social life and customs

Looks at high-achieving African-American elites in Washington, D.C., during the Reconstruction, focusing on Daniel Murray, an assistant librarian at the Library of Congress, and others in his social class.

"A collection of moving stories passed from mother to daughter recounting life during China's Cultural Revolution . . . growing up during mid-1960s Communist China. In an inspiring tale, her mother recounts how she ended up as one of the few truck-driving women during the Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside movement, which sought to increase agricultural outreach and spur social and ideological change amongst youth"--Provided by publisher.

Explores some of the ceremonies and celebrations that were held by the First Nations of Canada.

Looks at some of the unusual traditions of the Christmas season from around the world.

"Take a large group of kids in puberty, send them to a new school, and add a generous dose of tests, homework, and hormones, not to mention diverse personalities, bland food, and unpleasant odors. That's middle school, and it can be a little . . . weird"--Back cover.

"A vivid, deeply researched work of history that explores the life of an unconventional woman during the first half of the 19th century in Edo--the city that would become Tokyo--and a portrait of a great city on the brink of a momentous encounter with the West"--Provided by publisher.

"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it at the time, but their joyous celebration of freedom would become a holiday--Juneteenth--that is observed each year by more and more Americans"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text, photographs, and illustrations introduce Juneteenth, the American holiday which honors African-American heritage and commemorates the abolition of slavery.

Presents a humorous look at the life cycle of the inhabitants of Strange Planet, including milestones such as: The Emergence Day, Being gains a sibling, the Hobbies of a Being, and more.

Would you have survived traveling the Oregon Trail? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.