Through the Eyes of Your Ancestors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Uncovering Your Family's History

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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 929.1 EAN: 9780395869802 ISBN: 0395869803 Label: Houghton Mifflin Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 96 Publication Date: 1999-03-26 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Studio: Houghton Mifflin
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Editorial Reviews: Here is an easy-to-follow approach to the fascinating hobby of genealogy. Every family has a story, and this book can help kids uncover the secrets and adventures of their own ancestors. From lists of helpful organizations to sample interview questions, state-of-the-art computer programs to Web sites, this guide will help children become family historians. Each chapter begins with a real anecdote, enticing young readers with visions of what they might find hidden in their ancestors' pasts. All varieties of families are represented here - extended, adoptive, and blended, from many races and cultures - with emphasis on the unique role that each has played in the founding and development of the United States.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: The Number One Book To Teach Your Child About Genealogy ! Comment: Well known genealogist Maureen Taylor has produced a wonderful volume filled with exciting examples on Genealogy for children. This book will excite your child to become interested in their own Ancestors. This wonderful volume contains superb selected photographs for each chapter, and excellent stories for your child's reading enjoyment. This is also a must have volume for any grade school social studies or history teacher, or school library. More important this has become a valuable book for my child's personal library. Table of Contents include the following chapters on (Our Families, Family Stories and Keepsakes, Getting Started, What does that mean ?, Where to find help, Helpful technology, Wartime America, A land of many cultures, Final Thoughts). Through learning Genealogy your child will gain a greater appreciation for their heritage, and history. Exciting and educational reading for every parent and child. More Reviews