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Dottie and Buster During World War II will introduce children as
well as adults to some historical facts about their country during
World War II and to a time in American history when the United
States was at war with two countries, Japan and Germany. They will
read and learn timeline events and important dates of World War II
and geographical locations of the two countries.In this short
story, children will read about the brave American servicemen and
women of World War II who fought and died for their country in the
Pacific at Pearl Harbor and in countries over Europe. Their heroic
deeds and patriotism will never be forgotten. Children and adults
will also read and learn about the social and economic struggle
that American citizens encountered during World War II. American
civilians, women, men, and school children played important roles
in the defense of their country. Their work on the home front as
collectors of scrap metal, paper materials, buyers of U. S. Bonds,
shipbuilders, volunteers, and many other home front efforts, helped
their country win the wars with Germany and Japan.
Dottie and Buster's Trip to the Big City is a true story about the
author and her nephew as children in the 1940's and their trip to
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by train. During this trip, they had the
chance to see the nation's capital city and visit historical places
in Philadelphia, some of which their playmates may never get to see
and will only read about in their school books. The story will
introduce readers to a southern African American family, how they
lived, loved, and had fun during the time of segregation in the
South. As they read, they will be able to explore different
cultural environments of people and their way of life in both the
North and South. The book is intended for educational and
entertainment purposes and will engage children and youths in
active reading. They will read and learn about important cities and
landmarks, famous people and their accomplishments to our great
nation, The United States of America. Dottie's and Buster's Trip to
the Big City can be used as a supplemental teaching tool in
elementary social studies curriculum and will be readily available
to all institutions of learning, e.g. public schools, chartered
schools, church schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and
bookstores for children, youths, and adults. This book will enable
the reader to gain knowledge and understanding of another time era,
to experience the benefits of reading a delightful story, and to
learn a lesson in American history.
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