Liam Goes to Independence Hall is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.5 and Literacy.L.2.1a. Readers will follow Liam as he tours Independence Hall, gaining an understanding of early American history and important symbols of American freedom, complete with full-page color photographs and narrative nonfiction text. This book should be paired with Have You Been to Independence Hall?" (9781477722657) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.
A gay-rights pioneer shares his stories, from Stonewall to dancing with his husband at the White House, in a memoir full of “funny anecdotes and heart” (Publishers Weekly). On December 11, 1973, Mark Segal disrupted a live broadcast of the CBS Evening News when he sat on the desk directly between the camera and news anchor Walter Cronkite, yelling, “Gays protest CBS prejudice!” He was wrestled to the studio floor by the stagehands on live national television, thus ending LGBT invisibility. But this one victory left many more battles to fight, and creativity was required to find a way to challenge stereotypes. Mark Segal's job, as he saw it, was to show the nation who gay people are: our sons, daughters, fathers, and mothers. This is a memoir of one man’s role in modern LGBT history, from being on the scene of the Stonewall riots, to getting kicked off a 1970s TV show for dancing with another man—and then, decades later, dancing with his husband at a White House event for Gay Pride. “[Segal] vividly describes his firsthand experience as a teenager inside the Stonewall bar during the historic riots, his participation with the Gay Liberation Front, and amusing encounters with Elton John and Patti LaBelle....A jovial yet passionately delivered self-portrait inspiring awareness about LGBT history from one of the movement's true pioneers.”—Kirkus Reviews “The stories are interesting, unexpected, and witty.”—Library Journal “Much this book focuses on his work, but the more telling pages are filled with love gained and lost, raising other people’s children, finding himself, and aging in the gay community. A must-read.”—The Advocate
One year has passed since the events in Iron River, Michigan and it’s time for another summer vacation! Liam, Boo and the rest of the family have recovered from previous traumatic events in their own way. To distance themselves from former occurrences, Will and Annie (Liam and Boo’s parents) decide to take a road trip to the sleeping community of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This is the hometown of Claire, Will’s sister. A beautiful and quiet colonial borough located not far from the City of Philadelphia. What could possibly go wrong? Will plans to give his family a tour of his hometown. Enjoy the sights and aid his sister with a project that was very dear to his childhood, the restoration of the Elk’s Family Estate. Is there an inherent evil trying to lure everyone into a trap? Luckily, this is where Liam, Boo and their family and friends shine best. Working together, solving a mystery and battling monsters who harbor the forces of darkness. Will Liam and Boo be able to solve this mystery? Follow the signs and our crew of young people as they try to survive the ghastly pursuits! Happy reading.
Readers will follow Liam as he tours Independence Hall, gaining an understanding of early American history and important symbols of American freedom. Age-appropriate language, vivid imagery, and a relatable narrative will grab students' attention, keeping them engaged while also equipping them with the skills they need to become thoughtful readers. This book provides additional learning opportunities through a graphic organizer, glossary, and index. The graphic organizer explains the parts of government.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Independence Hall is a place Americans think they know well. Within its walls the Continental Congress declared independence in 1776, and in 1787 the Founding Fathers drafted the U.S. Constitution there. Painstakingly restored to evoke these momentous events, the building appears to have passed through time unscathed, from the heady days of the American Revolution to today. But Independence Hall is more than a symbol of the young nation. Beyond this, according to Charlene Mires, it has a long and varied history of changing uses in an urban environment, almost all of which have been forgotten. In Independence Hall, Mires rediscovers and chronicles the lost history of Independence Hall, in the process exploring the shifting perceptions of this most important building in America's popular imagination. According to Mires, the significance of Independence Hall cannot be fully appreciated without assessing the full range of political, cultural, and social history that has swirled about it for nearly three centuries. During its existence, it has functioned as a civic and cultural center, a political arena and courtroom, and a magnet for public celebrations and demonstrations. Artists such as Thomas Sully frequented Independence Square when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital during the 1790s, and portraitist Charles Willson Peale merged the arts, sciences, and public interest when he transformed a portion of the hall into a center for natural science in 1802. In the 1850s, hearings for accused fugitive slaves who faced the loss of freedom were held, ironically, in this famous birthplace of American independence. Over the years Philadelphians have used the old state house and its public square in a multitude of ways that have transformed it into an arena of conflict: labor grievances have echoed regularly in Independence Square since the 1830s, while civil rights protesters exercised their right to free speech in the turbulent 1960s. As much as the Founding Fathers, these people and events illuminate the building's significance as a cultural symbol.
The first three novels in the Benton Security Services series plus two short stories. Hired Gun - Lila is the target of a hitman and she has no idea why. When she finds herself under the protection of one sexy, yet overbearing Shane Ellis, a member of the elite Benton Security Services, she rebels, determined to ignore every one of his overbearing rules. As Lila and Shane race against time to stay one step ahead of the hitman, they must also confront their growing attraction to one another. Can they stay alive and solve the mystery before it's too late, or will the hitman succeed in taking them out? Smoke and Steel - After failing to protect his little sister in a kidnapping gone wrong, Jack Benton dedicated his life to protecting others. The billionaire founded an elite bodyguard firm, Benton Security Services, hoping to protect those who even the police can't. When Jack finds Adrienne, rain-soaked and injured by the side of the road, he is determined to discover who she is so afraid of, even as their mutual attraction grows and sparks fly. Adrienne is the target of vicious killers who'll test even Jack's elite skills as they continue to hunt her down. As they try to outsmart her pursuers, they soon discover that their feelings for each other might be their biggest weakness. Broken Code - Lila and Shane are finally reunited after six months apart. Lila finds herself embroiled in a perilous game of cat and mouse, and only Shane can protect her and an innocent young pregnant woman in her care from dangerous killers. While Shane is committed to keeping it strictly professional and ensuring that Lila adheres to The Code, he reconsiders his approach as the danger intensifies and they are forced to flee for their lives. Will they be able to overcome their differences and work together to survive the lethal pursuit? Bonus Two Short Stories - Better Choices and Learning to Speak Filled with thrilling action, steamy romance, and unexpected twists and turns, these books will have you turning the pages late into the night. Don't miss out on this exciting and suspenseful tale of love and danger.
