Arts |
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NORTH CAROLINA'S ADVENTURES, MYSTERIES, LEGENDS,
& GHOST STORIES, Goldman, Phyllis, editor ~~~ $32.95
pb
132 pgs. b & w illus. 2006. Elementary school, middle school.
For the first time North Carolina adventures, mysteries, legends,
ghost tales and science are all represented under one cover. Review
activities accompany each entry. Also included is a separate section
with review activities on the Environment and Pollution. Reproducible
for classroom use.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade
Social Studies; 2nd-8th Grade Language Arts - tales and legends
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BLACKBEARD, Hamilton, Sue. —
$24.21
32 pgs. full color illustrations. 2007. Elementary and middle
school. AR 6.8 MG
Yo ho, a pirate's life for me! Landlubbers have always dreamed
of sailing the seven seas in search of treasures, spoils, and
plunder. Now, prospective seafarers can learn the ropes with Blackbeard.
Learn about the weapons he and the other pirates used along with
the rules of engagement they employed during conflict.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 5th Grade Social Studies;
Grades 2-5 Language Arts
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NORTH CAROLINA GHOSTS: They Are Among Us, Hall,
Lynne L., — $7.95 pb
144 pgs. 2006 Elementary, middle, high school
These eleven spine-tingling ghost stories will challenge your
sense of reality and keep you up at night with their delicious
supernatural suspense —from the mystery ship of Diamond
Shoals to the haunted mansions of the piedmont and mountains.
Curriculum Applications:4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and
Language Arts |
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BLACKBEARD: THE PIRATE KING, Lewis,
Patrick J., — $16.95
32 pgs. illus. 2006. Elementary, middle school. AR 6.7 LG
This dramatically illustrated book combines history, adventure,
geography, and poetry in a treasure trove of rhymes about Blackbeard
and his bloodthirsty seadogs. Collected in a picturebook format,
the book also sheds light on Teach’s life with extensive historical
notes and historical prints, dating back to the earliest known images
of the Pirate King.
Curriculum Applications:4th &
8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts (poetry);
Art |
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PIRATES MOST WANTED, Matthews,
J. — $16.99
30 pgs. full color illustrations. 2007. Elementary and middle
school.
Be ye warned! for within these pages lurk some of the wickedest
scoundrels ever to have sailed the seven seas. Discover a world
where black-hearted men and women prowled the seas in search of
adventure and untold riches. Read about the monstrous Blackbeard,
whose very appearance struck terror in his enemies' hearts and
women who disguised as men fought fiercely wielding cutlass, ax,
or pistol.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 5th Grade Social Studies;
Grades 2-5 Language Arts
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MILLER POPE'S BOOK OF PIRATES,
Pope, Miller. ~~~ $20.95
120 pgs., fill color illustrations, 2007, Elementary, middle
school.
Miller Pope, a resident of Brunswick County, was
inspired by the locale's rich pirate lore to write this book.
Also a professional artist, Pope has suffused the book with nearly
150 original illustrations.
From Captain Kidd to Blackbeard to the pirates of the orient .
. .From bloody battles to walking the plank . . .from blunderbusses
to cutlasses. This world of pirates and piracy is sure to please
and inform pirate fans of all ages.
• Race for Riches: a history of the origins of piracy
• Greed and Gold: a pirate’s life aboard ship and
in battle
• Tools of the Trade: weapons, vessels, and pirate culture
• Rogues and Raiders: profiles of pirates through history
• Other Pirates, Other Times: the past and future of piracy
• A Roster of Infamy: a list of pirates and their vessels
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies
and Language Arts
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WOMEN OF THE SEA: Ten Pirate Stories,
Weatherly, M.. — $27.95
160p. maps. reprods. bibliog. chron. glossary. index. notes. Web
sites. 2005. Upper elementary, middle school, high school. AR
8.0 MG
Includes Carolina favorites ...Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
This is essentially a reissue of the author’s Women
Pirates: Eight Stories of Adventure (Morgan Reynolds, 1998).
Two additional pirates, Lady Killigrew and Lai Choi San, have
been added, as have source notes that were lacking in the previous
edition. .............New visuals include line drawings, maps,
and details from paintings, and time lines have been added..............Appendixes
include an extensive bibliography and a short list of childish
Web sites for pirate enthusiasts. An inherently interesting subject
for collections that don’t have the earlier book.–Janet
S. Thompson, Chicago Public Library -School Library Journal ....March
2006
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 5th Grade Social Studies |
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AMAZING PEACE: A CHRISTMAS POEM, Angelou, Maya —
$20.99 GLB
40 pgs full color illustrations Available October 2008 All ages.
Angelou’s moving poem is a radiant affirmation of the goodness
of humanity. First read at the 2005 White House tree-lighting ceremony,
it comes alive again as a fully illustrated children’s book,
celebrating the promise of peace in the holiday season. In this
simple story a family joins with their community—rich and
poor, black and white, Muslim and Jew—to celebrate the holidays.
Curriculum Applications: 3rd - 8th Grade Language Arts. |
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POETRY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: MAYA ANGELOU,
Angelou, Maya and Edwin Graves Wilson,editor,
~~~ $14.95
48 pgs., full-color illustrations, 2007
Elementary, middle school
Award-winning poet, author, playwright, historian, songwriter,
singer, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, and civil
rights activist: Dr. Maya Angelou needs no introduction. She is
a true American icon—and now she is the first living poet
included in Sterling’s celebrated Poetry for Young People
series. Twenty-five of her finest poems capture a range of emotions
and experiences, from the playful “Harlem Hopscotch”
to the prideful “Me and My Work” to the soul-stirring
“Still I Rise.” While her writings deal with the historic
struggles of African-Americans, they all resonate with spiritual
strength and hope for the future that everyone can relate to.
A special inclusion in this volume is “A Brave and Startling
Truth,” written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
United Nations. Award-winning artist Jerome Lagarrigue masterfully
illustrates each verse with evocative, stunning pictures. Dr.
Edwin Graves Wilson, the Provost Emeritus of Wake Forest University
and a longtime colleague of Dr. Angelou, has written the book’s
introduction, the introductions to the individual poems, and the
annotations. |
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THE SHELTERING CEDAR,
Runyon, Anne Marshall.
~~~ $16.99
32 pages, Illustrated in color, 2007. Elementary.
A sturdy tree shelters small animals during a storm on Ocracoke
Island on Christmas Eve, allowing peace and joy to reign as the
tempest clears. Filled with beautiful illustrations of birds,
animals, water, and sky, The Sheltering Cedar is a gift
of nature, illuminating and delightful.
Curriculum Applications: Elementary Social
Studies and Language Arts |
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DANCING LEAF, Ellington, Charlotte Jane, — $15.95
184 pgs. 2007 Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
Focusing on Cherokee folklore, history, and tradition, each chapter
of this fast-moving novel begins with the retelling of an authentic
Cherokee legend that is then woven into the adventures of Dancing
Leaf, a character based on the unnamed, adopted daughter of Cherokee
Chieftainess Nancy Ward. Fascinating regional history comes through
in references to locales of significance to the Cherokee during
the 1820’s and characters who represent important figures
of the era such as Five Killer and Longfellow.
Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th 11th Grade Social Studies and
Language Arts
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Our thanks to Kathleen Ernst for making these books
available to our customers.
BETRAYAL AT CROSS CREEK, Ernst,
Kathleen ~~~ $10.95
~~~ $6.95 pb
176 pgs. illus. 2004. Upper elementary, middle
school. 
AR 5.0 MG
It's 1775 and the Revolution is brewing, but the
war feels far from the remote North Carolina valley where Elspeth
Monro lives quitely among other Scottish settlers. Then someone
begins to threaten her family, trying to force them to join the
rebels. When Elspeth's grandfather marches off to fight for the
British, she is left alone to protect her grandmother—and
to figure out who is putting her family in danger!
Curriculum Applications: 4th
& 8th Grade Social Studies - Revolutionary era; 3rd-8th Grade
Language Arts |
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Available once again thanks to Liz
Jones...........
THE NIGHT FLYERS, Jones,
Elizabeth McDavid
~~~ $9.95 hardcover
~~~ $6.95 softcover
160 pgs. 1999 color illustrations.
Upper elementary, middle school. < i > AR 5.0 MG
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