Recreating the Past

Recreating the Past
Author: Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 520
Release: 1994-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0313387966

Spanning grades 1-10+, this annotated bibliography of 970 recommended American and world titles published through early 1994 includes adult titles suitable for young readers; at least 200 of the titles are award winners. In support of interdisciplinary English and social studies curricula, librarians and teachers can easily assemble a basic list of books on a geographical place and time period. Geographical sections are divided into historical time periods within which entries are organized alphabetically by author. Each entry contains both reading and interest grade levels, a short incisive annotation about the historical event, setting, plot, protagonist and theme, current publication availability, and awards won. Seven reference appendices allow for easy searching. These helpful appendices and an authors, a titles, and an illustrators index help to make this volume a critical professional tool.

Literature Connections to World History 712

Literature Connections to World History 712
Author: Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 525
Release: 1998-06-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 031307755X

Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes, these books help you locate resources on world history for students. Each is divided into two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within specific geographic areas and time periods. They are further organized by product type. Both books cover world history from Prehistory and the Ancient World to 54 B.C. to the modern era. Other chapters include Roman Empire to A.D. 476; Europe and the British Isles; Africa and South Africa; Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Antarctica; Canada; China; India, Tibet, and Burma; Israel and Arab Countries; Japan; Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand; and South and Central America and the Caribbean. The second section has an annotated bibliography that describes each title and includes publication information and awards. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at l

Celebrating Southampton

Celebrating Southampton
Author: Martin Brisland
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2022-05-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1398106259

A celebration of Southampton’s rich heritage and identity – its special events, achievements, people, industry and landmarks.

Cultures Outside the United States in Fiction

Cultures Outside the United States in Fiction
Author: Vicki Anderson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1994
Genre: Children
ISBN:

Students looking for a greater understanding of cultures outside the United States often turn to works of fiction. The 2,875 titles from more than 150 countries are in this reference work. Arranged by country, each entry provides author, publication data, grade designation, and a concise description. Most books have been published since 1965, though many classics are included.