Young Teddy Roosevelt |
Publication Information
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Author: Harness, Cheryl |
Illustrator: Harness, Cheryl |
Title: Young Teddy Roosevelt |
Date: 1998 |
Publisher: National Geographic Society |
City: Washington, D.C |
ISBN, paperback: 0-7922-7094-0 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
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Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
biography and autobiography
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
A biography of the life of Theodore Roosevelt up to the time of his presidency has illustrations that are as interesting as the well-written text. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Readers can trace early traits and interests that prepared Rossevelt to be President. Learners may want to choose a peiod of his life to do further research, e.g. "rough riders." The illustrations invite discussion of how the art expands the text. How Roosevelt overcame his physical limitations and personal tragedies makes a good discussion/writing topic.
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Teaching Strategies: |
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Helping Students in the Writing Process
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/help_writing_process.pdf
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Herringbone
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/herringbone.pdf
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