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_aSanford, Chester Milton, _d1872- |
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_aModern Americans : _bA Biographical School Reader for the Upper Grades |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-10-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aBiography -- Juvenile literature | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aOwen, Grace Arlington | |
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