Drew, Nancy (Fictitious character); Childhood; Children's literature, American--History and criticism--Theory, etc.; Children -- United States -- History
These two descriptions, made eighty-two years apart, of a best friend vary in significant ways and reflect the changes in the ideals of twentieth century American girlhood. There is a shift from individual leadership and self-reliance to valuing...
Children's literature, American--African American authors; Children's literature; Education, Elementary; African Americans in literature; Blacks in literature
High school students; High school teachers; Literacy; Reading comprehension; History -- Study and teaching -- United States; History--Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States; Vocabulary
The element that made Milwaukee different from the rest of the country though, was that through the amusement park experience, immigrants had their ethnic identity reinforced thus creating an early manifestation of ethnic pluralism. In other...