02241cam a22003373u 4500 30287 UtSlPG 20260610133706.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21019202 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E660 Sanford, Chester Milton, 1872- Modern Americans : A Biographical School Reader for the Upper Grades Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-10-19 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Modern Americans" by Chester M. Sanford and Grace Arlington Owen is a biographical school reader designed for upper-grade students, written in the early 20th century. This book caters to a younger audience's curiosity about contemporary figures, providing engaging narratives about influential Americans who exemplify diverse fields. It aims not just to inform but to inspire young readers through the life stories of these notable individuals. The beginning of "Modern Americans" establishes the book's intention to connect real-life figures with students' experiences, emphasizing the importance of contemporary heroes. The authors discuss the significance of teaching children about notable figures who are active in society rather than only past historical figures, arguing that such knowledge fosters a sense of active citizenship. In this opening section, they outline their methodology for selecting the figures to profile, expressing hope that these stories will spark interest and discussions among students while highlighting the childhood experiences that shaped these great men and women. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Biography Biography -- Juvenile literature Owen, Grace Arlington https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30287 71134 71134