Next Spring an Oriole
Title | Next Spring an Oriole PDF eBook |
Author | Gloria Whelan |
Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 65 |
Release | 2010-11-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 030777161X |
A pioneer adventure perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series! On Libby Mitchell’s tenth birthday, she and her parents climb into a covered wagon and set off on a journey that takes them two months and a thousand miles. Their trip from Virginia to the deep woods of Michigan is hard, but it is exciting, too. And at its end lies their new home—a place that is rugged, wild, and full of promise. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
Next Spring an Oriole [by] Gloria Whelan
Title | Next Spring an Oriole [by] Gloria Whelan PDF eBook |
Author | Laurie Diamond |
Publisher | |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Language arts |
ISBN |
Suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the reading of Next spring an oriole by Gloria Whelan.
Night of the Full Moon
Title | Night of the Full Moon PDF eBook |
Author | Gloria Whelan |
Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 65 |
Release | 2011-08-31 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0307789063 |
In the winter of 1840, the night of the full moon is approaching. Nothing will stop Libby Mitchell from visiting her best friend, Fawn, during a special ceremony at the nearby wigwam camp. But Libby’s adventure takes an unexpected turn when soldiers suddenly rush in. They order everyone at the camp, including Libby, to move off the land—immediately! With each passing day, the displaced people must move farther away from home. Will Libby ever see her family again? History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
Anna Maria's Gift
Title | Anna Maria's Gift PDF eBook |
Author | Janice Shefelman |
Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 114 |
Release | 2010-04-27 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 037589828X |
Reissued with a fresh look and added content, the Stepping Stones History series is kid-friendly and Common Core ready! When Anna Maria’s father dies, she moves to an orphanage in Venice. Though she misses her father, she knows he will always be with her, as long as she has his beautiful violin. Luckily, the orphanage is also a renowned music school, with a teacher who is none other than composer Antonio Vivaldi. But when her violin is stolen, Anna Maria must search Venice’s bridges, streets, and canals. Will she ever find it—and can she ever be happy in Venice without it? This lyrical historical-fiction story captures Venice, the joy of music, and how kindness can make a scary new place feel like home. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
Hannah
Title | Hannah PDF eBook |
Author | Gloria Whelan |
Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 66 |
Release | 2011-08-31 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0307789055 |
Nine-year-old Hannah would do almost anything to go to school with all the other children in town. But Hannah is blind, and her parents keep her at home, where she is safe. Then Lydia Robbin, a strong-willed teacher, comes to town and convinces Hannah’s parents to send her to school. At first Hannah is overjoyed. But she soon learns that there are many obstacles—and people—that stand in her way. Hannah will need tremendous courage to prove to her classmates, her parents, and herself that Miss Robbin was right to believe in her. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
Next Spring an Oriole
Title | Next Spring an Oriole PDF eBook |
Author | Gloria Whelan |
Publisher | Turtleback |
Pages | 60 |
Release | 1987-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780606030373 |
In 1837 ten-year-old Libby and her parents journey by covered wagon to the Michigan frontier, where they make themselves a new home near friendly Indians and other pioneers.
Next Spring an Oriole
Title | Next Spring an Oriole PDF eBook |
Author | Laurie Diamond |
Publisher | Learning Links |
Pages | 21 |
Release | 1991-01-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780881225655 |
Novel-Ties study guides contain reproducible pages in a chapter by chapter format to accompany a work of literature of the same title.