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Blazing New Trails: Sir Sandford Fleming
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790320281
Copyright Date: 2007
Grade Level:
6
Reading Level:
W
Strategy/Skill:
Character study, Making connections
Genre:
Biography/Autobiography
Theme/Topic:
Challenge, Communication, History, Science and Technology, Transportation
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
Sir Sandford Fleming imagined what the world would be like if many places were linked by trails stretching over the land, through the air, and under the ocean. This book explores how Sir Sandford Fleming made his dreams a reality.
Features of the Book
- Biography with an introduction and a conclusion
- Photographs, illustrations, maps, and diagrams
- Morse alphabet
- Descriptions of major developments and their uses
- Table of contents, glossary, and index
Purpose
Blazing New Trails: A Biography of Sir Sandford Fleming can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- making connections with prior knowledge
- developing a character study
- analyzing the features of a biography
- discussing how the ideas and efforts of one person can contribute to the development of a society
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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