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Hook Kids on History and Reading in 2006
With The Young Patriots Series.

December is Read a New Book Month! See article below.


December 15

Bill of Rights Day. The Bill of Rights—the first ten amendments of the Constitution—was adopted on this day in 1791. Learn More.
December 16

The Boston Tea Party occurred on this day in 1773. An act of protest by the American Colonies against England, the Boston Tea Party was a direct catalyst for the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence by Young Patriot John Hancock* and others.
December 21

Phillis Wheatley* became the first published African-American poet on this day in 1767
December 31 New Year’s Eve. Want more information on the history of New Year’s Eve and other fun activities? Click Here.
* Included in The Young Patriots Series. Click HERE for more information on all of The Young Patriots.

From the Creator of
the Young Patriots Series

Florrie

 

 

 

Hello! For those of you interested in Indiana books and authors, the Indiana Historical Society is holding a Holiday Author Fair on December 2 from noon to 4 pm at the Indiana History Center at 450 W. Ohio Street in Indianapolis. More than 90 Indiana authors will be there signing their books along with live music and refreshments-and the event is free! I will be there with the Young Patriots Series-as will special guest Anthony Pizzo, the producer/screenwriter of the quintessential basketball movie, Hoosiers! Please stop by and say hello-it should be a great day filled with books AND basketball!

Who is the next Young Patriot in our Series? Send us your guess and win a copy of the book! See details and a big hint below.

My warm wishes to you for a joyful holiday season.,

Florrie


Mind Games!
Exercise Your Knowledge of the Bill of Rights
with this Fun Activity

The Constitution of the United States is a document that outlines the basis of the federal (national) government of the USA. The Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the Constitution) was added to ensure the rights of the people.

But now the National Constitution Center needs your help! The national computer has crashed and we need to help save the Bill of Rights!

Your mission…rebuild the document by finding the missing rights and freedoms in Freeville.

This online, interactive game allows your child to reconstruct the Bill of Rights using our basic freedoms.

Click Here to play the game!

 

"I Resolve.
to Help Promote Childhood Literacy in 2007!"

Get a jump start on a great New Year’s resolution by celebrating Read a New Book Month this December! Visit your local public library to learn about the FREE programs for children and adults; then check out a new book!

Keep the reading going for the special child in your life with the Young-Patriot-of-the-Month year-long subscription, in which one volume of the Young Patriots Series will be mailed to your child every month for a year! Plus, check out this month’s Subscriber Offer in this newsletter to learn how you can receive an EXTRA volume FREE!

Click HERE for more information.

 

 


Beyond the Book . . .
Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers
John Hancock

Volume 9 of the Young Patriots Series
– John Hancock, Independent Boy–
depicts the boyhood adventures of the
famous signer of the Declaration of Independence.

In honor of the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, December 16th, which led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, here is a classroom activity from the
John Hancock, Independent Boy
Teacher’s Guide:

“Put your John Hancock on it” is a saying that means “write your signature.” The story describes Johnny’s sloppy penmanship in childhood, but of course, his signature on the Declaration of Independence was the first and most famous. Students can view the Declaration and other documents and letters from the time period at the Library of Congress American Memory site. Type “John Hancock” and related terms (e.g. Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence) into the Search box to find all related items in the Library’s collection.

Find the complete Teacher’s Guide and Webquest here.

 

 

A Look at 2007!
A New Young Patriot on the Way . . . GUESS WHO and you could win a FREE BOOK!

2007 will begin with the announcement of a NEW Young Patriot! Can you guess who it will be? Send in your guesses to patriotcontest@patriapress.com by December 20—we will have a drawing among the correct guesses for a FREE copy of the newest Young Patriot title!

        HINT: This new Young Patriot was one of the foremost leaders of the abolitionist movement, decades before the Civil War. He became recognized as one of America’s first great African-American speakers. He won world fame when his autobiography was publicized in 1845. Two years later he began publishing an antislavery paper called the North Star. This Young Patriot also served as an advisor to President Lincoln during the Civil War. 

        Look for the January 2007 issue of the Young Patriots Newsletter to learn his name! And don’t forget to email your guesses to patriotcontest@patriapress.com !

2006 Holiday Special Offer!

Get 13 books for the price of 10!

The Young-Patriot-of-the-Month Gift Pack
is a year-long monthly book subscription.
The recipient of this gift will receive a different volume of the Young Patriots Series each month for 12 months!
This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving with a NEW special offer

When ordering the Gift Pack (already a 20% discount off the retail price) during the months of November and December ONLY, receive the Newest Young Patriot book (to be announced next month) FREE plus FREE shipping!

That’s 13 books for the price of 10!

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Volume 13, your FREE
book, will be announced
in December.

 

To take advantage of this special offer, print the special order form, order online, fax to 413-215-8030, or MAIL to Patria Press, Inc. PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.

All Young Patriots titles may also be ordered from your favorite wholesaler. Teacher's Guides and Webquests are always free and may be downloaded at our website.  

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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