Overview
History isn't about just dates and numbers. It's about the people who lived it. Explore the world's most suspenseful, dramatic, and tragic events by following the people who were there. Narrative stories intertwine to tell the powerful true tales of history. In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the breaking of the colour barrier in baseball. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States.
Full Product Details
Author: ,Michael Burgan
Publisher: Capstone Press
Imprint: Capstone Press
ISBN: 9781515779636
ISBN 10: 1515779637
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 02 January 2018
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Each chapter tells a piece of the story by rotating through the perspectives of those who were there; this helps immerse readers in the historical events and put themselves in the place of those who experienced it. The page layouts are highly appealing, with full-color photographs and bright graphics for captions and different sections. . . .Written at a third grade reading level and appropriate for struggling middle and high school readers, these superior nonfiction titles stand out with their attention to detail and captivating narratives.-- ""School Library Journal"""
Each chapter tells a piece of the story by rotating through the perspectives of those who were there; this helps immerse readers in the historical events and put themselves in the place of those who experienced it. The page layouts are highly appealing, with full-color photographs and bright graphics for captions and different sections. . . .Written at a third grade reading level and appropriate for struggling middle and high school readers, these superior nonfiction titles stand out with their attention to detail and captivating narratives.-- School Library Journal
Author Information
Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
