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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution
Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution, by Jean Fritz and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, provides an engaging summary of the events during the summer of 1787 through the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788. Fritz masterfully explains that, “[a]fter … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Abraham Lincoln for Kids
Summary and Overview Who would have ever guessed that a homely looking, depressed and underestimated man who was self-educated and was born into major poverty would soon become the greatest President of all time? In Abraham Lincoln for Kids: His … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Too Many Tamales
Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto and illustrated by Ed Martinez is a story about a little girl named Maria, who is helping her mother and father cook tamales for their Christmas party. It begins with Maria and the mother kneading … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: In the Trees, Honey Bees
In the Trees, Honey Bees written by Lori Mortensen and illustrated by Cris Arbo is an amazingly illustrated story about the jobs of honey bees and their interaction with the surrounding environment. In the Trees, Honey Bees offers explanations … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Maps and Mapping
"I can’t imagine life without maps. How would we find our way around the world?” Introduction and Summary Maps and Mapping, by Jinny Johnson, is an inside look at how we make and use different kinds of maps. The book … Continue reading
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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Tales of the Dead: Ancient Egypt
Introduction and Summary “In a world full of traitors and thieves, who would you trust?” This is not your typical overview of ancient Egyptian civilization! The book Tales of the Dead: Ancient Egypt written by Stewart Ross and illustrated by Inklink and … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: The Armadillo From Amarillo
“An armadillo from Texas wondered, “Where in the world am I? What’s out beyond these tangled woods? What’s out beyond the sky?” Introduction and Summary The Armadillo From Amarillo by Lynne Cherry is a beautifully illustrated tale of an armadillo’s journey around Texas … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Listen to the Wind
“We are the children of Korphe. Not so long ago we had our lessons outside. We learned to write with sticks, on the ground. But then Dr. Greg came to our village, and he listened to the wind…” Listen to … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Maps Getting From Here To There
Maps Getting From Here To There by Harvey Weiss explores maps in 10 small chapters. The introduction begins by showing how simple a map can be and expanding out into the more complex maps. The explanation of directions is awesome. … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Are You a Ladybug?
Are you a ladybug? written by Judy Allen and illustrated by Tudor Humphries takes us through the life cycle of a ladybug. Allen begins by showing us what a ladybug’s parents look like. She then goes on to tell … Continue reading
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