ERIC Number: EJ455149
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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Columbus 500: History's Other Voice.
Yolen, Jane
Instructor, v102 n2 p42-43 Sep 1992
A children's book author explains why she chose to write "Encounter," an accurate story of Christopher Columbus's first meeting with the gentle Taino tribe 500 years ago. The article presents suggestions for using "Encounter" as a springboard for activities to help elementary students interpret history. (SM)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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