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Willi Gets a History Lesson Dr. Ellen K. Rudolph Secure Transaction Paperback | 80 pages |
The book is geared to a wide range of elementary school-aged children. It fits well with school history components about Virginia's role in American history. Younger children will enjoy the photo illustrations and Willi's story of friendship with the wildlife of the region, while older children, with the help of the history notes, can conduct some of their own research about the people and places that Willi encounters in this historic region. All states offer Virginia history components in their elementary history curriculum because of Virginia's leading role in the founding of this nation. This book's appeal, therefore, is far-reaching. The book commemorates the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, America's first permanent English settlement. It tells the story of a small dog who gets lost in Virginia's Historic Triangle – a region that encompasses Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown; historic sites connected by the Colonial Parkway and made famous by their role in American history. The clearly written text accommodates a variety of reading levels as it subtly imparts a history lesson while entertaining readers. An underlying story of friendship knits the historic information together in a meaningful way while appealing professional photo illustrations, geared toward children's interests, help bring history alive.
Go to: www.willigetsahistorylesson.com
At the above site you will find maps, history notes, a history quiz, puzzles, links, hints about traveling with dogs, downloadable coloring plates, even a section on how the book was made. The site also hosts Willi's new BLOG. Under each historically significant photo plate there is an ID number in red which directs the reader to explanatory history and natural history notes on the above web site. These notes, included in the book, give the older child an opportunity to research information independently, and it puts explanatory information at teachers' or parents' fingertips.
Dr. Ellen, a 1977 William & Mary graduate alum, is an international photojournalist with major projects in South Africa, Namibia, Singapore, Australia, Suriname, Provence, Costa Rica, and Ecuador over the last decade. Dr. Rudolph is well known as an experienced Bowen family therapist and public speaker. She was a member of the psychology faculty at Thomas Nelson Community College from 2000-2005, and in prior years served as adjunct faculty at the College of William & Mary, Old Dominion University, and in Eastern State Hospital's psychiatric residency program. In addition, she was senior staff psychologist with the Colonial Community Mental Health Center in Williamsburg for 18 years. She has a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from William & Mary with post-doctoral training at the Georgetown Family Center under family pioneer Murray Bowen, MD. WILLI GETS A HISTORY LESSON is the first in a series of children's books planned.
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