Tales Worth Telling: Stories of Selected Heroes/ Heroines Who Define Us as American

by Sanchez, Tony R.
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ISBN: 9780761862246
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Overview

In a set of stories about seventeen American heroes and heroines, this book analyzes the hero concept in the nation s history. This book unmasks and reveals some of the United States most beloved historical figures, reflecting their strengths, values, and flaws as no conventional history textbook can. Each chapter provides a comprehensive and complex look at the heroes and heroines who helped to shape a national identity. This book also examines the history, mechanics, and proven benefits of storytelling, identifying the form as an effective strategy to teach about some of the nation s most famous men and women. Each story concludes with a set of discussion questions that allow both educators and students to probe transcending values that are still relevant for young Americans today.
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Sanchez, Tony R.
  • ISBN: 9780761862246
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.10 x 0.90
  • Number Of Pages: 231
  • Publication Year: 2013

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