Elizabeth Raum

Presents life-or-death dilemmas and choices for the reader to choose from including, facing a tornado, hurricane, or flash flood.

An Interactive Survival Adventure

Can You Survive Storm Chasing?

Lavinia Warren never let her height--or the lack of it--prevent her from leading a full and adventurous life. Although she never grew more than three feet tall, she became a beloved teacher, a world traveler, an entertainer and the friend of many powerful figures. Lavinia was teaching at a local school when she heard about an opportunity to travel doing shows as a "human curiosity" on a Mississippi River boat. Eventually she met P. T. Barnum and worked at his American Museum. It was there that she met Charles Stratton, a little person known to the world as "Tom Thumb." Their wedding, which took place on February 12, 1863, brought joy to a nation at war. President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln held a reception for the couple at the White House. The newlyweds later toured the United States and the world. Lavinia faced several tragedies but always found the strength to go on. Lavinia's extraordinary story also provides a social history of one of the most devastating periods in American history. With additional material on Tom Thumb Weddings, readers' questions, time line, and notes and bibliography, this is sure to be a valuable title for adventurous middle-grade readers.

The Big, Bold, Adventurous Life of Lavinia Warren

German Immigrants in America (You Choose Books)

"Describes the experiences of Irish immigrants upon arriving in America during the time of the Irish potato famine. Reader's choices reveal historical details about where they settled, the jobs they found, and the difficulties they faced"--Provided by publisher.

an interactive history adventure

Irish immigrants in America

"Describes the events of World War II and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a member of the Dutch resistance, a Canadian soldier, and an American soldier"--Provided by publisher.

An Interactive History Adventure

World War II

Malcolm Rohrbough

"Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Reader's choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's history"--Provided by publisher.

The California Gold Rush

"Describes the people and events involved in the orphan trains. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a New York City newsboy, a child trying to keep his siblings together, and a child sent west on the baby trains"--Provided by publisher.

Orphan Trains

Surviving Tornadoes will look at children who experienced tornadoes around the world, through history and up to the present day.

Surviving Tornadoes

Matches quality children's books with each day of the year to provide a focus for story time. The lessons in this book will help children develop creative connections between reading and the world around them, introducing them to many other people and places throughout the world.

Celebrating Children's Literature Throughout the Year

Every Day a Holiday

SOS! What would you do if you were stranded in the middle of the ocean, with no way to get home? How long could you survive? Find out what actual survivors did in these true tales of being lost at sea.

Terrifying True Stories

Fighting to Survive Being Lost at Sea

Heather E. Schwartz

Kathy Allen

Christopher Forest

Kay Melchisedech Olson

James A. Corrick

"Describes the disgusting details about daily life in several historical eras, including housing, food, and sanitation"--

The Smelliest, Dirtiest Eras of the Past 10,000 Years

Disgusting History

Crossroads in Galilee

Describes different kinds of wildfires, including forest fires, grass fires, and bush fires, explains how these fires are started, what conditions create a crisis, and steps taken to put fires out. Includes information on safety and prevention.

Wildfire!

The story behind toilets

Surviving Hurricanes will look at children who experienced hurricanes around the world, through history and up to the present day.

Surviving Hurricanes

Presents information about Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the Titanic; Columbus; Pizarro; James Cook; Richard Byrd; and mountaineer Dan Mazur; and suggests questions for discussion.

Explorers

"Take an imaginary look into the lives of characters who may have been present during the time Jesus Christ lived among the Gentiles and preached to the Jews. You decide what happens to the three main characters by making choices what to read next. You can then go back and take another journey to read a new adventure for a different outcome"--

Crossroads Among the Gentiles

Raum

This series shows children how to 'read' a specific art form, such as music, performance, visual arts or textual arts. Activity pages are included to reinforce and develop learning.

Gwen Stefani

Explains the Pledge of Allegiance in a way kids can understand, with the primary-source document side by side with the explanation. Also includes context and Why Should You Care? feature.

Elizabeth Raum

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