Who are my ancestors? What nationalities were they? What work did they do? Kids are always bursting with questions about their family history; they want more stories, more details, more facts. With these research ideas and creative projects, young would-be genealogists can get the knowledge they crave.
Find out how to interview family members, dig up information from libraries and the internet, and check the National Archives [in the US] for passenger lists of newly-arrived immigrants. Uncover clues in old photos or birth, marriage, and death records. Preserve the knowledge you've gathered in a crayon batik family tree or a homemade diary that features favourite family stories, recipes, and traditions. Keep the togetherness going by planning a family reunion, starting a family newsletter, and more.
Ideal for early to mid-primary school age children.
Contents:
Foreword
1. Genealogy is You!
2. Getting Started
3. Your Family Tree
4. Digging for Your Roots
5. Getting Organized
6. Searching Online
7. Tracking Your Ancestors
8. Heraldry
9. Making the Connections
10. Window on the Past
11. The Geography of Genealogy
12. Family history Stories
13. The Way they Were
14. Family Traditions
16. A Family Reunion!
17. Keeping in Touch
18. Back to the Future
Afterword: Plant a Family Tree
Index
Review:The Kids' Family Tree book is filled with delightful projects for elementary grade children who are interested in learning about their family history. This book offers a refreshing take on Genealogy, for both parents and children alike. My fourth grader and I especially loved creating the coat of arms. With its whimsical spin and bright pictures, Leavitt's book is also a thoughtful birthday gift for any grade level student. Highly recommended to add to the emergency birthday-present pile! - Reviewer, Amazon.com
