The First Americans: Elementary Grades Student Study Guide, A History of U.S. Book 1 - Softcover

Hakim, Joy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199767300 ISBN 13: 9780199767304

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2010

Synopsis

Developed to complement the Fifth Grade teaching guides, these student study guides were created as reproducible support for extension and self-directed study of the books. Every chapter is covered by a lesson, which includes activities to reinforce the following areas: access, vocabulary, map skills, comprehension, critical thinking, working with primary sources and further writing. Each study guide contains reproducible maps and explanations of graphic organizers, as well as suggestions on how to do research and special projects.

About the Series:
Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of American history as boring again.

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Review:

"[An] exciting series... Ms. Hakim braids multiple narratives together to bring alive material long dead to children's imaginations."

--The New York Times Book Review

"Joy Hakim didn't rewrite history. But she did make it a whole lot more fun to read."

--Education Week

"Readers young and old will find themselves amused, amazed, and engrossed by this searching, opinionated survey. In every sense a fresh look at our history."

--Kirkus Reviews

"Merits every accolade, starting with the most personal: I couldn't put it down."

--Washington Post Book World

"The liveliest, most realistic, most well-received American history series ever written for children."

--Los Angeles Times

"A thorough and accurate narrative of our nation's history."

--The Philadelphia Inquirer

"I think this is the best American history written for young people that I have ever seen."

--David Herbert Donald, Harvard University; Pulitzer prize-winning author of Lincoln

"When master storyteller Joy Hakim wields her pen, you're in for a breathtaking adventure."

--Teaching K-8

"An attention to detail and drama alike make these recommended choices for not only readers ages 8-13 but for entire families."

--Children's Bookwatch

"Absorbing, real and even fun to read."

--Voice of Youth Advocates

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199767300
• ISBN 13: 9780199767304
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 56