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Save 8% on A Child's First Book of American History - Illustrated Epic Journey From Leif Ericson to WWII | 320 Pages - Softcover| Beautiful Feet Books | Earl Schenck Miers
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This book is perfect for homeschooling families with younger children, providing a beautiful accompaniment to bring dry history to life. It is a hardback with its soft paper jacket, and provides relatable and memorable stories in chronological order. It is suitable for both 3rd and 4th grade students, although it may not be comprehensive enough for 6th to 8th grade.
Originally published in 1955, A Child's First Book of American History is written in the grand, dramatic, patriotic style of early American readers. Beautifully illustrated by James Daugherty, colored or sepia-tone illustrations stretch across nearly every page, and invoke the past with a sense of grandeur. Covering both the grand events of history as we…
Originally published in 1955, A Child's First Book of American History is written in the grand, dramatic, patriotic style of early American readers. Beautifully illustrated by James Daugherty, colored or sepia-tone illustrations stretch across nearly every page, and invoke the past with a sense of grandeur. Covering both the grand events of history as well as the smaller changes and awakenings that have made up our country, chapters cover American history from Leif Ericson to the founding of Jamestown to Valley Forge to Lewis & Clark and Normandy Beach during WWII. Chapters on individuals and broader changes in America include those focusing on American education & McGuffey readers, whaling, the Model T, Thomas Edison, baseball, and Lindbergh's flight to Paris. A sweeping epic that will captivate students! 320 cream-colored, illustrated pages; indexed; softcover. 8.5 x 11 x 1. Please Note: Some opinions used in the 1950s would now be considered to be stereotypical.
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This book is perfect for homeschooling families with younger children, providing a beautiful accompaniment to bring dry history to life. It is a hardback with its soft paper jacket, and provides relatable and memorable stories in chronological order. It is suitable for both 3rd and 4th grade students, although it may not be comprehensive enough for 6th to 8th grade.
Pros
- Engaging for young children
- Relatable and memorable stories
- Beautiful narrative style
- Includes diverse historical events
- Sturdy, well-made paperback
Cons
- May be too advanced for some children
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Originally published in 1955, A Child's First Book of American History is written in the grand, dramatic, patriotic style of early American readers. Beautifully illustrated by James Daugherty, colored or sepia-tone illustrations stretch across nearly every page, and invoke the past with a sense of grandeur. Covering both the grand events of history as well as the smaller changes and awakenings that have made up our country, chapters cover American history from Leif Ericson to the founding of Jamestown to Valley Forge to Lewis & Clark and Normandy Beach during WWII. Chapters on individuals and broader changes in America include those focusing on American education & McGuffey readers, whaling, the Model T, Thomas Edison, baseball, and Lindbergh's flight to Paris. A sweeping epic that will captivate students! 320 cream-colored, illustrated pages; indexed; softcover. 8.5 x 11 x 1. Please Note: Some opinions used in the 1950s would now be considered to be stereotypical.
Specifications
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 1893103412 |
| Weight | 2 Pounds 8 Ounces |
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