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The Mystery of Mary Surratt is a true story about the Maryland woman who was convicted and hanged in 1865 for her alleged part in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. For more than a century, historians have argued about her true role. Some claim she knew nothing about John Wilkes Booth's plan to shoot Lincoln and other top government leaders. Others insist she knowingly helped Booth and might even have masterminded the whole plot. This book lays out the facts in a narrative that lets young readers draw their own conclusions. Author Rebecca C. Jones researched the book at the Surratt House library in Clinton, Maryland, where she read letters, old newspapers, diary entries, and other sources. She also followed the Booth escape route, interviewed researchers, and found a diary written by a woman who was in the Old Capitol Prison with Mary Surratt. The book is aimed at middle-schoolers, but is accessible to fourth graders studying Maryland history. It should help students develop critical thinking skills as they decide for themselves whether Mary Surratt was guilty or innocent. Grades 4 to 8

This fourth book in a series about Maryland's counties includes Somerset, Dorchester, Worcester, and Wicomico Counties on the Eastern Shore of the state. Written for children in elementary school, the book not only acquaints readers with the basic facts about the area's history, geography, climate, plants, animals, education, religion, and sites of interest, it also features some fascinating facts about the various counties. Typical of the things children will learn from this book are these: - Smith Island in Somerset County has a most unusual form of government. It has no mayor or town council and residents do not pay local taxes. The leaders of the community have always been the ministers of the church.- Harriet Tubman led more than three hundred slaves from Dorchester County northward to freedom. Apparently she would do anything to help a runaway slave escape. She and a band of slaves once hid in a pile of manure until the coast was clear.- Annie Oakley of Wild West Show fame lived for a time in Cambridge. When her neighbor complained that his walnut tree hadn't produced walnuts that year, Oakley showed up at his house with a basket of purchased walnuts and apologized for having shot the walnuts out of his tree.- When the Boardwalk at Ocean City in Worcester County was first built in 1902, it was about two blocks long. Because it was low and high tides affected it, the Board-walk was picked up and stored each night.- The Whitehaven ferry in Wicomico County, which is guided by a cable and carries three cars at a time across the Wicomico River, has been in operation for more than three hundred years. It is thought to be the oldest continuously operating ferry inthe United States.

A mystery set in a small town in Virginia, Secret of Belle Meadow features thirteen-year-old Tina and her friend Karin, whose family has owned Belle Meadow, an old farm plantation, for generations. Belle Meadow has been turned into a bed-and-breakfast inn, and somewhat reluctantly Tina is working there for the summer. When Tina's stepsister Anne comes to stay for the season, Tina is initially unhappy with the prospect of the visit, but during the course of the summer, she learns to appreciate Anne's unique gifts. While cleaning at Belle Meadow, Tina finds an old diary that hints of valuables hidden at the plantation during the Revolutionary War. She, Karin, and Anne are determined to find the treasure. Their search teaches them about genealogy, antiques, and local history as well as a bit of archaeology. The excitement mounts as they draw closer and closer to making a fascinating discovery.

Michael is very unhappy. His parents were klled in a car accident that also left him unable to walk. A star soccer player, he cannot even watch a game because it only reminds him that he cannot play. Michael's grandfather takes him to Assateague Island where they see an energetic pony who grabs Michael's attention. The pony's parents are gone too, and though she is part of a special herd, she still feels lonely. A chain of events brings the boy and the pony together, leading to new friendships, new opportunities, and a promising new life for both.

Born shortly after the end of World War I, Holden grew up in the segregated world known simply as "the shore"--Maryland's isolated Eastern Shore. Set against a backdrop of violence as well as love, her memoir reveals a Depression-era lifestyle meted out by stern whites and determined parents.

From early December 1941 through much of 1945, many U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Air Force and Army personnel served at joint BrazilianU.S. bases in the coastal cities of Brazil and on two islands in the Atlantic Narrows between that country and Africa. The U.S. Fourth Fleet, based in Recife, Brazil, and its Fleet Air Wing 16, based at several coastal cities, were there to wage war on Axis Power submarines, surface raiders, and blockade runners. The U-Boats and armed raiders were sinking Allied ships at an alarming rate. The blockade runners were carrying vital war materials to the Axis Powers. This compilation of anecdotes, photographs, and maps is presented to provide the reader with a perspective on the experiences of U.S. service personnel who were lucky enough to serve in Brazil. It is hoped that the commentary on the history of Brazil and its people will inspire greater interest in that country and the realization of its importance in the future of South America and the entire western hemisphere.

Shows and lists the current values for afghans, altar cloths, bedspreads, centerpieces, curtains, shade pulls, decorator pillows, doilies, and napkins, and shares uses for damaged linens.

Happy hours spent on your snow sleds are recalled with this compendium of Flexible Flyers and many other brands. This is the first comprehensive guide to identifying, dating, and pricing sleds and items depicting them, including trade cards, illustrations, membership pins, buttons, etc. Extensive research and color photos are presented to identify and appreciate sleds as icons of your misspent youth.

Historic valentines and those with comic characters, paper items, international themes, nursery rhymes and topical themes are shown and explained. Handmade and manufactured, fancy, cute, romantic and funny valentines in a wide range of styles and values.

All variations and markings are covered in this the third book in a multi-volume series.

Teddy bears have wonderful effects on people. Even the most hard-nosed pragmatist is moved to cuddle these bundles of fluff. With her great eye for character and her elegant simplicity of carving, Kelley Stadelman captures the spirit of the teddy bear in this step-by-step guide to carving. With color photographs illustrating each phase, from laying out the blank to painting and antiquing the finished product, the carver will enjoy transforming a block of wood into a lovable bear. One project, the "Teddy Bear Boy," is carved completely for the book. In addition there are patterns for other bears, with a gallery to show the finished creations. This is a great book for carvers of all ages.

Instructions for creating more than a hundred beautiful jewelry designs. Combining easily found materials and simple techniques, unique and stunning pieces are possible. Twelve chapters offer clear, color photographs and precise instructions, aimed at allowing you to discover your own style and creativity.