Background
Adamson, Lynda G. was born on August 22, 1945, in Erwin, North Carolina, United States. She is a daughter of Norman E. and Irma Smith Gossett.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
From 1963 to 1965 Lynda G. Adamson attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
In 1967 Lynda G. Adamson received a Bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Master of Arts degree in 1968.
University of Maryland at College Park, College Park, Maryland, United States
In 1981 Lynda G. Adamson obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Maryland at College Park.
(This book provides a list of works by top writers of hist...)
This book provides a list of works by top writers of historical fiction.
https://www.amazon.com/Reference-Historical-Fiction-Children-Adults/dp/0313250022/?tag=2022091-20
1987
(Spanning grades 1-10+, this annotated bibliography of 970...)
Spanning grades 1-10+, this annotated bibliography of 970 recommended American and world titles published through early 1994 includes adult titles suitable for young readers; at least 200 of the titles are award winners. In support of interdisciplinary English and social studies curricula, librarians and teachers can easily assemble a basic list of books on a geographical place and time period. Geographical sections are divided into historical time periods within which entries are organized alphabetically by author. Each entry contains both reading and interest grade levels, a short incisive annotation about the historical event, setting, plot, protagonist and theme, current publication availability, and awards won. Seven reference appendices allow for easy searching. These helpful appendices and an authors, a titles, and an illustrators index help to make this volume a critical professional tool.
https://www.amazon.com/Recreating-Past-American-Historical-Children/dp/0313290083/?tag=2022091-20
1994
(This unique guide will enable students, librarians, and g...)
This unique guide will enable students, librarians, and general readers to easily identify the best biographies and autobiographies of 500 of the most notable women throughout world history. It will also assist students and general readers in selecting notable women about whom they would like to know more. Spanning from 1503 B.C. to the present, the guide features entries on historical and contemporary women from 60 countries who have achieved recognition in more than 50 fields of endeavor. It annotates more than 1,300 recommended books published since 1970 about these women. The compilation of works selected here is unavailable in any other reference. The heading of each entry identifies the woman's birth/death dates, country of birth, and field of endeavor. The entry contains a brief biographical sketch of the woman and an annotated list of up to five recommended biographies, autobiographies, letter collections, or journals concerning her life. Three appendices listing women according to year of birth, country of birth, and main field of interest, acquired title, or occupation will help researchers easily locate women from specific time periods, countries, or professions.
https://www.amazon.com/Notable-Women-World-History-Autobiographies/dp/0313298181
1998
(Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biogr...)
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes, this book helps you locate resources on American history for students. Each book presents information in two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within eras and further organized according to product type. The books cover American history from North America Before 1600 and The American Colonies, 1600-1774 to The Mid-Twentieth Century, 1946-1975 and Since 1975. The second section has annotated bibliographies that describe each title and includes publication information and awards won. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at least one favorable review. Some books with more illustration than text will be valuable for enticing slow or reticent readers. An index helps users find resources by author, title, or biographical subject.
https://www.amazon.com/Literature-Connections-American-History-Resources/dp/156308502X/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biogr...)
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes, these books help you locate resources on American history for students. Each book presents information in two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within eras and further organized according to product type. The books cover American history from North America Before 1600 and The American Colonies, 1600―1774 to The Mid-Twentieth Century, 1946-1975 and Since 1975. The second section has annotated bibliographies that describe each title and includes publication information and awards won. The focus is on books published since 1990, and all have received at least one favorable review. Some books with more illustration than text will be valuable for enticing slow or reticent readers. An index helps users find resources by author, title, or biographical subject.
https://www.amazon.com/Literature-Connections-American-History-Resources/dp/1563085038/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biogr...)
Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biographies, history trade books, CD-ROMs, and videotapes help you locate world history resources for students. Each is divided into two sections. In the first part, titles are listed according to grade levels within specific geographic areas and time periods. They are further organized by product type. Both books cover world history from Prehistory and the Ancient World to 54 B.C. to the modern era. Other chapters include Roman Empire to A.D. 476; Europe and the British Isles; Africa and South Africa; Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Antarctica; Canada; China; India, Tibet, and Burma; Israel and Arab Countries; Japan; Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand; and South and Central America and the Caribbean. The second section has an annotated bibliography that describes each title and includes publication information and awards.
https://www.amazon.com/Literature-Connections-World-History-Resources/dp/1563085046
1998
(This unique guide will enable students, librarians, teach...)
This unique guide will enable students, librarians, teachers, and general readers to easily identify the best biographies and autobiographies of 500 of the most notable women in American history. Spanning from colonial America through 1998, the guide features entries on historical and contemporary women who have achieved recognition in more than 100 fields of endeavor. It annotates approximately 1350 recommended books published since 1970 about these women. The compilation of works selected here is unavailable in any other reference. Adamson, author of the acclaimed companion volume Notable Women in World History: A Guide to Recommended Biographies and Autobiographies, provides the most up-to-date information on each woman's life, biographies, and autobiographies. Each entry contains a brief biographical sketch of the woman and an annotated list of up to five recommended biographies, autobiographies, letter collections, or journals concerning her life. Three appendixes listing the women according to year of birth, occupation, and ethnicity will help researchers easily locate women from specific time periods, professions, or ethnic backgrounds.
https://www.amazon.com/Notable-Women-American-History-Autobiographies/dp/0313295840/?tag=2022091-20
1999
(This publication will fill a gap in the bibliographic ref...)
This publication will fill a gap in the bibliographic reference shelf by identifying historical novels for both adult and young adult readers. American Historical Fiction contains over 3,000 titles set in states and historical regions of the United States. Entries are organized by time period. The newest titles, as well as old favorites, are covered. The volume is indexed by author, title, genre, subject, and geographic setting.
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1999
(This unique resource provides readers with a systematic g...)
This unique resource provides readers with a systematic guide to the central themes in 150 of the most commonly taught American novels. Each of the 50 well-written essays identifies and discusses an important theme, such as Alienation, Corruption of Power, and Immigrant Life that recurs in American literature. The pertinence of these themes is examined in a wide range of novels that reflect this country's cultural diversity and that span the many time periods in America's literary heritage. These novels include the canonical and the contemporary, yet they are all works that are accessible and important to students and were selected in consultation with educators and experts' published curriculum surveys. The organization of this guide allows users to compare and contrast thematically related novels and also provides help in the selection of titles for classroom discussion and assignments.
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2002
(Popular nonfiction is widely read, and is increasingly pr...)
Popular nonfiction is widely read, and is increasingly prominent in the curriculum. This guide helps students, teachers, and librarians identify popular works of nonfiction related to particular themes. Included are alphabetically arranged entries on 50 themes, such as Animals, Exploration, Genocide, Immigrants, Poverty, and Race Relations. Each entry begins with a definition and discussion of the theme, followed by critical summaries of three or four works of nonfiction. The entries conclude with lists of additional nonfiction for further reading, and the Guide closes with lists of additional themes and related works, along with a bibliography of works on popular nonfiction.
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2006
(This book offers an annotated bibliography of about 3,100...)
This book offers an annotated bibliography of about 3,100 books, CDs, and DVDs covering American history from before 1600 through the 20th century.
https://www.amazon.com/Literature-Links-American-History-7-12/dp/1591584698/?tag=2022091-20
2010
(This book offers an annotated bibliography of about 3,100...)
This book offers an annotated bibliography of about 3,100 books, CDs, and DVDs covering American history from before 1600 through the 20th century.
https://www.amazon.com/Literature-Links-American-History-K-6/dp/159158468X/?tag=2022091-20
2010
Adamson, Lynda G. was born on August 22, 1945, in Erwin, North Carolina, United States. She is a daughter of Norman E. and Irma Smith Gossett.
From 1963 to 1965 Lynda G. Adamson attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In 1967 she received a Bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Master of Arts degree in 1968. In 1981 Adamson obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Maryland at College Park.
From 1968 to 1969 Lynda G. Adamson was a high school teacher of English and French in Fairfax County, Virginia. From 1969 to 2001 she served as a professor of Literature at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, a chairperson of literature department from 1986 to 1987, a chairperson of English department from 1995 to 2001. Since 2001 Adamson has been a professor emerita of this institution. She is a former creator of travel study program at Prince George's College.
(Spanning grades 1-10+, this annotated bibliography of 970...)
1994(This unique guide will enable students, librarians, teach...)
1999(This unique guide will enable students, librarians, and g...)
1998(Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biogr...)
1998(Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biogr...)
1998(Identifying thousands of historical fiction novels, biogr...)
1998(This book offers an annotated bibliography of about 3,100...)
2010(This book offers an annotated bibliography of about 3,100...)
2010(This publication will fill a gap in the bibliographic ref...)
1999(This unique resource provides readers with a systematic g...)
2002(Popular nonfiction is widely read, and is increasingly pr...)
2006(This book provides a list of works by top writers of hist...)
1987Lynda G. Adamson is a member of the International Research Association of Children’s Literature, the United States Board on Books for Young People.
On December 18, 1971, Lynda Gossett married Frank M. Adamson, Jr., a federal government employee. They have two children: Frank M. Adamson III, Gregory T. Adamson.