Literature Connections to World History K6: Resources to Enhance and Entice

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Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes help you locate world history resources for students. Each is divided into two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within specific geographic areas and time periods. They are further organized by product type. Both books cover world history from Prehistory and the Ancient World to 54 B.C. to the modern era. Other chapters include Roman Empire to A.D. 476; Europe and the British Isles; Africa and South Africa; Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Antarctica; Canada; China; India, Tibet, and Burma; Israel and Arab Countries; Japan; Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand; and South and Central America and the Caribbean. The second section has an annotated bibliography that describes each title and includes publication information and awards. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at least one favorab

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An excellent unit planning and collection development tool, especially for those eras and geographic areas where English language materials at K-6 levels are difficult to identity. Highly recommended.-Appraisals
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"I have yet to find a book published by Libraries Unlimited that I did not find extremely useful. Literature Connections to History, K-6 is no exception."-Colorado Libraries
"An excellent unit planning and collection development tool, especially for those eras and geographic areas where English language materials at K-6 levels are difficult to identity. Highly recommended."-Appraisals

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LYNDA G. ADAMSON is Professor of English and Chair of the Writing Department, English and Humanities Division, Prince George's Community College, Largo, Maryland.