The Schulyler Sisters: Historical Biography for Kids (Social Studies 32-page reader for Grades 4-8) (Primary Source Readers Focus on) - Softcover

Monika Davies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1425863523 ISBN 13: 9781425863524

Publisher: Shell Educational Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

In The Schuyler Sisters, readers will learn about the fascinating lives of Eliza and Angelica Schuyler, their influence on Alexander Hamilton and United States history, and the roles of women in the 1700s-1800s. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, middle school students will be engaged as they read about history and build their literacy skills. Supporting today's social studies standards, this full-color text includes intriguing images, interesting sidebars, a glossary, and other important text features to support learning and strengthen key comprehension skills. Challenging activities require students to use text evidence to connect back to what they've read.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 4–8—Alexander Hamilton has seen a sharp rise in popularity among students due the eponymous Broadway musical. These volumes are dedicated to exploring the people with whom Hamilton had his most prominent relationships, as well as the home city he loved. Factual and replete with colorful illustrations and maps, the books provide informative accounts of the subjects and their relationship to Hamilton. Sidebars with additional information provide further insight. While the writing focuses more on substance than style, these informative and timely tomes will interest readers who can't get enough Hamilton. VERDICT Sure to be popular with early U.S. history enthusiasts and report writers alike.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shell Educational Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1425863523
• ISBN 13: 9781425863524
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32