American History Mysteries (Grades 4-8) [Paperback]

Lucinda Landon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

Spellbinding Reproducible Mystery Stories That Students Read and Solve to Learn About Important Events in American History
Capture students' attention and encourage them to do more thinking about history with the seven mysteries in this one-of-a-kind resource. Students use clues to solve interactive mysteries about key events in American History such as the Pilgrims and Native Americans, the Underground Railroad, the Oregon Trail, the Transcontinental Railroad, and more. These interactive, reproducible mysteries are perfect for bringing history to life in your classroom.

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About the Author

Lucinda Landon has written several book-length history mysteries for children. This is her first book for Scholastic Teaching Resources.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590498894
• ISBN-13: 978-0590498890
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,736,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching History, April 17, 2001

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F. Miller (Waterford, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American History Mysteries (Grades 4-8) (Paperback)

Meg Mackintosh is at it again, and this time reaches back into several historical settings. Meg,her brother Peter, and Gramps are off on a history making exploration. After they receive several important clues they set out on a journey that takes them across the country and back in time. Ms. Landon uses historical facts to point the children in the right direction. Students can't help but learn many interesting facts as they uncover each mystery. It is almost as if my class could actually touch a period in time they were learning about. The story of the missing silver coins and the ride of William Dawes instilled in the children a sense of wonder as they helped Meg unravel the clues. Such ecxitement over a historical event, that one may take for granted, warms a teacher's heart. The students will always remember that Paul Revere was not the only rider on that fateful night. I think this book is a must have for a fourth grade classroom. It brings history to life for the children. Remember, at this age we have a lot of background knowledge to build and this is one exciting way to do it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful author and book, July 16, 2008

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This review is from: American History Mysteries (Grades 4-8) (Paperback)

My son loves this author...met her at his school and now has
ALL her books except the new one that comes out next month...they
series are called Meg Macintosh Mysteries....I suggest all elementery
school children try one and see if they enjoy it. Best for grade 3 and
up! Have fun!!