School Library Journal - Mary Mueller
Featuring the publisher’s "InfoSearch" format, which begins each chapter with a question, these titles will help students understand the causes, battles, people, and results of the American Revolution. Questions are answered in four- to six-page chapters, and the books are arranged logically, either thematically or in chronological order, and include information about women, Native Americans, and African Americans. The frequent sidebars, quotes, reproductions of period art, and informative maps blend well with the texts, and there is good narrative flow. Both readable and suitable for reports, this series will supplement history collections. –Mary Mueller, Rolla Public Schools, Rolla, MO <i> School Library Journal </i> November 2010
November 14, 2011Library Media Connection - Susie Nightingale
Each title begins with an overview of the Revolutionary War and then expands on a particular aspect. The prose is clear and understandable and would be appropriate for all, including reluctant readers. In each book there is an emphasis on the use of primary sources with related questions to encourage students to develop critical thinking skills. Budding historians will gain a greater understanding of the importance of primary material. Period paintings supplement the text and provide an attractive layout. The text gives the reader a broader understanding of the war. The Home Front of the Revolutionary War is especially interesting because it details the activities of children, Native Americans, and slaves, including descriptions of daily life. For a broad examination of a crucial period in American history, this series is an appropriate selection and a helpful introduction to the topic. Bibliography. Glossary. Timeline. Websites. Table of Contents. Index. –Susie Nightingale, Educational Reviewer, Lawrence, Kansas <i> Library Media Connection</i> March/April 2011
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