"Samantha Parkington is an orpan who lives with her rich grandmother in 1904. There are many servants in Grandmary's busy, bustling household, but there is no one for Samantha to play with. That's why she's so excited when Nellie moves in next door. Nellie has come to work so that she can send money back to her family in the city. Even though their lives are different, the two girls become good friends. One day Samantha discovers th ..."
"Take an adventure with Samantha Parkington in this three-book set. Discover what life was like being raised by her wealthy grandmother, and how meeting a friend who's less fortunate inspires Samantha to give of both her time and her possessions. Join a journey that takes a dangerous turn, and discover how friends can work together to help each other in a scary situation. Then travel back in time with Samantha in an exciting adventure th ..."
"Living with her rich grandmother, Samantha has the best of everything. But when she becomes friends with Nellie, she learns that life isn't so easy for everyone. Samantha is determined to help her new friend--but Nellie ends up helping her, too! Then Samantha tries to help decorate for Christmas, but is disappointed when her plans are being changed. Discover what happens to help make this Christmas even better than Samantha planned."
Poems and Absurdities by SusanAdler Paperback, 42 Pages, Published 2012 by Dorrance Pub Co Inc ISBN-13: 978-1-4349-3139-9, ISBN: 1-4349-3139-0
"This keepsake boxed set features all six of Samantha's beautifully illustrated books, filled with her inspiring stories about growing up in 1904. Open up the box to discover a fun-filled Samantha's Favorite Things board game! You'll have fun earning points as you move around the board collecting cards that feature Samantha's favorite things. The first person to finish is not necessarily the winner-just roll the die and see what happens! ..."
Research in Social Education Ser. Critical Issues in Social Studies Teacher Education . Research in Social Education by SusanAdler Published 2010 ISBN-13: 978-1-282-01563-0, ISBN: 1-282-01563-X
"Samantha Parkington is a bright Victorian beauty being raised by her wealthy grandmother in 1904. Samantha's stories describe her life during this important period of change. Her own world is filled with frills and finery, parties and play. But Samantha sees that times are not good for everybody. That's why she tries to make a difference in the life of her friend Nellie, a servant girl whose world is nothing like Samantha's Samantha hop ..."
"As they move through grades 9 to 12, students are asked to explain "the benefits
of the United States economic system" ... There is little or no opportunity for
critical reflection in such approaches to social studies teaching. ... tests (e.g., the
ETS Praxis III or some analog such as the Teacher Performance Assessment
System in California). ... content standards for social studies (or hi story/ social
science) reflect a celebrato ..."
"According to Rutter (1988), the average social studies teacher teaches
approximately five hours a day, with an average enrollment of 25 students per
class. In addition to teaching dudes, these teachers spend approximately 32
hours a week on related responsibilities, including study hall supervision and
coaching. According to this 1986 survey, social studies educators rank as their
first goal the improvement of basic literacy skills ..."
Cam Jansen(6th Edition) The Mystery of the U.F.O. #2 by David A. Adler, Susanna Natti Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2004 by Puffin Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-14-240011-1, ISBN: 0-14-240011-4
"No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory!Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to a park with U.F.O.s in sight! Cam and Eric see flashing lights in the sky, and everyone thinks aliens have landed. But Cam knows there's more to it than meets the eye. Can she solve this unearthly mystery? The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the trans ..."
Cam Jansen(Reprint) The Mystery of the U.F.O. #2 by David A. Adler, Susanna Natti Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1997 by Puffin ISBN-13: 978-0-14-038579-3, ISBN: 0-14-038579-7
"Ten-year-old Cam, possessor of a photographic memory, and her friend Eric investigate what seems to be a brief appearance of U.F.O.s."
"Cam's friend Eric photographs some strange lights in the sky and Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the mystery of the Unidentified Flying Objects"
"Meet Samantha is an excellent book. It is about a young girl whose parents died when she was 5 years old. Now she lives in the country with her grandmother. Samantha's grandmother does not like to make changes. Samantha meets a young girl named Nellie who is working for another family next door. Nellie's parents and two sisters live in the city and work at a factory. The suggested reading level is ages 7 and up but I think that the Sama ..."