Marshall Cavendish.99 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 10591 The 'Symbols of America' series by Terry Allan Hicks ($19.95 Each) is a fine series for grades 3-4 studying American history: each book provides some 40 pages of background detail on a popular American symbol. Books covering UNCLE SAM Uncle Sam, name used to designate the U.S. government. The term arose in the War of 1812 and seems at first to have been used derisively by those opposed to the war. Possibly it was an expansion of the letters "U.S. (0761421378), THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance, in full, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, oath that proclaims loyalty to the United States. and its national symbol. (076142136X), THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE (0761421351), ELLIS ISLAND Ellis Island, island, c.27 acres (10.9 hectares), in Upper New York Bay, SW of Manhattan island. Government-controlled since 1808, it was long the site of an arsenal and a fort, but most famously served (1892–1954) as the chief immigration station of the United (07614321343), THE CAPITOL (0761421327) and BALD EAGLE bald eagle Species of sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) that occurs inland along rivers and large lakes. Strikingly handsome, it is the only eagle native solely to North America, and it has been the U.S. national bird since 1782. The adult, about 40 in. (0761421335) each cover politics, choices and background history, serving as important study primers for the young. The 'Kaleidoscope' series ($19.95 Each) provides nearly 50 pages of information for grades 4-5, covering major topics kids typically write reports on. Joe Thoron's EARTHQUAKE (0761421025), VOLCANOES (076142105X), TORNADOES (0761421041) and HURRICANES (0761421033) survey the science and problems of major natural disasters, while Dan Elish's NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. (0761420460), SATELLITES (0761420983), GALAXIES (0761420479) and SUN (0761420487) provide a blend of natural history and insights on human endeavors. Grades 5-6 will be the likely audience of the 'Great Explorations' new additions ($22.95 each), which hold about 80 pages each of historical background on major discoverers, making them suitable for both biographies and history research. James Collier's CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (0761422218), Serenity Young's RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON For other persons named Richard Burton, see Richard Burton (disambiguation). Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (March 19, 1821 – October 20, 1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, linguist, poet, hypnotist, fencer (0761422226), Patricia Calvert's KIT CARSON (0761422234), Dan Elish's EDMUND HILLARY (0761422242), and Steven Otfinoski's HENRY HUDSON (0761422250) each blend color illustrations with plenty of facts about each explorer, his motivations, the politics and culture of the times, and his lasting influence. All are top picks. |
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