Extraordinary Women from U.S. History : Readers Theatre for Grades 4-8 (Readers Theatre)

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Summary: A superbly presented educational resource
Review: Chari R. Smith's Extraordinary Women From U.S. History: Readers Theater For Grades 4-8 is an informed and informative collection of read-aloud play scripts that bring the true stories of historic American heroines to life. Brief plays portray the life and accomplishments of Sacagawea, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, Elizabeth Blackwell, Nellie Bly, Amelia Earhart, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Babe Didrikson Zaharias. Very strongly recommended for elementary through high-school level Women's Studies and American History curriculum supplement resource collections, Extraordinary Women From U.S. History is superbly presented educational resource for making American history fun and exciting to learn.

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Summary: Extraordinary Women from U.S. History
Review: Teachers and parents take note: this is a wonderful resource for bringing history to life! These plays about women who made significant contributions to America are designed to be read by students in a classroom, but are also great for families around a dinner table. The well-crafted texts cover Harriet Tubman, Sacagawea, Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nellie Bly, Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Elizabeth Blackwell--a cross section of inspiring women. The author also includes background information, follow up activites, and presentation suggestions. Excellent all round!

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Summary: Fun way to learn!
Review: With her set of plays and follow-up activities, Chari Smith has proved that learning CAN be fun. Teachers will love this book - but so will other youth leaders who want to introduce kids to these famous women who helped shape America.