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Core Democratic Values Home Page
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The CDV - Books
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 A Picture Book of Abraham Lincolnby David A. Adler, Alexandra Wallner (Illustrator), John C. Wallner (Illustrator), Alexandra Wallner (Illustrator) A beginners autobiography of Abe Lincoln. |
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 Coming to America by Betsy Maestro Clearly tuned into her audience, Maestro (The Discovery of the Americas) offers a neatly distilled overview of U.S. immigration, covering extensive ground without oversimplifying. She astutely makes each reader a part of her story, stating, "All Americans are related to immigrants or are immigrants themselves." See Amazon.com to purchase or to read reviews. |
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 Dreaming of America, An Ellis Island Story
by Eve Bunting (International Reading Association Teacher's Choice Award) This book is wonderful. The story is a classic example of the pain and hardship of coming to America. The graphics are beautifully done and combine both drawings as well as real pictures of the period. It brings the history of the period to life. Highly recommended.See Amazon.com to purchase or to read reviews. |
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 Grandfather's JourneyBy Allen Say The retelling of a man's recollections of his first experience helping an escaped slave. The book brings the underground railroad down to the level primary students can comprehend. |