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Jamestown's American Portraits This Generation of Americans Softcover
Contributor(s): McGraw Hill (Author)
ISBN: 0809206269     ISBN-13: 9780809206261
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
OUR PRICE:   $4.75  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: February 2001
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Annotation: Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes.
Reading Level 5-8 Interest Level 6-8
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 00699306
Series: JT: Fiction Based Reading
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.51" W x 8.25" (0.45 lbs) 147 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1950's
- Chronological Period - 1960's
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 40145
Reading Level: 4.6   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 5.0
 
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Bring history to life with compelling stories, sweeping scope, and a welcoming sense of diversity
  • Historical fiction helps students connect to their middle school social studies classes
  • Reading skill instruction and cross-curricular connections improve comprehension of historical fiction
  • Strong multicultural flavor reflects the rich tapestry of our shared American heritages
Jamestown's American Portraits, a saga of American families and friends, traces the history of America from the founding of Jamestown to the Civil Rights Movement. This is a unique, enriching series designed to teach reading strategies appropriate for historical novels used in middle school reading, language arts, or social studies classes.
  • Reading Level 5-8
  • Interest Level 6-8

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