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An Illustrated History of Modern Europe, now in its 7th edition, is
a lively account of the transformations that have taken place in
politics, economics and social ideas from 1789-1984.
Find out about the life of Martin Luther King Jr from how he fought
racism and led the civil rights movement to his tragic death and
how he is remembered now around the world. For children following
Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 9, gold.
The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their
knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range
of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a
lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children
thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in
conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band
guidance.
Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching:
September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: Angela
Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new
specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative,
sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension
material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities
to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence,
interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities
has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing
skills most important to historical success. This literacy support
uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English
departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice
questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation
for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed.
This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be
subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to
deliver our qualification.
"Offers students insight into how diverse communities and different
regions have shaped America's past." For the two-semester U.S.
history survey course.
Out of Many, brief edition, reveals the ethnic, geographical and
economic diversity of the United States by examining the
individual, the community and the state and placing a special focus
on the country's regions, particularly the West. Each chapter helps
students understand the textured and varied history that has
produced the increasing complexity of America. This book is the
abridged version of Out of Many, seventh edition.
Teaching and Learning Experience "Personalize Learning"-The new
MyHistoryLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed,
provides engaging experiences that personalize learning and comes
from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep
commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
"Improve Critical Thinking"- Seeing History images and critical
thinking questions help students use visual culture to make sense
of the past.
"Engage Students"- Each chapter begins with an American
Communities feature that shows how the events discussed in the
chapter affected particular communities for a well-rounded
understanding of American history.
"Support Instructors"- MyHistoryLab, ClassPrep, an Instructor's
Manual, MyTest and PowerPoints. Note: MyHistoryLab does not come
automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyHistoryLab at
no extra charge, please visit www.MyHistoryLab.com or use the
following (VP ISBN-10: 0205134491, VP ISBN-13: 9780205134496)
Now reissued with a CD and wall chart "Eyewitness: Aztec, Inca
& Maya" is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and
fall of the pre-Columbian cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas,
who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and
wonder. Amazing color photographs offer children a unique
"eyewitness" view of these incredible civilizations.
Exam Board: AQA Academic Level: GCSE Subject: History: America,
1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation First teaching: September
2016 First Exams: Summer 2018 Designed for hassle-free, independent
study and priced to meet both your and your students' budgets, this
combined Revision Guide and Workbook is the smart choice for those
revising for AQA GCSE (9-1) History and includes: A FREE online
edition One-topic-per-page format 'Now Try This' practice questions
on topic pages Exam skills pages including Worked examples with
exemplar answers Exam-style practice pages with practice questions
in the style of the exams Guided support and hints providing
additional scaffolding, to help avoid common pitfalls Full set of
practice papers written to match the specification exactly
"A fascinating book about the history and culture of China.
"
The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through
China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of
dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its
ancient dynasties. Countless tools and materials that people have
used every day for centuries--paper, gunpowder, cast iron, matches,
and silk, to name just a few--were first made in China. Chinese
society has progressed through major changes, but lucky numbers,
festivals, beliefs about colors, the practic of footbinding, the
building of the Great Wall, and the larger-than-life people of
China are all integral parts of this ancient civilization and still
have an impact on life today.
Bestselling author Adeline Yen Mah explores an extraordinary view
of the great story of China over the last two millennia in this
nonfiction work, which also includes black-and-white photographs.
"From the Hardcover edition."
History of Modern Europe 1789-1981 is a valuable resouce for any
history clasroom.
This book provides a comprehensive course for GCSE students of
average ability and supplies the chronological framework necessary
for a study period.
The second volume of four of Mara L. Pratt's retelling of the
history of America, first published in 1891. The recommended
reading age is 8-12, and the chapters are short with black and
white illustrations, providing a wonderful introduction for
children to American history. This volume tells tales of the
Revolutionary times, including the reasons for the American
Revolution, the courage of those defending liberty, the early
battles and the heroes who led the colonists to victory.
Take a look at the wackier side of history! Who were the Shang
people? Why did they LOVE mud and moths? And just what made the
Shang such fearsome warriors? A Question of History: The Shang
Civilisation answers all these questions and much more. With an
engaging question and answer format, this series draws young
readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous
peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a
simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life
of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along
the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and
cartoons, making history fun and accessible for readers aged 8+.
Titles in the series: What happened to mummies' brains? And other
questions about the Ancient Egyptians Did the kings of Benin really
keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin
Did the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the
Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age Why did the ancient Greeks use
elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient Greeks
Why did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other
questions about the Maya Did the Romans really eat flamingos? And
other questions about the Romans Why did the Shang write on
turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty Did the
Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions
about the Vikings
Exam board: Pearson Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First
teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Target success in
Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History with this proven formula for
effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined
with exam-style questions, revision tasks and practical tips to
create a revision guide that students can rely on to review,
strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes every
student can: > Plan and manage a successful revision programme
using the topic-by-topic planner > Enjoy an interactive approach
to revision, with clear topic summaries that consolidate knowledge
and related activities that put the content into context >
Build, practise and enhance exam skills by progressing through
activities set at different levels > Improve exam technique
through exam-style questions and sample answers with commentary
> Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the
activities available online
THE STORY OF THE HUMAN JOURNEY TO SPACE
Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers were making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong's 'small step' and beyond. But why stop there?
Learn about the great innovations of the past, then get ready for BLAST OFF into an unknown but exciting future.
The challenges of teaching history are acute where we consider the
world history classroom. Generalized world history courses are a
part of many, if not most, K-12 curricular frameworks in the United
States. While United States history tends to dominate the
scholarship and conversation, there are an equally wide number of
middle-level and secondary students and teachers engaged in the
study of world history in our public schools. And the challenges
are real. In the first place, if we are to mark content coverage as
a curricular obstacle in the history classroom, generally, then we
must underscore that concern in the world history classroom and for
obvious reasons. The curricular terrain to choose from is immense
and forever expanding, dealing with the development of numerous
civilizations over millennia and across a wide geographic expanse.
In addition to curricular concerns, world historical topics are
inherently farther away from most students' lives, not just
temporally, but often geographically and culturally. Thus the
rationale for the present text, Hollywood or History? An
Inquiry-Based Strategy for Using Film to Teach World History. The
reviews of the first volume Hollywood or History? An Inquiry-Based
Strategy for Using Film to Teach Untied States History strategy
have been overwhelmingly positive, especially as it pertains to the
application of the strategy for practitioner. Classroom utility and
teacher practice have remained our primary objectives in developing
the Hollywood or History? strategy and we are encouraged by the
possibilities of Volume II and the capacity of this most recent
text to impact teaching and learning in world history. We believe
that students' connection to film, along with teachers' ability to
use film in an effective manner, will help alleviate some of the
challenges of teaching world history. The book provides 30
secondary lesson plans (grades 6-12) that address nine eras in
world history.
A New York Times Bestseller! Who was at the forefront of women's
right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony
and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from
diverse backgrounds--black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and
more--who helped lead the fight for suffrage? On the hundredth
anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to
celebrate the names and stories of the women whose stories have yet
to be told. Gorgeous portraits accompany biographies of such fierce
but forgotten women as Yankton Dakota Sioux writer and advocate
Zitkala-Sa, Mary Eliza Church Terrell, who cofounded the National
Association of Colored Women (NACW), and Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, who,
at just sixteen years old, helped lead the biggest parade in
history to promote the cause of suffrage. Finish the Fight! will
fit alongside important collections that tell the full story of
America's fiercest women.
Commemorating twenty years, this deeply moving play, written by
high school students who witnessed the tragedy unfold, remembers
September 11, 2001. This edition features new cover art, an updated
introduction from Annie Thoms, and a new foreword from New York
Times bestselling author David Levithan. A New York Public Library
Book for the Teen Age "Profound." -Booklist "Moving." -Publishers
Weekly "Rings with authenticity and resonates with power." -School
Library Journal Tuesday, September 11, started off like any other
day at Stuyvesant High School, located only a few blocks away from
the World Trade Center. The semester was just beginning, and the
students, faculty, and staff were ready to start a new year. But
within a few hours on that Tuesday morning, they would share an
experience that would transform their lives-and the lives of all
Americans. This powerful play, written by students of Stuyvesant
High School based on their interviews with the school community,
remembers those who were lost and those who were forced to witness
this tragedy. Here, in their own words, are the firsthand stories
of a day we will never forget. This collection helped shape the HBO
documentary In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant High on 9/11.
For dramatic rights, please visit
http://permissions.harpercollins.com/.
Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary
people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in
a new and exciting way. You may already know that Anne Frank wrote
a diary, but did you know she had a pet cat called Moortje? Or that
another cat called Mouschi lived with her in hiding? This graphic
retelling of Anne's story gives children a visual snapshot of her
life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on
everything from World War II to the dangers of prejudice. The
'Great Lives in Graphics' series is a new way of looking at the
lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential
dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with
lesser-known facts and trivia and uses infographics to show them in
a fresh, visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and
young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often
surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy.
Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and
informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main
subject of the book, but also about the cultural background of the
time in which that person lived. * A genuinely engaging way to
explore great lives * Aimed at children and young adults aged 8 to
12 * Conveys the life of a notable figure in an accessible and fun
way * Fact-packed infographics capture the key information about
each person's life and work * Builds into a colour-coded library of
collectible biographies * Instant, fun, striking and enjoyable to
dip into * Always educational, but also surprising. Each book
includes 15 spreads, all of which feature an introductory paragraph
and a visual concept. There are a few set concepts in each book:
Introduction - an inspirational overview of their life,
highlighting obstacles faced and the tenacity required to overcome
them. Timeline spread - charting their life from birth to death and
including major world events, putting their story in historical
context. Family outline - early family life and experiences in
education, relating them to similar questions and challenges
children face today. Geographical overview - map showing the
important places that feature in their lives, for example where
they were born, worked, lived and died. Glossary - helping children
to expand their vocabulary. Information is presented as visually as
possible, be it a set of numbers or even a single number expressed
with repeated icons. 'Versus' spreads highlight anything that
compares and contrasts. 'Did You Know' facts, definition boxes and
inspiring quotes accompany each spread.
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