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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

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

NORTH CAROLINA (It’s My State!), Gaines, Ann — $29.93 library binding
80 pgs. 2004. Elementary school, middle school.
An easy-to-use source of quick and reliable information, this selection provides a broad overview of the state, from a concise geography and detailed history to a discussion of its government and economy. Also provided are abundant key facts, figures, people, and dates; information about plants and animals as well as products and resources. Fully illustrated with captioned photographs and easy to read icons.

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'S MOUNTAINS, PIEDMONT, AND COASTAL PLAIN IN SPAINISH AND ENGLISH, Goldman, Phyllis, editor ~~~ $32.95 pb

124 pgs. illus. 2005. Elementary and middle school. .

From the thrilling Highland Games played in the mountains to the Wild Ponies found on the Outer Banks, this unique book explores people, places and events that are located in the three regions of North Carolina. The material is presented topically in both Spanish and English, enabling students to become familiar with another language. Pertinent questions follow each selection. Interesting trivia facts plus an answer key complete this informative, bilingual title.

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

THE NORTH CAROLINA COLONY, Haberle, Susan E., — $22.60 library binding
32 pgs. full-color photographs. 2006. Elementary school.

AR 4.5 LG
Witness the beginning of American democracy in the North Carolina colony. The attractive historical images and clear, well-organized text, will enable students to learn all about the colony, the native tribes, the early European settlements, the economy and community life that eventuallly led to statehood.

Curriculum Applications: 3rd - 8th Grade Social Studies

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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.

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

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

NORTH CAROLINA (The United States), Murray, Julie, — $22.75 library binding
32 pgs. full-color photographs. 2006. Elementary school. AR 4.2 LG.
This fun, fact-filled book is perfect for young researchers. The history, geography, and people of North Carolina are covered and the text is enhanced with maps, photos, and graphs. Timelines and fast-facts sections reinforce the text.

Curriculum Applications: K - 5 Social Studies.

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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

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 MYSTERY OF THE ROANOKE COLONY, Niz, Xavier,
— $25.25 library binding
32 pgs. full-color illus. 2006. Upper elementary school, middle school. AR 3.7 MG
History leaps off the page in this exciting graphic portrayal of the mysterious disappearance of the Lost Colony. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for struggling and reluctant readers. An additional section provides key facts and further understanding.

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

Coastal North Carolina, Zepke, Terrance~~~ $14.95 pb

254 pgs. illus. 2004. Elementary, middle school, high school. .

Coastal North Carolina has been host to many different people over the years. It has developed from Native American hunting grounds, to summer retreats of colonial planters, to private playgrounds for the rich and elusive, to vacation spots sought after by millions of tourists every year. Isn't it time you join those who have fallen under the spell?

Curriculum Applications: 4th and 8th Grade Social Studies

BOX TURTLES, Blomquist, C. ~~~ $13.95

24 pgs. full-color photographs. 2004. Elementary, middle school.

AR 4.4 LG

Box turtles live around the world. Six subspecies of the box turtle are found in the United States. These popular pets have a unique feature-a hinge on their underside that allows them to seal up their shell so tightly that it cannot be pried open, even with a knife! Named for this box-like quality, the box turtle will work its way into kids' hearts as it burrows, mates, hatches, and hibernates in the pages of this book.

"Interesting facts and colorful photos. RECOMMENDED."-Northridge Elementary"Each two-page spread shows an appealing picture and the information is written in failry large text. Highly Recommended."-San Diego City Schools

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

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THE LIFE CYCLE OF A HONEYBEE, Kalman, Bobbie,

— $23.92 library binding

32 pgs. full-color photographs & illus. glossary, index. 2005. Elementary school, middle school. AR 5.5 MG
Children will love this presentation about the amazing life cycle of the honeybee---North Carolina’s state insect. It takes readers through the fascinating process of life that all living things share — birth, growth, and adulthood. The book also shows that a life cycle does not simply describe the life of one living thing but the continuation of its entire species.

Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies; 3rd - 5th Grade Science

48 pgs. full-color photos. 2004. Upper elementary, middle school. Infotech recommended title.

AR 6.5 MG

BEES is filled with facts and fascinating details about the common honeybee. An excellent introductory tool for budding researchers, this book is liberally illustrated with colorful photographs and drawings and includes sidebars of pertinent information. Young readers will be amazed to learn that 3,000-year-old honey found in Egyptian pharaohs' tombs is still good to eat and that forager bees use water and their wings to provide an air conditioning system for the hive's nursery residents. A wonderful supplement to the science classroom, BEES is sure to inspire spirited discussion. A highly recommended purchase for elementary school media centers. --Infotech Review

Curriculum Applications: 4th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts; 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Science

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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.

HOW TO DRAW THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ANDREW JACKSON, Mis, M. ~~~ $18.95

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

AR 4.6 LG

This full-color volume features:

: important biographical data that students are encouraged to learn

: a chapter that focuses on the birth state of the President

: historical events that happened during his presidency

: a time line listing important dates in his life and times

: red lines to indicate the additions of each new step in the drawings

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

HOW TO DRAW THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JAMES K. POLK, Mis, M. ~~~ $18.95

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

AR 4.7 LG

This fact-filled book will provide students with a comprehensive introduction
to the life, times and key achievements of North Carolina's James K.
Polk. Biographical data, colorful imagery and step by step drawings
with easy-to-follow directions offer a detailed insightful portrait
of the eleventh president of the United States.

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

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.

HOW TO DRAW THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ANDREW JOHNSON, Randolph, R.. ~~~ $18.95

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

AR 5.4 LG

This exciting title takes a unique approach to teaching students about American presidents. Each drawing chapter highlights key biographical moments, important events, achievements of his presidency, and other symbols that are iconic of Polk's life and times. The curriculum-correlated content is paired with stunning photography and fun step-by-step drawings and instructions that will help to reinforce what the reader has learned. Learning history has never been so much fun!

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

MAKING LOVE TO TYPEWRITERS, Taylor, Theodore~~~

$16.50pb

124 pgs. illus. 2005. Elementary and middle school. .

AR 7.6 UG

Born in Statesville, NC in 1921, Theodore Taylor moved to Portsmouth , Virginia when he was twelve. He received his formal education in the newsrooms of four daily newspapers beginning at the age of thirteen, earning fifty cents a week in 1934. During this time he began visiting the Outer Banks and began doing research for three books that would become the Outer Banks trilogy. A veteran of World War II, his many books for children, young adults, and adults often mirror sea battles and salty characters. His first book was published in 1954, the same year he joined Paramount Pictures as a press agent, soon to enter production. For three years, Taylor lived and traveled in the Caribbean, the setting of The Cay, his best-known and best-selling novel.

Curriculum Applications: 4th - 8th grade Language Arts (biography and literature);

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SIR WALTER RALEIGH (In the Footsteps of Explorers) Ward, Nancy — $23.92 reinforced library binding
32 pgs. full-color illustrations, photographs, maps. 2006. Elementary, middle school, high school. AR 6.7 MG
When England’s Queen Elizabeth I asked Sir Walter Raleigh to search for new lands to claim and colonize, her friend and loyal subject pledged to found a colony in tribute to his Queen. This exciting recreation of the founding, loss, and reclamation of the Virginia colony in the late 1500s also describes Raleigh’s unsuccessful search for the fabled wealthy kingdom of El Dorado, the deterioration of his relationship with the Queen, and his eventual execution.
Other topics include England’s relationships with Spain and other European powers, Raleigh’s travel routes, his later explorations, how Natives in America received Raleigh and how the Europeans treated the Natives.
Curriculum Applications: 3rd, 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies - biography, technology, early explorations.

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ORSON SCOTT CARD, Architect of Alternate Worlds, Willett, Edward — $31.93 reinforced library binding
128 pgs. illus. 2006. Middle school, high school.
Greensboro resident Orson Scott Card is among the most popular writers of fiction today. Starting out in the science fiction genre and later fantasy, he is best known for Ender’s Game, one of the most popular sci-fi novels ever published. Ender’s Game, along with its sequel, Speaker for the Dead, both earned Hugo and Nebula awards, making Card the first author to ever win both prizes in consecutive years. More recently, Card has branched out into contemporary fiction and even comic books. This unique biography includes personal interviews, insightful quotes, and perhaps most importantly Card’s perspective on the writer’s craft.
Anyone lucky enough to have heard Card speak can attest to his dynamic magnetism. Introducing readers to Card and his books may be the best way to stimulate even reluctant readers.
Curriculum Applications: 6th - 12th Grade Language Arts/ English - biography, fantasy genre, writing.

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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

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

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.. 2004. Elementary, middle school.

To Be Free (a quick read!)
Eleanora Tate's newest book and it's for middle school boys who don't like to read. So it's very very very short!
To gain his freedom out of slavery on the eve of the Civil War, Abram runs away from his mean master on the North Carolina coast. Abram battles dangers in his quest.

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

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN EARLY NORTH CAROLINA: A Documentary History, Watson, Alan D., editor

— $15.00pb

200 pgs. index. 2005. Middle school, high school.
This volume draws upon 17th- and 18th-century sources to trace the history of African Americans, slave and free, in North Carolina through 1800. Documents are used to outline the arrival of Africans, mechanisms for maintaining slavery, slave resistance, manumission, and the challenges facing free blacks. This book presents in an accessible format a variety of primary sources, which are suitable for classroom use and have appeal for anyone curious about the lives of black North Carolinians during the state’s earliest years.
Curriculum Applications: 8th & 11th Grade Social Studies-primary sources, antebellum era

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

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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

SPIDERS OF NORTH CAROLINA, Gaddy, L.L. Chick ~~~ $18.95 pb

AVAILABLE OCTOBER

160 pgs., full color photographs, 2007 Upper elementary, middle school, high school

This handy book is your field guide to the most common and fascinating spiders of North Carolina. It includes amazing facts, superb color photos, detailed information and much more about over 50 spiders!

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CAROLINA’S STORY, Sea Turtle’s Get Sick Too!, Rathmell, Donna~~~ $15.95

32 pgs. full-color photos, 2005. Elemeentary, middle school, high school. AR 3.6 LG
Carolina is a sea turtle rescued along the Carolina coast and taken to a sea turtle “hospital” where she and other turtles are cared for until they can be released back into the ocean. Full-color photographs document Carolina’s story.
Similar stories happen to the turtles rescued at the facility on Topsail Island where tours are available.
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd -12th Grade Environmental Science.

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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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THE CAROLINA PARAKEET: America’s Lost Parrot in Art and Memory, Weatherford, Carole Boston — $14.95 pb
75 pgs. illus. 2005
This is the sobering story of how a young nation loved, laid waste and lost its only parrot. The author tells the story of the Carolina Parakeet using historical accounts, wildlife art and museum specimens. Ornithologists of the day were focused on collecting specimens rather than documenting life history and behavior. Thus the species became extinct before being adequately researched. Weatherford’s account is a wake-up call...up close and personal!
Curriculum Applications: 4th & 8th Grade Social Studies; 3rd -12th Grade Environmental Science.

Under North Carolina Symbols see also Box Turtles by Blomquist and The Secret World of Bees by Penny

Under North Carolina: the Coast and Coastal Plain see A Day in the Salt Marsh by Kevin Kurtz

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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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.

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. Include

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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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

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;

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

152 pgs. b&w photos & illus. 2006. i Upper elementary, middle school.

Stealthy and forlorn, cunning and mysterious, the ghosts of North Carolina's past linger among the living in this thrilling collection of twenty-five North Carolina ghost tales. Six are new for this 2nd edition.

Join author Terrance Zepke as she searches for answers amid the specters and haunted sites of North Carolina. Experience the sightings and chilling encounters tole by the winners of the North Carolina "Ghost Watch" contest. Use Zepke's tips to conduct your own ghost hunt—but don't forget rule number one: Never go alone.

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

NEW EDITION

PIRATES OF THE CAROLINAS, Zepke, Terrance — $10.95 pb
176 pgs. b&w illus. 2005. < i > Upper elementary, middle school, high school.
PIRATES OF THE CAROLINAS discusses thirteen of the most fascinating buccaneers in the history of piracy. These men and women are all connected somehow to the Carolinas.
This book provides insight into the personalities and lives of these fascinating sea marauders and answers many questions about what life was like for pirates.
Curriculum Applications: 3rd, 4th, & 8th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts- colonial era, biographies.

GHOSTS AND LEGENDS OF THE CAROLINA COASTS, Zepke, Terrance

~~~ $9.95 pb

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