Jul 15 2010
I have been very impressed with the For Kids Series. Along with interesting and detailed subject matter, there are also beautiful photographs and pictures, and fun activities. I will be using these books as bases for my Native American, American Revolution, Civil War, Slavery, and World War II units.
Jul 15 2010
I came across this book while doing some book hunting on Amazon. It is absolutely great! The author, Steve Sheinkin, is a former textbook writer who wanted the chance to tell all the amazing stories he has come across in his research. The material is interesting and entertaining while providing good information about the Civil [...]
Jun 11 2010
We live in a small town with an equally small library. Since my plan for next year involves a lot of reading, this has been a source of great frustration for me! Not only is there a shortage of historical fiction, but also biographies. I have decided that the solution is to build my own [...]