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Book Synopsis: A must-read for parents and teachers, this major bestseller reveals how cultural literacy is the hidden key to effective education and presents 5000 facts that every literate American should know. In this forceful manifesto Professor E. D. Hirsch, Jr., argues that children in the United States are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. They lack cultural literacy: a grasp of background information that writers and speakers assume their audience already has. Even if a student has a basic competence in the English language, he or she has little chance of entering the American mainstream without knowing what a silicon chip is, or when the Civil War was fought. An important work that has engendered a nationwide debate on our educational standards, Cultural Literacy is a required reading for anyone concerned with our future as a literate nation.
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Are you concerned about your child's education? Wondering how to ensure they have the knowledge they need to succeed in today's society? Look no further than Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know. This bestselling book is a game-changer, revealing the secret to effective education: cultural literacy. Packed with 5000 essential facts, this book will equip every literate American with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate the world.
Written by renowned Professor E. D. Hirsch, Jr., this forceful manifesto exposes a troubling reality: children in the United States are being deprived of essential knowledge. Without cultural literacy, they are left behind, unable to fully comprehend the information that writers and speakers assume their audience already knows. Don't let your child fall behind - give them the advantage they need to thrive.
With Cultural Literacy, your child will gain a grasp of background information that is crucial for their success. From understanding what a silicon chip is to knowing when the Civil War was fought, these foundational facts are vital for integrating into the American mainstream. When your child is armed with this knowledge, they will have the confidence and competence to conquer any academic challenge.
Cultural Literacy has sparked a nationwide debate on educational standards and has become a required reading for anyone passionate about our future as a literate nation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to provide your child with the tools they need for success. Take the first step towards a brighter future by ordering Cultural Literacy today!
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