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FREDDY IN NORTH CAROLINA: Historic Sites , Bird, Janie W. ~~~ $18.65 pb

170 pgs. full color photos, index. 2007. Elementary, middle school.

History from a dog's perspective can be simple and humorous. Freddy is a bichon frise dog that wants to learn the history of North Carolina. FREDDY IN NORTH CAROLINA: Historic Sites is written in English and Spanish so that English language learners can grasp quickly the fundamentals of North Carolina history. The format will also help North Carolinians improve their Spanish language skills. Freddy is first provided an overview of North Carolina history. He then learns about each region and visits various historic sites within the region with his young friend Rosa.

The author provides interesting websites to visit throughout the text. She also suggests thought provoking activities to engage the readers in discussion or as a writing exercise.

"Freddy in NC" is a great supplemental resource for the NC text book. It will create interest for any student studying NC history. The illustrations are great."

Matt Carroll, Harnett County Schools

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies, Language Arts, ESL

A GEOGRAPHY OF THE CAROLINAS, Bennett, D. Gordon and Jeffry C. Patton, editors — $24.95 pb
266 pgs. 2008, maps, graphs, photos
Eleven geographers explore the region’s historical, cultural, and physical landscapes, revealing the patterns, processes, and connections at work in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. Early chapters cover climate and physical geography, providing a foundation for later chapters on settlement, historical development, and 20th-century changes in population, rural-urban patterns, agriculture, and manufacturing. There is also material on the cultural, recreational, and educational attributes of the Carolinas, and a look at what lies ahead for the region. High-quality b&w photos and maps are included. .Reference & Research Book News, Feb, 2008
Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th, 11th Grade Social Studies and Science.

NORTH CAROLINA 1524 - 1776, Cannavale, Matthew C., ~~~ $32.90 library binding

122 pgs. illus. 2007. Upper elementary, middle school, high school. AR 8.3 MG

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A Spanish conquistador hunts for gold. Colonists vanish from the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Pirates lurk among the many islands and inlets along the coast. Colonists and Native Americans battle fiercely in the Tuscarora War. The early history of North Carolina reads like the ultimate adventure novel, and the story accelerates when thousands of Scotch-Irish and German immigrants flock to the colony, making it the fourth largest on the eve of the American Revolution.

Readers of this dramatic history will also relish episodes such as the bloody showdown at Alamance Creek, the Edenton Tea Party, and the Battle at Moore's Creek Bridge—all important markers along the road to statehood and victory in the war for American independence.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

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NORTH CAROLINA CURIOSITIES, Elliston, Jon and Kent Priestley

~~~ $14.95 pb

278 pgs, illus. 2007 This laugh-out-loud guide will introduce readers to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places and things the Tar heel State has to offer. Visit the remains of a mysterious shipwreck, the sulfur springs said to promote good health, and the country’s very first gold nugget doorstop.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

32 pgs. illus. 2006. Elementary, middle school, high school.

AR 3.2 LG

This fascinating and educational bilingual title features important historical and geographical information on North Carolina, including data about the people and culture of the state, and maps with keys, rivers, and main cities. Back matter includes state activities and facts, visual hall of famous people, visual glossary, index, resources, Web sites, and word count. Part of The Bilingual Library of the United States of America series, this is an incredible resource for young new readers in Spanish and older English-as-a-Second-Language learners.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; ESL all grades.

THE NORTH CAROLINA ALPHABET BOOK, George, Pamela and illustrated by Walter Brown

~~~$8.95pb

64 color pages, 2005, perfect bound,,

This beautifully-rendered alphabet by Pamela George and Walter Brown teaches letter recognition and facts about NC outdoor life.

Curriculum Applications: Grades PreK - 3.

THE NORTH CAROLINA ALPHABET POSTER, George, Pamela and illustrated by Walter Brown~~~$10.00

$12.95 laminated

The North Carolina Alphabet Poster. 2006

The North Carolina Alphabet Poster is now available. 24'x36", full color.

Curriculum Applications: Grades PreK - 3.

NC's ECONOMY, INDUSTRY, & ENVIRONMENT, Goldman, Phyllis, editor. ~~~ $32.95 pb

135pgs. b & w illus., index. 2007. Elementary, middle school.

Goldman has once again taken a difficult subject and made it interesting and accessible. First an historical overview of North Carolina's economy is given followed by a look at manufacturing, technology, business and industry in the state. Tourism and Entertainment, a vital part of North Carolina's economy, are also featured. Differences in the culture and economy of the geographical regions is also explored. Another section is discusses North Carolina's exports and imports. The final section is devoted to environmental issues that a growing economy faces.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies.

NORTH CAROLINA'S GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY, Goldman, Phyllis, editor.

~~~ $32.95 pb

136 pages, Illustrated, 2008. Elementary, middle school, high school.

This is a valuable resource for students, teachers and librarians as
they learn about the science of geography and explore the extraordinary
landscape of North Carolina.

Covering the many facets of this immeasurable subject, this unique
reference book features information ranging from how North Carolina's
mountains, Piedmont and coast were formed, to fossil fuels found in
North Carolina, to how to identify the various rocks, gems, and minerals
found around the state.

Curriculum Applications: Social Studies, Language Arts, Science

NORTH CAROLINA RIVERS: FACTS, LEGENDS, AND LORE, Hairr, John

~~~ $19.99 pb

160 pgs, b & w illus., 2007 Elementary, middle, high school
John Hairr crafts a captivating study of the Tarheel State’s rivers. The Cape Fear, the New, the Pee Dee: these are the streams that course through North Carolina’s history, and Hairr navigates them all, while also exploring lesser-known waters. The only natural history to trace all of the state’s rivers in a single volume—a must-read.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE NORTH CAROLINA, Hall, Lynne L. — $12.95
192 pgs, map, b& w photos, 2007
Travel the highways and backroads of North Carolina and visit the strangest sights around.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

THE POTTER'S EYE
Art and Tradition in North Carolina Pottery,
Hewitt, Mark and Nancy Sweezy~~~$39.95

Photography by Jason Dowdle

296 pp., 9 x 11, 235 color illus., 1 map, notes, index

Classic North Carolina stoneware pots--with their rich textures, monochromatic glazes, and minimal decoration--belong to one of America's most revered stoneware pottery traditions. In a lavishly illustrated celebration of that tradition, Mark Hewitt and Nancy Sweezy trace the history of North Carolina pottery from the nineteenth century to the present day. They demonstrate the intriguing historic and aesthetic relationships that link pots produced in North Carolina to pottery traditions in Europe and Asia, in New England, and in the neighboring state of South Carolina.

With hundreds of color photographs highlighting the shapes and surfaces of carefully selected pots, The Potter's Eye honors the keen focus vernacular potters bring to their materials, tools, techniques, and history. It is an evocative guide for anyone interested in the art of North Carolina pottery and the aesthetic majesty of this resilient and long-standing tradition

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies - industry; Art

GUIDE TO NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY HISTORICAL MARKERS, Hill, Michael, editor — $15.00 pb
265 pgs. illus. 2007. Tenth revised edition. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
GUIDE TO NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY HISTORICAL MARKERS contains the location, title and inscription of each roadside marker. The markers are conveniently grouped by county, with the counties alphabetically arranged. Introductory material details the history of the state marker program and provides an overview of North Carolina’s historic places by region. This new edition includes 80 markers erected between 2001 and 2007.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Social Studies

AMAZING NORTH CAROLINA, Lacey, Theresa. Jensen. ~~~ $14.95pb

246 pgs. illus. 2008. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.

AMAZING NORTH CAROLINA offers a rare glimpse into unusual and often bizarre people and events in North Carolina's 200-year history. Reading like the Tarheel State's own version of Ripley's Believe It Or Not, this book explores hundreds of incredible stories, facts, and tidbits of human interest. It contains pictures, quizzes, trivia, stories, recipes, lists, and more.
Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

WEIRD CAROLINAS, Manley, R..,

— $19.95

256 pgs. illus. 2007. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.

Spanish mosss reaches out from dark trees on lonely roads, the Great Dismal Swamp shelters unknown beasts and near-beasts, the coastline is marked with thousands of hidden inlets where pirate ships buried treasures and U-boats prowled. With all this and so much more, is it any wonder that the Carolinas, North and South, are filled with places and people that can only be called weird?

Curriculum Applications: 4th 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

THE COLONY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Mis, Melody— $21.25
24 pgs, 2006 Elementary, middle school.
Provides a brief history of North Carolina, from its beginnings as an English colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1789. Contents include:Discovering North Caroina; Christoph von Graffenried;
Tuscarora War; North Carolinas Early Years; Penelope Barker, North Carolina Stamp Act; North Carolina Prepares for War; Continental Congress, William Hooper and the American Revolution.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts.

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FORGOTTEN TALES OF NORTH CAROLINA, Painter, T. and Roger Kammerer,

— $14.99 pb

What comes to mind when you think of North Carolina history? Is it Sir Walter Raleigh and the Wright brothers? Or do you think of sea monsters, hitchhiking alligators and a boy with “America” spelled out in his eyes? This delightful book features a collection of astonishing episodes in North Carolina’s past, sure to delight Tar Heel natives and newcomers alike.

160 pgs. illus. 2006. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.

Curriculum Applications: 4th 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS IN THE SOUTH, Thomas, Nancy Smith ~~~ $29.95

200 pgs., 128 illus., 2007, index Upper elementary, middle school, high school

The Moravian Church was one of the earliest Protestant religious groups in the United States. In 1752 the church bought 100,000 acres in Piedmont North Carolina, calling the tract “Wachovia” because the land reminded them of the Wachau valley of Austria. Christmas customs practiced by the Moravians reflect their Germanic roots, Nancy Smith Thomas explains. This abundantly illustrated volume explores the many facets of traditional Moravian Christmas celebrations, including decorations (such as the idiosyncratic “Putz”), food and beverages, gifts, services, and music. Thomas discusses how these traditions evolved over time, within and outside the Moravian communities, as well as how certain non-Moravian Christmas traditions were incorporated into the Moravian customs.

Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th, 11th Grade Social Studies

MAKING NOTES: Music of the Carolinas, Wicker, Ann, editor — $22.95 pb
260 pgs, 2008, Middle school, high school
The Carolinas have a rich musical heritage that began generations ago and continues today. The region is famous for being home to musicians as diverse as James Taylor, James Brown, John Coltrane, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Doc Watson.
MAKING NOTES is a lively, readable sampler of essays, articles, and recollections about the music and musicians with roots in the Carolinas — and how that musical legacy continues to grow and thrive today.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Music.

SHIPWRECKS OFTHE OUTER BANKS: An Illustrated Guide, Duffus, Kevin
— $24.95 pb
176 pgs, 2007, illustrated. Upper elementary, middle school, high school
For more than four and a half centuries, shipwrecks have shaped the destiny of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, creating one of the most intriguing histories and cultures in America. Duffus illustrates the various causes of shipwrecks and why there is a Graveyard of the Atlantic in the first place, what it was like for passengers and crews when ships crashed into the breakers along the banks, and the true stories of some of the most incredible rescues. Prescise locations of famous and deadly wrecks, as well as places to still see remains of shipwrecks today are also featured.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies.

THE BATTLES FOR FORT FISHER, Fryar, Jack E.

~~~ $10.95 pb

36 pgs , Illustrated, 2006, elementary, middle school

By late in the Civil War, Robert E. Lee’s army depended on the port at Wilmington to provide it with almost everything. Lee plainly said that if Wilmington fell, he could not keep his army in the field. The leaders of the Union army and navy knew it, too. That’s why on Christmas Eve, 1864, they launched a massive assault on Fort Fisher, the huge earthen fort at the southern tip of modern New Hanover County, which guarded access to the Cape Fear River. The attack was a failure, but two weeks later the Union fleet was back. This time the battle would decide once and for all who would control the South’s most vital port. Whoever did would win the war. This is the story of those two pivotal Civil War battles and the men who fought them, lavishly illustrated with color pictures and photographs. It is an ideal way to introduce young readers to the drama of America’s bloodiest war as it happened along the North Carolina coast!
Curriculum Applications: Elementary and Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts

"KING GEORGE AND BROADSWORDS": The Story of the Battle at Widow Moores Creek, Fryar, Jack E.

~~~ $11.95 pb

36pgs. full color illus., 2006. Elementary, middle school.

In 1776, America was a country at war with itself. British soldiers had shot colonial militia at Lexington and Concord, only to be shot in return by Massachusetts farmers and Minutemen on the long march back to Boston. In North Carolina, people were divided between those who wanted to remain loyal to King George III, and those who were ready to break away from Great Britain to form their own nation. North Carolina’s Royal Governor, Josiah Martin, had fled from New Bern’s fabulous Tryon Palace to the safety of a British warship anchored in the Cape Fear River. From there, he made a plan to put down the rebellion in the South with an army of Highlanders. Patriots who wanted a break with England wanted to stop that army. In February 1776, the two sides came together in a brief, fierce clash at a small creek in modern Pender County. It would be the first patriot victory against the British in the South, and the battle’s outcome would shake governments on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the story of that clash.

Curriculum Applications: Elementary Social Studies and Language Arts

A DAY IN THE SALT MARSH, Kurtz, Kevin and illustrated by Consie Powell ~~~ $15.95

32 pgs. full-color illustrations. 2007. Elementary, middle school.

Enjoy A Day in the Salt Marsh, one of the most dynamic habitats on earth. Fun-to-read, rhyming verse introduces readers to hourly changes in the marsh as the tide comes and goes. Watch the animals that have adapted to this ever-changing environment as they hunt for food or play in the sun, and learn how the marsh grass survives even though it is covered by salt water twice a day. An activity on adaptations is included in the “For Creative Minds” section.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; K,1,2,4,5 Science

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THE LOST COLONY OF ROANOKE: A Primary Source History, Miller, Jake

— $21.25
24 pgs. illustrated 2007 Elementary, middle school.
Returning to Roanoke in 1590 after a three-year absence, Governor John White was shocked to find all of the colonists gone. This book examines the Lost Colony of Roanoke from its 1584 exploration, to the failed first settlement, to the mystery of the 1587 colony. Several of White’s drawings are included.

Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE, Reed, Jennifer — $33.27
128 pgs. illustrated 2008 Upper elementary, middle and high school
Tales of Blackbeard the pirate and hundreds of shipwrecks near Cape Hatteras are only part of the rich history of Americas first national seashore park. Curious readers can learn how the three barrier islands known as the Outer Banks of North Carolina were first formed, what lightships were, and why the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had to be moved almost 3,000 feet from its original location. From bubble holes to barking sand, the parks unique natural features and related conservation efforts are all detailed here.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th grade Social Studies; 8th Grade Science.

13 TERRIFYING TALES FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT. Rindoks, Leslie, editor — $16.95
92 pgs. full-color illustrations 2008 Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
Here are thirteen tales of haunted roads, mysterious lights, strange sightings, and a lingering curse—stories about places we know from storytellers that hail from North Carolina’s Piedmont: from Charlotte and Concord, to Mooresville and Winston-Salem.
This beautiful book includes accounts of the first sightings of the leathery looking, three-toed Lake Norman Sea Monster, as well as the tale of an altruistic spirit who points his heir towards $100,000. And in a Davidson-based story, George Washington’s spectre makes an appearance, too. For animal lovers, there are a couple of dogs (one frisky and one savage), a fateful cat that lures lost drivers off a road, and a flock of vultures.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

AN OLD SALEM CHRISTMAS, 1840. Smith, Karen Cecil — $14.95
32 pgs, illustrated, 2008 Elementary, middle school.
AN OLD SALEM CHRISTMAS, 1840, tells the story of Christmas celebration in historic Salem, North Carolina, as seen through the eyes of a young Moravian girl. Salem was founded in 1766 by the Moravians—a Protestant faith that began in what is now known as the Czech Republic. The historic town is now a living history museum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Curriculum Applications: 2nd - 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

HELLO SQUIRRELS: Scampering Through the Seasons, Glaser, Linda — $22.60
32 pgs. illustrated 2006 Elementary
Scamper alongside gray squirrels as throughout the seasons of the year— as helpless newborns in the spring, as playful youngsters in the summer, as busy gatherers in the autumn, and as sleepy homebodies in the winter.

Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 1st - 3rd Grade Science.

GRASS TO MILK, Murray, Julie — $22.78
24 pgs, illustrated 2007 Elementary, middle school.
This book for young people describes how cows eat grass and produce milk, as well as how the milk is processed for consumption.

Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies; 1st - 5th Grade Science.

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STRIKE AND STAY: THE STORY OF THE PLOTT HOUND, Plott, Bob
— $22.99 pb
197 pgs. 2007 b& w photographs Upper elementary, middle and high school.
The Plott bear hound’s story began in 1750, when Johannes Plott left Germany for the North Carolina mountains. A classic American tale of adventurers and underdogs, this true story is one that author Bob Plott, the great-great-great-grandson of Johannes Plott, is uniquely qualified to tell.

Curriculum Applications: 4th (Teacher Reference) & 8th Grade Social Studies - symbols & history.

BOX TURTLES, Stone, Lynn M. — $26.60
28 pgs. full-color photographs, 2007. Elementary, middle, high school AR 6.0
At top speed, an ornate box turtle can cross the length of a football field in about 7 minutes. While not a blazing pace, it’s faster than the eastern box turtle, which clocks in at 20 minutes. It’s a good thing these reptiles don’t have to outrun predators. Instead, they have amazing shells for protection. Unlike other turtles, box turtles can close their shells completely to keep predators out. After danger passes, box turtles resume their search for food, warmth, and places to rest.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies;4th Grade Science.

THE LIFE CYCLE OF A PINE TREE, Tagliaferro, Linda — $19.93
24 pgs. full-color photographs 2007 Elementary AR 1.6 LG 320L
Watch pine seeds grow into wide pine trees. Learn about this tree’s life cycle from start to finish.

Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 1st -4th Grade Science

THE LIFE CYCLE OF A HONEYBEE, Thomson, Ruth — $21.25
24 pgs. 2007 Elementary
Describes how honeybees grow from an egg into a full-grown insect.

Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 1st -4th Grade Science

BILLY GRAHAM, Donovan, Sandy ~~~ $30.60

112 pgs. black and white and full-color photos. 2006. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.

Billy Graham rose from humble beginnings in rural North Carolina to become one of the world’s most famous evangelists. Born in 1918, Graham grew up on his family’s farm. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, his strict Presbyterian parents grew more religious. Graham attended church meetings with them out of duty, but one night a particularly fiery Baptist preacher ignited his faith. At age 15, he committed his life to Christ. Graham received his first chance to preach while still a student at the Florida Bible Institute. He delivered his sermon in such rapid fire, it was over in just eight minutes. But with study and practice, Graham perfected his style and launched an impressive career. During his lifetime, Graham has preached directly to more than two hundred million people in almost two hundred countries and has reached millions more through radio, television, movies, and books.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; Language Arts

THE TRAILBLAZING LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE, Harness, Cheryl ~~~ $16.95

144 pgs., illus., 2007

Daniel Boone’s story is every young adventurer’s fantasy: A childhood in Pennsylvania spent hunting on lands shared with Native Americans; a coming-of-age fighting in the French and Indian War; and the fulfillment of a life’s dream with the blazing of the Wilderness Road across the Appalachian Mountains and the settling of Boonesborough in Kentucky. Add to this the rescue of his daughter from Shawnee warriors.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; Language Arts

THE GOVERNORS OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Hill, Michael ~~~$20.00 pb

211 pp., illustrated, indexed, 2007, Upper elementary, middle, high school.

From the Roanoke Colonies to the dawn of the 21st century, the story of North Carolina’s governors is a prism through which to view Tar Heel history. This paperback contains biographical sketches of the 99 men, from Ralph Lane to Michael F. Easley, who have served as North Carolina’s chief executive. Arranged alphabetically, the informative biographical sketches are accompanied by pictures or signatures of the governors.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies.

256 pgs. 2007 NEW EDITION. Upper elementary, middle school, high school

Informative, moving and on occasion side-splittingly hilarious, this collection of stories with amusing pen-and-ink drawings is a must for North Carolinians young and old. More than 70 entertaining stories span 400 years and cover both heroes and ne'er-do-wells who make our state's history so colorful. Among the intriguing stories included are those of female pirate Anne Bonny; Frances Culpepper, a woman who married three governors in the 17th century; Tiny Broadwick, who made aviation history in the early twentieth century; and Babe Ruth, the "Sultan of Swat," who hit his first home run as a professional in Fayetteville.

Revised and updated with ten more tales of Tar Heel history and accompanied by images from the library of Dr. Jones and a map highlighting each story’s location.

Curriculum Applications: 3rd, 4th, 8th & 10th Grade Social Studies- biography, early explorations; 4th - 8th Grade Language Arts.

GERTRUDE ELION, McBain, Jennifer ~~~ $29.95

112 pgs., Full- color photographs, 2004, Upper elementary, middle school, high school

Gertrude Elion’s revolutionary work with medicines earned her a Nobel Prize. She dedicated her life to helping others, and touched the lives of many people through her efforts. The medicines she invented helped combat serious medical conditions, such as leukemia and AIDS. Readers will enjoy Elion’s story and the details of her many accomplishments many of them made during her many years at the Research Triangle Park located between Raleigh and Durham.

112 pgs., 2002, Index : Glossary : Black-and-White Photographs : Bibliography : Related Web sites

Elementary, middle school, high school

AR 6.2 MG

Meet Buck Leonard, one of America's greatest baseball players, who escaped worldwide fame and glory simply because of his color. Teens who may not be aware that segregation laws in the first half of twentieth-century America prohibited African Americans from participating in major league baseball will learn about the racial and political landscape of America during this time, providing a context for the story of one of the most gracious--and greatest--baseball players who ever lived.

Curriculum Applications: 3rd and 4th Grade Social Studies- biography; 4th - 8th Grade Language Arts; Black History

32 pgs. 2007 Elementary, middle school

AR4.8 LG

Sir Walter Raleigh is one of the most colorful men in English history. He became a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. He organized and sponsored expeditions to the New World. Without ever setting foot in North America he established colonies there and became an explorer himself when he searched for El Dorado in South America. He was also a writer. This book features Raleigh's role in establishing what was later refered to as the Lost Colony on North Carolina's Outer Banks and also pictures a twenty-first century view of the city of Raleigh that was named for the famous soldier, explorer, knight, and poet.

Curriculum Applications: 3rd and 4th Grade Social Studies- biography, early explorations; 4th - 8th Grade Language Arts.

BEFORE JOHN WAS A JAZZ GIANT: A Song of John Coltrane, Weatherford, Carole

— $16.95
32 pgs. full color 2008 Elementary, middle school.
Young John Coltrane was all ears. And there was a lot to hear growing up in the South in the 1930s: preachers praying, music on the radio, the bustling of the household. These vivid noises shaped John’s own sound as a musician. Carole Boston Weatherford and Sean Qualls have composed an amazingly rich hymn to the childhood of jazz legend John Coltrane.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies- biography, Jim Crow, depression era; Grade 4 - 12 English/Language Arts, Music.

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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (Graphic History), Dunn, John, — $54.14 (iBook Interactive CD and Book)
32 pgs. 2008, Upper elementary, middle school.
ABDO iBooks features read-along technology for young readers to listen to and “page through” a book on a computer! These ibooks are great for struggling and reluctant readers.
Due to the need for manual labor, millions of African people were transported to and sold in the United States. These people were treated as property, and many felt this was wrong. These people helped thousands of slaves escape to the North where slavery was illegal. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

NORTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE, Goldman, Phyllis, editor ~~~ $32.95 pb
152 pgs., b & w illustrations, 2007. Elementary, middle school, high school.
Since North Carolina's earliest days, African Americans have been a major part of shaping and enriching North Carolina's history and culture. With this resource, teachers and students will discover African American history, education, literature, art, music, dance, theater, sports, and cuisine in North Carolina and much more.
Reviews and answers accompany each article to reinforce comprehension and critical-thinking skills. Also included are projects, puzzles, recipes and an index.
North Carolina African American History & Culture includes: Charlotte Hawkins Brown • Furniture-maker Thomas Day • Pea Island Life Saving Station • Montford Point • Astronaut Ron McNair • the Greensboro Sit-Ins • Michael Jordan • George Moses Horton • soul food • quilting • the National Black Theater Festival • Charles W. Chestnutt • John Coltrane • John A. Hyman • Chuck Davis' African American Dance Ensemble • also projects • recipes • teacher reviews • index

Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th, and 11th Grade Social Studies.

THE PEOPLE COULD FLY, Hamilton, Virginia — $17.99 (Picture Book & CD)
32 pgs. illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon, 2007
This picture book interpretation of Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton’s beloved tale now includes an unforgettable word-for-word CD narration by James Earl Jones and Virginia Hamilton. This tale of slaves who could fly to freedom offered hope in the darkly brutal times of slavery. “That is what Virginia Hamilton set out to show, what the Dillons have so astutely expounded on and what ultimately makes this version of ‘People’ so powerful. Think of it as a triad of words, pictures, and storytelling.” - New York Times Book Review

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS, Tate, Eleanora ~~~ $24.95

176 pgs. b & w photos.. 2000. Elementary, middle school.

From early concert singer Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield to today's Queen Latifah, from Thomas "Blind Tom" Bethune to Louis Armstrong, from Ray Charles to Tupac Shakur, from conjoined North Carolina singing twins Millie-Christine McCoy to Aretha Franklin, from Sea Island storyteller-singers Frankie and Doug Quimby to the Hall Johnson Choir, from Mahalia Jackson to gospel queen Shirley Caesar, these biographical profiles will help both young and old readers gain a more intimate understanding about the lives of these and many more African Americans and the music they loved.

"Recommended!" -- Parents Choice
"An interesting and readable survey of how great musicians shaped popular American music." -- Parent Council

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies, Language Arts and Music.

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32 pgs. full-color illus.. 2006. Elementary, middle school.

AR 4.2 LG

Set in the rural South in the early 1920s, this simple, respectful story examines one community's efforts to build a new school for African-American children with seed money provided by the Julius Rosenwald Fund. Each spread features a prose poem told in the voice of a student. Readers learn about the difficult decision to accept the challenge–which the Sears Roebuck executive extended to more than 5000 communities–and then to build a decent schoolhouse for the children of sharecroppers and other poor families. Land, lumber, and labor were all donated or purchased cheap; cast-off books and furnishings from more affluent communities appeared; and within a year, the students who used to study in a drafty shack walked into the first building they could truly call their own. Christie's gouache and colored-pencil illustrations have the variegated look and stylized layout of collage art–a good complement to the child's rough-around-the-edges narration. An afterword explains Rosenwald's impact on thousands of poor black communities. An uplifting and inspiring story about the buildings that are all too frequently taken for granted.

From School Library Journal
Starred Review.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts - poetry, Black history

Under Biography and Autobiography see also Buck Leonard by Simone Payment

Under Literature see Celeste's Harlem Renaissance by Eleanora Tate and Letters from a Slave Boy by Mary Lyons

THE CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS, Fitzgerald, David and Duane King — $27.95
128 pgs. photo-essay 2007 Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
In 1838, Federal troops imprisoned 13,000 Cherokees in preparation for the Cherokees removal from their native lands in the southeastern United States to the Indian Territory of present-day Oklahoma. The removal of the Cherokees lasted two years and resulted in more than 5,000 deaths. Today, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail commemorates the Cherokees and the paths that seventeen Cherokee detachments followed. The trail encompasses 2,200 miles of land and nine states. This photo-essay tells the story of the trail, while paying tribute to the seventeen Cherokee detachments that were pushed westward into Oklahoma. It includes excerpts from journals and accounts and documents one of the most heart-stirring and tragic stories in American history.

Curriculum Applications: 4th, 5th & 8th Grade Social Studies-Indian Removal; 4th - 8th Grade Language Arts-primary sources

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NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS & FOLKLORE, Goldman, Phyllis, editor ~~~ $32.95 pb

150 pgs. b & w illus. 2007. Elementary school, middle school.

North Carolina Native American Legends and Folklore provides intriguing accounts of North Carolina's first inhabitants.

This book features the eight state-recognized Native American tribes of North Carolina. Each nation's history is detailed within its individual section. Fascinating legends, folktales, and myths round out this informative resource. There are overviews of early tribal life, spirituality, mythology, healing, languages, food, art, clothing, music, and dance.

Reviews and answers accompany each article to reinforce comprehension and critical thinking skills. Also included are projects, puzzles, recipes, and an index.

North Carolina Native American Legends and Folklore includes: Eastern Band of Cherokee; Lumbee; Haliwa-Saponi; Occaneechi; Coharie; Waccamaw-Sioux; Meherrin.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 2nd-8th Grade Language Arts - tales and legends

THE ORIGIN OF THE MILKY WAY AND OTHER LIVING STORIES OF THE CHEROKEE, Duncan, Barbara R., editor — $19.95
144 pgs illustrated Available November 2008 Elementary, middle school, high school
Cherokee people have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains for thousands of years. During all this time, they have told stories to each other to explain how things came to be, to pass on lessons about life, and to describe the mountains, animals, plants, and spirits around them. THE ORIGIN OF THE MILKY WAY AND OTHER LIVING STORIES OF THE CHEROKEE collects 26 stories that are great for kids and are still being told by storytellers today.
Presented by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in their own words, the stories appear in free-verse form, like poems on the page, so that if you read them aloud, you can hear the rhythm of the stories as they were originally told. A helpful introduction describes the Cherokee people’s past and present ways of life and their storytelling traditions.

Curriculum Applications: 4th - 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts.

HOW SPIRIT DOG MADE THE MILKY WAY: A Retelling of a Cherokee Legend, O’Hearn, Michael, — $19.93
32 pgs. illustrated 2008 Elementary.
An easy - to read Cherokee legend that will delight young readers.

Curriculum Applications: 1st - 4th Grade Social Studies, Language Arts.

A GUIDE TO THE SNAKES OF NORTH CAROLINA, Dorcas, Michael — $8.95 pb
42 pgs. full color photographs 2005 Elementary, middle, high school
This 42-page book features more than 150 color photographs and descriptions of the 37 non-venomous and venomous snakes found across the state. It identifies the important roles snakes play in the state’s ecosystems, provides information on snake conservation efforts and answers commonly asked questions, such as “Do snakes chase people?” and “Are snakes slimy?”

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Science

THE GREAT HURRICANES OF NORTH CAROLINA, Hairr, John, — $12.99 pb
160 pgs. black & white photographs 2008 Elementary, middle and high school.
Engagingly written and illustrated with historical photos that gracefully depict the disastrous effects of these mighty storms, this little book is a gripping read!

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd -9th Grade Environmental Science.

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HURRICANE!, Hirschman, Kris — $24.21
32 pgs. full color photographs 2008
The science of hurricanes is explained to young readers in this colorful, diagram-filled selection. It supports curricular units on meteorology for a state whose history has been notably impacted by these fierce storms.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd -12th Grade Environmental Science.

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A DAY IN THE SALT MARSH, Kurtz, Kevin and illustrated by Consie Powell —$15.95
32 pgs. full-color illustrations. 2007. Elementary, middle school. AR 5.4 LG; 730L
Enjoy A Day in the Salt Marsh, one of the most dynamic habitats on earth. Fun-to-read, rhyming verse introduces readers to hourly changes in the marsh as the tide comes and goes. Watch the animals that have adapted to this ever-changing environment as they hunt for food or play in the sun, and learn how the marsh grass survives even though it is covered by salt water twice a day. An activity on adaptations is included in the “For Creative Minds” section.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd -12th Grade Environmental Science.

FROGS AND TOADS OF NORTH CAROLINA, NC Wild, — $15.00 pb bk & CD
88 pgs, full-color photographs 2008 Elementary, middle, high school.
This long-awaited field identification guide with CD features descriptions and calls of North Carolina’s 30 frog and toad species. Hear the screeching “release call” of the bullfog. Find out what frog is considered to be the most beautiful in the state. Learn about the habitats and habits of the little grass frog, the smallest frog in North America. The photographs beautifully illustrate the stunning array of colors, shapes and sizes of North Carolina’s diverse and abundant frog and toad populations.

Curriculum Applications: 3rd-8th Grade Social Studies, Science.

TREES OF THE CAROLINAS, Tekiela, Stan ~~~ $13.95 pb

317 pgs. full-page photographs. 2007. Elementary, middle school, high school.

You don't need to be an expert to appreciate trees. This field guide contains everything you'll want to know, including full-page photos and detailed information about each tree's leaves or needles, bark, mature size, fall color, state specific range map and more.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; K-12 Science Reference.

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THOSE DELIGHTFUL DOLPHINS, Wicker, Jan — $14.95
56 pgs. Full-color photos and drawings 2007 Elementary, middle school.
Questions and answers about dolphins that will show you how delightful they are • Learn about the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise • Find out how dolphins breathe and what they eat • How smart are dolphins and what can they do? You’ll discover that and more!

Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 2nd - 5th Grade Science.

Under North Carolina Symbols see also Box Turtles by Stone, Hello Squirrels by Glaser, Carnivorous Plants by Johnson, The Life Cycle of a Honeybee by Kalman, The Life Cycle of a Pine Tree by Tagliaferro, and The Life Cycle of a Honeybee by Thomson.

PLAYING TO WIN: The Story of Althea Gibson, Deans, Karen ~~~ $16.95

32 pgs., illustrated, 2007 Elementary, middle school

Growing up in Harlem in the 1930s, Althea Gibson became tough and rebellious. Some said she was having trouble finding her way, until she was a teenager when she discovered she had a talent for sports. In fact Althea was a natural at tennis, but tennis was played mostly by wealthy white people in country clubs that excluded African Americans. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Althea was not deterred. In 1947 during her high school years she moved to Wilmington, North Carolina where her tennis improved under the tutelage of Dr. Hubert Eaton, an African American doctor. She went on to become a barrier-breaking, world famous athlete.

NASCAR ABC’S, Jacobs, Paul DuBois and Jennifer Swender ~~~ $15.99
32 pgs., full color illustrations, 2007 Elementary school

The youngest NASCAR fans now have a way to blend their passion for racing with their passion for reading, with NASCAR ABCs. This charmingly illustrated picture book has been licensed by the NASCAR Library Collection, and teaches young fans the ABCs of both racing and reading.With catchy rhymes and a glossary of racing terms, little readers will find it hard to forget that A is for AIR WRENCH and Z is for ZOOM. What better way to teach a love of reading than by associating it with one of the most popular sports in the U.S.—NASCAR?

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BASKETBALL IN THE ACC, Porterfield, Jason — $26.50
48 pgs. full color photographs 2008 Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
No where in the country is the basketball rivalry as great as in the ACC. With Duke, UNC, NC State and Wake Forest only a few miles distant everybody has a school to cheer for. The players, the coaches the history — it’s all there in this new title written at a 5th grade reading level.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies, 4th - 12th Grade Language Arts and PE.

NASCAR GREATS, Riley, Gail B., — $22.60
32 pgs. full color photographs 2008 Elementary and middle school. AR 3.8; 690L
Many of NASCARs greatest drivers hail from North Carolina. Struggling and reluctant readers will be drawn to this high interest title written at a low reading level.

Curriculum Applications: 3rd, 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies, All Grades -Language Arts and PE

CAROLINA PANTHERS, Stewart, Mark ~~~ $25.27

48 pgs., 2007, illus., index, timeline Upper elementary, middle school, high school

This selection presents the history, accomplishments and key personalities of the Carolina Panthers football team. Includes timelines, quotesmaps, glossary, and websites.

Curriculum Applications: 3rd, 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies, All Grades -Language Arts and PE

THE LAST DAYS OF BLACK BEARD THE PIRATE, Duffus, Kevin P. — $30.00
240 pgs. full color photographs, maps, primary documents, 2008 Upper elementary, middle, high school.
What happened during Black Beard’s last days that precipitated his demise? Who, truly, was Edward Teach, aka Black beard, and from whence did he come? What was his true name? And what hapened to his treasure? Duffus discloses new information about how Black Beard was cornered and attacked at Ocracoke in 1718, and why he tried to escape rather than fight back. New research reveals the true meaning of the mysterious letter found in his possession at his demise.

Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th, 11th Grade Social Studies; 8th - 12th Grade English.

PIRATES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST , Fryar, Jack E.

~~~ $12.95pb

56 pages, Illustrated in color, 2007. Elementary and middle school

In the Golden Age of Piracy, North Carolina was a favorite haunt of colorful high seas rogues. With 300 miles of hard to access coastline, it was a haven for the likes of Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, George Lowther, Edward Low, Calico Jack Rackham, and even the women pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. In this book, Jack E. Fryar, Jr., tells the stories of the sea robbers who called North Carolina home, paints a picture of what a pirate’s life was really like, and explodes some of the most famous myths about the pirates!

Curriculum Applications: Elementary Social Studies and Language Arts

NORTH CAROLINA'S ADVENTURES, MYSTERIES, LEGENDS, & GHOST STORIES, Goldman, Phyllis, editor ~~~ $32.95 pb

132 pgs. b & w illus. 2006. Elementary school, middle school.

For the first time North Carolina adventures, mysteries, legends, ghost tales and science are all represented under one cover. Review activities accompany each entry. Also included is a separate section with review activities on the Environment and Pollution. Reproducible for classroom use.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 2nd-8th Grade Language Arts - tales and legends

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BLACKBEARD, Hamilton, Sue. — $24.21
32 pgs. full color illustrations. 2007. Elementary and middle school. AR 6.8 MG

Yo ho, a pirate's life for me! Landlubbers have always dreamed of sailing the seven seas in search of treasures, spoils, and plunder. Now, prospective seafarers can learn the ropes with Blackbeard. Learn about the weapons he and the other pirates used along with the rules of engagement they employed during conflict.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 5th Grade Social Studies; Grades 2-5 Language Arts

NORTH CAROLINA GHOSTS: They Are Among Us, Hall, Lynne L., — $7.95 pb
144 pgs. 2006 Elementary, middle, high school
These eleven spine-tingling ghost stories will challenge your sense of reality and keep you up at night with their delicious supernatural suspense —from the mystery ship of Diamond Shoals to the haunted mansions of the piedmont and mountains.

Curriculum Applications:4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

PIRATES MOST WANTED, Matthews, J. — $16.99

30 pgs. full color illustrations. 2007. Elementary and middle school.

Be ye warned! for within these pages lurk some of the wickedest scoundrels ever to have sailed the seven seas. Discover a world where black-hearted men and women prowled the seas in search of adventure and untold riches. Read about the monstrous Blackbeard, whose very appearance struck terror in his enemies' hearts and women who disguised as men fought fiercely wielding cutlass, ax, or pistol.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 5th Grade Social Studies; Grades 2-5 Language Arts

MILLER POPE'S BOOK OF PIRATES, Pope, Miller. ~~~ $20.95

120 pgs., fill color illustrations, 2007, Elementary, middle school.

Miller Pope, a resident of Brunswick County, was inspired by the locale's rich pirate lore to write this book. Also a professional artist, Pope has suffused the book with nearly 150 original illustrations.

From Captain Kidd to Blackbeard to the pirates of the orient . . .From bloody battles to walking the plank . . .from blunderbusses to cutlasses. This world of pirates and piracy is sure to please and inform pirate fans of all ages.

• Race for Riches: a history of the origins of piracy
• Greed and Gold: a pirate’s life aboard ship and in battle
• Tools of the Trade: weapons, vessels, and pirate culture
• Rogues and Raiders: profiles of pirates through history
• Other Pirates, Other Times: the past and future of piracy
• A Roster of Infamy: a list of pirates and their vessels

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

WOMEN OF THE SEA: Ten Pirate Stories, Weatherly, M.. — $27.95
160p. maps. reprods. bibliog. chron. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. 2005. Upper elementary, middle school, high school. AR 8.0 MG

Includes Carolina favorites ...Anne Bonny and Mary Read.

This is essentially a reissue of the author’s Women Pirates: Eight Stories of Adventure (Morgan Reynolds, 1998). Two additional pirates, Lady Killigrew and Lai Choi San, have been added, as have source notes that were lacking in the previous edition. .............New visuals include line drawings, maps, and details from paintings, and time lines have been added..............Appendixes include an extensive bibliography and a short list of childish Web sites for pirate enthusiasts. An inherently interesting subject for collections that don’t have the earlier book.–Janet S. Thompson, Chicago Public Library -School Library Journal ....March 2006

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 5th Grade Social Studies

156 pgs. b&w illus. 2005. Upper elementary, middle school.

Turn on the lights and make sure your front door is locked as you read about the eerie Fire Ship of New Bern, which appears every year on the anniversary of its tragic end, in "Ship of Fire"; otherworldly phenomena such as "Colonel Buck’s Curse" and "Mysterious Pactolus Light"; the ghosts of Confederate soldiers who lingered in the "Haunted Hospital" long after their tragic deaths; and the dreaded Boo Hag, an evil spirit who uses witchcraft to work her mischief, and may suffocate her victims by sitting on their chests.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

AMAZING PEACE: A CHRISTMAS POEM, Angelou, Maya — $20.99 GLB
40 pgs full color illustrations Available October 2008 All ages.
Angelou’s moving poem is a radiant affirmation of the goodness of humanity. First read at the 2005 White House tree-lighting ceremony, it comes alive again as a fully illustrated children’s book, celebrating the promise of peace in the holiday season. In this simple story a family joins with their community—rich and poor, black and white, Muslim and Jew—to celebrate the holidays.

Curriculum Applications: 3rd - 8th Grade Language Arts.

POETRY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: MAYA ANGELOU, Angelou, Maya and Edwin Graves Wilson,editor, ~~~ $14.95

48 pgs., full-color illustrations, 2007
Elementary, middle school

Award-winning poet, author, playwright, historian, songwriter, singer, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, and civil rights activist: Dr. Maya Angelou needs no introduction. She is a true American icon—and now she is the first living poet included in Sterling’s celebrated Poetry for Young People series. Twenty-five of her finest poems capture a range of emotions and experiences, from the playful “Harlem Hopscotch” to the prideful “Me and My Work” to the soul-stirring “Still I Rise.” While her writings deal with the historic struggles of African-Americans, they all resonate with spiritual strength and hope for the future that everyone can relate to. A special inclusion in this volume is “A Brave and Startling Truth,” written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. Award-winning artist Jerome Lagarrigue masterfully illustrates each verse with evocative, stunning pictures. Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson, the Provost Emeritus of Wake Forest University and a longtime colleague of Dr. Angelou, has written the book’s introduction, the introductions to the individual poems, and the annotations.

THE SHELTERING CEDAR, Runyon, Anne Marshall.

~~~ $16.99

32 pages, Illustrated in color, 2007. Elementary.

A sturdy tree shelters small animals during a storm on Ocracoke Island on Christmas Eve, allowing peace and joy to reign as the tempest clears. Filled with beautiful illustrations of birds, animals, water, and sky, The Sheltering Cedar is a gift of nature, illuminating and delightful.

Curriculum Applications: Elementary Social Studies and Language Arts

DANCING LEAF, Ellington, Charlotte Jane, — $15.95
184 pgs. 2007 Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
Focusing on Cherokee folklore, history, and tradition, each chapter of this fast-moving novel begins with the retelling of an authentic Cherokee legend that is then woven into the adventures of Dancing Leaf, a character based on the unnamed, adopted daughter of Cherokee Chieftainess Nancy Ward. Fascinating regional history comes through in references to locales of significance to the Cherokee during the 1820’s and characters who represent important figures of the era such as Five Killer and Longfellow.
Curriculum Applications: 4th, 8th 11th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts

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Our thanks to Kathleen Ernst for making these books available to our customers.

BETRAYAL AT CROSS CREEK, Ernst, Kathleen ~~~ $10.95

~~~ $6.95 pb

176 pgs. illus. 2004. Upper elementary, middle school.

AR 5.0 MG

It's 1775 and the Revolution is brewing, but the war feels far from the remote North Carolina valley where Elspeth Monro lives quitely among other Scottish settlers. Then someone begins to threaten her family, trying to force them to join the rebels. When Elspeth's grandfather marches off to fight for the British, she is left alone to protect her grandmother—and to figure out who is putting her family in danger!

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies - Revolutionary era; 3rd-8th Grade Language Arts

Available once again thanks to Liz Jones...........

THE NIGHT FLYERS, Jones, Elizabeth McDavid

~~~ $9.95 hardcover

~~~ $6.95 softcover

160 pgs. 1999 color illustrations.
Upper elementary, middle school. < i > AR 5.0 MG

Winner of Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Juvenile Mystery.

In 1918, caring for her family's homing pigeons while her father is away fighting un World War I, twelve-year-old Pam comes to suspect that a mysterious stranger in her small North Carolina town is a German spy.

Curriculum Applications: Grades 3-9 Language Arts and Grades 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies.

LETTERS FROM A SLAVE BOY, Lyons, Mary

~~~ $15.99

198 pgs. 2007. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.

AR 4.3 MG

Devastated by losing his mother for the second time, Joseph begins to ponder the nature of the world he lives in. Soon Joseph, seeking freedom and a place where he can be himself, follows his mother north. As he searches for answers, Joseph experiences life in Massachusetts, California, Australia, and aboard a whaling ship -- but there's no place where Joseph feels that he can truly be free.

In this companion novel to Letters from a Slave Girl, Joseph's stirring quest for freedom and identity is told through letters imagined by the author. Based on the real-life stories of Harriet and Joseph Jacobs, Letters from a Slave Boy is set against the backdrop of some of the most exciting and turbulent times in American history.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies -Civil War era, Black history; 4th-8th Grades Language Arts

JESSIE’S MOUNTAIN, Madden, Kerry — $16.99
304 pgs. 2008 Upper elementary, middle school
Livy Two has always dreamed of becoming a singer, and her decision to run off to Nashville’s Music Row is made with confidence—she figures the money she’ll bring home will buy the family’s house as well as forgiveness for running away. The Nashville adventure is a disaster, though; even her cherished guitar is stolen. Livy Two takes her failure hard, but finds comfort in the girlhood diary of her mother, Jessie. Outraged to discover that young Jessie had dreams now long-forgotten, Livy Two puts the whole family to work and makes Mama’s ultimate dream come true.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd-8th Grade Language Arts

LOUISIANA'S SONG, Madden, Kerry

~~~ $16.99 hardcover

256 pgs., 2007. Elementary, middle school.

Upper elementary, middle school.

Livy Two is happy that Daddy is finally out of his coma, but the befuddled man who comes home is not the daddy the Weems family once knew. He forgets their names, he wanders off—he won’t even touch his beloved banjo. Set in Appalachia in 1963, this heartwarming, and heart-wrenching, follow-up to Gentle’s Holler is narrated by the irrepressible Livy Two, and traces the ups and downs of her large mountain family. Shy and awkward 11-year-old Louise (Louisiana) becomes the reluctant hero as she develops a talent for painting, takes care of Daddy, and shows a surprised Livy Two that sometimes the quietest sibling turns out to be the strongest.

Curriculum Applications: Elementary Social Studies and Language Arts

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS AND THE AIRPLANE , Niz, Xavier. ~~~ $25.26

32 pgs. Graphic Library, full-color, high impact illustrations. 2007. Elementary, middle school, high school.

AR 4.7 MG

In graphic novel format, this selection tells the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright developed, tested, and successfully flew the first powered airplane.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; Language Arts

BLACKBEARD'S SWORD: the Pirate King of the Carolinas, O'Donnell, Liam. — $23.93
56 pgs. Graphic novel, full color illustrations. 2007. Elementary and middle school.

AR 4.0 LG

Blackbeard holds the Carolina coast in a grip of terror. To stop the pirate, Lieutenant Maynard enlists the aid of Jacob Webster and his father. But Jacob thinks Blackbeard is a hero!

Graphic Flash historical fiction is designed to show history being made by young people with high hopes and brave hearts.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 5th Grade Social Studies; Grades 2-6 Language Arts

ISABEL AND THE MIRACLE BABY, Pearce, Emily Smith — $15.95
144 pgs. 2007 Elementary, middle school
This story . . . perfectly captures (Isabel’s) fierce desire to be independent and to disobey her mother’s rules while still wanting to be held and cuddled like her new sister. Isabel is a real girl.”
—School Library Journal
Curriculum Applications: 3rd - 8th Language Arts; Character Education

288 pgs. 2007 . Upper elementary, middle school..

When Celeste Lassiter Massey must travel to Harlem to live with her actress Aunt Valentina, she's not thrilled at all to leave her friends, home and Poppa in comfortable Raleigh, North Carolina for New York's 1921 fast life.

While Celeste absorbs the grit and glamour of Aunt Valentina's lifestyle and the excitement of the Harlem Renaissance, she constantly wonders and worries about Poppa, her friends, and even her cranky Aunt Society (her Raleigh live-in aunt-in-charge) back home.

Talk about dangers, hard work, and romance! What about that fine, bald-headed boy Big Willie from Eagle Rock, NC that she meets on the train to Harlem? Will she ever see him again?

And what about Miss D (Miz Ripsey Dillahunt), a Gullah lady from the islands around Charleston, SC, who helps Celeste understand Aunti Val? And what about Miss D's looney 8-year-old granddaughter Gertie, who thinks folks get tapeworms from drinking milk?

Will Celeste ever see North Carolina again? And will she ever have to deal with ole Aunt Society again???

When Celeste Lassiter Massey must travel to Harlem to live with her actress Aunt Valentina, she's not thrilled at all to leave her friends, home and Poppa in comfortable Raleigh, North Carolina for New York's 1921 fast life.

While Celeste absorbs the grit and glamour of Aunt Valentina's lifestyle and the excitement of the Harlem Renaissance, she constantly wonders and worries about Poppa, her friends, and even her cranky Aunt Society (her Raleigh live-in aunt-in-charge) back home.

Talk about dangers, hard work, and romance! What about that fine, bald-headed boy Big Willie from Eagle Rock, NC that she meets on the train to Harlem? Will she ever see him again?

And what about Miss D (Miz Ripsey Dillahunt), a Gullah lady from the islands around Charleston, SC, who helps Celeste understand Aunti Val? And what about Miss D's looney 8-year-old granddaughter Gertie, who thinks folks get tapeworms from drinking milk?

Will Celeste ever see North Carolina again? And will she ever have to deal with ole Aunt Society again???

NEW! A discussion guide is now available for Celeste's Harlem Renaissance. Go to

http://eleanoraetate.com/works.htm

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS GLIDER, Bailey, Gerry and Karen Foster, $9.95 pb
40 pgs. full-color illustrations 2008
Elementary, middle school.
The Wright Brothers’ glider is discovered by Digby and his sister Hannah in Mr. Rummage’s market stall. this inspires Mr. Rummage to tell them the story of the brothers’ life and of their invention. the colorful illustrations help recount the exciting story of the race to be the first to make a flying machine.

Historical fiction, coast, early 20th century.

CAPTAIN NATE AND A TURBULENT TIME OF 1781, Coxe, Vivian B. and Robert B. Coxe—$ 5.95 pb
52 pgs. glossary, recipes, 2008
The third book in the Albemarle Trilogy focuses on the final days of the American Revolution. Sail with Captain Nate, and join his famiy and friends, as they are caught up in the dangerous events of 1781.

Historical fiction, coast

LITTLEJIM, Houston, Gloria — $7.00 pb
176 pgs. 2008 reprint Elementary, middle school.
Set in the North Carolina hills during the first World War, this moving coming-of-age novel celebrates the enduring values of family life. When Littlejim decides to enter the essay contest against his father’s wishes, he takes the first step toward the discovery that being himself is the best way to show his father what being a man really means. With a wealth of historical and regional detail, the author conveys a rich sense of time and place in this reassuring story.
Historical fiction, mountains, WWI, chapter book

GENTLE’S HOLLER, Madden, Kerry ~~~$6.99 pb

272 pgs, 2007 Upper elementary, middle school AR 5.1 MG

From Booklist Gr. 5-8. Livy Two, named for her deceased sister Olivia, is one of nine siblings living in the North Carolina mountains during the 1960s. With her head-in-the-clouds, banjo-playing father and an overworked, perpetually pregnant mother, Livy Two assumes many of the child-care and household responsibilities. Still, she has time to dream of future travels, a home of her own, and her own country-music hits. Her worry over blind little sister Gentle dampens her dreams, but she finds creative solutions with the family’s minimal resources. In spite of the poverty and hardships, this is a family story that’s full of love and delight. The parents have a visible, strong, working marriage, something often ignored in children’s books. Their love and acceptance keep the children secure, even in their hunger, and gradually smoothes extended family members’ rough edges. Taken individually, these characters are very human, but together they form a strong unit that will help readers understand what it means to be a family. FrancesBradburn
Copyright © American Library Association.

BEHIND THE HIGH BOARD FENCE, Marley, Helen Booe — $14.95 pb
88 pgs. 2007 Elementary, middle school.
Based on the Marley’s mother’s memories of growing up in Winston, North Carolina in the early twentieth century, the story provides a unique window on the everyday happenings of an urban family in a growing town in the south and the impact industrialization had on everyone.

Historical fiction, piedmont, early 20th century

NIGHT OF THE BLACK BEAR, Skurzynski, Gloria and Alane Ferguson — $4.99 pb
160 pgs. 2007 Elementary, middle school.
A teenage girl is attacked by a bear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Can the Landons figure out why before officials have to close the ParK? Jack and Ashley search for answers with their new friends Yonah Firekiller, a 16-year-old Cherokee boy, and 14-year-old Merle chapman, whose family once lived on park land. Tensions mount when Merle is caughtin a lie—a lie that leads straight to the heart-pounding conclusion.

Contemporary, mountains

Sonya Terry is currently the media coordinator at Pathways Elementary School. This introduction to the library is a delightfully useful teaching aid.

L IS FOR LIBRARY, Terry, Sonya ~~~ $17.95

32 pgs. full-color illus. 2006. Elementary, middle school.

An endearing orange tabby leads children on an alphabetical tour of the library. Rhyming couplets that for the most part flow nicely give readers an overview, with equal emphasis on print and nonprint resources, fiction, nonfiction, and reference. C is for the Caldecott,/awarded for art that pleases the eyes./D is for the Dewey Decimal System,/which helps us organize. The feline is accompanied by the ducklings from Robert McCloskey's classic Make Way for Ducklings, who perch on the cat's head as it peruses magazines, make xerox copies of their webbed feet, and otherwise cavort in amusing ways. The library depicted is warm and inviting, with a multiethnic group of children (and historical figures) obviously enjoying themselves and excited by their surroundings. The illustrations employ a soft but varied palette and are replete with details that add interest and humor to the text. This would make an excellent first-time-in-the-library book, but it will be enticing to children throughout the year as well.–From School Library Journal

Curriculum Applications: Elementary Grade Media Studies

DISCOVERIES AMERICA...NORTH CAROLINA,

~~~ $24.95 DVD

60 minute live action video. 2006. Upper elementary, middle school, high school.

Highlights----The Wright Brothers made first powered flight in North Carolina. Today there’s a monument to their achievement & a museum with a replica of their original flyer. Kitty Hawk Kites bring the passion of flying with ultra lights and kite boards. Hang gliding classes are popular in Jockey’s Ridge, a natural sand dune on the Outer Banks. Wilmington is a historic city with waterfront and over 200 historic buildings, historic homes, museums & antique shops. Lowe’s Motor Speedway is the home of NASCAR. The track is also used by Buck Baker Racing School, where enthusiasts learn skills of driving racecars. Love Valley is an isolated mountain community whose members include modern-day cowboys. The Penland School of Crafts is an institution founded on love of materials – clay, stone, wood, metal, fibers & textiles. Meet Arval Woodey who has been turning out wooden chairs for decades, all made without nails or glue, held by tight fitting joints of his masterful woodwork. Today’s Mast General Store operates on the same principles that kept it in business for almost one hundred years. Young’s Mountain Music draws a crowd and has sent many a would-be entertainer to Nashville.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

NORTH CAROLINA’S MOUNTAIN TREASURES, Great Scenic Railway Journeys,

— $19.95 DVD
45 minutes 2005?
On the western horizon of North Carolina are ancient sentinels. The oldest mountains on the North American continent, they are among the oldest mountains in the world. Once fiery cauldrons, the North Carolina mountains are now gentle giants. Worn by time, wind and water they appear as soft as watercolor brushstrokes. Life is abundant in these mountains. More varieties of trees and plants can be found here than in all of Europe. Under the hardwoods and hemlocks black bears roam, cougars pad over mossy galax, and native trout swim in pristine streams. Nurturing, yet awe-inspiring, these mountains are well-springs of beauty and recreation. Their cool mountain forests and trails beckon the visitor.
Hosted by beloved musician and storyteller, David Holt, NORTH CAROLINA’S MOUNTAIN TREASURES is an hour packed with a visit to some of our state’s most beautiful and magical destinations.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

THE OUTER BANKS: NORTH CAROLINA’S COASTAL TREASURES, Great Scenic Railway Journeys —$19.95 DVD
45 minutes 2005
The Outer Banks…a name of intrigue and rebellion…a break form the mainland…a thin strip on nautical charts to admire…and fear. For this is the graveyard of the Atlantic…a home to fallen British soldiers and grazing Spanish mustangs. .
Join Grammy Award-winning storyteller and musician David Holt as he explores North Carolina’s famed Outer Banks. He will take you from the sandy shores of Currituck Beach all the way to Blackbeard’s favorite hideout on Ocracoke Island. Along the way we will visit the Wright Brothers Memorial, the Lost Colony, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and the four remaining lighthouses still standing on the Outer Banks.

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

NORTH CAROLINA LEGENDS, Headless Productions~~~ $17.95 DVD
27 minutes, 2007, Elementary, middle school You’ve heard the stories - now see them! The Maco Light
The Devil’s Tramping Ground
The Girl at the Underpass
House of the Opening Door
Plus, a 15 minute documentary exploring these famous stories and their place in North Carolina culture... Also includes an interactive map, to help children learn where in North Carolina these stories took place.
Aligns With the North Carolina Standard Course of Study! Fun reinforcement for 4th grade and 8th grade curriculums! Fun for all ages - family-geared film (“creepy,” not “scary”)! Produced by a North Carolina teacher! English Subtitles for Hearing Impaired - 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios

Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

THIS SIDE OF THE RIVER: Self-determination and Survival in the Oldest Black Town in America (Princeville, NC), North Carolina Language and Life Project at NC State University
— $20.00 DVD
THIS SIDE OF THE RIVER incorporates interviews with Princeville residents and North Carolina historians to tell the story of Princeville , N.C. Settled by freed slaves in 1865, Princeville was the first town in the United States incorporated by African Americans, in 1885. The story of Princeville’s survival through racial prejudice, economic hardship and near-permanent destruction by the flood from Hurricane Floyd in 1999, is an important and previously untold piece of American history. This is a story of African people proudly transforming the discarded land of their captors into a safe haven for resistance and self-expression. Within an ever-changing southern Black identity, the people of Princeville demonstrated communal support through religious, political and economic self-determination.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies

NC ZOO: Where More Than Imaginations Run Wild, NC Zoological Society — $14.99 Interactive CD-ROM
2005
Divided into four main subject headings, this fascinating interactive CD-Rom allows the viewer to explore the NC Zoo itself — the exhibits, the horticulture, the educational programs, and the art and architecture. But the North Carolina’s Zoo’s initiatives extend far beyond the confines of the zoo itself. The CD explores the impact of the Zoo in North Carolina with its Wildlife Rehabilitation, Educational Outreach, Veterinary Residency, Sylvan Heights Waterfowl and Red Wolf Release programs. Internationally, the CD examines the Zoo’s efforts in Cameroon, Kabul, Bagdad and Uganda.

Curriculum Applications: 4th - 8th Grade Social Studies and Science.