Dramatic art powers this book as the story unfolds. As the ship leaves the Superior, Wisconsin port on a beautiful November day, the suspense builds as the storm intensifies. A book to be proud to have in your library. ©2003. 9.25 x 11.25. 48 pages. Hardcover.

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ERIE TRAIL WEST
by Jane Panagopoulos

Did you know that tens of thousands of settlers traveled to Michigan via the Erie canal in the early 1830s?  So many came from New York state that their influence affected Michigan for years. The story focuses on Jenny Case, a spunky New York farm girl who traveled here in 1836. The book blends documented historical facts with a creative fictional story. Excellent supplement for Michigan studies at the elementary level.  ©1995. 6 x 9.  180 pages. Paperback. Grades 4-6. (Reading level about 4.5)

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Reproducible lessons and fun activities to supplement your study of the Underground Railroad. Learn about famous escapes, the routes, songs, and people. This resource adds creative writing, art, primary source use, maps and puzzles to make an interesting learning experience.  ©2002. 10 x 11. Paperback. 24 pages.

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It is 1854 in New York City where thousands of homeless children are fighting to survive.  Charles Loring Brace, founder of the Children's Aid Society, plans to rescue these children. He sent them to loving rural homes and the first location to accept them was Dowagiac, Michigan. Jack, Sarah and George, along with 42 other orphans, travel by train and ship to reach their new faraway homes.  Timeline, glossary and bibliography. (c)2006. 5.5 x 8.5. 198 pages. Paperback.

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Another fine book for young readers by this Michigan author. It is a sequel to her Once on This Island book. The plot began in 1816. Once again the American flag flies proudly over Mackinac Island. Mary O'Shea will leave her home on the island and sail to England to visit her sister. On the way she meets a young sailor and soon must make the difficult decision to remain in England or return to the island she loves. 8. 5.25 x 7.5. 200 pages. Paperback.

FATHER, FORD AND $5 A DAY
The Mullers from Missouri
by Sherry Wells

This new hardcover is based on the true account of a family moving from Missouri to Michigan so dad can get one of the famous $5.00 a day jobs making cars at Ford Motor.  Well designed for young readers at about 4th grade level.  Pencil sketches and some photos.  ©2003. 6 x 9.  122 pages. Hardcover.

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FINAL PASSAGE:
True Shipwreck Adventures
by Frederick Stonehouse

Who better to describe these 14 true Great Lakes shipwrecks than Luke the Dane, captain of the Griffon, the first ship to "go missing" on the Great Lakes! Exciting reading with good illustrations.  ©2002.  8.34 x 11.25. 32 pages.  Hardcover.  Grades 3-5.

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FRIENDS
by Gloria Whelan

It isn’t often a community stands together to stop injustice, but the city of Marshall did in 1847! Friends is the heart-warming story of two young girls based on the Adam Crosswhite incident. It shows how the girls’ friendship survived danger and even distance. This book is helpful in meeting the later elementary benchmarks 1.4.1 and 1.4.2.  ©1997.  5 x 7.  73 pages.  Hardcover.

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Annie was just sixteen and enlisted in the Union Army. She was prepared to sew and cook, but hoped to be a nurse. Once the army headed to battle, the other women fled and left Annie to face danger with the troops. She became known for her gentle manner, courage and devotion to duty.  Wonderful  historical fiction.  (c)1991. 5.25 x 7. Paperback. Grades 3-5.  184 pages.

Widespread logging, farming, wetland destruction, water and land pollution have worked together to endanger and threaten many wildlife species in Michigan. There are eighty-one birds, mammals, reptiles and fish on Michigan’s endangered and threatened species list. This book profiles each one with detailed text accompanied by beautiful color photos by some of Michigan’s foremost nature photographers. Also includes maps showing distribution of each species. Plus a section on extinct species and those driven out of the state.  ©1992. 6 x 9.  103 pages. Paperback.

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JOURNEY BACK TO LUMBERJACK CAMP
by Janie Lynn Panagopoulos

In the late 1800s the smell of sawdust and the cry of "TIMBER!" were common in our Michigan forests. This book is a great way to learn about the difficult camp conditions, the logging terms, and even some of the lumbering songs. Students join Gus, a contemporary twelve-year-old student who is reeled back in time when he hits his head at school.  ©1993.  6 x 9.  176 pages.  Paperback. 

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The outstanding illustrations of Robert Papp bring history to life! At the Battle of Gettysburg, Gabe, an 11 year old bugler in the Union Army, does whatever it takes to protect Davy, his last brother.  Then away from the fighting, Gabe meets Orlee, a young Confederate bugler. Their friendship makes life complicated as they have to choose between loyalty to country and kin or having a new friend. A touching story your students will really want to read! ©2006. 9.25 x 11.5. 48 pages. Hardcover.

A story about building this great bridge from a boy's perspective as he sees it all from his home at the Straits. It is also a story about how the new bridge created tension in the family as the father, a ferry captain, will lose his job. Includes Mac facts. Full color illustrations. (Reading level about grade 4) ©2006. 40 pages. Hardcover.

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MICHIGAN  HISTORY Through Literature
by Sheila Carroll

A Great resource for teachers. Link literature with  Michigan history in YOUR  classroom. The author divides our past into 8 major eras and links specific trade books to each  one.  Also has ideas for student activities, field trips and internet resources.  Some maps and an annotated bibliography. ©2005. 8.5 x 11. 70  pages. Paperback. Spiral bound paperback.

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A collection of over 100 songs associated with the Great State of Michigan. Historical songs, contemporary songs, ethnic songs, college fight songs and more. Ever turned your files inside out searching for Red Iron Ore, Michigan-I-O, In My Merry Oldsmobile? Now you can have them all in one source.  ©1986.  8.5 x 11.  160 pages.  Spiral binding.

An Ottawa boy and two young tourists are drawn into the mystery of stolen rental bicycles and they learn much about their place in the world. This captivating who-done-it is perfect for sparking the interest of young readers about life on Mackinac Island. Illustrated. ©1989.  6 x 8. 183 pages.  Paperback.  (Grades 4-7)

NORTH TO IRON COUNTRY
by Janie Lynn Panagopoulos

While twelve-year-old Robert is interviewing an elderly iron miner, he is swept back into a dream-quest adventure and relives the life of a boy who travels to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula during the mid 1800s. Starting a new life in Marquette he meets Michael Shane, an ex-miner originally from Cornwall. Michael spent many years in the mines, but now works at a charcoal camp. Young Robert’s adventures become challenging when he travels by dog sled to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to collect the mail. How will it end? Only the readers will know for sure! A great book to help students re-live life in the Upper Peninsula.  ©1996. 5.5 x 8.5.  216 pages.  Paperback. 

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Gloria Whelan has developed another fine addition to any 4th grade Michigan studies unit. Go back to Mackinac Island 180 years ago to the War of 1812. Twelve year-old Mary and her older brother and sister must tend the family farm when their father is away fighting the British. The story begins, "We live on an island and the world comes to us over the water.... often what the lakes bring to our island is good, but not always. There is no way of knowing."  ©1995.  5.5 x 8.5. 186 pages.  Paperback. (Better 4th-6th grade)

Young readers learn more about life in the 1820s on Mackinac Island.  Another great book to add to your island trilogy, which includes Once on This Island and Farewell to the Island.  Fur traders, settlers and the Indians must find ways to get along.  Adventure, history and romance blend quite well in this book. ©2000.  5.5 x 8.25.  185 pages. Hardcover. Grades better 4-6.  (Reading level about grade 5)

A great little book for 3rd and 4th graders with true accounts about the region around Lansing and its people Includes Chief Okemos, starting the first towns, building the capitol, the Lansing man who helped capture John Wilkes Booth, plank roads and much more. Good Michigan history with black and white pictures and graphics. ©1999. 6 x 9.103 pages. Grades 3-4. Paperback.

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Panagopoulos has created a lively fictional story about the history of the fur trade in the western Great Lakes region in the late 1700s. Brings the sights, smells and drama of the fur trade to life. Taken back in time, Nicolas and Chris, two young brothers, face many adventures as they flee from the clutches of an evil fur trader going on to an Ottawa Indian camp and then to Mackinac Island  ©1993.  5.5 x 8.5.  200 pages. Paperback.  (Grades 4-6)

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A fine story to help elementary level students learn about the Underground Railroad. Malaika and Samson have been separated from their mother and alone must make their way north to freedom. Students will learn about the vocabulary of the times & come to understand about fire-eaters, faithful grooms, where midnight is, and what is the promised land.  ©1999.  6 x 9.  179 pages.  Paperback. (Reading level about 5th grade.)

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Dramatic, well-done illustrations show the suspense of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad. A slave girl tells about the hideouts, people who help along the way and the codes provided by the special quilts hanging out to air. Short, simple text n each page. A great book for a read-to-me story session. ©2002. 8.75 x 11.25. 32 pages. Hardcover. (Better 3rd-4th grade)

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Pasties, celery, sand dunes, and cherries - what do they have in common? These are things for which Michigan is famous. This book explains them from state parks to state products! Short informational paragraphs about what is uniquely Michigan whether it is sports heroes or tourist landmarks. ©2004. 7.5 x 10.25. 48 pages. Paperback. (For better 4th grade and up reading levels.)

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