A Biographical School Reader for the Upper Grades Sanford, Chester Milton 1872- creator Owen, Grace Arlington text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2009-10-19 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified United States -- Biography Biography -- Juvenile literature E660 Original publication data not identified 21019202 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30287 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30287 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133706.0 30287