| Faces of Kentucky Contributor(s): Klotter, James C. (Author), Klotter, Freda C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813123364 ISBN-13: 9780813123363 Publisher: University Press of Kentucky OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: Envisioned for use in the elementary school classroom, Faces of Kentucky is a comprehensive history of Kentucky designed for young students. The state's story comes alive as never before through the images and life stories of the diverse people of the Commonwealth. The product of a collaboration of the state historian of Kentucky and an award-winning teacher (both native Kentuckians), Faces of Kentucky approaches learning as a voyage of discovery. Numerous illustrations, though-provoking questions, and historical mysteries to be solved seek to challenge young readers and to help them think about their state, themselves, and their future. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - History | Study & Teaching - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Social Science |
| Dewey: 976.9 |
| LCCN: 2005014251 |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 8.64" W x 11.38" (2.32 lbs) 308 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Geographic Orientation - Kentucky - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written by Kentuckians for Kentuckians, Faces of Kentucky is a comprehensive history of Kentucky designed for young students. The state's story comes alive as never before through the images and life stories of the diverse people of the Commonwealth. The product of a collaboration of the state historian of Kentucky and an award-winning teacher (both native Kentuckians), Faces of Kentucky approaches learning as a voyage of discovery. Numerous illustrations, thought-provoking questions, and historical mysteries to be solved seek to challenge young readers and to help them think about their state, themselves, and their future. Features: Timelines from early history to present Discussion questions; Over 250 photographs; 25 Maps; Primary Documents; Teacher's Guide with companion CD for use in the elementary school classroom. |