Going to School

Comparing Past and Present

by Rebecca Rissman (contributor)

"How did children learn in the past? Read this book to find out--and learn all about how going to school has changed over time!"--

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Rebecca Rissman is an award-winning children’s author and editor. Her writing has been praised by School Library Journal, Booklist, Creative Child Magazine, and Learning Magazine. She has written more than 200 books about history, culture, science, and art. She lives in Chicago, Illinois with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys yoga, reading, and cooking.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of the Comparing Past and Present series, this easy-to-read book features large photographs and one-sentence descriptions of schools. The photos from schools in the past and today's schools face each other, allowing readers to compare and contrast how students learned then and now. Although the book's information is basic, it's still likely to stir interest in classrooms from yesterday. There seem to have been many changes, but perhaps those changes are only on the surface.