Ages 6 to 12 years. This innovative series is designed to introduce historic communities in a thematic way. Each theme is featured in a two-page spread and covers such topics as homes, clothing, transportation, and tools. Each theme spread has a brief introduction and features several historic illustrations and photographs with labels and captions. These snapshot dictionaries can be used in the following ways: to identify objects associated with a historic period or community; to introduce words and aspects of history to young children; to build vocabulary and teach spelling; as a writing tool and an aid in putting together projects; as a teaching aid in Special Education; as a way to teach English as a Second Language; as an art resource for those who want to illustrate history; as a quick way to learn about a subject. Set includes: Visual Dictionary of a Colonial Community; Visual Dictionary of the Native Communities; Visual Dictionary of the Old West; Visual Dictionary of a Pioneer Community.