Documenting History

This collection revels in the idea that history doesn’t have to be a dry memorization of dates. Students will learn about the Industrial Revolution, slavery, World War I, and suffrage through lively narratives that are woven with enthralling firsthand accounts and awe-inspiring primary sources. Quotes, newspaper excerpts, transcripts, posters, paintings, and diary entries immerse readers in each era, as they learn about the people and conditions that created these historical events. • Lively narratives will engage reluctant readers • Primary sources immerse readers in each era • Full-color and black-and-white photographs • Timelines, glossary, index, further reading list, and related websites

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Collection Review: Documenting HistoryWith a glossary, timeline, index, and a short list of books for further reading, this series will be very useful for middle school students trying to grasp the basics of the historical event. Valuable for middle school libraries, the series is also useful for high schools where research on these topics is assigned.Library Media Connection
RL
Grades
7
IL
Grades
5-8
Details:
Product type: Classroom Collection
ISBN: 978-1-4488-2093-1
Copyright: 2010
Reading Level: Grade 7
Interest Level: Grades 5-8
Dimensions: 7" x 9 1/2"