USKids History: Book of the New American Nation. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.USKids History: Book of the New American Nation

An examination of the diverse population of the thirteen colonies and how they came together to form a new, independent nation pays particular attention to the lives of the young people of the time.

Grade 5-7?This exciting series entry provides fascinating bits of information about the early days of our nation's history, from Washington's inauguration to the cessation of the war with Mexico. The authors make history come alive through a somewhat loose, chronologically ordered narrative that successfully combines a primary-source-based text with well-rendered, informative, black-and-white illustrations and maps. Quotations and excerpts from diaries, journals, etc. shed light upon the roles played by many of our country's first citizens; many of these entries are found in the sidebars that are distributed throughout the book. Also contributing to format's overall utility and attractiveness is the inclusion of "bait" for students, such as dramatic readings and poetry, a Mississippi River board game, and crafts and other activities, which could be used to supplement classroom textbooks. The index is sufficiently detailed, and an "If You Want to Know More" section suggests books to read, projects, and historical sites to visit. Unfortunately, experiences of fictional young people of the time are included; and for real people featured, some of their thoughts, words, and deeds are fictionalized. This is a flaw that may be difficult to forgive. Some libraries may still prefer John A. Scott's Facts on File History of the American People (Facts on File, 1989), as well as Edwin Tunis's The Young United States and Colonial Living (both Crowell, 1976).?David A. Lindsey, Lakewood High and Middle School Libraries, WA
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