
in Virginia's Historic Triangle
© Dr. Ellen K. Rudolph
A Review
by Midwest Book Review
[Featured as the Reviewer's Choice at Children's Bookwatch]
Volume 17, Number 9 September 2007
| TITLE: Willi Gets A History Lesson In Virginia's Historic Triangle AUTHOR: Dr. Ellen K. Rudolph PUBLISHER: EKR Publications 257 North Calderwood Street, #356, Alcoa, TN 37701-2111 ISBN: 9780979134807, $24.00 www.ekrpublications.com Specially designed to interest young readers of elementary school age, "Willi Gets A History Lesson In Virginia's Historic Triangle" is a superbly illustrated introduction to the sights and features of three American colonial era communities that were typical of the times: Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. Willi is a little dog that serves children as a guide to the various elements that reflect life and daily activities of these English settlements that were the beginning of what would become the American nation. A throughly 'kid friendly' text is artfully combined with full color photographs. "Willi Gets A History Lesson In Virginia's Historic Triangle" is enhanced for children with the inclusion of maps, history notes, a history quiz, puzzles, links, hints about traveling with dogs, downloadable coloring plats, the website address for Willi's new blog. Indeed, as fun as it is informative, the associated website at www.willigetsahistorylesson.com is the perfect extension of what the book has to offer and makes it the perfect touring companion for any child touring these historic Virginian sites.
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