Encounter |
Publication Information
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Author: Yolen, Jane |
Illustrator: Shannon, David |
Title: Encounter |
Date: 1992 |
Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich |
City: San Diego |
ISBN, paperback: 0-15-225962-7 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
historical fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
An old Taino man tells a story about his childhood, about the day the invaders came and his people welcomed them. At the end it is clear that he is talking about Columbus. The book ends with an author's note. This is a powerful book with superior illustrations. |
Teaching Ideas: |
This could provoke good discussions about history and differing points of view. It could be an important part of a unit on U.S. history or on Native-Americans.
For more information, see website www.metalab.unc.edu/expo/1492.exhibit/c-Columbus/columbus.html. |
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