Crabtree Publishers.Crabtree Publishers 350 - 5th Ave., #3308, NY, NY 10118 www.crabtreebooks.com Crabtree's curriculum-oriented picturebook titles for kids in grades 2-5 are top picks for libraries seeking materials which will see repeat lending and report usefulness. Take their 'In the Footsteps of Explorers' series ($17.94 Each), for example: each lovely coverage of 32 pages packs in appeal and information, from eye-catching color covers to chapters of history, concluding with a glossary and index. Sieur De Salle: New World Adventurer by John Zronik (0778724131) surveys LA Salle's great explorations and troubled encounters, Adrianna Morganelli's Samuel De Champlain: From New France New France: see Canada. New France Possessions of France in North America from 1534 to the Treaty of Paris in 1763. After the first land claim for France by Jacques Cartier (1534), the company of New France was established in 1627. To Cape Cod Cape Cod, narrow peninsula of glacial origin, 399 sq mi (1,033 sq km), SE Mass., extending 65 mi (105 km) E and N into the Atlantic Ocean. It is generally flat, with sand dunes, low hills, and numerous lakes. (077872414X) tells how the founding father of 'New France' established his colonies, Katharine Bailey's Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating The World (0778724166) follow Magellan's world explorations and lasting legacy of trade and discovery; R.A. Beales' James Cook: The Pacific Coast And Beyond (0778724158) reveals his Pacific region adventures and discoveries; Rachel Eagen's Ponce De Leon Ponce de Le·ón , Juan 1460-1521. Spanish explorer who sailed with Columbus on his second voyage (1493-1494) and discovered Florida (1513) while looking for the legendary Fountain of Youth. Noun 1. : Exploring Florida And Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. (0778724123) covers his founding of early Spanish settlements in America, and Alexander Zelenyj's Marco Polo Marco Polo: see Polo, Marco. : Overland To China (0778724176) discusses his travels from medieval Europe through the Orient and beyond. Speaking of 'medieval', Crabtree's 'The Medieval World' series ($23.92 Each) provides the same age range with excellent thematic coverages perfect for school assignments. Medieval Myths, Legends And Songs (0778713598) surveys Medieval literary legends and music, Manners And Customs In The Middle Ages (077-8713571) discusses concepts of chivalry chivalry (shĭv`əlrē), system of ethical ideals that arose from feudalism and had its highest development in the 12th and 13th cent. , birth and death rites, and seasonal holiday celebrations; Medieval Projects You Can Do! (077871361X) reinforces history with projects ranging from learning to weave a medieval dress to creating a personal coat of arms coat of arms: see blazonry and heraldry. coat of arms or shield of arms Heraldic device dating to the 12th century in Europe. It was originally a cloth tunic worn over or in place of armour to establish identity in battle. ; Famous People Of The Middle Ages (0778713563) presents biographical sketches of religious and political leaders, scholars and artists, and notable peasants alike, Medieval Medicine
named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Wisdom And Gifts (0778703843) surveys foods, clothing, language, and sources of inspiration and spirituality; Nations Of The Southeast (0778703851) surveys the Creek, Chickasaw, Powhatan, Calusa and Seminoles and their lives and cultures; and Native North American Foods And Recipes (0778703835) surveys foods and recipes of various North American tribes. Three titles on Iran by Bobbie Kalman are picks for elementary-grade collections strong in Middle East history. Iran The Land (077-879315X), Iran The People (0778793-168), and Iran The Culture each provide 32 pages of facts covering each aspect of Iran. Bright contemporary color photos throughout, a glossary and index, and eye-catching covers make these especially recommended picks for grades 3-5. Crabtree's selections are perfect choices for elementary-level collections: they hold a little over thirty pages of bright illustrations and color photos, dividing subjects by chapter for quick reference and study. Koalas And Other Marsupials (0778721-620), Monkeys And Other Primates (077-8721655), Dolphins And Other Marine Mammals marine mammals mammals inhabiting the sea; generally taken to include the cetaceans (whales, porpoise, dolphin), the sirenians (sea-cows, including manatees and dugong) and the pinnipeds (the carnivores of the group, seals, sealions, walruses). (0778721647) and Guinea Pigs And Other Rodents (0778721639) each pack bright photos to supplement the facts in fine overviews. Life cycles are the focus of the 'Life Cycle of A' series, which includes Bat (0778706710), Polar Bear polar bear, large white bear, Ursus maritimus, formerly Thalarctos maritimus, of the coasts of arctic North America. Polar bears usually live on drifting pack ice, but sometimes wander long distances inland. (0778706680), Ant (0778706702), and SHARK (0778706699): each book examines physiology, life cycles, and follows the creature from birth to death. Seals And Sea Lions (0778713016), Wonderful Whales (0778713024) and Skates And Rays (0778713032) each hold a glossary, index, plenty of animal facts and are suitable for classroom reports and leisure reading alike. All are of the Crabtree titles are excellent references students will appreciate and top picks school libraries will appreciate. |
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