Elaine Landau

Readers are given both a historical and contemporary view of veterans and the challenges they've faced as they learn about the history of Veterans Day. From the battlefields of World War I to today's military parades and memorials, photographs of veterans and those who honor them are presented alongside detailed main text. Historical context and current issues facing veterans are explained using accessible text, and readers are encouraged to make a craft to share with a veteran in their life to keep the spirit of this holiday alive all year.

History is written by the colonizers, so the Native American experience of the first Thanksgiving isn't given much attention. Readers are reminded to look more critically at the stories they've been told as they explore the history of Thanksgiving through engaging main text and sidebars. As readers discover the different ways this day is celebrated--from the foods people eat to the activities they enjoy--they're presented with photographs of Thanksgiving celebrations that look good enough to eat In addition, they're encouraged to make a fun craft to share at this special time of year.

Readers are given both a historical and contemporary view of veterans and the challenges they've faced as they learn about the history of Veterans Day. From the battlefields of World War I to today's military parades and memorials, photographs of veterans and those who honor them are presented alongside detailed main text. Historical context and current issues facing veterans are explained using accessible text, and readers are encouraged to make a craft to share with a veteran in their life to keep the spirit of this holiday alive all year.

What would you do if you were George Washington and the British Army had forced you to retreat into Pennsylvania? American colonists desperately needed a victory in their fight for independence. In the middle of a fierce winter storm, Washington daringly crossed the Delaware River to attack the British Army. Author Elaine Landau lets readers step into Washington's place along with his officers, and his enemies during that fateful winter during the Revolutionary War.

"Four score and seven years ago..." begins Abraham Lincoln's moving speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North? The author asks the reader what they would do if faced with the important decisions that were made during the Civil War.

Students will learn about the history of Earth Day from the first celebration back in 1970, to today's annual observance on April 22.

How do people celebrate Valentine's Day? What is the history of this holiday? Readers learn about the symbols and traditions with this fun and easy-to-read book. Readers enjoy a hands-on activity, too.

How do people celebrate Halloween? What is the history of this holiday? Why do people wear costumes? Readers learn all about this fun holiday with this easy-to-read book, which is perfect for beginning readers or read-aloud. Readers enjoy a hands-on activity, too, making spooky punch.

How do people celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Who was St. Patrick? Why do people wear green? Readers learn all about this holiday in this easy-to-read book. Readers enjoy a hands-on activity, too.

This easy-to-read book is perfect for nonfiction reading or read-aloud. Readers will enjoy a hands-on activity and make a thank-you poster for the veterans in their community.

When was the first Thanksgiving? How do we celebrate today? Readers learn all about this holiday's symbols and traditions with this fun and easy-to-read book. Readers enjoy a hands-on activity making a thank-you for a community helper, too.

In this series, readers explore some typical health issues that affect children.

On January 24, 1848, a man working near Sutter's Mill in California spotted a few small gold nuggets in the American River. This discovery led thousands of people to move to the west. However, looking for gold proved to be dangerous work. Although many did not strike it rich, the gold rush was a time of great change in the United States. Author Elaine Landau poses many other exciting questions to the reader in this engaging narrative.

George Washington's soldiers were tired and hungry. The British Army had forced Washington to retreat into Pennsylvania. American colonists desperately needed a victory in their fight for independence. In the middle of a fierce winter storm, Washington daringly crossed the Delaware River to attack the British Army. Author Elaine Landau lets readers make the difficult choices that Washington, his officers, and his enemies had to make that fateful winter during the Revolutionary War.

By 1863, the Civil War was far from over. Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his troops to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. President Abraham Lincoln sent a large Union army, hoping he was in time to stop the Confederate army's advance. On July 1, the battle of Gettysburg began. Thousands of men were killed, but this deadly battle was a turning point that changed the war. After the battle's end, Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Author Elaine Landau helps the reader ponder the difficult questions that faced the leaders during this brutal battle.

Learn why immigrants came to the United States and the establishment of Ellis Island Immigration Station. A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. This book discusses why immigrants came to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the difficulties of the journey, the establishment of the Ellis Island Immigration Station and what went on there, and its decline and restoration.

Learn about the significance of the Declaration of Independence and what led colonists to stand up against the British monarchy in this introduction for young readers. In 1776, the American colonies issued the Declaration of Independence--officially announcing their independence from Great Britain. In this book, young readers learn the reasons behind the colonists' longing for independence, the events that led to rebellion, and how the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. ABOUT THIS SERIES: The "A True Book: American History" series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and discover how they helped shape the country as it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.