Synopsis: IN THEIR OWN WORDS: POCAHONTAS tells the exciting story of the life of this famous Native American woman, using the journals and writings of English colonists. Famous for saving the life of Capt. John Smith in 1608, Pocahontas grew up as the favorite daughter of the Native American chief of the Powhatans. Pocahontas's rescue of Smith made her famous not only in colonial America, but across the ocean in England as well. Pocahontas made enormous…

Synopsis: For many years, The Black Stallion books by Walter Farley have been among the most popular books with young readers on the Navajo Nation. With this in mind, Salina Bookshelf, working in conjunction with the Black Stallion Literacy Project, offers a new edition of the 1961 classic Little Black, A Pony. Translated into Navajo and completely re-illustrated by Baje Whitethorne, Sr. this book on friendship and unwavering loyalty promises to steal…

Synopsis: This paperback edition tells the life story of Helen Keller, who lived in a world of silence and darkness yet became a college graduate, best-selling author, and tireless fund-raiser. Helen's inspirational story is told with the help of her own writing and speeches. Illustrations.

Synopsis: Meet Thurgood Marshall, first African American Supreme Court Justice..Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more.Introduces the youngest readers to the life of the first African…

Synopsis: - Biographies are an area of high interest for young readers.- Includes index and Words You Know section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs.- Photographs are directly related to the text to encourage independent reading.- Glossary and easy-to-use index.Grades K-4 Social Studies StandardsTime, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our…

Synopsis: Describes the successful efforts of concerned citizens to stop construction of a jetport that would have destroyed the Florida Everglades

Synopsis: Drawing on the explorers' journals and other primary sources, this book recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition, exploring the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context. Includes historic prints, maps, photos, chronology, bibliography, and further reading lists.