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George Washington for Kids weaves a rich tapestry of a
unique, complex man who his fellow citizens turned to
again and again, to lead them through eight long years
of war, to guide them as they wrote a new constitution,
and to act as the new nation's first president. It
includes 21 hands on projects based on Washington's
experiences and the exciting times in which he lived.
George Washington for Kids is published by Chicago
Review Press and can be ordered from Amazon.com
unique, complex man who his fellow citizens turned to
again and again, to lead them through eight long years
of war, to guide them as they wrote a new constitution,
and to act as the new nation's first president. It
includes 21 hands on projects based on Washington's
experiences and the exciting times in which he lived.
 | "Although most Children's biographies of Washington convey the | |
| facts of his life as a youth, ... this book offers a well-written account ... spiced with many details providing insight into his personality." Booklist, July 1, 2007 |
George Washington for Kids is published by Chicago
Review Press and can be ordered from Amazon.com
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Other Books By Brandon Marie Miller
Declaring Independence illuminates the struggles of loyalists and
patriots, men and women, African Americans and Native Americans
during the tumultuous years 1763 to 1783.
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
patriots, men and women, African Americans and Native Americans
during the tumultuous years 1763 to 1783.
| "Touching on both everyday life and important events before, during and after the | |
| Revolutionary War, this well-written history provides general information, but more interesting are the quotes from King George, governors, and lay people who played pivotal roles" The Horn Book Guide, Jan-June 2005 | ||
| "A revealing look at the ideas that pushed the revolution forward . . ." School Library | |
| Journal Curriculum Connections, Spring 2006 | ||
| Bank Street College Children's Book Committee Best Children's Book of the Year | |
| List. | ||
| Named a NY Public Library Book for the Teen Age 2006. |
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
Growing Up in Revolution and the New Nation tells the story of young
people born near the time of the American Revolution. In this unique
look into the past, discover how the United States transformed from a
rebellious colonial youth into a nation seeking its place in the world,
and how its first generation matured with it.
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
people born near the time of the American Revolution. In this unique
look into the past, discover how the United States transformed from a
rebellious colonial youth into a nation seeking its place in the world,
and how its first generation matured with it.
| "This is inviting history" School Library Journal, December, 2002 | |
| National Council of the Social Studies Notable Children's Book 2003. |
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
| In this fascinating account, the author addresses a part of history that is often | |
| neglected . . ." School Library Journal, July, 2003 | ||
| "The lives of women in colonial America get a fine treatment in this offering. . . the | |
| well-written account offers enough solid information to give readers a good sense of the period and enough fascinating detail to keep them interested." Booklist, May 15, 2003. | ||
| Junior Library Guild Selection |
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
ISBN 0-8225-1275-0
112 pages, with illustrations, maps,
bibliography, source notes, websites
and further reading, places to visit,
and index.
112 pages, with illustrations, maps,
bibliography, source notes, websites
and further reading, places to visit,
and index.
ISBN 0-8225-1275-0
96 pages, with illustrations, maps,
bibliography, websites and further
reading, and index.
96 pages, with illustrations, maps,
bibliography, websites and further
reading, and index.
ISBN 0-8225-0078-7
64 pages, with illustrations, maps,
activities, source notes, bibliography,
further reading, and index.
64 pages, with illustrations, maps,
activities, source notes, bibliography,
further reading, and index.
In Dressed For the Occasion, author Brandon Marie Miller traces the
often surprising and always revealing story of American fashion.
Drawing on period diaries, letters, advertisements, and other
sources, she takes you from fashion's beginnings in the New World to
the 1960 retro look.
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
often surprising and always revealing story of American fashion.
Drawing on period diaries, letters, advertisements, and other
sources, she takes you from fashion's beginnings in the New World to
the 1960 retro look.
| "An excellent overview. . . .Interesting tidbits, such as what was under those hoop | |
| skirts, enliven the presentation." -- School Library Journal starred review | ||
| "While Miller supplies a gold mine of intriguing trivia. . .still more impressive is her | |
| ability to compact so broad a topic into so cogent and smoothly written a narrative." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books | ||
| ". . . full of nifty facts. . .Entertaining, fascinating, and replete with captivating bits." -- | |
| Booklist | ||
| Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the | |
| Year | ||
| VOYA Nonfiction Honor List |
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
ISBN 0-8225-1738-8
96 pages, with illustrations,
bibliography, and index.
96 pages, with illustrations,
bibliography, and index.
ISBN 0-8225-0078-7
64 pages, with illustrations, maps,
activities, source notes, bibliography,
further reading and websites, and
index.
64 pages, with illustrations, maps,
activities, source notes, bibliography,
further reading and websites, and
index.
When the Mayflower landed in the New World after months at sea,
many of its brave passengers were children. Some traveled with
parents. Others were alone. All of them face a harsh life in the
unfamiliar American wilderness.
How did it feel to cross an ocean in search of a new life? What was
life like for native children when their tribes made friends - or
clashed - with the newcomers? Journey back in time to discover how
"dutiful" children worked, played, and learned during this dangerous
and adventuresome time.
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
many of its brave passengers were children. Some traveled with
parents. Others were alone. All of them face a harsh life in the
unfamiliar American wilderness.
How did it feel to cross an ocean in search of a new life? What was
life like for native children when their tribes made friends - or
clashed - with the newcomers? Journey back in time to discover how
"dutiful" children worked, played, and learned during this dangerous
and adventuresome time.
Published by Lerner Publishing. Also available at Amazon.com
ISBN-978-1-55652-757-9;
124 pages, with illustrations, glossary, bibliography,
websites and further reading, places to visit, and
index.
124 pages, with illustrations, glossary, bibliography,
websites and further reading, places to visit, and
index.
ISBN-13: 978-1-55652-655-8; ISBN-10: 1-55652-655-5
130 pages, with illustrations, maps, glossary,
bibliography, websites and further reading, places to
visit, and index.
130 pages, with illustrations, maps, glossary,
bibliography, websites and further reading, places to
visit, and index.
"This smart and delightful book captures the magic of Benjamin Franklin
and shows why his life is so inspiring. Above all, it celebrates his
creativity, which was the source of his genius." Walter Isaacson,
author, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
"Miller does an excellent job of presenting Franklin's life in a highly
readable manner." October 2009 School Library Journal.
A Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best Book"
Named VOYA Non-Fiction Honor Book.
Benjamin Franklin, American Genius is published by
Chicago Review Press and can be ordered from
Amazon.com
and shows why his life is so inspiring. Above all, it celebrates his
creativity, which was the source of his genius." Walter Isaacson,
author, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
"Miller does an excellent job of presenting Franklin's life in a highly
readable manner." October 2009 School Library Journal.
A Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best Book"
Named VOYA Non-Fiction Honor Book.
Benjamin Franklin, American Genius is published by
Chicago Review Press and can be ordered from
Amazon.com
ISBN-978-1-56976-348-3;
144 pages, with illustrations, glossary, bibliography,
websites and further reading, places to visit, and
index.
144 pages, with illustrations, glossary, bibliography,
websites and further reading, places to visit, and
index.
"Miller's well-researched biography of Jefferson does quite a good job of
describing his formative years, setting later events in their historical
context , and acknowledging the complex personal and political
challenges the man faced." September, 2011 Booklist.
"In lucid prose, the author gives a thorough account of the achievements
for which Jefferson is most famous, but also draws attention to the irony
of his slave ownership (especially in his relations with the Hemings
family), and makes ample reference to the man's extravagant lifestyle
that led to serious debt. The well chosen activities are age appropriate,
related directly to the text, and offer a range of options. . .Miller's book is a
good choice for those looking for an honest appraisal of the man."
October 2011 School Library Journal.
"Thomas Jefferson for Kids should quickly become a favorite home or
classroom resource." Creators Syndicate.
Thomas Jefferson for Kids, is published by Chicago
Review Press and can be ordered from Amazon.com
describing his formative years, setting later events in their historical
context , and acknowledging the complex personal and political
challenges the man faced." September, 2011 Booklist.
"In lucid prose, the author gives a thorough account of the achievements
for which Jefferson is most famous, but also draws attention to the irony
of his slave ownership (especially in his relations with the Hemings
family), and makes ample reference to the man's extravagant lifestyle
that led to serious debt. The well chosen activities are age appropriate,
related directly to the text, and offer a range of options. . .Miller's book is a
good choice for those looking for an honest appraisal of the man."
October 2011 School Library Journal.
"Thomas Jefferson for Kids should quickly become a favorite home or
classroom resource." Creators Syndicate.
Thomas Jefferson for Kids, is published by Chicago
Review Press and can be ordered from Amazon.com