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Traci Sorell
At the foot of a mountain, a Cherokee family lives in a cabin beneath an old hickory tree. They weave, cook, and sing while separated from a loved one serving as a pilot in wartime. Their shared song helps sustain the family as they wait for the pilot to come home.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.
What Is Given from the HeartPatricia C. McKissackAfter James Otis loses his father and his family’s farm, he and Mama have little to spare. When Irene Temple and her daughter Sarah lose their home in a fire, Mama decides they can assemble a donation for them. Otis weighs several cherished possessions as possible gifts, while Mama sews an apron from her white tablecloth. Her decision helps Otis find his own way to contribute.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD660LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Todos Iguales / All Equal: Un Corrido De Lemon Grove / A Ballad of Lemon GroveChristy HaleThis bilingual English- and Spanish-language book recounts the Lemon Grove Incident of 1931. In Lemon Grove, California, Mexican American families challenged exclusion from an integrated elementary school. Their case became the first Mexican American school-desegregation victory in United States history. Set during the 1930s, the account focuses on families asserting their children’s right to attend an integrated school. Back matter expands on this historical event.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Back to School: A Global JourneyMaya Ajmera, John D. IvankoUsing concise text and color photographs, this book describes school experiences of children in many countries. It invites readers to look at learning from the viewpoint of children around the world, placing them in an imagined front-row seat. A map and back matter accompany the photographs and text, adding geographic context to the varied school settings and experiences presented.Five to NineWord Count 699On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details