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The Adventures of Plimoth Plantation

The Adventures of Plimoth Plantation As Told by the Mayflower Mouse

In Celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving in 2021! 

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Parents, Our First and Lasting Teachers

A rich resource of more than 100 easy, timeless ideas on building strong families, developing the academics, supporting the schools, and more.
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In Search of the Great English Writers: An Imaginary Journey Back in Time with Intrepid Reporter Nellie Bly

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In Search of the Great American Writers: An Imaginary Journey Back in Time with Intrepid Reporter Nellie Bly

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John Adams: The Voice Heard 'Round the World

"This is an important work! It's a great story; I love it!"

Jean Fritz, award-winning children's author
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David McCullough & Hannah Carlson


Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough narrates Boston Landmarks Orchestra recording, “John Adams: The Voice Heard ‘Round the World” CD accompanies richly-illustrated children’s book. See more...

 

 

American Genius: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The life story of Longfellow is full of drama, romance, and tragedy.

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Yankee Doodle’s Pen: Wheatley, Washington, and Longfellow

Step back in time and discover what a slave, a general, and a poet have in common.

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Yankee Doodle's Pen

Yankee Doodle’s Pen: Wheatley, Washington, and Longfellow, a one-act play

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Step back in time and discover what a slave, a general, and a poet have in common. This reading for middle grade students celebrates Black History Month in February, Women’s History Month in March and Patriot’s Day and National Poetry Month in April while focusing on American history all year. The 50-minute play lends itself to students, parents, professionals, or a combination in the cast. It is classroom tested and meets the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards.

In “Yankee Doodle’s Pen” the characters of Phyllis Wheatley (a young black poet), George Washington (Commander of the Continental Army), and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (a world famous poet) appear on stage to share their common love of America. The action takes place at the Longfellow House in Cambridge, where each of the three lived or visited over the years. The house was the Headquarters of General George Washington in 1775 and 1776.

These three patriots write letters and read them out-loud, describing dramatic colonial and Victorian events. They hold an actual press conference together, expressing their opinions about war and slavery. Their vision of freedom binds them together. The purpose of the play is to present living history to inspire 4th through 6th graders to become familiar with our great leaders and poets from the past.

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