Most Popular Books by Nancy I. Sanders

Nancy I. Sanders is the author of D Is for Drinking Gourd, Jesus (Get to Know), Challenge on the Hill of Fire (AIO Imagination Station Books), King David (Get to Know) and Frederick Douglass for Kids: His Life and Times, with 21 Activities (For Kids series).

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D Is for Drinking Gourd

D Is for Drinking Gourd
The tapestry of American history is made up of countless threads marking the contributions of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet showcases many of the remarkable achievements of and contributions from African Americans throughout our history. Evocative watercolor paintings from acclaimed artist E. B. Lewis perfectly capture the spirit of each letter topic's poem and expository text.

Jesus (Get to Know)

Jesus (Get to Know)

Jesus--part of the Get to Know series--is a unique biography about Jesus, the son of God. Focusing on the life and character of this Biblical hero, using color photographs, maps, and other visual resources to tell the whole story, young biography fans will come to learn more about this man of the God and the role he plays in history.

Featuring a bibliography and scriptural references throughout, this is sure to become a favorite for young readers and for first book reports.

 

Challenge on the Hill of Fire (AIO Imagination Station Books)

Challenge on the Hill of Fire (AIO Imagination Station Books)
Kidnapped by Celtic Druids in 433, Patrick and Beth are headed to certain death when followers of a former Irish Slave (Saint Patrick, called Patritius in this book) save them. The cousins find themselves in the midst of a power struggle between Ireland's King Logaire, Patritius, and the leader of the Druids, Lochru. A spiritual showdown begins on the Hill of Slane when Patritius builds a fire, challenging the King's authority. Will Patritius prove to the king that the God of the Bible is the true God? Or will the king take sides with the Druids? The Emerald Isle holds many tales and legends, but this story of truth and standing strong for God is not one to be missed.

King David (Get to Know)

King David (Get to Know)

A Shepherd and A King

David lived an adventurous life. He protected his family's sheep from lions and bears. He fought a giant with just a sling and stone. He even spent years hiding from men who were trying to kill him. And eventually, David became a great king. But David was also a man of God. Learn more about this hero from the Bible and his exciting place in history. Discover what it was like to grow up in ancient Israel and then be a king of God's people. King David-part of the Get to Know series-will teach you everything you need to know about an imperfect young man whom God used to do great things!

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.1

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.3

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.5

Frederick Douglass for Kids: His Life and Times, with 21 Activities (For Kids series)

Frederick Douglass for Kids: His Life and Times, with 21 Activities (For Kids series)

Few Americans have had as much impact on this nation as Frederick Douglass. Born on a plantation, he later escaped slavery and helped others to freedom via the Underground Railroad. In time he became a bestselling author, an outspoken newspaper editor, a brilliant orator, a tireless abolitionist, and a brave civil rights leader. He was famous on both sides of the Atlantic in the years leading up to the Civil War, and when war broke out, Abraham Lincoln invited him to the White House for counsel and advice.

            Frederick Douglass for Kids follows the footsteps of a true hero, one of the leading African Americans of his day. And to better appreciate Douglass and his times, readers will:

·        form a debating club

·        create a sailor's tarpaulin hat and cravat that Douglass wore during his escape

·        make a Civil War haversack

·        participate in a microlending program

and more

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