Monthly Archives: November 2009

Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Beginner’s World Atlas

Introduction: Being able to read maps is a strategy that is very important. Maps are in our lives on a daily basis and knowing what the different symbols means is important when it comes to reading the maps. National Geographic … Continue reading

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Maps and Mapping

  Jinny Johnson’s Maps and Mapping explores the world of maps through exciting pages filled with pop-ups and fold-outs.  Throughout the book, the reader is taken on a journey of exploring the job of a cartographer.  The cartographer, Suki West, … Continue reading

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Mapping Penny’s World

Mapping Penny’s World by Loreen Leedy is a children’s story about a little girl named Lisa who maps out the places she likes to go with her dog Penny.  She and Penny map out her bedroom, the backyard where Penny … Continue reading

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: There’s a Map on My Lap!

                                                                                                          The book There’s a Map on My Lap! by Tish Rabe is a great introduction to maps using Dr. Seuss and his catchy rhyming phrases. This book introduces children to a compass rose, a globe, scales, types of maps, … Continue reading

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: As the Crow Flies: A First Book of Maps

  As the Crow Flies written by Gail Hartman and illustrated by Harvey Stevenson is a great way to introduce maps to young children. The book follows the paths of an eagle, a rabbit, a crow, a horse, and a … Continue reading

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: The Scrambled States of America

   The Scrambled States of America is a hilarious and adorable book about the fifty states, and their desire for exploring other areas of the United States.  The states have gotten tired of their neighbors and monotonous daily routine, and … Continue reading

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Wake up, World! A Day in the Life of Children Around the World

  Wake up, World! A Day in the Life of Children Around the World, written by Beatrice Hollyer and map illustration by Tony Robinson is a captivating book that explores different cultures around the world by using actual photographs.   … Continue reading

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Teaching Geography With Children’s Literature: The United States of America: A State-By-State Guide

  The United States of America: A State-By-State Guide, writen and illustrated by Millie Miller and Cyndi Nelson, is a richly-detailed guide to our fifty states.  Beautiful illustrations and intriguing facts about key points of interest make for an engaging read.  … Continue reading

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