American girls collection. American girls short stories

Although she is tired of the responsibility of being the oldest sister, Felicity realizes how much her family means to her when a carriage accident puts her pregnant mother in danger. Includes a section on babies in the late 1700s.

Nine-year-old Kirsten keeps her friendship with a Sioux Indian girl a secret until Kirsten's little brother becomes lost in the woods. Includes a section on Sioux Indians and a project related to the story.

When the entire family goes into the hills to collect pi~non nuts, Josefina hopes to find the most in order to make Tia Dolores proud of her.

After her brother joins the family in Philadelphia at the end of the Civil War, Addy wants to be with him as much as possible, so she is jealous when he starts spending time with her friend's cousin. Includes information about the life of African Americans in Philadelphia in the late 1860s and a recipe for letter cookies.

In colonial Williamburg, nine-year-old Felicity's dancing skills improve when she changes from wearing clumsy shoes to dainty slippers, but ultimately she learns that " Gracefulness is in the foot, not the shoe."

Though her parents "jumped the broom" to get married when they were slaves, now that they are living free in Philadelphia after the Civil War they plan to have a church wedding and Addy works to complete a special quilt to give them as a wedding gift.

In Josefina's Song, Josefina and Papá visit their shepherd camp in the mountains. The shepherd has been ill, and Papá is worried about him, his nine-year-old grandson, and the sheep. When a sudden storm puts Papá in danger, it's up to Josefina to get them both to safety. ; After you read Josefina's story, learn how to weave a mini rug, just as Josefina might have done with the wool from her family's sheep.

Molly is sure that she will find the surprise at the end of the overnight nature hike at Camp Gowonagin, but then she finds her own secret surprise.

In 1824 New Mexico, nine-year-old Josefina is happy when her grandparents and aunt come to visit, but she thinks she must choose between meeting her grandmother's expectations and being true to herself. Includes historical notes on women's rights in New Mexico in 1824 as well as a recipe for apple empanaditas.

In 1933 Cincinnati, Kit is an enthusiastic baseball player whose home run slide has surprising consequences. Includes historical notes on major league baseball and the Cincinnati Reds in the 1930s and provides ideas for decorating a baseball cap.

In 1904, while on an ocean voyage from New York to England with her wealthy grandmother, Samantha keeps a scrapbook to chronicle her shipboard adventures.

Kaya becomes jealous of a girl from another tribe until they are forced to work together in a dangerous situation. Includes historical notes on Indian trading along the Columbia River in 1764, as well as instructions for creating a petroglyph.

Ten-year-old Kit dreams of having a special tree house someday, but she is disappointed with the one her father and her friend build for her. Includes note on housing during the Depression and a related craft activity.