1. Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad By: Ellen Levine Summary: This is a true story about a slave named Henry “Box” Brown. Henry worked on a lot where his master treated him and his family very well, but he was given to the master’s son and was forced to say a sorrowful goodbye to his family. He ends up meeting a woman named Nancy who he later marries and has children with her. They were all sold at the slave market, but they secretly mailed Henry to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The moment Henry arrived in Philadelphia is the moment Henry became a free slave. This would be a good book to read to children for social studies, when they are learning about slavery. Characters: Henry "Box" Brown, Nancy Setting: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Theme: Slavery 2. My Great Aunt Arizona By: Gloria Houston Summary: This is a story about a little girls Great Aunt Arizona. Arizona was a hard worker and a great teacher. It goes through explaining all about Arizona and finally Aunt Susie invites her to live with her and do chores and study hard. She later returns to her home at Henson Creek and marries the carpenter who helped build the new riverside school and became Mrs. Hughes; but the kid called her “Miz Shoes.” Great Aunt Arizona would always talk about going to faraway places and eventually she died on her 93rd birthday. They said she never did go to those faraway places but she was always in their heart. Characters: Great Aunt Arizona, Aunt Susie, a little girl- Mrs. Hughes Setting: Henson Creek Theme: Hard work 3. We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States By: David Catrow Summary: This book recites the entire constitution but makes it sort of funny and from a kids standpoint. When it says, “establish justice” the little girl has a sign that reads “Rules: 1. Fair 2. Share 3. No Pulling Hair.” It introduces children to the constitution but the book shows the kids how other children may have viewed it. Characters: No real characters Setting: No real setting Theme: Social Studies 4. What Do You Do With A Tail Like This? By: Steve Jenkins and Robin Page Summary: This book would be perfect to talk to children about different parts of the body and explain how different animals use different parts of the body in different ways. It goes through and explains what animals use their body parts for. Characters: Animals Setting: No real setting Theme: Body Parts 5. Around the World By: Matt Phelan Summary: Around the World is about three people who travel the world in 80 days or less. In 1884, former miner Thomas Stevens made the journey on a bicycleIn 1889, pioneer reporter Nellie Bly embarked on a global race against time that assumed the heights of spectacle. And in 1895, retired sea captain Joshua Slocum set sail on a thirty-six-foot sloop, braving pirates and treacherous seas to become the first person to sail around the world alone. Characters: Thomas Stevens, Nellie Bly, Joshua Slocum Setting: Earth Theme: Social Studies 6. Killer Whales By: Seymour Simon Summary: This book is very informative because it describes the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and behavior in captivity of killer whales. There are a lot of specific interesting facts in this book as well. Characters: No real characters Setting: Oceans Theme: Whales 7. Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave By: Laban Carrick Hill Summary: This story is about a slave named Dave who made a name for himself while he was a slave. Dave worked on pottery and lost a leg in a railroad accident. But his most distinctive feature was the mark he left below a pot’s lip. Sometimes he signed his name and put the date. Other times he wrote verse, usually a short rhyme. Most slaves were illiterate but Dave was not, which shocked most people. Characters: Dave Setting: South Carolina Theme: Slavery 8. The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth By: Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen Summary: Ms. Frizzle asks her class to bring in rocks but everyone seems to have an excuse. Therefore she takes them to find rocks in a random field and dig down to the center of the Earth. It talks about different rocks and lava. Characters: Ms. Frizzle, Arnold, Wanda and Phil Setting: Class and a field Theme: Science 9. Here Are My Hands By: Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault Summary: It shows how you can use different body parts for different things. Characters: No real characters Setting: No real setting Theme: Life 10. The Man Who Walked Between The Towers By: Mordicai Gerstein Summary: Phillipe walked between the Twin Towers on a wire, just because he wanted to. The Police tried to get him down but he said he was a performer. The judge ended up sentencing him to perform for the kids in Central Park. After the towers fell they say they will actually remain there forever. Characters: Phillipe Petit Setting: New York City Theme: Social Studies 11. The Tiny Seed By: Eric Carle Summary: A wind blows seeds up near the sun, and one lands on a mountain, one in an ocean, and one in the desert. A bird doesn't see the one tiny seed and it eats a different seed. Finally, the seed grows into a beautiful flower. Characters: A bird Setting: Multiple settings Theme: Nature 12. The Tooth Book By: Edward Miller Summary: This book talks about how all animals have teeth. It also talks about different parts of a tooth, tooth decay and ways to keep your teeth healthy. Characters: No real characters Setting: No real setting Theme: Hygiene 13. Johnny Appleseed By: Jodie Shephard Summary: This is a story about Johnny Appleseed's life. Characters: Johnny Appleseed- Johnny Chapman, Elizabeth Setting: Massachusetts Theme: American History 14. Living Sunlight How Plants Bring the Earth By: Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm Summary: This book explains how important plants are to us and our environment. It goes into detail about exactly what they do for us. Characters: A boy Setting: Earth Theme: Science 15. Mrs. McNash Hangs Up Her Wash By: Sarah Weeks Summary: Mrs. McNosh hangs up all her wash on the clothes line. Characters: Mrs. McNosh Setting: Wash line outside Theme: Humor
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