EDGAR AND INGRI D'AULAIRE BOOKS
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| George Washington |
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| Abraham Lincoln |
The D'Aulaires (husband and wife) began writing and illustrating picture book biographies that were first published for young children in the 1930's. The figures in their colorful folkart style drawings almost have a paper-doll look, which appeals greatly to kids. (In fact their illustrations of George Washington are intentionally supposed to help children conjure up images of rocking horses and toy soldiers!) All their books are historically accurate and full of authentic detail, a result of the couple's countless hours of research at libraries and their travel to historic sites for each of their books. And the results are breathtakingly beautiful books! (1st - 6th grade)
GENEVIEVE FOSTER BOOKS
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| George Washington's World |
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| Abraham Lincoln's World |
Genevieve Foster's books present a cross-section of history. Her historical figures are introduced and explored amidst the interconnecting events going on around the world at that time in the areas of politics, science, art, literature, and medicine. In the 1940's, her new approach to historical literature, versus just showing biographical subjects in isolation, really brought their stories to life for her young readers. She developed this style of writing from struggling herself, as a student, to better learn and understand history. Her own vivid line drawings, detailed maps, and timelines wonderfully complete these books. (4th grade and up)
BEAUTIFUL FEET BOOKS is a publisher and curriculum source especially loved by homeschooling families. You can learn more about these titles, and order from their online catalog, here on their website.
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