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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
OUR PRICE: $87.15  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 1994
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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
 
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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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