Monthly Archives: November 2009

Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: America: A Patriotic Primer

Posted on November 15, 2009 by openwidearchive

  Introduction America: A Patriotic Primer is written by Lynne Cheney.  This book gives a great over-sweep of American history by going through each letter of the alphabet and giving a word or phrase for each letter. Summary This book … Continue reading →

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers

Posted on November 14, 2009 by openwidearchive

  My Brother Martin, written by Christine King Farris and beautifully illustrated by Chris Soentpiet tells the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. through the eyes of his sister Christine. In this book we learn about the boyhood of King, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Martin’s Big Words: The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Posted on November 13, 2009 by openwidearchive

  Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, written by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier, is a picture-book biography about Martin Luther King’s life and accomplishments. The book begins with Martin as a young … Continue reading →

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: The Flag We Love

Posted on November 12, 2009 by openwidearchive

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Farmer George Plants a Nation

Posted on November 11, 2009 by openwidearchive

  Farmer George Plants a Nation written by Peggy Thomas and illustrated by Layne Johnson, from the maps of Mount Vernon printed on the inside cover of the book to the extra resources found at the end of the book, seeks to … Continue reading →

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Big George

Posted on November 11, 2009 by openwidearchive

     Most children know that George Washington was the first President of the United States. But can they tell you how he got there? Anne Rockwell’s new book, Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington, takes readers on … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Virginia: Facts and Symbols

Posted on November 3, 2009 by openwidearchive

Summary Virginia: Facts and Symbols is a fact book all about the great state of Virginia. Bill McAuliffe does a wonderful job presenting children with all the knowledge they need to know. about Virginia. From learning Virginia’s nickname; Old Dominion, to learning that the … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography With Children’s Literature: Welcome to Greece

Posted on November 3, 2009 by openwidearchive

                                                                                                                                                        Welcome to Greece (Countries of The World), by Meredith Costain and Paul Collins is full of educational information.  Inside the front and back covers are Greek phrases, numbers, and English words that derived from the Greek Language.  There is a table … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography With Children’s Literature: Me On The Map

Posted on November 3, 2009 by openwidearchive

Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney and illustrated by Annette Cable introduces the idea of maps and explains that they are all around us. “Just think…in rooms, in houses, on streets, in towns, in countries all over the world, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman

Posted on November 3, 2009 by openwidearchive

Young Tameka wants her favorite uncle, Ray, to visit her in California.  Ray is too busy with his job in South Carolina to travel to Tameka’s home; so, he sends Oliver K. Woodman, a hand-crafted wooden man, in his place.  The Journey of Oliver … Continue reading →

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