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After the War Was Over
In this charming book, Michael Foreman describes growing up in post-World War II England and preparing to be an artist. His text, watercolors, and illustrated memorabilia evoke innocence and pleasure in a world recovering from war.
| Author: Foreman, Michael |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Castle
This engaging informational book tells the story of the step-by-step planning and construction of a (fictitious) castle in England in the last part of the 13th century. Eventually the castle is attacked by Welsh soldiers, but it withstands the siege. Th
| Author: Macaulay, David |
HSE Descriptors:
science
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Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!
This Newberry Award winner gives voice to residents of a medieval English village circa 1255. Poems in monologue form interspersed with explanatory passages bring the village to life. The book includes a map locating the characters in the village and an
| Author: Schlitz, Laura Amy |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Midwife's Apprentice, The
This award-winning novel, set in 14th century England, tells the story of Brat/Beetle/Alyce, a "homeless waif who became the midwife's apprentice-a person with a name and a place in the world" (book jacket).
| Author: Cushman, Karen |
HSE Descriptors:
science | social studies
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Sea Clocks
The true story of Englishman John Harrison's life-long struggle to win the Longitude Prize is told in a free-verse format. An author's note and a facts page contribute further information.
| Author: Borden, Louise |
HSE Descriptors:
science
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Sir Gawain & the Green Knight
The author retells this famous tale of one of the knights of King Arthur's famous Roundtable, in which Gawain accepts a challenge of a giant green knight that leads to further trials at the end of one year. Vivid illustrations contribute to the sense of
| Author: Morpurgo, Michael |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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War Boy: A Country Childhood
The author describes his childhood in a small coastal town in England, which was often bombed during WW II. He offers technical descriptions of gas masks, bomb shelters, etc., as well as describing the games children played and how they interacted with s
| Author: Foreman, Michael |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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War Game
Based on true events, this book tells about a group of boys who go to fight in the trenches of WWI. It describes the incident of one amazing Christmas when all animosities are put aside. The powerful anti-war message is accompanied by charming watercolo
| Author: Foreman, Michael |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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William Shakespeare and the Globe
This is the story of William Shakespeare and the rebuilding of The Globe Theatre. This is a good reference book.
| Author: Aliki |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | language arts - writing
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Geography > locations > countries > England > English Channel
Glorious Flight Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot, The
Teachers should note that the child's perspective and art might put some adult readers off. However, this retelling of Louis Bleriot's flight across the English Channel broadens Americans' view of Orville and Wilbur Wright.
| Author: Provensen, Alice & Provensen, Martin |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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I Remember Korea
This collection of poignant and gripping memories of Korean War veterans includes archival photographs, a timeline, and Internet sites.
| Author: Granfield, Linda |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - writing
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History
History > region
History > region > England
Isaac Newton
This is a biography of Isaac Newton. It is interesting and full of personal anecdotes as well as clear descriptions of important scientific discoveries. It makes Newton "come alive" as a person.
| Author: Krull, Kathleen |
HSE Descriptors:
math | science
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Midwife's Apprentice, The
This award-winning novel, set in 14th century England, tells the story of Brat/Beetle/Alyce, a "homeless waif who became the midwife's apprentice-a person with a name and a place in the world" (book jacket).
| Author: Cushman, Karen |
HSE Descriptors:
science | social studies
|
Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine
Queen Victoria wants to swim in the ocean but the British way of life is prim and proper and no one should ever see more than a lady's face and hands let alone the queen without all of her clothes. Prince Albert designs a machine that will allow the queen
| Author: Whelan, Gloria |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | language arts - writing | social studies
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War Boy: A Country Childhood
The author describes his childhood in a small coastal town in England, which was often bombed during WW II. He offers technical descriptions of gas masks, bomb shelters, etc., as well as describing the games children played and how they interacted with s
| Author: Foreman, Michael |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
War Game
Based on true events, this book tells about a group of boys who go to fight in the trenches of WWI. It describes the incident of one amazing Christmas when all animosities are put aside. The powerful anti-war message is accompanied by charming watercolo
| Author: Foreman, Michael |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
William Shakespeare and the Globe
This is the story of William Shakespeare and the rebuilding of The Globe Theatre. This is a good reference book.
| Author: Aliki |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | language arts - writing
|
History > region > England > well known people
History > region > England > well known people > Queen Victoria
At Her Majesty's Request
Queen Victoria oversees the education and upbringing of an African princess after she was rescued from execution by a ship captain who brought her to England.
| Author: Myers, Walter Den |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine
Queen Victoria wants to swim in the ocean but the British way of life is prim and proper and no one should ever see more than a lady's face and hands let alone the queen without all of her clothes. Prince Albert designs a machine that will allow the queen
| Author: Whelan, Gloria |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | language arts - writing | social studies
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Shakespeare and Macbeth
The reader learns about the writing and production of Shakespeare's play Macbeth. Sidebars contribute additional information to the narrative about the play as do a chronology of Shakespeare's life, one of his works, a description of the Globe T
| Author: Ross, Stewart |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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History > region > England > well-known people
History > region > England > well-known people > Elizabeth I
Good Queen Bess: The Story of Elizabeth I of England
This is a biography of Elizabeth I of England, a queen whose strong will, shrewd diplomacy, tolerance, and concern for her subjects make her one of the best known British monarchs.
| Author: Stanley, Diane & Vennema, Peter |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Ten Queens
Biographies of ten powerful queens from the 5th Century B.C. to 18th Century Russia are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, historical maps, and excerpts from historical documents. The essays are supplemented with a preface, a bibliography, an index,
| Author: Meltzer,Milton |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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William Shakespeare and the Globe
This is the story of William Shakespeare and the rebuilding of The Globe Theatre. This is a good reference book.
| Author: Aliki |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | language arts - writing
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