A Guide for Using Farmer Boy in the Classroom
Author : Laurie Swinwood
Publisher : Teacher Created Resources
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 32,62 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN :
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion
Author : Annette Whipple
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 35,23 MB
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1641601698
Book Description
Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.
John Deere, That's Who!
Author : Tracy Nelson Maurer
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 38,64 MB
Release : 2017-03-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1250158311
Book Description
Back in the 1830s, who was a young blacksmith from Vermont, about to make his mark on American history? John Deere, that’s who! Who moved to Illinois, where farmers were struggling to plow through the thick, rich soil they called gumbo? Who tinkered and tweaked and tested until he invented a steel plow that sliced into the prairie easy as you please? Long before the first tractor, who changed farming forever? John Deere, that’s who! Beautiful illustrations—including spectacular landscapes—reflect the time period and bring John Deere's remarkable story to life.
Little House on the Prairie
Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 36,49 MB
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0062094882
Book Description
The third book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams's classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for the big skies of the Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their house. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Just when they begin to feel settled, they are caught in the middle of a dangerous conflict. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.
The Hugging Tree
Author : Jill Neimark
Publisher : American Psychological Association
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 32,35 MB
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1433819090
Book Description
The Hugging Tree tells the story of a little tree growing all alone on a cliff, by a vast and mighty sea. Through thundering storms and the cold of winter, the tree holds fast. Sustained by the natural world and the kindness and compassion of one little boy, eventually the tree grows until it can hold and shelter others. A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Elizabeth McCallum, PhD, provides more information about resilience, and guidelines for building resilience in children.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Author : William Kamkwamba
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 17,70 MB
Release : 2015-02-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1101637420
Book Description
Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
Little House on the Prairie
Author : Jann Huizenga
Publisher : OXFORD University Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 25,45 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780194244428
Book Description
'Let's go see the West,' said Pa. 'The land is flat and the grass grows thick and high. Animals run freely and there are no settlers. Only Indians live there.'So, more than a hundred years ago, the Ingalls family went by covered wagon into Kansas - Indian Territory. This is the true story of how they lived in those exciting, difficult, and sometimes dangerous, times.
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Author : Kelly Anne Jones
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 22,93 MB
Release : 2015
Category : FICTION
ISBN : 038575552X
Book Description
Through a series of letters, Sophie Brown, age twelve, tells of her family's move to her Great Uncle Jim's farm, where she begins taking care of some unusual chickens with help from neighbors and friends.
The Little House Cookbook
Author : Barbara M. Walker
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,58 MB
Release : 1979-09-20
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
Book Description
Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up on the prairie, where food was something one worked for, cooking was a big part of daily life, and mealtime was a chance to gather with family and give thanks. By watching Pa hunt and farm and by helping Ma prepare the food, Laura learned the pleasures that come from a family working together. Laura also experienced the joy that comes from sharing food, made with love and care, with family and friends. Here are over 100 unique recipes celebrating the foods and cooking techniques of Laura's pioneer childhood. Taken from dishes described in the beloved Little House books, these recipes were carefully researched by Barbara M. Walker and tested in her own kitchen. From pancake men and pumpkin pie to vanity cakes and ice cream, these recipes give adults and children alike the chance to experience a taste of Laura's childhood, reminding us of the connection between the food on the table and the work involved in getting it there. Notable Children’s Books of 1979 (ALA) Best Books of 1979 (SLJ) Notable 1979 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1979 (Library of Congress) 1980 Western Heritage Award
The Prairie Primer
Author : Margie Gray
Publisher :
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 43,38 MB
Release : 1993-06
Category :
ISBN : 9780965251105
