Here’s news from Wisconsin Historical Society Press that kids and their parents and teachers will love!
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Supporting Wisconsin writers from 1964 to 2022
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Here’s news from Wisconsin Historical Society Press that kids and their parents and teachers will love!
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CWW sends the Wisconsin Historical Society Press warm congratulations on this stellar recognition.
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Looks like this book is choc full of great info about Wisconsin, and might be a great resource for writers who need to research facts about the state.
DECEMBER 2016
CONTACT: Kristin Gilpatrick, Marketing Manager
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
kristin.gilpatrick@wisconsinhistory.org /608-264-6465
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Historical Society Releases New & Digital Edition of State Textbook
This fall, the Wisconsin Historical Society Press introduces an updated print and digital edition of its definitive Wisconsin history fourth-grade textbook, Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story.
The textbook promotes strong literacy and content skills and follows an inquiry-based approach to learning about history based on the Society Press’s Thinking Like an Historian questions that anchor each chapter and encourage students to consider concepts like cause-effect and change-continuity in learning history
The textbook introduces students to lively stories of the many individuals, groups, and events that shaped Wisconsin’s past — from the retreat of the glaciers more than 10,000 years ago to the diverse state we are today. For example students can:
Color-coded terms, phonetic pronunciations, and meaningful imagery and sidebars are just a few examples of how the design supports literacy and fluency.
The updated textbook is written at an improved fourth-grade reading level and features:
In addition, chapter summaries offer additional resources relevant to chapter topics as well as suggested companion field trips to expand upon lessons at Wisconsin Historical Society sites and museums as well as regional venues.
“Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story” was developed in consultation with five authors and an advisory board of reading specialists, history scholars, curriculum coordinators, and teachers and tested in actual fourth-grade test classrooms. As a result, the book has been designed in an accessible format to encourage multiple learning styles. A companion Student Activity Guide and Teacher’s Edition are also available. In addition, a new Spanish language edition will soon be available.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Bobbie Malone, Ph.D., is the co-author of the Student Textbook, Teacher’s Edition and Student Activity Guide for “Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story.” She is the former director of the Office of School Services at the Wisconsin Historical Society (1995-2011) and taught school for 10 years. Kori Oberle is the co-author of the Student Textbook. She is a historical researcher, writer, and social studies instructional designer who has worked as an educator in museums, historic sites, and for public television. Kurt Griesemer, the Wisconsin Historical Society’s coordinator of primary education, has been involved in education for more than 20 years — as a teacher, TV producer, content designer, museum educator, and publications editor — and his work includes creating and producing the Emmy Award-winning, Educational Communications Board’s Wisconsin Biographies animated series and the interactive media for the Student Textbook. Susan O’Leary, Ph.D., is the co-author of the Teacher’s Edition. She taught for more than 20 years for the Madison Metropolitan School District, serving as a reading specialist. She is also the author of several publications for educators. Mary Mullen is the co-author of the Student Activity Guide. She is a retired fourth-grade teacher who volunteers at the Wisconsin Historical Society to develop student-related activities.
HOW TO ORDER
Visit “Wisconsin: Our State, Our Story” Second Edition webpage for more information about ordering classroom sets, digital editions, activity guides, and teacher’s editions.
School Orders
For information about adopting the textbook, contact:
“Wisconsin Our State, Our Story: Second Edition” is also available in a new DIGITAL FORMAT. A Spanish language edition is also available. Discounted classroom set prices are available that include Teacher’s Edition and Student Activity Guides. (Note: Schools may also request a preview or adopt the textbook. Send your request to the contact above.)
Individual copies for personal use can be purchased online through this Chicago Distribution Center, shopping cart.
Media: For more information about the book, please contact Kristin Gilpatrick, Marketing Manager, Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 816 State St., Madison, WI 53706; 608-264-6465; email: kristin.gilpatrick@wisconsinhistory.org.
The Wisconsin Historical Society Press has been publishing the best of
Wisconsin history and culture, as part of the Wisconsin Historical Society, since 1855
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by jhayslett
Some great holiday gifts about Wisconsin can be found at the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. The Society is listing a few interesting suggestions in its annual “Twelve Books of Christmas” on its Facebook page where it has revealed its first five. Here’s a copy of its news release:
Twelve Books of Christmas from Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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On the 6th Day of Shopping, Wrap Up … Green Bay Packer History!
Continuing Our 2016 ‘Twelve Books of Christmas’ List
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Society Press continues its annual “Twelve Books of Christmas” announcements today with a detailed history of America’s football team, the Green Bay Packers. With a foreword by long-time Packers President/CEO Bob Harlan, the Green Bay Packers: Trials, Triumphs, and Tradition tells the improbable story of professional football’s most iconic team, and along the way gives a unique window into the rise of modern professional sports. The sixth book on this year’s list, “Green Bay Packers” features more than 300 photographs, some never before seen, and illustrates how the most creative team in sports is also one of the most successful.
To purchase a copy of “Green Bay Packers” — or any book from this year’s “Twelve Books of Christmas” (see below) — visit your favorite book retailer or order through the Wisconsin Historical Museum shop online or by phone at 888-999-1669. An e-book version of “Green Bay Packers” is also available .
Books of Christmas #1 – #5 Revealed — New MICHAEL PERRY & More!
Last week, the Society Press unwrapped the first five of its top holiday shopping book picks on our annual “Twelve Books of Christmas List.” They include:
Roughneck Grace: Farmer Yoga, Creeping Codgerism, Apple Golf and Other Brief Essays from On and Off the Back Forty
By Michael Perry
Milwaukee in the 1930s: A Federal Writers Project City Guide Edited by John D. Buenker
Edited By John Kaminski
By Terry Frei
By Geri Schrab & Robert Boszhardt
We will be announcing a new book each day in a special Facebook Video (view here!) that unveils each title in the “2016 Twelve Books of Christmas.” Like us here on Facebook to view tomorrow’s pick in the “Twelve Books of Christmas!” And watch your email for the announcement of our entire list on Dec. 17!
For more information on these books and many other great book gifts – including other audio books – visit the Wisconsin Historical Society Press web site.
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The Council for Wisconsin Writers is accepting entries for its annual awards contests for work published in 2016 until Jan. 31, 2017. For details about the contests and awards, go to wiswriters.org/awards/.
by jhayslett
This looks like a fun, entertaining and interesting book. Information about it’s release and events is at the bottom of this news release.
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