EMSCO article entitled Of Water, starlight & Raspberries - A Letter From the Banks of Wounded Knee Creek - by Debra White Plume

EBSCO article entitled For Future Generations: The Lakotas' ride through South Dakota held every year in December remembers the vicitms of the 1890 Wounded Knee assacre and focuses on building hope for the youth - Story and photos by Daniel Brown.

EBSCO article entitled Wounded Knee Massacre written by Amy Weber.

This site contains information on state capitals, statehood, total area, population, population density and growth, race/ethnicity/age, comparison table and comparison graphs.

Jackie Robinson used determination to achieve his dream. Children will be encouraged to dream as they learn how Jackie worked hard to become the first African-American in major league baseball.

Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western expansion.

Students will learn facts about South Dakota which include: climate, geography, resources and economy, time line, The Lakota Take over, Era of Exploration, Pioneers Move In, Red Cloud's War, Black Hills Gold, Wounded Knee, The Dust Bowl, Population, Government, Famous people, Native America, Art, Storybook Island, State Symbols including flag, motto, map and quick facts.

Students will learn facts about South Dakota which include: climate, geography, resources and economy, time line, The Lakota Take over, Era of Exploration, Pioneers Move In, Red Cloud's War, Black Hills Gold, Wounded Knee, The Dust Bowl, Population, Government, Famous people, Native America, Art, Storybook Island, State Symbols including flag, motto, map and quick facts.

At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?

An introduction to different types of maps and how they are used, including those that show how to get to a place and those that show what you will find when you arrive.  Emergent readers (Ages 6-7) can expand their horizons and take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world or right in their own backyard through this easy-to-read, nonfiction series.