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In/Famous People History Bites Volume 1
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075079
ISBN
9780692061695
Grade 3-5
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
This volume of History Bites can add a brief historical person study to any Ancient through Early Modern history lessons. Each of the 50 individuals represented is given a 3-page informational spread, including photos and a fun fact. Biographical information is given as accurately as it can be with brief life stories and what made this individual famous or infamous in history. Presented in chronological order. Major religions are presented for informational and factual purposes only (Christianity, Muslim, Buddhism, Confucianism). Vocabulary words are not intentionally noted, within the reading definitions are given to uncommon words. The text is written in a Comic Sans style script which may be challenging for struggling readers to track well. 202 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of In/Famous People History Bites Volume 1
In/Famous People History Bites Volume 1 is over 200 full color pages of fascinating history. It is an overview of fifty of some of the most well-known people in world history from Gautama Buddha to Louis Pasteur. Each section contains a short biographical overview of the person's life and includes three to four pictures and a fun/interesting fact at the end. This book serves as a great read-aloud, but can also be enjoyed by independent readers of all ages.
Category Description for History Bites Series
History written by a student for students! Jump into these bite-sized history lessons within your larger history studies. Covering topics from Viking voyages to landing on the moon, from Caesar to Steve Jobs, there is a place to insert these fun and fascinating reads into any historical era. Each chapter includes review questions (answers provided upside down on the review page), fun facts, and color images, maps, and graphs. Books are written for the student in a way that is personable and informational. Intentional vocabulary words are scattered throughout the texts with definitions provided on the review pages, as well as the glossary. The text is written in a Comic Sans style script which may be challenging for struggling readers to track well. Check out Solomon's History Bites YouTube channel and historybites.com for even more resources. ~Rebecca
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Schmidt |
| Grades: | 3-5 |
| ISBN: | 9780692061695 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.8 |
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