Jennifer Phillips (2)
Auteur de Elijah Lovejoy's Fight for Freedom
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Elijah Lovejoy's Fight for Freedom par Jennifer Phillips
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
A short biography of Robert Wadlow of Alton, who died in 1940 at age 22 of a foot infection, the tallest man who ever lived at just over 8'11". This is geared toward schoolchildren, and has a set of questions and activities for students at the end. A nice way to introduce children to the problems of being different.
Elijah Lovejoy’s Fight for Freedom by Jennifer Phillips
Having once taught history, I was somewhat embarrassed to have never heard of Elijah Lovejoy. This children’s book gives a clear and concise history of Elijah Lovejoy and his fight for freedom of speech. Ms. Phillips does a good job in providing background and information in a manner acceptable to the younger reader.
I liked the way Ms. Phillips interspersed quotes and illustrations. It is important to provide extra stimulus to keep the interest of the younger reader, particularly in subjects like history. Ms. Phillips also provides interesting personal aspects on Elijah that helps the reader to stay involved with the drier historic facts. I found the message very clear that Elijah Lovejoy fought for the right to publicly express opinions and ideas. His courage allowed other editors to grow and further the entire freedom of the press tradition.
I recommend the book.… (plus d'informations)
Having once taught history, I was somewhat embarrassed to have never heard of Elijah Lovejoy. This children’s book gives a clear and concise history of Elijah Lovejoy and his fight for freedom of speech. Ms. Phillips does a good job in providing background and information in a manner acceptable to the younger reader.
I liked the way Ms. Phillips interspersed quotes and illustrations. It is important to provide extra stimulus to keep the interest of the younger reader, particularly in subjects like history. Ms. Phillips also provides interesting personal aspects on Elijah that helps the reader to stay involved with the drier historic facts. I found the message very clear that Elijah Lovejoy fought for the right to publicly express opinions and ideas. His courage allowed other editors to grow and further the entire freedom of the press tradition.
I recommend the book.… (plus d'informations)
Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 7
- Membres
- 30
- Popularité
- #449,942
- Évaluation
- 4.3
- Critiques
- 3
- ISBN
- 30
