San souci with heartstopping paintings by master realist max ginsburg, making his picture book debut. Kate shelley and the midnight express train part 1 youtube. There are many big political and philosophical ideas, and mentions of events that may disturb some children, including a plane hijacking, imprisonments and deaths. While this motivation is critical in the development of young readers, it is also important for students to experience literature from a wide variety of authors and genres. They motivate young readers and help them build positive experiences with books. A lyrical account of 15yearold kate shelley s feat of averting a major train disaster during a tremendous storm on the night of july 6, 1881. Posted on november 28, 2018 by gdano comments off on kate shelley. She threw on an old coat and ran out to the barn to save her familys horses and cows, driving them to higher ground. Cleopatra green, robert darwin mcginty, alice bruce lee pawlak, debra ann george lucas.
He was best known for his adaptations of folklore for children. Find out what deeds make kate a well remembered person. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bound for legend story study includes the following. Margaret wetterer wrote a childrens book called kate shelley and the midnight express in 1991 telling kates story.
Bound for legend worksheet is suitable for 4th 5th grade. The making of mark twain lasky, kathryn lexile 1070. Max ginsburg a biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped. An irish adventure, the samurais daughter, young guinevere, kate shelley. The gripping, true story of a 15yearold iowan who ventured out into a wild storm to give warning of a wrecked railroad bridge. On july 6, 1881, 15yearold kate was living with her widowed mother and three younger children in a farmhouse near the east bank of the des moines river in boone county, iowa. As in the legend of sleepy hollow, the natural landscape assumes the gothic functions of the. On that night, kate was up late and heard a work locomotive tumble off the honey creek bridge into the water. Read or download now book 0803712898pdf kate shelley. Bound for legend this is a story study for kate shelley.
A biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a. San souci the boy of the three year nap, dianne snyder. Last night for our family readaloud, we read kate shelley. Kate, a young girl of 15, went out into an iowa rainstorm after she heard the railroad bridge break near her home. A biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert.
Although the books take on serious topics, the scenes are so intimately depicted as everyday childhood experiences, the stories carry readers along a deeply felt historical experience without lectures or exposition. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. An unforgettable portrait of american heroine kate shelley, who risked her life to save the survivors of a terrible train wreck. Childrens books, nonfiction, biographies and memoirs grade levels. And i have done many picture books featuring a variety of heroines, such as brave margaret. She was rewarded and honored for this brave deed throughout her life, and she is still remembered today. Learners consider kate shelley s contributions to society as they. Even now daniel san souci often illustrates roberts published books. Free kate shelley and the midnight express study unit worksheets for teachers to print. She was also one of the few women to have a train named after her, the kate shelley 400. Max ginsburg dial books for young readers, 1995 32 pages. In this picture book for older readers, san souci reconstructs a slice of history. While this is a childrens story book, it tells the tale in the most straightforward basic terms without adding any unnecessary details.
Fifteen yearold kate risks her own life to find survivors of a train wreck, and then crawls over a 700foot, stormtorn railroad bridge to warn an oncoming train. On july 6, 1881, kate shelley risked her life by crossing the floodswollen des moines river railroad trestle at midnight during a horrific thunderstormon her hands and knees, without a lanternto warn a passenger train that the next bridge was out. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Bound for legend, the talking eggs, two bear cubs, cendrillon. They should also be thinking about whether or not kate shelley should be considered a hero and philanthropist. Tell students to pay attention to how the industrial revolution affected the people and town of boone, iowa in 1881. Kate was 15 on the night of july 6, 1881, when a big rainstorm hit near honey creek in the des moines river valley in iowa. By resorting to cliffs notes or other consumertrash. Books to challenge gifted 5th grade readers greatschools. Max ginsburg a biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a national heroine.
Kate shelly bound for legend study guide by brittanyawesome61 includes 20 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. The entire day, 15yearold kate shelley had watched from her nearby. Catherine carroll kate shelley december 12, 1863 january 21, 1912 was a midwestern. Her first book, the moons of jupiter, was published in 1971. This awardwinner shows a childs view of the cold war. Kate heard the crash, and knew that an eastbound express passenger train was due in moingona about. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a national heroine. Since then, she has written several childrens books, including three fairy tales based on irish folklore.
And in 1890, the chicago tribune raised money to prevent kate shelley s family from losing their land. Buy this book from amazon written by robert san souci, illustrated by mac ginsburg. On questions 17 choose the answer that means about the same as the word in brackets. Literaturebased learning, kids wings literature units. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Max ginsburg a biography of the fifteenyearold iowa teenager who helped avert a. Series books are a staple in most students reading repertoires. In 1881, a ferocious storm destroyed the honey creek railroad bridge in iowa. Books were written about her, including kate shelley and the midnight express, by margaret wetterer, and kate shelley. The night of a summer storm in 1881, 15yearold kate shelley must face her personal fears in order to save a passenger train from crashing through a collapsed railroad bridge. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The oldest of four surviving children, she lived with her widowed mother and helped hold their remote farmland household together.
She threw on an old coat and ran out to the barn to. Jun 28, 20 born in ireland, kate shelley in 1881 almost overnight became an internationallyknown railroad heroine whose story is still being told more than 100 years later. Kate shelley book johnson county library bibliocommons. Publication date 1995 topics shelley, kate, shelley, kate, railroad accidents, women heroes, heroes, railroad accidents publisher new york.
Hers is a deed bound for legend a story to be told until the last order fades and the. Teachingbooks currently has no multimedia resources for kate shelley. Click to read more about hmr grade 4theme 6, leveled theme pb. Rr kate shelley and the midnight express 300k youtube. Bound for legend, describe how an ordinary person s selfless behavior can have a significant impact on a community. Combines a vivid narration of awardwinning writer robert d. San souci 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at.
Books that incorporate the six pillars of character united way of. She was awarded a gold medal from the state of iowa. I had learned about kate in keziahs birthday book last year, but this was the first time our whole family was introduced to her. Find out what deeds make kate a well remembered person of courage. Kate shelley and the midnight express on my own history. Catherine kate shelley born september 25, 1865 died january. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and. In this philanthropic heroes lesson, students read kate shelley. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 100 books for young readers including song of sedna, kate shelley. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of books required updated lexile measures. Once in a while an ordinary person performs a deed so brave and unexpec. Shelley heard the crash, and knew an eastbound passenger train. This serious book deserves time and close attention. The kate shelley story it is hard to visit boone county and not hear the story of 17yearold kate shelley and her heroics to save a passenger train from certain doom in the summer of 1881.
In the midst of a torrential storm in the summer in 1881, a dreadful train wreck occurred near fifteenyearold kate s iowa farm. The wizard behind harry potter shapiro, marc brilliant streak. The true stories behind hatchet and the brian books paulsen, gary. In this text structure worksheet, students read the story all about trains and. Wetterer is a former elementary school teacher who, like kate shelley spent part of her childhood in ireland.
San souci, illustrated by max ginsburg when the rain keep coming, and the water kept rising, fifteenyearold kate shelley knew she had to act quick. The amazing and tragic story of the yearold peasant girl who was inspired by spiritual voices and visions to lead the french army in the hundred years war, until she was captured and burned at the stake as a heretic. Amber on the moutain by tony johnson click here to purchase and download beast feast poetry by douglas florian birthday surprises by johanna hurwiz dandelions by eve bunting jericho by janet hickman kate shelley. Once in a while an ordinary person performs a deed so brave and unexpected that we remember it long afterward. Story study title page for students before reading worksheet. There isnt much written nationally about the kate shelley s endeavor of july 6, 1881 except for the article in the 1957 issue of trains magazine and the book kate shelley bound for legend. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. After the railroad bridge near her home collapsed during a summer storm in 1881, 15yearold kate shelley walked to the nearest railroad station to make sure the passenger train from chicago would be stopped before it reached the broken bridge. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles.
San souci 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Story study title page for students before reading worksheet author research worksheet character chart dictionary lookup sheets vocabulary. In this text structure worksheet, students read the story all about trains and answer the questions about text structure. An irish tale, robin hood and the golden arrow, and cinderella skeleton. Free kate shelley and the midnight express worksheets and. Catherine carroll kate shelley december 12, 1863 january 21, 1912 was a midwestern united states railroad heroine and the first woman in the united states to have a bridge named after her, the kate shelley high bridge. Shares the true story of fifteenyearold kate shelley who bravely rushed out in a storm to save two men and prevent the deaths of hundreds of others. Bound for legend biography, illustrated by max ginsberg, dial new york. Bound for legend and discuss the industrial revolution. One of my favorite stories of a heroic young woman comes from china, where it has been told for over 2,000 years.