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Harriet Tubman
by George Sullivan
Scholastic, 2002
Primary sources enhance this biography of Tubman.
Children of the Emancipation
by Wilma King
Lerner, 2000
Historical photographs and text depict the lives of emancipated former slave children following the Civil War.
Oranges
by Louise Spilsbury
Heinemann, 2002
Readers learn how an orange gets from the orchard to the table.
Immigrant Children
by Sylvia Whitman
Lerner, 2000
Readers learn about young immigrants, both on their journeys and in their new country.
Kids During the Industrial Revolution
by Lisa A. Wroble
Rosen, 2003
The author explains how the Industrial Revolution changed the daily lives of children.
The Home Front in the South
by Diane Smolinski
Heinemann, 2001
The author explains what life was like for people living in southern states during the Civil War.
Women in the Civil War
by Douglas J. Savage
Chelsea House, 2000
Short chapters focus on different roles of women in the Civil War.
Henry Flagler, Builder of Florida
by Sandra Sammons
Tailored Tours, 1993
A biography of Henry Flagler, the man who built many of Florida's first railroad lines and resorts.
Citrus Country
by Lynn Stone and Sandra Robinson
Rourke, 1993
The authors present a history of the citrus industry in Florida.
Tasso of Tarpon Springs
by Maity Schrecengost
Pineapple Press, 1998
Young Tasso finds adventure when he stows away to Tarpon Springs and becomes part of the Greek sponge-diving community.
Lincoln: A Photobiography
by Russell Freedman
Clarion, 1987
This Newbery Medal–winning biography of Lincoln includes numerous photos and excerpts from Lincoln's own writing.
Outrageous Women of Civil War Times
by Mary Rodd Furbee
Wiley & Sons, 2003
A discussion of the lives and work of Confederate spy Belle Boyd, Mary Todd Lincoln, and Sojourner Truth.
Konnichiwa Florida Moon
by Virginia Aronson
Pineapple Press, 2002
George Morikami, a poor Japanese immigrant, became an exceptionally successful pineapple grower and philanthropist.
Tall and Tasty Fruit Trees
by Meredith Sayles Hughes
Lerner, 2000
This in-depth look at how fruit is grown includes a section on citrus.
Industrial Revolution
by Sean Connolly
Heinemann, 2003
The author explains how the Industrial Revolution forever changed the way people live.
A Land Remembered
by Patrick D. Smith
Pineapple Press, 2001
This student edition of the classic Florida novel follows the MacIvey family as they face the challenges of the Florida frontier.
The Boys' War
by Jim Murphy
Clarion, 1993
The author shares firsthand accounts of boys under 16 who served in both Confederate and Union armies.
No More! Stories and Songs of Slave Resistance
by Doreen Rappaport
Candlewick, 2002
This unique collection of stories, songs, and poetry reflects the dignity and determination of enslaved Africans.
Songs and Stories of the Civil War
by Jerry Silverman
21st Century, 2002
This illustrated songbook includes music and lyrics, as well as information about the importance of songs to soldiers and civilians.
Florida in the Civil War
by Sandra Friend
Millbrook, 2001
Using letters, journals, and firsthand accounts, the author details Florida's role in the Civil War.
The Civil War A to Z
by Norman Bolotin
Dutton, 2002
This comprehensive history has more than 130 entries of the most important people, places, and events of the Civil War.
A History of Us: Reconstructing America 1865–1890
by Joy Hakim
Oxford, 2002
This history chronicles the period of reconstruction following the Civil War.
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