Synopses & Reviews
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes, these books help you locate resources on American history for students. Each book presents information in two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within eras and further organized according to product type. The books cover American history from North America Before 1600 and The American Colonies, 1600—1774 to The Mid-Twentieth Century, 1946-1975 and Since 1975. The second section has annotated bibliographies that describe each title and includes publication information and awards won. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at least one favorable review. Some books with more illustration than text will be valuable for enticing slow or reticent readers. An index helps users find resources by author, title, or biographical subject.
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An excellent list of materials...These volumes will be of great value in developing social studies units in history.School Library Media Activities Monthly
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It is rare that an author of professional materials understands a need so precisely and fulfills it so completely.School Library Journal
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This excellent title...should be in the professional collections of all libraries serving elementary students.Library Lane
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This comprehensive title should be valuable as a reader's advisory tool, a purchasing guide, and a resource for curriculum enrichment.Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Synopsis
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes, this outstanding book helps you locate resources on American history. Titles are listed according to grade levels within eras and further organized according to product type. Annotated bibliographies describe each title and include publication information and awards won. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all titles have received one or more favorable reviews. A must-have reference and collection development tool!
About the Author
LYNDA G. ADAMSON is Professor of English and Chair of the Writing Department, English and Humanities Division, Prince George's Community College, Largo, Maryland.