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Great Trials in History
Ref: 891-9
* Betty Lou Kratoville
* For Ages 7-18+
* 10 - 11 Year Old Reading Level
Frequently history is considered a dull subject, but students will be surprised to find themselves captivated by the high drama and intrigue of some of the Western world’s famous trials.
Great Trials in History covers the issues and outcomes of 12 court cases - 6 that occurred in Europe and 6 in America - from the trial of Socrates (399 B.C.) to the Nuremburg trials in the mid-1940s.
Reproducible reading comprehension worksheets immediately follow each vividly described court case and
other activities to be completed in class, at home, or at the library are provided.
Activities involve writing, listening, oral reading and critical thinking. 10-11 year old reading level; interest-level extends to adults. 81/2 x11 soft cover, 80 pp., reproducible.
Price:
£18.50
Great Disasters in History
Ref: 975-3
*Betty Lou Kratoville
* For Ages 7-18+
* 10-11 year old reading level
Your students will never forget the disasters that are described vividly in these short reading selections. Beginning with the Black Plague in 1347-1351 and ending with the nuclear catastrophe at Chernobyl in 1986, the book includes such well-known catastrophes as the eruption of Mount
St. Helens, the sinking of the Titanic, the San Francisco earthquake and more.
Illustrated with authentic photographs and drawings. Each account is followed by a reproducible activity sheet that
reinforces new vocabulary words in creative ways. Study tasks for the classroom, home and library help build critical thinking skills. 10-11 year old reading level; interest level extends to adults. 81/2 x11 soft cover, 80 pp., reproducible.
Price:
£18.50
Great Medical Milestones
Ref: 8020-0
*Betty Lou Kratoville
* For Ages 7-18+
* 10-11 year old reading level
Seven men and five women who were clearly first in their respective fields are portrayed both as fallible human beings and as the dedicated scientists that they clearly were.
A short sketch of Hippocrates and his Hippocratic Oath introduces this distinguished group. Next, readers will learn of Edward Jenner, who unlocked the secrets of the dreaded small pox and its prevention.
The story of Florence Nightingale describes how she led the way to today's clean and safe hospitals. There's Elizabeth
Blackwell and her struggle to become the first woman doctor in the United States. And Jonas Salk, who fearlessly tried his unproven vaccine on himself and his family. And Alice Hamilton, who convinced factory owners and supervisors that they were poisoning their workers with lead and other toxins.
Additional activity worksheets provide vocabulary and comprehension enrichment using idioms, code breaking, configurations, categories, fact vs. opinion and many more. 10-11 year old reading level; interest level extends to adults.
81/2 x11 soft cover, 80 pp., reproducible.
Price:
£18.50
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