The Liberty Bell: Introducing Primary Sources

by Tamra B. Orr

Overview

The Liberty Bell has been a symbol of basic American rights since before the Revolutionary War. It has remained a treasured symbol, prominently used during the height of the civil rights movement and as a key American symbol of liberty. Using primary sources, young readers hear the story behind the Liberty Bell from those who have used it. Engaging text, colorful photos, sidebars and a variety of primary sources introduce readers to the Liberty Bell.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491486085
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Introducing Primary Sources Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Tamra Orr is a full-time author living in the Pacific Northwest. She is the author of more than 400 educational books for readers of all ages. Her book on school violence was voted New York Public Library’s best nonfiction book for teens. She has a degree in English/Education from Ball State University. Tamra has been fascinated with history all of her life and enjoys the chance to learn more about it when researching for a book. She lives in Oregon with her husband, four children, dog, and cat.

Table of Contents

Using Primary Sources 4

Sending a Message 6

Cast and Recast 8

Reading the Bell 10

Hiding the Bell 12

Slavery and the Liberty Bell 14

Crack! 16

Honoring the Bell 18

Women's Right to Vote 22

Civil Rights 24

The Liberty Bell Today 26

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Primary sources on each spread, including photographs, newspaper articles, and other media, engaging, carefully leveled text, Smithsonian branding, graphic organizers in each title, critical thinking questions using the common core

Editorial Reviews

Top 10 Series Nonfiction.  Readers receive two lessons in one: the history of an iconic symbol of the U.S. (the flag, Statue of Liberty, etc.) and instruction on how to learn through primary sources. The use of archival images and documents reinforces the series’ goals admirably.

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