Includes bibliographic references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
What's the difference? -- Benjamin Franklin -- Journals of Lewis and Clark -- Frederick Douglass -- Emily Quiner, Civil War nurse -- John Muir, father of our National Parks -- Helen Keller -- Chester Nez, Navajo code talker -- Lynn Goldsmith, civil rights activist -- President Barack Obama -- Journals from space!
Summary:
"To many people, a diary is like a trusted friend - somewhere to share their true (and sometimes secret) thoughts and feelings. In this book, explore more than 200 years of American history through the eyes of real people who lived through it... and, lucky for us, wrote about it, too! In this book, learn what makes diaries and autobiographies different, why they matter, and how to think critically to read them like a historian. From the American Revolution to the 21st century, we'll up close and personal with history with notable Americans in their own words. Ready? Let's investigate!"--Provided by publisher.
Series:
Journey to the past: investigating primary sources
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.