This book is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years. This innovative series is designed to introduce historic communities in a thematic way. Each theme is featured in a two-page spread and covers such topics as homes, clothing, transportation, and tools. Each theme spread has a brief introduction and features several historic illustrations and photographs with labels and captions. These snapshot dictionaries can be used in the following ways: to identify objects associated with a historic period or community; to introduce words and aspects of history to young children; to build vocabulary and teach spelling; as a writing tool and an aid in putting together projects; as a teaching aid in Special Education; as a way to teach English as a Second Language; as an art resource for those who want to illustrate history; as a quick way to learn about a subject. Set includes: "Visual Dictionary of a Colonial Community"; "Visual Dictionary of the Native Communities"; "Visual Dictionary of the Old West"; and, "Visual Dictionary of a Pioneer Community".
- ISBN10 0778735214
- ISBN13 9780778735212
- Publish Date 1 October 2007
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English