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AMAZING MICHIGAN-BOOK
of PUZZLES Jeff Brown is a
master of the puzzle. Here is a unique collection of over 24 types of
puzzle activities which incorporate social studies benchmarks and
history themes. Let learning about our state be a fun experience!
Your 4th, 5th and 6th grade students will love to put their minds to
work unraveling secret codes, finding hidden words, doing word matching,
crosswords, and more! These puzzles help review Michigan history,
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AROUND MICHIGAN In this colorful book the state is divided into five regions and key facts about each are discussed. Included are climate, agriculture, industry, tourism and the people which make our state so interesting. Glossary and index are included. ©2004. 7.5 x 10.25. 48 pages. Paperback. (Better 3rd grade reading level.) [3G2.0.1, 3G2.0.2] |
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BUNYAN
AND BANJOES by
Kitty Donohoe
This collection of 13 traditional and contemporary Michigan songs and stories is designed for children ages preschool through grade 6, and all music-loving adults. With CD. 35 minutes. © 1987.
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GREAT LAKES RHYTHM & RHYME by Denise Rodgers and illustrated by Julie Martin A neat little poetry book for
younger students with a musical CD to make the poems even more fun.
Great Lakes area history and geography is put to rhyme and rhythm in
53 poems covering subjects from apple picking to zebra mussels. Each
poem illustrated with cute two color art. Index. ©2003. 7 x 9.60
pages. Paperback. Grades 3-4. |
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HOW A CAR IS BUILT [3G4.0.1] |
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LIBERTY AND JUSTICE
FOR ALL by Shirley Neitzel Provides an excellent introduction to 10 Core Democratic Values. Each value is presented in a thoughtfully written short story designed to teach its content, meaning, and significance. The illustrations are visually appealing. A separate 32 page teacher's guide has reproducible activity sheets which offer helpful preparation for the social studies MEAP. ©2002. 8.5 x 11. 48 pages. Paperback. Grades 3-4. Teacher's Guide with 17 REPRODUCIBLE activities. [3G5.0.1] |
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MICHIGAN
COOKIE CUTTERS
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MICHIGAN DAILIES 180 Activities for Kids by Carole Marsh One quick reproducible activity for each day of the school year. Use as a sponge activity to fill in free moments during the day. Well suited for 4th grade. Each activity focuses on Michigan. Examples are: our fruit belt, the Mackinac Bridge, settlers using the Erie Canal. ©2006. Spiral bound. REPRODUCIBLE. (These short activities are a good review of numerous social studies later elementary level benchmarks from the historical, geographical and civic perspectives.) |
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SPRING AN ORIOLE The first in a sequel of three books about young pioneer Libby Mitchell who moves to Michigan in a covered wagon when she is 10 years old. The story begins on April 3, 1837. Once she arrives in Michigan, Libby meets Taw cum e qua who is later known as Fawn. Fawn is a Potawatomi girl who becomes her best friend. Libby learns much about the fate of this tribe who will soon be forced off their land. ©1987. 5.25 x 7.5. 60 pages. Paperback. [3H3.0.6] |
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NIGHT OF THE FULL MOON Pioneer girl Libby Mitchell's best friend belonged to a nearby Potawatomi tribe. Libby often wished that she could be part of the tribe too. One terrifying day her wish came true when soldiers came. Mistaken for an Indian, Libby was taken with the tribe as they were removed from their land. Gives insight into two cultures living side by side in early 19th century Michigan. Nicely illustrated. ©1993. 6 x 9. 62 Pages. Paperback. [3H3.0.6] |
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PADDLE-to-the-SEA This classic has received renewed interest because of the whole language approach to teaching Michigan studies in the elementary grades. Paddle-to-the-Sea provides initial introduction to major social studies concepts— geography, ecology, economics, and more. Students will be enthralled by the Soo Locks, forest fires, and shipwrecks. Very nice color illustrations. ©1941. 8.5 x 11. 64 Pages. Paperback. Grades 2-5 (Reading level grade 4.5-5) [3G5.0.2] |
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PADDLE-to-the-SEA Class-room-ready readings, worksheets, games, diagrams and complete instructions for teach use. Integrates social studies, math, science and language arts. ©1987. 8.5 x 11. 168 Pages in a 3 ring binder. |
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PLACE CALLED HOME: Michigan's Mill Creek Story by Janie Lynn Panagopoulos Mill Creek is the site of a sawmill desperately needed to supply wood for homes as people move to Mackinac Island during the American Revolution. Right away readers are introduced to the Campbell family and the tall British soldier in his bright red uniform! Beautiful full color art. Glossary & timeline. Created with the Mackinac Island Parks Commission. ©2001. 9.25 x 11.25. 50 pages. Hardcover. Grades 43-4. [3H3.0.7] |
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VOYAGEUR'S
PADDLE by Kathy-jo Wargin & Illustrated by David Geister. This well illustrated book takes young students back more than 200 years to the time of the French fur traders, the voyageurs and the Native American trappers. Readers learn about daily life and the interaction between the two cultures. ©2007. 9.25 x ll.25. 38 pages. Grades 3-4. Hardcover. |
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