Some call it Freedom Day; some call it Emancipation Day; some call it Juneteenth. Learn more about this important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States in this Step 3 History Reader.
On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered. Order Number 3 was read, proclaiming that they were no longer enslaved--they were free. People danced, wept tears of joy, and began to plan their new lives. Juneteenth became an annual celebration that is observed by more and more Americans with parades, picnics, family gatherings, and reflection on the words of historical figures, to mark the day when freedom truly rang for all.
Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots and popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.
Do you know the 12 months of the year? This illustrated nonfiction book tells young readers what makes June special, including when it is and what holidays it has. Charming illustrations and rhyming text make learning the months of the year a snap! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-2.
Do you know the 12 months of the year? This illustrated nonfiction book tells young readers what makes July special, including when it is and what holidays it has. Charming illustrations and rhyming text make learning the months of the year a snap! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-2.
Joyful Noise
Written to be read aloud by two voices, sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous -- here is a recording of irresistible poems that celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayfly to the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise. Winner of the 1989 Newbery Medal.
I Am Pheonix
I Am Phoenix is an exultant celebration of the sounds and essence of the bird world. A companion to Joyful Noise, written to be spoken aloud by two voices and masterfully performed by Lloyd and Twomey, these poems perfectly capture the beauty of birds in their singing, soaring and rejoicing.
Performed by John Bedford and Anne Twomey
A Perfect Little Girl with a Perfect Little Secret...
What would you do if everyone thought you were perfect, but you had a terrible secret? That’s just the beginning of the adventure in Joyce of Westerfloyce, The Story of the Tiny Little Girl with the Tiny Little Voice.
Children and adults alike will be instantly engaged by the delightful text which tells the humorous tale of Joyce, a flawless little girl whose seemingly perfect existence is about to be shattered by the terrible secret she keeps - she has the biggest, loudest, and most explosive burp in the whole world!
How the truth comes out and the resulting consequences propel the story forward and secure a spot for Joyce as a heroine that children will love and remember for years to come as Joyce is forced to confront the same dilemma that faces all children at one time or another. Will people still like her once they know the real Joyce?
The story appeals to both male and female readers. Girls love the fact that the story features a female heroine right from the beginning. As soon as boys find out that the heroine has an amazing burping ability, they are equally enthralled.
Makes an excellent bedtime story that kids will want to hear over and over.
As a group of students arrive for science class, they can tell this isn't just any ordinary class. The students are shocked as their teacher, Mr. Verne, has them wear special suits and jump aboard a rocket! The children are headed straight for the center of the Earth. With this exciting story, young readers will learn about each of Earth's layers as they follow along on a journey to Earth's core. With vivid illustrations and easy-to-read font, early readers will be captivated while reading and learning Earth science.
Joseph, the tailor, is very resourceful. When his overcoat becomes old and worn, he makes it into a jacket, then his jacket into a vest. And so on until he has nothing left - then he even makes something out of that! Narrated by Rob Reiner with authentic klezmer music.
Ole hat einen Freund - Joppe! Joppe ist ein Maulwurf aus Samt und begleitet Ole überall mit hin. Die beiden spielen zusammen auf dem Spielplatz, gehen einkaufen oder fahren Zug. Leider büxt Joppe immer wieder aus: Er bleibt im Fahrstuhl stecken oder landet auf einer Müllkippe. Doch zum Glück gibt es da noch Olsson, den netten Nachbarn von nebenan. Herr Olsson ist immer zur Stelle, um große Trennungsdramen zu verhindern ...
Astrid-Lindgren-Preisträgerin Gunnel Linde erzählt mit viel Witz und Herz von den alltäglichen Abenteuern eines kleinen Jungen mit seinem Stofffreund. Jürgen Treyz hat dazu zauberhafte Musik komponiert.
Jonah's boat tosses wildly in the raging storm when he attempts to flee God's command to reform the people of Nineveh. The sounds of flute, synthesizer, horns, and voice create a dimension of reality, making a dramatic treatment of one of the Bible's best known stories.
John Chapman was his real name, but almost everyone remembers him by his legendary name - Johnny Appleseed - the man who sprinkled apple seeds and planted trees all across the Midwest. His legacy remains strong today - not only for his botanical achievements, but also for the stories that he shared with children, presented here at their very best in verse and art. Narrated by Mary McDonnell with music by Randy Scruggs.
