Delaware is one in the completely revised America the Beautiful series. This book is divided into 9 chapters before the projects, timeline, glossary, fast facts, biographical dictionary, and resources found at the vary back of the text.The nine chapters include: 1- Land, 2- First People, 3- Exploration and Settlement, 4- Growth and Change, 5- More Modern Times, 6-People, 7- Government, 8- Economy, and 9- Travel Guide.

DuPont, “one of the largest chemical companies in the world” is headquartered in Delaware.

Delaware has its share of museums. There are museums for shipwrecks, Native Americans, Hispanics, Swedish, African Americans, explorers,  and colonial life. There are museums were children “can dress up in old-time clothing… and [others where] costumed guides… demonstrate life in the 1800s.”

Banking and Financial activities are the leading service industry in Delaware. It is the National Center for the credit card industry.

This book is filled with charts, graphs, maps, and photos which will aid students in attaining the Common Core Standards .

If you have ever been to summer camp, this book will ring true for you in many ways. This book is told in graphic novel format, perhaps this will be the next BIGGEST science series since ‘Magic School Bus’.

While at summer camp, six of the campers learn about gravity, as it relates to their camping experiences, from their camp counselors. Gravity first comes into play, when the cuckoo clock in the dining hall is ‘wound’ by pulling the chains so gravity can pull on the weights which move its gears. Later, center of gravity and friction are experienced on the beach and in the lake, then explained by the counselor in the dining hall.

A pendulum’s speed and an objects weight with regards to gravity are also explained.

Includes: 2 experiments with explanation, Mysterious Words (glossary), and 5 stated facts about gravity under the heading- “Could You Have Solved the Mystery of the Cuckoo Clock?”

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Here is the mini-bio of a Native American chief who just wanted his people to be left alone. Please have the wagon trains go away with their ” horses and cattle …[that] ate the grass needed by Sioux ponies.  The loud wagon trains scared away the game. And the whites brought deadly diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and the flu.” (page 16) Some of the Sioux decided to live near the trading post, Red Cloud and others decided to isolate themselves from the whites. Later, when gold was discovered, Red Cloud first talked with Bozeman, then the U.S. government peace commissioner to keep Sioux land away from the gold hunters.

“Red Cloud was unlike most war chiefs. He made long-range plans. No war chief had power to command his men.Red Cloud had to rely on his reputation and oratory to lead his band. Thus he persuaded the warriors to do things his way.” (page 23) … Red Cloud “would not talk of peace until all the soldiers left his hunting grounds.” (page 24)  Meanwhile, other Native American groups further south were giving the whites trouble because of the railroad being built. ” President Andrew Johnson (post-civil war) did not want further fighting.” Army forts were abandoned and Red Cloud had them burnt to the ground.

Author, William R. Sanford makes this an easy read in nine short chapters. Black and white photographs and sketches from the time period are used for illustration, but this book could use some color. The headers for each chapter the two maps, and the purposeful smudge marks on the bottom of most pages could easily be in color! I fear the lack of color will decrease the number of readers choosing to read this book.

This reference presents essays that discuss not only the historical background of Kosovo, but also the ethnic cleansing there and the events leading to the trial of Slobodan Milosevic. The first chapter provides the background information and uses primary sources, such as articles from periodicals, State Department and judicial reports and the Kosovo Declaration of Independence. The second chapter presents information on the genocide in Kosovo from multinational perspectives, essays and speeches on whether or not the events in Kosovo meet the criteria of a genocide and reports on incidents of rape as a weapon of war the systematic execution of Albanian males of fighting age. Chapter three recounts personal experiences of victims of the Serbian forces, a peace worker who was imprisoned, a witness of atrocities, and young victims from the region. I don’t think many of our students know about the genocide in Kosovo, and I think fewer understand the root of the problems; this book does a good job explaining it. There are exercises at the start of each chapter, including analysis of data and political cartoons, writing prompts and group activities. The reference includes a timeline, maps, and lists of websites and books for further information.  I see this as an excellent addition to a high school library, both for students looking for more information on genocide or teachers interested in developing a lesson/unit on the topic, particularly one supported by primary source documents.

Cowpoke Clyde had finished his chores and was pleased with his clean home until he noticed his “dawg” caked with mud. Cowpoke Clyde was determined to give his dog a bath when his efforts turn into a comedy of errors from Clyde roping a hog instead of the dog, and instead of luring the dog in for treats, he attracted six cats. Well, Clyde decided to give up and take a bath himself. While he was singing in the tub, his dog decided to jump in and croon with him beneath the moon. This story is told in rhyme with a country twang. The illustrations are cute, colorful and detailed, allowing the reader to read facial expressions of each character!

Sam is very excited to hear that the new neighbors had a child named Charlie. He was surprised to find out that the new neighbor, Charlie, was a girl who had a little sister with his name, Sam. The two neighbors develop a great friendship that had its bumps along the way, such as small disagreements and accidental hurt feelings. However, Sam and Charlie knew the golden rule: love thy neighbor as thyself. This book has five stories that are approximately six pages each. It is perfect for children who want to start reading chapter books but are not quite ready yet. Cute, color illustrations are found on each page spread. Jewish religion is lightly brought into the stories.

Humphrey the hamster had a great summer break, but when he returns back to school in the fall, all of the students in Ms. Brisbane’s room are missing! Ms. Brisbane’s class is filled with strange students! Humphrey is determined to solve the mystery of what happened to the missing students. He sneaks out of his cage at night and explores the school looking for clues. While Humphrey discovers where his old classmates are, he also discovers the new classmates have specific needs that Humphrey can help with, and he learns that he loves his new classmates just as much as the others. This Humphrey book will surely be kids favorites!

Nugget and Fang, a minnow and a shark, are the best of friends until Nugget goes to school and learns about the food chain, that SHARKS EAT MINNOWS! Nugget tells Fang they cannot be friends and leaves him all alone. Fang tries to win Nugget back by doing things such as getting a tattoo of Nugget and inviting him to dinner, but nothing seemed to work. Suddenly a net swooped down and captured Nugget and his friends. Fang took the opportunity to be a hero and chew a hole in the net, winning Nugget’s friendship as well as all the minnow friends! Super cute friendship story about diversity. Brightly colored  illustrations will intrigue kids.