The Adventures in History line combines lively fiction with vivid historical details.
Each well-written tale gives insight into the era or topic because of the adherence
to historical accuracy.
The Adventures in History series historical fiction includes books like Out of the
Ordinary, the story of Julia (based on the author's grandmother), who lived near
the mining town of Ludlow, Colorado, in the early 20th century, and The Monkey's
Constitution, about a 12-year-old powder monkey aboard the U.S.S. Constitution ("enthusiastically
recommended" by the Captain of the U.S.S. Constitution).
Daniel on the Run
: Louisa, Will, and the Underground Railroad
Claiborne Dawes
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A Different Drummer
: Thoreau And Will's Independence Day
Claiborne Dawes
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Message for a Spy
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Dorothy A. Heibel
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The Monkey's Constitution
Duncan Brown
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Out of the Ordinary
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Michelle M. Barone
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Set in the small coal mining town of Phippsburg, Colorado, in the early part of the 20th century, Out of the Ordinary is the story of Julia, the daughter of an Italian immigrant coal miner, who wishes for something out of the ordinary to happen in her predictable life. The character of Julia, based on author Michelle M. Barone's grandmother, attends a one-room schoolhouse with other children in grades one to eight, including the town bullies, whose father runs the local mine.
When labor strife strikes at a coal mine in nearby Ludlow, the adventure that Julia craves puts her in the challenging position of being the only one who can save her father from a similar disaster at the local mine.
Filled with vivid historical details, the fast-paced narrative tells of the strength of Julia's character while introducing the reader, in an age-appropriate fashion, to labor struggles and the immigrant experience. Grades 3-6.
Historical Topics Covered
Labor History
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Time Periods Covered
1865 - 1920 The Advent of Modern America
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ISBN:
978-1-932663-08-8
Price:
$7.95
Pages:
120
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Seaman's Adventures with Lewis and Clark
Duncan Brown
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