Author/ Illustrator: Lane Smith Copyright: 2006
Genre: Historical Fiction Reading Level: 2.5 Activity Level: 5th Grade
Book Description: This story book describes each of the 4 men and how they helped America in history. This book is very relatable to children but effective with providing the proper knowledge for the standards. The book describes each of them to be independent, bold, honest, clever, or noisy. It was awarded the Zena Sutherland Award for best overall book by the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
Integrated Idea: Pick one of the 4 men and tell why they were the MOST important to America and why. This is should be in paragraph form using evidence based writing.
Reviewer's Name and Affiliation: Sara Warren, Valdosta State University
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