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Upcoming Themes for COBBLESTONE
2009 - 2010 School YearCOBBLESTONE celebrates 30 years of quality publishing in 2010, so we picked some iconic American history themes for the coming year! | Sept
| National Parks: America's Legacy
| | Oct | Pilgrims: Journey to a New World
In this issue, we take a fresh look at the Pilgrims and follow their movement from England to the Netherlands to the New World. We see how while their arrival in Massachusetts meant a chance for a better life for them, the English settlement they started also forever impacted the way of life for the natives already living in the area. Ever wonder how the Pilgrims packed for their journey? Or what the trip in the Mayflower was like? Or how our Thanksgiving Day compares to the 1621 feast the Pilgrims hosted? We've got those subjects and more covered in the October issue. Plus there's a crossword puzzle and a recipe for a classic stewed pumpkin dish. Doesn't that sound delicious?
| | Nov/Dec | John Adams: Join or Die
If he believed in something, few of our Founding Fathers could bring more passion to the cause than John Adams. During the difficult years when the 13 Colonies itched for more freedom and more respect but didn't quite believe it was going to require a break from Great Britain to gain, Adams became a strong voice for independence. Having convinced his fellow colonists to fight, he spent decades in public service to ensure that our young nation had every chance to succeed. This November issue not only focuses on the life author, lawyer, diplomat, Founding Father, vice president, president, husband, and father John Adams, but it also looks at the other many noteworthy Adams family members, from wife Abigail to great-grandsons.
| | Jan | 30 Greatest Americans
This month marks COBBLESTONE's 30th anniversary. To kick off the year, we decided to celebrate by highlighting our picks (with your help) for the top 30 people in American history. Want to know who's in it? Pick up a copy! It's our list of great Americans who made a difference.
| | Feb | Gettysburg: Pivotal Civil War Battle
In 1863, the dis-United States were about halfway through the Civil War, (but they didn't know that). When the Union and Confederate armies clashed at a small farming community in southern Pennsylvania that July, it proved to be a turning point in the war. In the February issue, we head to Gettysburg and see what happened over the course of that three-day battle. From the strategy of the military leaders to the townspeople's care of the wounded to the role of news reporters covering the battles, it is all here. And we visit the new museum and visitor center at Gettysburg National Military Park, where the historic Battle of Gettysburg cyclorama has been restored and now hangs in a specially designed 360-degree hall.
| | Mar | Brooklyn Bridge: Engineering Marvel
When the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883, it became the first land-to-land connection between present-day Manhattan and Brooklyn. It also was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge's construction - it took 13 years - and the price the Roebling family paid to see the project to its completion make quite a story. In the March issue, you'll meet John, Washington, and Emily Roebling. You'll marvel at the engineering that went into this structure and test the concepts behind a suspension bridge by building a simple bridge using pasta boxes and paper. Really! And you can learn how this historic landmark is maintained today.
| | Apr | Baseball: Americans at Play
Since the mid-1800s, baseball has become identified as our national sport. In the April issue, we see how the game got started, meet some of the biggest stars, and note how the equipment has changed over the years. There also are articles on the Negro Leagues and women players, and we've got some tips on how to collect and care for baseball cards. Think you know baseball nicknames? What about deciphering fun sayings used to describe elements of the game? We've included two activities so you can test your knowledge of these things. Let's play ball!
| | May/Jun | 30 Greatest American Events
To extend the 30th anniversary celebration begun in January, this issue takes a look at the 30 Greatest Events in history. Again with your help, we came up with a list of memorable events in American history -- moments that made us stop and think or marked a change in the course of history. We don't want to blow the surprise, so you'll just have to pick up the issue if you want to know more.
| | Jul/Aug | It's All-American: Our Culture & Symbols
The Statue of Liberty. The Stars and Stripes. The Liberty Bell. Arlington National Cemetery. The Bald Eagle. The Great Seal. Uncle Sam. Mount Rushmore. The White House. "The Star-Spangled Banner." The Declaration of Independence. From enormous monuments to famous objects to patriotic songs, there's quite a selection of symbols that capture the spirit and identity of the United States. In this issue, we explore what makes us American and how these national symbols evolved over the years. It'll make for great conversation during your family's Fourth of July get-together!
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