I originally chose Joan of Arc, by Diane Stanley, because I enjoy hearing about Joan of Arc. I enjoy the French history associated with her and I believe that learning about women in history is important for students. However, I failed to look at the inside before I chose this book. The large amounts of text about so many different people and places in France made me realize that this book was for older students than I had first thought. Nonetheless, I believe Joan of Arc is an interesting and important character in history and I would use this book, or at least one like it, in my classroom. I especially enjoyed reading about when she was in Chinon and other places where I have visited. I feel that I could add life to this story if I was teaching it to my students. I even have modern pictures of some of the places where Joan of Arc spent her time!
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