| Specifications | 7 3/4" X 9 3/4"; 112-128 Pages; Library Binding |
| Interest/Age Group | Grades 7+ |
| Special Features | Time Line; Notes; Further Information; Bibliography; Index |
About
the Series
History is shaped by events and people. Through
studying history we come to understand how things change, learn to grasp the
factors that cause this change, and begin to understand what parts of society
remain constant despite change. Each title in
Perspectives On
investigates a historical event and includes, with the help of
primary sources such as eyewitness accounts and commentary, differing viewpoints
of each event. Factors leading up to the event, and the event’s effect on
the culture and people at that time, are explored, as well as the event’s
lasting effects and historical significance. The
Titanic Tragedy
is
published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the tragedy.
Today,
students are encouraged to use critical and analytical thinking when exploring
historical events. Students will develop their own interpretation of each event
based upon the analysis and evidence provided. In
Perspectives
On,
students have the opportunity to act and think like
historians.
