Monthly Archives: November 2009

Teaching History with Children’s Literature: If You Were There When They Signed The Constitution

Summary and Introduction If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution, written by Elizabeth Levy and illustrated by Joan Holub is a great resource to use when teaching about the document.  The book is broken into 50 sections which … Continue reading

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Lewis and Clark and Me

  Lewis and Clark and Me, written  by Laurie Myers and illustrated by Michael Dooling, tells the extraordinary account of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s exploration of the Louisiana Territory through the eyes of Lewis’s dog Seaman.  Myers based her story on the explorers’ actual written accounts and ends … Continue reading

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: A Picture of Abraham Lincoln

Are you looking for a simple introduction to a discussion about Abraham Lincoln? Look no further!  Before your next U.S History lesson about our famous president, Abraham Lincoln, read A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln, written by David A. Adler and illustrated by John … Continue reading

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Sweet Land of Liberty

The book Sweet Land of Liberty, written by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by Leonard Jenkins, tells the true story of how a simple experience as a child can lead to an extraordinary experience in history.  It begins with a poor white boy in … Continue reading

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Teaching United States History With Children’s Literature: Celebrate the 50 States!

“Arizona has a dry climate and unusual scenery, with mesas, canyons, and rocky formations.  Arkansas is called the natural state, because of its mountains, forests, waterfalls, lakes and rivers, and mineral springs” (Leedy 5). Want to learn more about the … Continue reading

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: The Silent Witness

The Silent Witness written by Robin Friedman and illustrated by Claire A. Nivola tells the story of the Civil War as told by a young Lucretia “Lula” McLean. The story begins by introducing Lula, her family members, and her rag … Continue reading

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: O is for Old Dominion

Introduction O is for Old Dominion was written by Pamela Duncan Edwards and illustrated by Troy Howell. This book is an excellent resource for teachers that are introducing children to Virginia’s history. Pamela Duncan Edwards does an extraordinary job discussing everything … Continue reading

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: You Are in Ancient Egypt

Introduction You Are in Ancient Egypt, written by Ivan Minnis, is a wonderful interactive resource for young children learning about Ancient Egypt and it’s contributions. The book is packed with important vocabulary, illustrations, photographs, charts, graphs, statistics, etc. The language … Continue reading

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution by Kay Moore is book about different aspects of the American Revolutionary War.  The book is set up into a question and answer format.  The author begins with explaining why … Continue reading

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: The Story of Jamestown

The Story of Jamestown, written by Eric Braun, is a book that is presented in a format similar to a comic book; for that reason it may be attractive to boys in the classroom.  It tells the story of the settlement of Jamestown, … Continue reading

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