This beautifully photographed book from National Geographic is a sure winner for kids of all ages who love all things morbid and gross, or who have an...moreThis beautifully photographed book from National Geographic is a sure winner for kids of all ages who love all things morbid and gross, or who have an interest in anthropology. The text is accessible for upper elementary through high school students. It is well organized chronologically and by regions, highlighting important elements of funerary rituals of cultures throughout history. (less)
This well researched book takes readers from the beginnings of prohibition through repeal. Explained in accessible terms and told chronologically, rea...moreThis well researched book takes readers from the beginnings of prohibition through repeal. Explained in accessible terms and told chronologically, readers in middle school and higher grades will find this not only interesting, but also useful for research on he different movements, people, and places involved in prohibition.(less)
Jim Murphy's book about the fire that destroyed Chicago in 1871 is an excellent work for upper elementary through high school. Exploring this historic...moreJim Murphy's book about the fire that destroyed Chicago in 1871 is an excellent work for upper elementary through high school. Exploring this historic event fire from beginning through aftermath, Murphy uses first person accounts to tell the stories of several people who survived the chaos. Murphy also explains the weather conditions and the errors made by several individuals that helped the fire spread so quickly, and dispells the myth that Mrs. O'Leary's cow started it all. Illustrations and photos help make the story even more compelling, particularly the maps at the end of each chapter detailing the fire's progress.(less)
This is exactly what I look for in nonfiction: a little insight into a part of history I am intrigued by, well laid out with great photos, and a bonus...moreThis is exactly what I look for in nonfiction: a little insight into a part of history I am intrigued by, well laid out with great photos, and a bonus--reprints of the New York Times articles about the events of 1968 chronicled in this book. --Hauser(less)
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