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Arkansas History: A Journey through Time-The Growth of the Twenty-Fifth State of the Union from 1833 to 1957 places in the hands of students and teachers a curated compilation of excerpts from original sources that tell the story of Arkansas from the founding efforts of the first advocates for the state’s formation in 1833 through the confrontation at the Little Rock Central High School in 1957 that brought international attention to the American civil rights movement.

The author, Arlen Jones, brings decades of experience both as classroom teacher and educational administrator to his work to assemble and interpret the sources contained in Arkansas History: A Journey through Time. By writing with one eye focused on the state’s educational standards, he has produced a book that tells the story of the state’s history and that meets the needs of contemporary classes. To help the book serve as a valuable classroom resource, the back of the book contains lesson plans, worksheets, notes about Common Care
standards, and a bibliography.

Arkansas History: A Journey through Time helps history come to life by giving voice to the people whose actions entwined to make the history of Arkansas. If you are a student or a teacher who desires to learn more about the twenty-fifth state’s history, then this work will meet your needs.

About the author:

Arlen Jones earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and his master of science in education from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is also a retired military personal officer after twenty-three years of service.

Arlen and his wife, Joyce, are the parents of one daughter, Arlinda Joyce Jones.