Modern Americans by Chester Milton Sanford and Grace Arlington Owen
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| Author | Sanford, Chester Milton, 1872- |
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| Author | Owen, Grace Arlington |
| LoC No. | 21019202 |
| Title |
Modern Americans
A Biographical School Reader for the Upper Grades |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Modern Americans" by Chester M. Sanford and Grace Arlington Owen is a biographical school reader designed for upper-grade students, written in the early 20th century. This book caters to a younger audience's curiosity about contemporary figures, providing engaging narratives about influential Americans who exemplify diverse fields. It aims not just to inform but to inspire young readers through the life stories of these notable individuals. The beginning of "Modern Americans" establishes the book's intention to connect real-life figures with students' experiences, emphasizing the importance of contemporary heroes. The authors discuss the significance of teaching children about notable figures who are active in society rather than only past historical figures, arguing that such knowledge fosters a sense of active citizenship. In this opening section, they outline their methodology for selecting the figures to profile, expressing hope that these stories will spark interest and discussions among students while highlighting the childhood experiences that shaped these great men and women. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30287 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 38 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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