Children's Books by Betsy Maestro (page 1)
This easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. "Simple, attractive, informative.. The most accessible history of the Constitution to date. " --...
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes how the Constitution was drafted and ratified. Grade 2-4 Once again, the Maestros have produced a simple, attractive, and informative book about a...
The American Story continues. After many years of struggle and sacrifice, the American colonists had finally earned their freedom. It was now time to establish unity among the thirteen states and...
The American Story continues. After many years of struggle and sacrifice, the American colonists had finally earned their freedom. It was now time to establish unity among the thirteen states and...
Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible...
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Relates the story of the first European explorers and settlers to come to America and details their effect on the people they encountered there. -- This text...
It began in Boston, with angry colonists objecting to the tyranny of a king who ruled from an ocean away. It was voiced by patriots such as Sam Adams and Patrick Henry and echoed by citizens from...
As early as 1630, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands had settlements or colonies in North America. Always looking for ways to expand their territory, these European nations were constantly...
"The Maestros do a real service here in presenting the more familiar explorers in the context of all the migrations that have populated the Western Hemisphere.. An outstanding introduction. " --...
This ongoing series introduces our country's history to young readers in an appealing picture-book format. Clear, simple texts combine with informative, accurate illustrations to help young people...
Travel through time with the maestros as they explore the amazing history of timekeeping! Did you know that there is more than one calendar? While the most commonly used calendar was on the year...
Explore the many forms money has taken around the world and through history, from doubloons of ages past to contemporary credit cards. This prolific team tackles the advent of legal tender and a...
"Written for the youngest audience. the text is very simple yet manages to convey all the major events in Liberty's creation.. The full-color watercolors show amazing detail and are extremely rich....
Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? Activities that a child can do with leaves and even a...