History Digs
Set of 10 titles
This series follows students who are learning to interpret historical sources from historians, museum curators, and other experts. While applying text prediction, purpose-driven research, and creative problem solving, readers learn how to ask historical questions about primary sources and events. Sidebars and back matter connect the historical event to contemporary times to show that history is alive and worthy of consideration. These books bring history to life; your students will be so captivated by the narratives, they will not realize how much they are learning!
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | |
Dewey | 973 |
Lexile | 720L-900L |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.8-6.4 |
Guided Reading Level | X |
Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
Series | Language Arts Explorer |
Language | English |
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Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781610802437), Paperback (9781610802918), PDF (9781610802444), Hosted ebook (9781610802444H) |
Copyright | 2012 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Library Media Connections - History Digs
Stories in each title are told through the eyes of a student who acts as a historian gathering facts, artifacts, and photographs from interviews, museums, and other locations. A mission is given at the beginning of each book. Although the chapters are short, these are good starter books for historical periods. Read a full review in the May/June 2012 edition of Library Media Connections by Sue N. Howard, Educational Reviewer, Memphis, Tennessee. This series is Recommended
Author/Illustrator biography |
Glossary of key words |
Index |
Informative sidebars |
Reviewed |
Sources for further research |
Table of contents |
Full-color photographs |