Monthly Archives: November 2008

Teaching History with Children’s Literature: …If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon

Posted on November 13, 2008 by openwidearchive

 … If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon is one of many books in the “… If You Lived Then” series about different historical events and eras. The series takes history from a kid’s perspective, a long list of … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 13, 2008 by openwidearchive

Many children want to know when and where the settlers’ first Thanksgiving celebration took place. Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac explains how Thanksgiving came to be and who attended. The story begins with Squanto … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: A Flag For Our Country

Posted on November 13, 2008 by openwidearchive

Have you ever wondered who made the American flag?  A Flag for Our Country by Eve Spencer explains the story of how the first flag of the United States of America was made and the influence that George Washington and Betsy … Continue reading →

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Teaching History With Children’s Literature: Lincoln and Douglass An American Friendship

Posted on November 13, 2008 by openwidearchive

There are many children’s books pertaining to the Civil War, but these books often explain the Civil War from only one perspective. Nikki Giovanni’s book Lincoln and Douglass An American Friendship weaves the stories of a famous President and an … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Johnny Appleseed: The Legend and the Truth

Posted on November 13, 2008 by openwidearchive

As a child, it is very rare that one does not learn about the legend of Johnny Appleseed.  Whether its through a poem, song, or cartoon, this famous figure holds the spirit of American culture.  Jane Yolen’s book, Johnny Appleseed: … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Ms. Frizzle’s Adventures Imperial China

Posted on November 11, 2008 by openwidearchive

Have you ever thought about how much students would learn if they could go back in time to visit the countries and civilizations that they are studying in history? The book, Ms. Frizzle’s Adventures: Imperial China, written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, takes … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Joe and the Skyscraper

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Tricia

Joe and the Skyscraper is the story of a little boy named, Joe Carbonelli, who guides the reader around the New York City and through different eras.  The character Joe focuses on the construction of the Empire State Building in … Continue reading →

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