Recreating the Past: A Guide to American and World Historical Fiction for Children and Young Adults Contributor(s): Adamson, Lynda G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313290083 ISBN-13: 9780313290084 Publisher: Greenwood
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 1994 Annotation: Spanning grades 1-10+, this annotated bibliography of 970 recommended American and world titles published through early 1994 includes adult titles suitable for young readers; at least 200 of the titles are award winners. In support of interdisciplinary English and social studies curricula, librarians and teachers can easily assemble a basic list of books on a geographical place and time period. Geographical sections are divided into historical time periods within which entries are organized alphabetically by author. Each entry contains both reading and interest grade levels, a short incisive annotation about the historical event, setting, plot, protagonist and theme, current publication availability, and awards won. Seven reference appendices allow for easy searching. These helpful appendices and an authors, a titles, and an illustrators index help to make this volume a critical professional tool. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature |
Dewey: 016.808 |
LCCN: 94014435 |
Lexile Measure: 860(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.33" W x 9.59" L (1.95 lbs) 520 pages |
Features: Annotated, Bibliography, Glossary |
Review Citations: Booklist 11/01/1994 pg. 547 Booklist 04/01/1999 pg. 1395 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Spanning grades 1-10+, this annotated bibliography of 970 recommended American and world titles published through early 1994 includes adult titles suitable for young readers; at least 200 of the titles are award winners. In support of interdisciplinary English and social studies curricula, librarians and teachers can easily assemble a basic list of books on a geographical place and time period. Geographical sections are divided into historical time periods within which entries are organized alphabetically by author. Each entry contains both reading and interest grade levels, a short incisive annotation about the historical event, setting, plot, protagonist and theme, current publication availability, and awards won. Seven reference appendices allow for easy searching. These helpful appendices and an authors, a titles, and an illustrators index help to make this volume a critical professional tool. |
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