| Literature Connections to American History 712: Resources to Enhance and Entice Contributor(s): Adamson, Lynda G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563085038 ISBN-13: 9781563085031 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $52.47 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1997 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Education | Curricula |
| Dewey: 016.973 |
| LCCN: 97019560 |
| Physical Information: 1.59" H x 6.66" W x 10.16" (2.99 lbs) 624 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |