Actions are Louder Than Words: Animals With Manners is a heartwarming children’s book that uses a diverse group of charming animal characters to teach kids the importance of good manners. Each animal embodies a specific manner or polite behavior that kids can learn and practice in their daily lives. This book not only entertains but also encourages positive social behavior, making it an ideal book for young readers learning about the importance of being kind and respectful to othe
The World Turned Upside Down: The American Revolution
Grades 4-5
Intensive document analysis and exploration of the concept of cause and effect form the foundation of this unit exploring the Revolutionary period in American history. The World Turned Upside Down explores the chronology and major events leading up to and during the Revolutionary War and uses primary sources to demonstrate the social and political context.
In this poetic memoir, Margarita Engle, the first Latina woman to receive a Newbery Honor, tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. Margarita is a girl from two worlds. Her heart lies in Cuba, her mother's tropical island country, a place so lush with vibrant life that it seems like a fairy tale kingdom. But most of the time she lives in Los Angeles, lonely in the noisy city and dreaming of the summers when she can take a plane through the enchanted air to her beloved island. Words an