99 Jumpstarts for Kids' Social Studies Reports: Research Help for Grades 3-8

Building on the success and maintaining the 99 Jumpstarts format of the two previous books, 99 Jumpstarts for Kids' Social Studies Reports is divided into broad topical sections. Each topic is arranged in alphabetical order under its section. Topics are all new to this title and include the Ancient World, Historic World Events, State and Local History, US History, Government and Citizenship, Sociology, Culture and Economics. The book includes the following sections in each Jumpstart: A cited quote about the topic, Related Jumpstarts, New Words, You are There, Topics to Consider, Books, Internet, For the Teacher, and a relevant activity. Each Jumpstart provides a helpful pathfinder that enables students to efficiently access information and learn new information literacy skills as they research topics of personal interest or gather information for school reports. Grades 3-8.

Author: Peggy Whitley

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Publication Date: May 01, 2007

Number of Pages: 268 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1591584035

ISBN-13: 9781591584032