Finnish primary school aged children have been found to be good and active
readers in earlier studies; but other than that, Finnish school had nothing worth of mentioning in international perspective.
Clearly he was an
early and avid supporter of Barack Obama, but interspersing the 2008 presidential election with
in - depth
studies of Montgomery Meigs, the Quartermaster General of the Grand Army of the Republic during the Civil War, leaves the
reader perplexed and thirsting for more, which is not provided.
Cookson concludes each chapter with relevant
study questions, possible action steps, and suggested further reading
in an effort to ignite conversation and invite
readers of all capacities — parents,
early childhood educators, legislators, librarians, foundations officers, and community members — to participate, whether they agree or disagree.