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Anyone want to throw out book suggestions for Andrew Jackson, the War of 1812, the Alamo, and the Trail of Tears?
We do history unit study style, primarily geared to an almost 10 year old, but appealing to family-style learning.
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Well, there's always this. 
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Thank you for this link Theresa.
I clicked on it just as my son was coming in. He is a history- and lego-buff and although he is soon to be 18 he giggled through it! 
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WEll, that's a hysterically funny start...and we're from New Orleans originally and are headed there next weekend for a birthday party. I wonder if the battlefield has re-opened after Katrina...could make a fun introduction. If not, we can always head to the French Quarter to view the sculpture in Jackson Square. I'm sure I can get some history in some way.....now to find some books...
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Late to the discussion and I figure you already looked in the archives but I thought it would be good to have some of these resources all together for those interested.
A few years ago I posted an American Flag Unit thread which containted these resources related to the War of 1812.
In this thread - War of 1812 there are lots of ideas/resources and Irene shares a great book list.
Here are the sections that pertain to these topics from Elizabeth's Picturebooks of American History list (from the files of the CCM yahoo group):
War of 1812 (and Andrew Jackson)
Who Let Muddy Boots Into the White House? A Story of Andrew Jackson - Quakenbush, Robert M.
Andrew Jackson, Frontier Patriot - Sabin, Louis
Star Spangled Banner - Kroll, Steven
Star Spangled Banner - Spier, Peter
Laura Secord’s Brave Walk - Crook, Connie Brummel
Learn Song: Ballad of the Battle of New Orleans
Westward Expansion
Battle of the Alamo - Murphy, Keith
Voices of the Alamo - Garland, Sherry
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Oh Mary, you made my day and then the boards closed and I didn't get to say thanks. I had played in the archives, but just couldn't put my plans together on this one. But you've rescued me! Our library list is printed, our book basket is waiting, and our field trip to the battlefield and the Shrine to Our Lady of Prompt Succor (Thanks for the reminder Jenn) is planned.
You ladies are the best!
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LOVE this song.  Chelsea's godfather sings and plays it on his guitar and the kids love it.
Colleen,
Alamo---you have this book Susannah of the Alamo by John Jakes, I'm sure.
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Very cute video.. I grew up with the song.. rather helpful.. sang it under my breath in order to get the info (names and dates) for a test even
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Got it Cay, thanks. And we're hoping to stop to visit an Aunt and Uncle in San Antonio when we go to Mexico in July and get it an Alamo field trip. Don't you love when life just works out that way?
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Glad to help, Colleen.
A couple new picture books that I didn't get to add before the Sunday closure.
Dolley Madison Saves George Washington - War of 1812
Priscilla and the Hollyhocks-Trail of Tears
I haven't seen this one but heard it is pretty good:
Only the Names Remain - Trail of Tears
And then these are some (chapter book) titles suggested in A Landscape with Dragons (Michael O'Brien)
Andy Jackson's Water Well
The Last Battle - War of 1812
The Cape May Packet (Stephen Meader) - War of 1812
Treason at York (John Hays) - War of 1812
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MaryM, I have no idea how you came upon this book list superpower you have (were you in the library during an electrical storm at some point?  ) but I imagine me scratching my head looking at my empty book basket and you whizzing in with a cape and a stack of books, filling my baskets then flying off. Close your eyes and imagine the joy and gratitude on my face after that .
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