Laura Ingalls Wilder-A Biography By:Willam Anderson

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14520488.jpgFrom her pioneer days on the prairie to her golden years with her husband, Almanzo, and their daughter, Rose, Laura Ingalls Wilder has become a friend to all who have read about her adventures. This behind-the-scenes account chronicles the real events in Laura’s life that inspired her to write her stories and also describes her life after the last Little House book ends.

Sequoyah By: James Rumford

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0618369473.gifSequoyah wanted to create a writing system for the Cherokee Indians and turn his people into a nation of readers and writers. Sequoyah knew no English and had no idea how to capture speech on paper. But slowly, he worked out a system that surprised the Cherokee Nation.

Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope by Nikkie Grimes

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Book CoverThis is an uplifting biography about 2008 President Elect Barck Obama. It tells of his everlasting Hope and his vision to bring people together. It is an easy read for children and it also conveys to children that you don’t have to be like everyone else. Barack Obama always knew that he was different which shows children that it’s okay.

Groundhog Day

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Cover art of Groundhog DayThis is a book that gives fact about Groundhog day.  It talks about what Groundhog Day and how it originated.  It is a chapter book that goes in depth about the holiday.  This book explains that Groundhog day is a tradition rather than a national hoiday.

Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What is an Adjective? by Brian Cleary

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hairy.jpgBrian P. Cleary tells a commical story that brings adjectives to life. With silly pictures and funny descriptions, children are sure to understand what and adjective is once they read this book. Throughout the book, the adjectives are in bold, colorful writing so that they are easy to recognize. Cleary also gives examples of how to use adjectives in his writing. Not only is this a great book for children, but it’s an awesome way to introduce adjectives.