tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5447325112772188473.post4682038463474089268..comments2023-10-02T07:51:53.128-04:00Comments on Getting Kids Reading: Great books for teensJoyce Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18039541576481018198noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5447325112772188473.post-47591901032182583522009-10-12T12:19:59.851-04:002009-10-12T12:19:59.851-04:00Could I also suggest another book?
Women Making A...Could I also suggest another book?<br /><br />Women Making America--U.S. women's history written for teens<br /><br />womenmakingamerica.com<br /><br />School Library Journal Review of WMA<br /><br />Gr 6 Up—This hefty volume surveys the role of women in American history from 1770 to the present, focusing primarily on health issues, paid work, home, education, beauty, amusements, and the arts. Each chapter includes a brief summary of historical events and then examines the common threads. Photographs, reproductions, and numerous sidebars convey information on pages filled with bright colors and lively layouts. Quotes, biographical information, facts, and vignettes place women in the context of the times. Outstanding highlights are the "Did you know?" and "Have you heard of…?" sections. There is good racial, ethnic, and age diversity in the text and in the illustrations. The bibliography offers general histories and specific chapter references. The book concludes with the authors addressing their female readers by asking "How will your passion and hard work pave the way for those still to come?…The next chapter of American history belongs to you and your children and grandchildren. What will that story be?" The book's innovative and direct approach is sure to capture the attention of young women. Classroom teachers can utilize the plethora of facts to liven social studies and history lessons, and the format is appealing enough to attract browsers.—Patricia Ann Owens, Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08154448179489592693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5447325112772188473.post-24969695528990529292009-09-19T21:47:36.060-04:002009-09-19T21:47:36.060-04:00Thanks, David.
I haven't read your book yet, ...Thanks, David.<br /><br />I haven't read your book yet, but I want to let GKR readers know more about it. It's called Science Fiction and Alternate History: A Collection of Short Stories.<br /><br />Here's a (quite positive) review:<br /><br />http://axiomsedge.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/book-review-science-fiction-and-alternate-history/<br /><br />-Joyce.Joyce Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039541576481018198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5447325112772188473.post-64822820841433870332009-09-16T06:38:13.577-04:002009-09-16T06:38:13.577-04:00Although it was intended for adults I have found s...Although it was intended for adults I have found some teens here in Australia interested in my new science fiction book.<br /><br />The link is: www.StrategicBookPublishing.com/ScienceFictionandAlternateHistory.html<br />It's also on sites such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble etc.<br /><br />I've donated a number to school libraries here in Australia and the book has been well received.<br /><br />CheersDavid Scholesnoreply@blogger.com