The Children's Book of America

The Children's Book of America

Author: William J. Bennett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1998-11-02

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0684849305

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Presents stories of significant events and people in American history, patriotic songs, and American folk tales and poems.


The Children's Book of Heroes

The Children's Book of Heroes

Author: William J. Bennett

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Published: 1997-10-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780684834450

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William Bennett and Michael Hague, the team that brought us the national bestseller The Children's Book of Virtues, have once again collaborated to create The Children's Book of Heroes, a beautifully illustrated celebration of heroic deeds, both real and fictional, that will delight and inspire millions of young children and their parents. "We all need a hero or two to help us stand fast and think right," says William J. Bennett, author of The Book of Virtues, the bestseller that millions of American families turn to for moral inspiration. With excerpts chosen for young children, this new treasury presents splendid tales of the valor and indomitable spirit that are a lasting testament to our cherished values. Jackie Robinson stands fast on the playing field and his strength of character inspires a nation. David slays Goliath and his faith and bravery give hope to underdogs everywhere. A little boy goes in search of an angel and finds one who guards him day and night: his own mother. From Abraham Lincoln and Mother Teresa to warriors on the battlefield, real moms and dads, and even young girls and boys, here are worthy and heroic figures all kids can look up to and emulate. The Children's Book of Heroes is a celebration of the endurance, sacrifice, courage, and compassion that characterize truly heroic deeds.


The Children's Book of Faith

The Children's Book of Faith

Author: William John Bennett

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780385327718

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A wonderful inspirational treasury of beloved prayers, stories, hymns, Bible passages, and more--collected in a beautifully illustrated hardcover edition destined to become a classic. A must-have for every family!


All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

Author: Dan Yaccarino

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2012-06-27

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0375987231

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“This immigration story is universal.” —School Library Journal, Starred Dan Yaccarino’s great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island with a small shovel and his parents’ good advice: “Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family.” With simple text and warm, colorful illustrations, Yaccarino recounts how the little shovel was passed down through four generations of this Italian-American family—along with the good advice. It’s a story that will have kids asking their parents and grandparents: Where did we come from? How did our family make the journey all the way to America? “A shovel is just a shovel, but in Dan Yaccarino’s hands it becomes a way to dig deep into the past and honor all those who helped make us who we are.” —Eric Rohmann, winner of the Caldecott Medal for My Friend Rabbit “All the Way to America is a charmer. Yaccarino’s heartwarming story rings clearly with truth, good cheer, and love.” —Tomie dePaola, winner of a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona


We Came to America

We Came to America

Author: Faith Ringgold

Publisher: Dragonfly Books

Published: 2022-06-28

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 0593482700

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Acclaimed artist and Caldecott-winning picture book creator Faith Ringgold shares an inspiring look at America's lineage in this stunning ode to our country--past, present, and future. America is a land of diversity. Whether driven by dreams and hope, or escaping poverty or persecution, our ancestors--and the faces of America today--represent people from every reach of the globe. And each person brought with them a unique gift--of art and music; of determination and grit; of ideas and strength--that forever shaped the country we all call home. Vividly evoked in Faith Ringgold's sumptuous colors and patterns, WE CAME TO AMERICA is an ode to every American who came before us, and a tribute to the children who will carry its message into our future.


Motel of the Mysteries

Motel of the Mysteries

Author: David Macaulay

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1979-10-11

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0547770723

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It is the year 4022; all of the ancient country of Usa has been buried under many feet of detritus from a catastrophe that occurred back in 1985. Imagine, then, the excitement that Howard Carson, an amateur archeologist at best, experienced when in crossing the perimeter of an abandoned excavation site he felt the ground give way beneath him and found himself at the bottom of a shaft, which, judging from the DO NOT DISTURB sign hanging from an archaic doorknob, was clearly the entrance to a still-sealed burial chamber. Carson's incredible discoveries, including the remains of two bodies, one of then on a ceremonial bed facing an altar that appeared to be a means of communicating with the Gods and the other lying in a porcelain sarcophagus in the Inner Chamber, permitted him to piece together the whole fabric of that extraordinary civilization.


The Scrambled States of America

The Scrambled States of America

Author: Laurie Keller

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-04

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0805068317

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The states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while. Includes facts about the states.


What Does It Mean to Be American?

What Does It Mean to Be American?

Author: Rana DiOrio

Publisher: Little Pickle Press

Published: 2019-03-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781492683803

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An engaging picture book for children that celebrates what it means to be American--regardless of politics What does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly. While politics seem to divide our country into the two opposing teams of red and blue, one truth remains: we are all Americans. But what does that mean? This continuation of the popular What Does It Mean to Be...? series provides a nonpartisan point of view perfect for any and all Americans who are proud of who they are--and where they come from, regardless of their political views. Other Titles in the What Does It Mean to Be...? Series: What Does It Mean to Be Present? What Does It Mean to Be Global? What Does It Mean to Be Kind?


America the Beautiful

America the Beautiful

Author: Katharine Lee Bates

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2009-02-28

Total Pages: 55

ISBN-13: 031606923X

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A direct descendant of the composer of "America the Beautiful" honors his ancestry and national pride with historical and contemporary imagery. Musical notation and an Author's Note, as well as the song's lyrics in Bates's handwriting, are included. Full color.