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Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners

The Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners (OBCB) OBCB list is developed every five years as a tool for various audiences (students preparing for college, educators, librarians, and parents). It offers opportunities for independent reading and lifelong learning. From the list, readers are bound to find something that will expand their worldview and help them gain an understanding of the ever-changing world.

There is something for everyone within these lists. Adults new and old will find something to expand their worldview and gain understanding of the ever-changing world we call home. The list is divided into the following five categories:

Arts and Humanities

History and Cultures

Literature and Language Arts

Science and Technology

Social Sciences

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Teaching Civil Rights with DocsTeach — Education Updates

DocsTeach, the online tool for teaching with documents from the National Archives, is full of primary sources and tools for teaching about civil rights. For instance, you could do the following photograph analysis challenge with your students: This photo is cropped to reveal only this young girl’s face. Look for context clues and try to…

Teaching Civil Rights with DocsTeach — Education Updates
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Teaching the Vietnam War with DocsTeach — Education Updates

DocsTeach, the online tool for teaching with documents from the National Archives, is full of primary sources and tools for teaching about the Vietnam War. For instance, you could use the following document in a document analysis exercise with your students. It focuses on a pivotal event in the Vietnam War — it is the…

Teaching the Vietnam War with DocsTeach — Education Updates