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First Book in American History
SKU
003729
ISBN
9780965273541
Grade 4-8
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Description
This second book by Edward Eggleston includes stories on the perseverance of explorers like Christopher Columbus and John Cabot, the selfless public spirit of George Washington, and the hard work and simplicity of character of Abraham Lincoln. Very homeschool-friendly as this book has study questions after each chapter, definitions of pertinent words, maps and illustrations, and an index for easy cross-reference. 240 pgs, hc.
Publisher's Description of First Book in American History
An American history textbook that captures the imagination, makes children proud of their heritage - and teaches virtue by example. Edward Eggleston had a simple goal when writing history texts for children: make history interesting. Make it interesting because a child remembers what captivates him. A child is fascinated above all by people, Eggleston reasoned. So in his history texts Eggleston draws a picture of the development of the United States using the stories of the living and breathing Americans who made it all happen. Men and women like Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Pocahontas (minus today's politically correct spin), Henry Hudson, Myles Standish, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Morse and Abraham Lincoln. Children learn even more valuable lessons as they absorb history through biography. They learn virtue and good conduct by osmosis. How better to illustrate perseverance than with the stories of Columbus and the other explorers? What finer way to teach patience, honor and selfless public spirit than with the life of George Washington? How better to portray the value of diligent study, hard work and simplicity of character than with the life of Abraham Lincoln? Especially valuable for homeschoolers....... All the features you expect in a teacher-friendly textbook: study questions after each chapter, definitions of pertinent words, maps and illustrations and an index for easy cross reference.
Category Description for History Books By Edward Eggleston
Looking for history books that will make you proud to be an American? Look no further! These books were written more than 100 years ago, much closer to the events that helped shape the United States into a great nation. Emphasis is on great Americans - meaning explorers, statesmen, war heroes, inventors, writers, scientists, artists, and plain ordinary people - who made a difference. The lives of these men and women demonstrate the virtues which children need to see modeled today. The stories are captivating, and the illustrations are beautiful. To make it easier on the teacher, study questions are provided at the end of each chapter.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lost Classics Book Company |
| Author: | Edward Eggleston |
| Grades: | 4-8 |
| ISBN: | 9780965273541 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |
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