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In Times Past
an eBook on CD
by Carol Hurst and Rebecca Otis

Integrating US History with Literature in Grades 3-8.

Enliven your US History curriculum!

Teach US History using great kids books.

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Tolerance, Racism and Prejudice, Grades 5-8

These books deal with the fears and misunderstandings that often lie just below the surface of human behavior. They also tell of heroism and hope and of leaders and dreamers. They should lead to thoughtful discussion and re-evaluation of our behavior and philosophy.

All titles which appear here as links will take you to the corresponding review and (if there are any) related activities on Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site.

• Autumn Street by Lois Lowry
  
• My Name is not Angelica by Scott O'Dell
  
• Friendship and The Gold Cadillac by Mildred Taylor
  
• The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth Speare
  
• Everywhere by Bruce Brooks.
• Little Blue and Little Yellow by Lionni, Leo. Featured Book with Related Books and Links.
• Words by Heart by Quida Sebestyen
  
• Sounder by Will Armstrong
  
• Martin Luther King, Jr. by Lillie Patterson
  
• Spreading Poison: A Book About Racism and Prejudice by John Langone
  
• The Star Fisher by Laurence Yep
  
• Breaking Barriers: The Feminist Revolution by Jules Archer
  
• Mississippi Bridge by Mildred Taylor
  
• Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor
  
• Rosa Parks: My Story by Rosa Parks
  
• A Jar of Dreams by Yoshiko Uchida
  
• Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.
• Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage by William Katz
  
• Circle of Fire by William Hooks
  
• Duke Ellington by James Lincoln Collier
  

Related Areas of Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recommendations.
• Virginia Hamilton, Featured Author.
• Native Americans and Children's Literature. Article with activities, related books and links.
• Appalachia and Children's Literature. Article with Activities, Related Books and Links.