Hero or Villain? Claims and Counterclaims
Throughout history, there have been many controversial
figures that divide opinion on whether they are considered a hero or a villain.
This biography series will present an objective overview of the person at the
center of the controversy and explore the complex and nuanced issues that
illicit such opposing responses. Through understanding the historical context of
their actions, as well as the arguments from both sides, students will be
engaged to critically assess the layered and complicated responses to these
prominent and divisive subjects.
Each Book Contains:
• A nuanced overview
of the subject’s life, accomplishments, controversies, and legacy
•
Informative, well-researched sidebars covering the individuals’ contemporaries,
their reactions to the subject, areas in which the subject was most active, a
timeline of the individual’s life, and/or the institutions with which the
subject was/is associated
• Glossary words, bolded in the text, help
introduce readers to new, relevant terms
• Vivid photographs that capture the
political and socioeconomic climates of the era along with giving a firsthand
look into the subject’s personal and professional life
Curriculum
Connections:
• In-depth studies of the subjects in question help readers
assess their own arguments and invite critical thinking
• Historically
sensitive content explains how the subjects influenced history, and how they are
still influencing events today
• Educates readers about relevant time periods
to help develop an understanding of why the individuals were groundbreaking
during their respective historical eras
