Young Patriots
Bulletin (web edition)
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Hook Kids on History!
September, 2004
Vol. 1, Number 8 |
Featured Article: From
the Creator of the Young Patriots Series
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| Hook Kids on History in September: |
| September 9: |
The Continental Congress,
led by Congress President John Hancock, renamed the
"United Colonies," the United States. |
| September 11: |
Patriot Day-Anniversary
of 9/11 Attacks
Access K-5
Lesson Plans. |
| September 17: |
In 1787, delegates from
12 states unanimously approved the U. S. Constitution. |
| September 18-25: |
Banned Books Week-Celebrate
the Freedom to Read!
Check the American Library Association
Banned Books Week site and see a list of the Top
10 Most Challenged Books. |
| September 27: |
Revolutionary War leader
and friend of John Hancock
Samuel Adams was born in 1722 |
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Hello!
 Several
days ago, I received a call from a man who asked, "Are
your books the same as the ones I used to read as a child-the
biographies with the bright orange covers?" When I assured
him that yes, despite some changes in cover design-no more orange
covers - and illustrations - no more silhouettes 
- he would recognize the Young Patriots Series as his
favorites from childhood. He went on to reminisce about visiting
the Bookmobile when it arrived in his area and devouring every
one of those orange-covered titles he could get his hands on.
He told me he wanted his son to have the same wonderful reading
experience he had and could I please send him the 9-Volume Set
of the Young Patriots Series.
Those are the calls that make
my day-what stories do you have from your childhood about reading
the "orange biographies?" Call or email me with your
memories and, with your permission of course, we'll share them
in a future newsletter.
Continuing our celebration of
the publication of John Hancock, Independent Boy,
we are devoting this month's newsletter to the birth of America-don't
miss our features on John Hancock's friend, Samuel Adams, and
resources for celebrating Constitution Day on September 17.
My deepest sympathy to those who
lost friends and loved ones on September 11, 2001.
Warmly,
Florrie
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Happy Birthday Samuel Adams,
friend of John Hancock
 Freedom
fighter, dissident, signer of the Declaration of Independence,
delegate to the Continental Congress, governor of Massachusetts,-Samuel
Adams' life paralleled his friend John Hancock's in many ways.
In honor of his 282nd birthday (!), we are offering to our subscribers
a free illustration from John Hancock,
Independent Boy of Samuel Adams' print shop (see
link at the end of this newsletter).
In Chapter 6, while strolling the Boston Wharf
with his playmate, John Adams, "Johnny" meets John's
cousin Samuel...
"(The boys) turned into a narrow crooked street known
as Queen Street. A man coming from a shop was reading a small
newspaper.
Jay looked at the paper and yelped. "Johnny! He's reading
cousin Sam Adams' paper!"
"Your cousin's? How do you know?"
"I saw the words 'Independent Advertiser,' and there's
a picture of a lady and a bird at the top of the page. I wonder--"
Jay read the shop sign, "'Rogers and Fowles, Printers.'
Maybe they would know about it. Let's go in."
For the complete Chapter 6, visit our subscriber
only page
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Teaching Idea: What's for Breakfast?
Eggs, Bacon, Biographies?
Have Juliette Low share cereal and juice with George Rogers Clark
as part of a "Biography Breakfast!" A third-grade teacher
in Wisconsin asked each of her students to dress up as a famous
historical or present-day person, and, over breakfast, introduce
themselves in character. Why not try it in your classroom or homeschool-room
and bring history to life!
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Celebrate Constitution Day
Two hundred seventeen years ago on September 17, 39 of the
55 delegates attending the Constitutional Convention signed
our constitution and sent it to the 13 new states to be ratified.
By 1790 all states had ratified the document, and the new nation
was born. The Bill of Rights was added shortly afterward.
Among the signers were Samuel Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin
Franklin, James Madison and George Washington. Learn more about
the Constitution, find lesson plans and additional resources
by visiting the following:
Which two Founding Fathers did NOT sign the
Constitution?
Find
the answer and learn more fun facts about the U.S. Constitution.
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Win a Young Patriot in our
Monthly Drawing
Congratulations to last month's winner of John Hancock,
Independent Boy. This month we're continuing our celebration
of the publication of John Hancock, Independent Boy
by offering you another free copy! Just click here:mailto:newscontest@patriapress.com
and send the blank email! You will automatically be entered
to win.
The winner will be announced in the October issue.
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September Newsletter Special
Offer for Subscribers Only!
Print them out, frame them, have students write their own short
story about them-your imagination is the only limit in how you
can use TWO FREE illustrations from John Hancock, Independent
Boy. Simply visit this special page for subscribers
only:
www.patriapress.com/subscriberoffer.html
Remember, with each order for a complete 9-volume set of the
Young Patriots Series, you will receive
a 20% discount plus Free Shipping. All Young Patriots titles
may also be ordered from your favorite wholesaler. Also, Teacher's
Guides and Webquests are always free and may be downloaded at
our website.
Take advantage of Free Shipping and order here!
Schools and libraries may also fax your purchase order to 413-215-8030,
or mail to Patria Press, Inc., PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.
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