 
Cross-Curricular | Arts & Crafts | Language Arts | Math | Science | Social Studies | Prof. Dev. | Supplies | My Heart Will Not Sit DownWhen Kedi hears about America's Great Depression, she feels she needs to help. Can one small girl in Cameroon make a difference? Inspired by true events, this book tells the story of one child's vision, passion, and dedication to make the world a better place. Ages 5–8, $17.99. Random House, Inc.; www.randomhouse.com.   Whatever Happened to the Pony Express?The thrills and drama of the Pony Express have captivated kids for 150 years. This book carries loads of information on how the Pony Express came to be and why it didn't last. Ages 5–8, $16.99. G. P. Putnam's Sons, www.penguin.com/youngreaders. Subscribe to the Penguin e-newsletter. Wagons Ho!Two girls, more than a century apart, move from Missouri to Oregon. One trip takes five months, the other, five days. One trip is in a covered wagon, the other in a car. This book makes traveling the Oregon Trail real for today's students. Grades 1–4, $16.99. Albert Whitman & Company, (800) 255-7675, www.albertwhitman.com. Get the Albert Whitman e-newsletter.   White WaterBased on a true story, this book sheds light on the reality of segregation as seen through a child's eyes. Grades K–3, $16.99. Candlewick Press, (800) 733-3000, www.candlewick.com. Download a Q&A with the authors. Disney's The American PresidentsTwo new volumes in this series trace the lives and actions of 18 US presidents, from Theodore Roosevelt to Barack Obama. The DVDs also include era overviews for historical context, thematic segments, and an interactive whiteboard feature. Grades 3–8, $29.99 each. Disney Educational Productions, (800) 295-5010, DisneyEducation.com.  Please click on the links below to view the products in each category.
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