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Many people came to America in the early 1900s looking for jobs, opportunity, and freedom, and a lot of them were kids. But what happened to all these immigrant children after they passed inspection at New York’s Ellis Island - that is, if they passed inspection? Life was not easy for immigrants. Large families lived in small, one-room tenement apartments with failing plumbing and few windows. Children had to go to school with kids from different countries and learn to read and write a new language.

In preparing the Life of Lee for Children, for use in the public schools, I beg leave to place before teachers good reasons for employing it as a supplementary reader.

In An American Plague, Jim Murphy tells the story of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Bizarre medical practices of the time are discussed, as well as popular historical figures, such as George Washington and Benjamin Rush, who were involved in finding a cure for this horrific outbreak. Pat Bottino's captivating narration adds appeal to this interesting historical tale.

Do you believe in fairies? Rosie does but her mum doesn't. Sometimes, though, real life is stranger than a fairy tale.

Writing test scores indicate that boys have fallen far behind girls across the grades. In general, boys don't enjoy writing as much as girls. What's wrong? How can we do a better of job of creating "boy-friendly" classrooms so their voices can be heard?

Follow one large ungainly "duck" as he is laughed at, kicked, and pecked for being different. Hans Christian Andersen shows that beauty is only skin-deep, and many other important moral lessons in more than five hours of his best, inspiring stories.

Former middle school teacher and teachers' advocate Taylor Mali struck a chord with his passionate response to a man at a dinner party who asked him what kind of salary teachers make - a poetic rant that has been seen and forwarded millions of times on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Based on the poem that inspired a movement, What Teachers Make is Mali's sharp, funny, reflective, critical call to arms about the joys of teaching and why teachers are so vital to America today.

Meet Tuck and Tina, two mice pals on a quest to save their elementary school! This is the first book in an all-new, adorable series that's perfect for young readers who are ready to make the leap from picture books to chapter books, from bestselling creators Jess Brallier and Jack Keely. Tina...

Do you ever wonder how it is that only earth can support life yet there are at least eight planets in the solar system? Understanding the Atmosphere is just what you need to understand how the earth supports life while the rest of the universe cannot. Discover the aspects of the sun ant terrestrial planets that help life to or not to thrive. Children love nonfiction books that provide captivating details and ideas especially about the universe, the galaxy, the world, and life.

With a foreword by Dred Scott's great-grandson, Shelia P. Moses' stunning story chronicles Dred Scott's experiences as a slave, as a plaintiff in one of the most important legal cases in American history, and, at last, as a free man. Dred Scott's story is one of tremendous courage and fierce determination. His is a life that should be known by, and should inspire, all Americans.

50 Things to Know About Being an Elementary Teacher by author McKenna Johnsen offers an approach to the secrets behind elementary teaching. Most books on being a teacher tell you to pursue the career because of the positive aspects such as getting to work with kids all day, or having summer months off. Although there's nothing wrong with that, before pursuing an elementary teaching license you also need to examine the field through the honest lens of a public school teacher, and determine for yourself whether a teaching career is the best fit for you.

Lulubelle lives in the lap of luxury, she doesn’t even know she’s a dog! Then she meets Bones, and this pampered pooch’s life is turned upside down. Together, this unlikely pair are running away to London.

The Parent's Guide includes clear and concise steps for you to follow. You'll discover ideas on how to deal with your child's math anxiety, understand how your child learns, and use incentives to encourage your child to sharpen their pencil and give their best effort on their math homework.

We all have a lot to learn from the diary of a teacher named Esmé Raji Codell, an educator who has struggled to maintain individuality in the face of bureaucracy and whose defiant stand against mediocrity will reverberate in companies as well as classrooms everywhere.

Alicía Catalina Cortés is a Spanish cow who longs to run with the bulls in Pamplona—but since she’s a cow, tradition forbids her from the fiesta of San Fermín. Through her journey, Alicía learns that to be noble and brave, she must follow her dream as well as her heart, even if it means defying tradition. Toro is set in the colorful backdrop of Pamplona, Spain, during the fiesta of San Fermín and the running of the bulls, famed as one of the most exhilarating, dangerous, and spectacular events around the world.

Many people who have dated or chosen to marry narcissistic people come to me for help. They need to know how to relate to their narcissists. They must learn how to stay out of the lines of fire of the narcissists. They are stuck in cycles of abuse and manipulation, with seemingly no end in sight. They are distraught at the possibility of continuing the relationships, but they are also at a loss as to how to continue on without their partners.

This brawl for the nomination absorbs an incredible amount of media attention but so much of what is produced is marred by partisanship that it is no wonder that so few Americans fully understand the nomination process. Because of these misunderstandings the Quick and Dirty Guide Team is proud to present our guide to America's messy primary elections! This book will walk you through the "whys" and the "hows" of our candidate selection process.

Everyone's favorite folk song, written by Woody Guthrie and sung by his son, Arlo, is brought to glorious, toe-tapping life in this rich production. Includes a biographical segment about Woody Guthrie narrated by his daughter Nora Guthrie.

An Australian possum named Hush used to think that the magic made by Grandma Poss to make her invisible was fun, until one day, Hush wants to know what she looks like. Tour Australia with these two charming possums as they sample the food that will one day make Hush's wish come true.

Big diesel machines threaten to run Mike Mulligan and his little old steam shovel, Mary Anne, out of business until Mike agrees to tackle a big job.