Overview
This comprehensive volume provides a wealth of information with annotated listings of more than 3,500 titles - a broad sampling of books on the war years 1939-1945. Includes both fiction and nonfiction works about all aspects of the war. Professional resources for educators aligned to the educational standards for social studies; technical references; periodicals and electronic resources; a directory of WWII museums, memorials, and other institutions; and topics for exploration complement this excellent library and classroom resource.
Full Product Details
Author: Patricia Hachten Wee ,
Robert James Wee
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Imprint: Scarecrow Press
Edition: annotated edition
Volume: 6
Dimensions:
Width: 21.70cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 27.80cm
Weight: 1.107kg
ISBN: 9780810853010
ISBN 10: 0810853019
Pages: 404
Publication Date: 10 January 2005
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
This comprehensive collection of sources refers not only to writings about the Second World War but to film, art, music and internet sites...clear and concise. Reference Reviews This comprehensive book is a fantastic list of resources for teachers, librarians, or anyone else who is interested in World War II...The authors provide a valuable resource for schools whose curriculum includes World War II. VOYA The sixth title in the Literature for Youth series, this book contains annotated bibliographies of over 2,000 current titles from biographies, fiction, and short stories, and more than 30 different topical areas of nonfiction works. Also included are lists of periodicals. Bottom line: Recommended. Teacher Librarian This is a useful resource for any collection that regularly serves the needs of middle-school and high-school patrons seeking information on the World War II era. Bulletin Of The Center For Children's Books ...this well-executed book should prove to be the authoritative resource for World War II study beyond the world of fiction for middle to high school teachers and their students. It will no doubt fulfill the authors' goal of providing a stimulus for discussion and analysis of the era's topics and events for years to come. American Reference Books Annual This newest addition to Scarecrow's Literature for Youth series offers more than 3,000 annotated bibliographies for resources on the Second World War. Entries are arranged according to well-thought-out subjects and cover multiple genres (biographies, memoirs, fiction, eyewitness accounts, technical reports, etc.) and formats (monographs, reference sets, periodicals, Web sites, CDs, videos, DVDs). Annotations are succinct but informative and include both positive and negative comments. Educators will appreciate the breadth of coverage, the list of museums and memorials that feature virtual tours, the detailed index, and the chapter on Topics for Exploration, which suggests class activities and individual research topics aligned with National Council for Social Studies standards and themes. Media specialists will appreciate the extensive listings of titles, sources, and publishers for collection development guidance. Recommended for secondary collections. Booklist, 6/1/2005 ...this volume contains annotated bibliographies of a broad sampling of books on World War II suitable for young adults. Over 2,000 volumes are reviewed, including some out-of print titles still available in libraries. Listings include biographies, fiction, music, and movies, and cover topics such as propaganda, war crimes, and the role of women. The authors also suggest some 400 class activities and paper assignments aligned to national educational standards for social studies. Reference and Research Book News
This comprehensive collection of sources refers not only to writings about the Second World War but to film, art, music and internet sites...clear and concise. Reference Reviews This comprehensive book is a fantastic list of resources for teachers, librarians, or anyone else who is interested in World War II...The authors provide a valuable resource for schools whose curriculum includes World War II. VOYA The sixth title in the Literature for Youth series, this book contains annotated bibliographies of over 2,000 current titles from biographies, fiction, and short stories, and more than 30 different topical areas of nonfiction works. Also included are lists of periodicals. Bottom line: Recommended. Teacher Librarian This is a useful resource for any collection that regularly serves the needs of middle-school and high-school patrons seeking information on the World War II era. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ...this well-executed book should prove to be the authoritative resource for World War II study beyond the world of fiction for middle to high school teachers and their students. It will no doubt fulfill the authors' goal of providing a stimulus for discussion and analysis of the era's topics and events for years to come. American Reference Books Annual (ARBA) This newest addition to Scarecrow's Literature for Youth series offers more than 3,000 annotated bibliographies for resources on the Second World War. Entries are arranged according to well-thought-out subjects and cover multiple genres (biographies, memoirs, fiction, eyewitness accounts, technical reports, etc.) and formats (monographs, reference sets, periodicals, Web sites, CDs, videos, DVDs). Annotations are succinct but informative and include both positive and negative comments. Educators will appreciate the breadth of coverage, the list of museums and memorials that feature virtual tours, the detailed index, and the chapter on Topics for Exploration, which suggests class activities and individual research topics aligned with National Council for Social Studies standards and themes. Media specialists will appreciate the extensive listings of titles, sources, and publishers for collection development guidance. Recommended for secondary collections. Booklist, 6/1/2005 ...this volume contains annotated bibliographies of a broad sampling of books on World War II suitable for young adults. Over 2,000 volumes are reviewed, including some out-of print titles still available in libraries. Listings include biographies, fiction, music, and movies, and cover topics such as propaganda, war crimes, and the role of women. The authors also suggest some 400 class activities and paper assignments aligned to national educational standards for social studies. Reference and Research Book News
Author Information
Patricia Hachten Wee is a high school teacher, department supervisor, and the author of Managing Successful Science Fair Projects, Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools, and Independent Projects: Step by Step: A Handbook for Senior Projects, Graduation Projects, and Culminating Projects. Robert James Wee was born in Manila, Philippines Islands, and was a witness to the Japanese invasion and occupation of the Philippines during World War II. Educated at Franklin and Marshall College, Millersville University, and Middlebury College, he taught Spanish in high school and college. He is an avid collector of World War II historical artifacts.
