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Secrets in the Fall
The strong Christian component will appeal mostly to private Christian schools, though it would be a sound purchase for public libraries, too.
Ten Days a Madwoman: The Daring Life and Turbulent Times of the Original "Girl" Reporter Nellie Bly
This excellent work is a natural fit for units on history, biography, and social studies.
A Different Perspective: U.S. History | Series Nonfiction
In our increasingly diverse, global society, perspective is a must. Drawing on primary resources, vivid writing, and thoughtful analysis, most of the new series on American history reflect publishers’ ongoing efforts to publish materials that represent different viewpoints.
Paper Planes
Though the film touches on a couple of serious issues, the focus is on the joy of discovering a talent. Ideal viewing for families. Never twee, this film nevertheless evokes the adjectives heartwarming and inspirational.
A Timeline History of the Mexican-American War
A good option for collections where supplementary material on the American West is needed.
The volumes in this series examine the cause and effect surrounding particular aspects of America's westward expansion. Each well-organized chapter begins with a timeline plotting out the events described within, skillfully zooming in and out on relevant years. An inviting approach, accessible prose, and carefully curated photographs and art enhance the presentations. Writing activities are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Timeline Trackers: Westward Expansion titles: Mexican-American War, Transcontinental Railroad, and California Gold Rush.
American Revolution: Frontline Soldiers and Their Families
An excellent option for exploring the topic.
Civil War Spies
This set provides excellent supplementary material to history units. A sound purchase.
Each book provides historical context, stories of actual events, and background on the spies themselves. The texts and layout are clear, aided by the generous use of prints, photographs, and maps. The narratives are evenhanded and often provide some underlying reasons why the men and women became spies. Timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Wartime Spies titles: Cold War Spies, Modern Spies, World War I Spies, and World War II Spies.
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