Great Little Madison

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ISBN
9780698116214
Grade 5-10
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
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Other methodologies
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Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
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Visual
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Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Multi-Sensory
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Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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Though small in stature, James Madison was a powerful influence in our country's past. His eloquence and political intelligence greatly contributed to the shaping of the Constitution and our nation and led young America through two wars. This 159-page Jean Fritz biography recounts the industrious life of this great president through captivating text and black and white photographs.

Publisher's Description of Great Little Madison
In the days before microphones and TV interviews, getting people to listen to you was not an easy task. But James Madison used his quiet eloquence, intelligence, and passion for unified colonies to help shape the Constitution, steer America through the turmoil of two wars, and ensure that our government, and nation, remained intact.
Highlighting well-written books, students go deeper into historical events and people at the Intermediate level. Short writing prompts, note booking, and higher-level questions enhance learning.
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Product Format:Hardcover
Grades:5-10
Brand:Putnam Berkley Publishing Group
Author:Jean Fritz
ISBN:9780698116214
EAN/UPC:630415006993
Length in Inches:7.5
Width in Inches:5
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:0.35
Ages:10 - 14
Awards:Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards 1990; NCTE Orbis Pictus Award 1990
Edition:Illustrated
Pages:160
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