Pioneer Pups - Softcover

Arnold, Nancy K

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935089749 ISBN 13: 9781935089742

Publisher: Acacia Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Nancy Arnold has done it again with her delightful follow up to the award-winning children's book "Patriotic Pups." "Pioneer Pups" is the story of the adventures of four lively pets who accompany their human family on the dangerous journey to the Texas frontier. Along the way, Sweetie, Star, Slip, Scout, and their parents Bonny and Davy prove themselves to be essential companions through their courageous acts and loving ways. Written in an engaging rhyming verse, "Pioneer Pups" teaches elementary-aged children about the age of westward expansion in American history and about the lives of the pioneers who braved the wilderness to help our country the lives of the pioneers who braved the wilderness to help our country grow. The book is a useful tool for teachers of younger children and an entertaining read for older elementary-school children. "Pioneer Pups" includes 50 charming illustrations by Ellen Berger.

About this title

Review:

"Kids will love this adventurous talk of wagon train life during the 1850s.

Nancy Arnold's book is a fun way to introduce children to the courage and sacrifices of those great pioneers who helped settle the west." -- Janine Turner "actress, founder and co-chair of Constituting America,"

"As an educator, I love the fact that Nancy Arnold's newest book, 'Pioneer Pups, ' hits on all academic cylinders by combining history, social studies,

and language arts. But as a reader, I love being swept up in the story, and children will love it too." -- Mary-margaret Belota "author of "Meeting Halfway, Poems of faith, love, and"

About the Author:

Nancy K. Arnold's love of children and America are reflected in her books, as they were in her classroom during her 30 years as an elementary school teacher. She was honored to receive the 2011 Arizona Teacher of the Year award from the Arizona Federation of Republican Women and to be named in Who's Who Among America's Teachers for three consecutive years. She has been the recipient of awards from the Arizona State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recognizing her for her contributions to literacy and children's history books. She also received the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution American Heritage Committee Women in the Arts Recognition Award. Mrs. Arnold's books are included on the recommended reading lists of both the National Federation of Republican Women and Constituting America. She is a member of the Educational Advisory Board for Constituting America. Being invited to sign Patriotic Pups at Mount Vernon and having the book in the gift shop there and at James Madison's Montpelier estate have been personal high points for the author. Although a native of Texas, Nancy and her husband now reside in Arizona.

About this edition

• Publisher: Acacia Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1935089749
• ISBN 13: 9781935089742
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 83
• Illustrator: Berger Ellen