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	A Pioneer Thanksgiving A Story of Harvest Celebrations in 1841 written by Barbara Greenwood illustrated by Heather Collins from the series History Comes Alive For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/US/product.aspx?productid=2529

Hardcover Jacket USD $12.95 978-1-55074-744-7 Paperback USD $6.95 978-1-55074-574-0 Grades: 3 to 6 Ages: 8 to 12 Language Arts Genre, Literature, Understanding historical fiction Social Studies History pioneer life Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell S Grade Level 4/5 Accelerated Reader 5.6 MG © 1999 2-color 7 7/8 x 9 1/4 48 pages	Combining fiction and nonfiction, this dramatic story follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in the year 1841. As with all Canadian pioneer families, Thanksgiving is a special day for the Robertsons, but this year they have more reasons than usual to give thanks. Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about the wild harvest, harvest superstitions and how the First Peoples celebrated the harvest. The past comes alive through hands-on activities such as making a corn dolly or learning to play conkers. Historically accurate and beautifully rendered pencil illustrations make this a comprehensive resource for home or school. Awards 2001 Selected as Outstanding by Parent Council®, winner 2000 Book of the Year Award – Silver Medal, ForeWord Magazine, runner-up Reviews “Beautifully rendered charcoal and sepia-toned drawings match the story’s setting and provide visual instruction for the enticing crafts, games and recipes.” — Booklist, September 1999 “A satisfying and well-researched blend of fact and fiction about pioneer life. In this sequel to A Pioneer Sampler, Greenwood and Collins again recount the adventures of the fictional Robertson family, this time as they prepare to celebrate the harvest in the fall of 1841. Three stories are interspersed among descriptions of some on the staples of a traditional Thanksgiving meal of the time, recipes for making some of the food specialties, and instructions for making and playing some of the games. The narrative is carefully crafted to make the experience described equally valid for Canadians and for the residents of northern United States. The Native American neighbors and friends of the Robertsons are referred to as First Peoples, and the specific tribes mentioned as holding their own harvest feasts and festivals include the Iroquois and Ojibwa. The recipes and craft instructions are clear, measurements are given in both metric and U.S. Customary Units, and adult assistance is recommended where appropriate. The pencil drawings support the text and enhance its clarity. This entertaining title offers a different take on the holiday and provides solid information about the history and customs of celebrations dating back to the first North American Thanksgiving in 1578. A welcome addition to all libraries.” — School Library Journal, August 1999 “Barbara Greenwood’s excellent story, illustrated by Heather Collins’ lush pencil drawings, tells about one family’s Thanksgiving celebration in 1841 … A Pioneer Thanksgiving can make any autumn day a festive one.” — American Press, November 1999

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	A Pioneer Thanksgiving A Story of Harvest Celebrations in 1841 written by Barbara Greenwood illustrated by Heather Collins from the series History Comes Alive For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/US/product.aspx?productid=2529

Hardcover Jacket USD $12.95 978-1-55074-744-7 Paperback USD $6.95 978-1-55074-574-0 Grades: 3 to 6 Ages: 8 to 12 Language Arts Genre, Literature, Understanding historical fiction Social Studies History pioneer life Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell S Grade Level 4/5 Accelerated Reader 5.6 MG © 1999 2-color 7 7/8 x 9 1/4 48 pages	Combining fiction and nonfiction, this dramatic story follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in the year 1841. As with all Canadian pioneer families, Thanksgiving is a special day for the Robertsons, but this year they have more reasons than usual to give thanks. Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about the wild harvest, harvest superstitions and how the First Peoples celebrated the harvest. The past comes alive through hands-on activities such as making a corn dolly or learning to play conkers. Historically accurate and beautifully rendered pencil illustrations make this a comprehensive resource for home or school. Awards 2001 Selected as Outstanding by Parent Council®, winner 2000 Book of the Year Award – Silver Medal, ForeWord Magazine, runner-up Reviews “Beautifully rendered charcoal and sepia-toned drawings match the story’s setting and provide visual instruction for the enticing crafts, games and recipes.” — Booklist, September 1999 “A satisfying and well-researched blend of fact and fiction about pioneer life. In this sequel to A Pioneer Sampler, Greenwood and Collins again recount the adventures of the fictional Robertson family, this time as they prepare to celebrate the harvest in the fall of 1841. Three stories are interspersed among descriptions of some on the staples of a traditional Thanksgiving meal of the time, recipes for making some of the food specialties, and instructions for making and playing some of the games. The narrative is carefully crafted to make the experience described equally valid for Canadians and for the residents of northern United States. The Native American neighbors and friends of the Robertsons are referred to as First Peoples, and the specific tribes mentioned as holding their own harvest feasts and festivals include the Iroquois and Ojibwa. The recipes and craft instructions are clear, measurements are given in both metric and U.S. Customary Units, and adult assistance is recommended where appropriate. The pencil drawings support the text and enhance its clarity. This entertaining title offers a different take on the holiday and provides solid information about the history and customs of celebrations dating back to the first North American Thanksgiving in 1578. A welcome addition to all libraries.” — School Library Journal, August 1999 “Barbara Greenwood’s excellent story, illustrated by Heather Collins’ lush pencil drawings, tells about one family’s Thanksgiving celebration in 1841 … A Pioneer Thanksgiving can make any autumn day a festive one.” — American Press, November 1999

kidscanpress.com presents ...
	A Pioneer Thanksgiving A Story of Harvest Celebrations in 1841 written by Barbara Greenwood illustrated by Heather Collins from the series History Comes Alive For information - including sample spreads, free downloadables and more - go to www.kidscanpress.com/US/product.aspx?productid=2529

Hardcover Jacket USD $12.95 978-1-55074-744-7 Paperback USD $6.95 978-1-55074-574-0 Grades: 3 to 6 Ages: 8 to 12 Language Arts Genre, Literature, Understanding historical fiction Social Studies History pioneer life Reading Levels: Fountas & Pinnell S Grade Level 4/5 Accelerated Reader 5.6 MG © 1999 2-color 7 7/8 x 9 1/4 48 pages	Combining fiction and nonfiction, this dramatic story follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in the year 1841. As with all Canadian pioneer families, Thanksgiving is a special day for the Robertsons, but this year they have more reasons than usual to give thanks. Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about the wild harvest, harvest superstitions and how the First Peoples celebrated the harvest. The past comes alive through hands-on activities such as making a corn dolly or learning to play conkers. Historically accurate and beautifully rendered pencil illustrations make this a comprehensive resource for home or school. Awards 2001 Selected as Outstanding by Parent Council®, winner 2000 Book of the Year Award – Silver Medal, ForeWord Magazine, runner-up Reviews “Beautifully rendered charcoal and sepia-toned drawings match the story’s setting and provide visual instruction for the enticing crafts, games and recipes.” — Booklist, September 1999 “A satisfying and well-researched blend of fact and fiction about pioneer life. In this sequel to A Pioneer Sampler, Greenwood and Collins again recount the adventures of the fictional Robertson family, this time as they prepare to celebrate the harvest in the fall of 1841. Three stories are interspersed among descriptions of some on the staples of a traditional Thanksgiving meal of the time, recipes for making some of the food specialties, and instructions for making and playing some of the games. The narrative is carefully crafted to make the experience described equally valid for Canadians and for the residents of northern United States. The Native American neighbors and friends of the Robertsons are referred to as First Peoples, and the specific tribes mentioned as holding their own harvest feasts and festivals include the Iroquois and Ojibwa. The recipes and craft instructions are clear, measurements are given in both metric and U.S. Customary Units, and adult assistance is recommended where appropriate. The pencil drawings support the text and enhance its clarity. This entertaining title offers a different take on the holiday and provides solid information about the history and customs of celebrations dating back to the first North American Thanksgiving in 1578. A welcome addition to all libraries.” — School Library Journal, August 1999 “Barbara Greenwood’s excellent story, illustrated by Heather Collins’ lush pencil drawings, tells about one family’s Thanksgiving celebration in 1841 … A Pioneer Thanksgiving can make any autumn day a festive one.” — American Press, November 1999

written by Barbara Greenwood

illustrated by Heather Collins

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Combining fiction and nonfiction, this dramatic story follows the Robertson family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in the year 1841. As with all Canadian pioneer families, Thanksgiving is a special day for the Robertsons, but this year they have more reasons than usual to give thanks.

Each chapter of the story is enhanced by information about the pioneer period and how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the past. Children will learn about the wild harvest, harvest superstitions and how the First Peoples celebrated the harvest. The past comes alive through hands-on activities such as making a corn dolly or learning to play conkers. Historically accurate and beautifully rendered pencil illustrations make this a comprehensive resource for home or school.

Grades: 3 to 6

Ages: 8 to 12

2-color • 7 7/8 x 9 1/4 • 48 pages

Curriculum Connections

Language Arts

Genre, Literature, Understanding

historical fiction

Social Studies

History

pioneer life

Reading levels

Fountas & Pinnell

Grade Level

4/5

Accelerated Reader

MG 5.6

Reviews

“Beautifully rendered charcoal and sepia-toned drawings match the story’s setting and provide visual instruction for the enticing crafts, games and recipes.”: — Booklist, September 1999
“A satisfying and well-researched blend of fact and fiction about pioneer life. In this sequel to A Pioneer Sampler, Greenwood and Collins again recount the adventures of the fictional Robertson family, this time as they prepare to celebrate the harvest in the fall of 1841. Three stories are interspersed among descriptions of some on the staples of a traditional Thanksgiving meal of the time, recipes for making some of the food specialties, and instructions for making and playing some of the games. The narrative is carefully crafted to make the experience described equally valid for Canadians and for the residents of northern United States. The Native American neighbors and friends of the Robertsons are referred to as First Peoples, and the specific tribes mentioned as holding their own harvest feasts and festivals include the Iroquois and Ojibwa. The recipes and craft instructions are clear, measurements are given in both metric and U.S. Customary Units, and adult assistance is recommended where appropriate. The pencil drawings support the text and enhance its clarity. This entertaining title offers a different take on the holiday and provides solid information about the history and customs of celebrations dating back to the first North American Thanksgiving in 1578. A welcome addition to all libraries.”: — School Library Journal, August 1999
“Barbara Greenwood’s excellent story, illustrated by Heather Collins’ lush pencil drawings, tells about one family’s Thanksgiving celebration in 1841 … A Pioneer Thanksgiving can make any autumn day a festive one.”: — American Press, November 1999

Awards

2001: Selected as Outstanding by Parent Council®, winner
2000: Book of the Year Award – Silver Medal, ForeWord Magazine, runner-up