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America's War Heroes (What a Character)
SKU
031508
ISBN
9781683443421
Grade 6-8
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Description
Meet the men who fought for the freedom and rights of others. Divided into 5 chapters, readers learn about the heroes from the War of Independence, War of 1812, the Civil War, World War 1 and World War 2. Along with the compelling stories, the book contains a glossary and list of corresponding curricula from Master Books.
Publisher's Description of America's War Heroes (What a Character)
America’s War Heroes: Notable Lives from History is a fun and
engaging reader for students or anyone with a love for American history.
Explore the lives and accomplishments of 10 remarkable heroes from the
American War for Independence, The War of 1812, The Civil War, World War
1, and World War 2. These fascinating stories incorporate well for
students in grades 6-8 in many areas of study including history,
language arts, vocabulary words and definitions, and cultural insights.
Category Description for What A Character
Fun AI generated illustrations, colorful maps and engaging text introduces readers to heroes from history, science, and the animal kingdom. Each 100+ page book contains ten stories based on facts known about each event and person. Within the pages of this series, you will meet Ethan Allen, Desmond Doss, James Armistead Lafayette, Belle Boyd, Booker T. Washington, Carl Linnaeus, Sybil Ludington, Helen Keller, animal heroes like Balto and Cher Ami, and many others. Each story bolds any lesser-known words and adds definitions in the margin. NKJV Bible references in some titles. Great add-on for any history curriculum, or family read-aloud!
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| Author: | Marilyn Boyer |
| Grades: | 6-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781683443421 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 7 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.3125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |
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