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Even early readers need to become familiar with primary sources, though that term may be unfamiliar to them. They have heard about speeches, autobiographies, diaries, letters, and similar nonfiction resources, though. In this important introduction to primary sources, readers will discover how these first-hand accounts help them learn about people, events, and time periods. They'll also realize they can create their own primary sources for future generations to learn about them! The primary source is an indispensable concept as students hone research skills in the elementary classroom.

In this book, readers will learn how to identify and use primary sources.

This compact volume offers a broad selection of the most important documents in American history: the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which ratified women's right to vote; the Supreme Court's decision on Brown v. Board of Education; and the "Heroism and Horror" portion of the 9/11 Commission Report; as well as presidential speeches, Acts and Declarations of Congress, essays, letters, and much more.

The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution.

Discusses the history of nineteenth century horror fiction.

"A comprehensive examination of the historical and mythological evidence for every major theory about King Arthur"--Provided by publisher.

This timely title discusses the creation of the atom bomb and the post-World War II nuclear arms race that shaped the consciousness of generations. Primary and secondary source materials such as contemporary photos, speeches, letters, and newspaper accounts are examined, offering readers insight into a world reeling from years of conflict, and the competing political and social ideologies of the former Soviet Union and the United States and its allies. Topics covered include the Manhattan Project, the dropping of the first atomic bombs, and the escalation of the arms race, as well as nuclear treaties and the relevance to today's nuclear threats.

"... examines dozens of compelling stories that describe these documents; their creation, motivation, influence, importance, historical and social context, provenance; and their connections to contemporary information objects, technologies, and trends"--Back cover.