The Great Depression and World War II
From the Set Language Arts Explorer
Follows the history of the United States from the Great Depression through World War II. This book, which follows a student researcher investigating primary sources, will be an excellent selection for readers who want to know more about this challenging period in US history.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Dewey | 973 |
| Lexile | 850L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.4 |
| Guided Reading Level | X |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Language Arts Explorer |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781610801997), Paperback (9781610802871), PDF (9781610802178), ePub (9781610807548), Hosted ebook (9781610802178H), Kindle (9781631374395) |
| 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: Sheryl Peterson
- Your Mission
- What You Know
- Hard Times Hit
- Roosevelt to the Rescue
- Black Blizzards
- Growing Up in the Great Depression
- The United States at War
- At Home and Overseas
- Mission Accomplished!
- Consider This
- Glossary
- Learn More
- Further Missions
- Index
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Detailed maps |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Informative sidebars |
| Reviewed |
| Sources for further research |
| Table of contents |
| Full-color photographs |
