New!
A Vivid American History and a Reading Boon for
All!
DANNY DRUMM’S HEROES
Danny Drumm's Heroes. A children's series develops the
history of America wrapped around its heroes. Danny Drumm, a Civil War
drummer boy, narrates to his little dog Shadow. Each book is
wonderfully illustrated in color. The appealing Shadow is in every
painting, so the kids are going to lock on him and love him. The series
commences with an introduction to drummer boys, then drops back to our
beginnings, and continues, chronologically, to the present, via several
books per year. History is made entertaining by a highly acclaimed
author. Deeply tested with teachers, this series is primarily an
elementary school teaching and reading tool with wide ranging
potential. It is high interest--low level non-fiction designed for
concept--based instruction. It also has strong popular appeal and is
just right for Mama's (and Grandma's) lap reading, even though Dad may
get hooked on it too. It can be used in every elementary grade. Of
course, it's an excellent library item as well.
No children's section of any library will want to be without it.
An oft-asked question is “For
what age is the series written?”
Teachers of every elementary grade have
stated that they want to use it. Even adults often get hooked on Danny,
Shadow, and the zestful history they present. It's a core, a nudge.
And it's a strong and stimulating synopsis to the building of
America.
By
Robert Skimin
Bestselling historical novelist
The remarkable art is by Nacho
Garcia, Jr.,
popular El Paso political cartoonist and illustrator
Comments:
"Robert Skimin has created a delightful new book series for children
that is beautifully illustrated and written at a level which all ages
will find engaging. Drawing on his broad historical knowledge, he
brings history alive in ways that will attract even the most reluctant
young reader. I was immersed in Danny's story from the very first page!"
"In my 28 years of teaching at the elementary school and university
levels, I haven't seen a better book concept for teaching kids history
than 'Danny Drumm's Heroes."
Children's non-fiction literature
can use a new boost.
There has long been a shortfall of accurate history presented in an
interesting enough concept to capture kids' interest. Danny and Shadow
do that with remarkable success. The writing hits a perfect tone, and
the art is so beautifully descriptive, and yet fun, that kids love
it!
Danny Drumm's Heroes is also a
valuable tool for all literacy programs. For isn't its level of reading excellent for learning
to read, regardless of age? And back to school-limited reading skills,
unfortunately, continue as some kids grow older. One 8th grade teacher
said, "Oh, I can use this!" The key, again, is triggering engagement
through high interest, low-level presentation.
One big city librarian saw the
first draft of Volume 1 and asked, "Will you visit all of my branches
for a kids' program with this book?"
And by the way, Shadow is really Robert Skimin's beloved little dog.
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Originally Published by:
BARBED WIRE PUBLISHING
Due to the death of the publisher, now being marketed by
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