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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Where Do I Live?
In the book , Where Do I Live?, written by Neil Chesanow and illustrated by Ann Iosa, the reader goes on an adventure that starts in his bedroom and leads into the great universe. Chesanow expands on the reader’s … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Roughing It On the Oregon Trail
Set in 1843, Roughing It on the Oregon Trail, written by Diane Stanley and illustrated by Holly Berry, is based on the 5 month 2,000 mile journey on the Oregon Trail. The story starts off with twins, Lenny & Elizabeth going back through … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Travels with Charlie: Way Down South
“If you follow Charlie from state to state, you’ll see the whole South. Now, won’t that be great?” Travels with Charlie: Way Down South, A Search & Find Geography Book, written by Miles Backer and illustrated by Chuck Nitzberg, presents … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Liturature: On the Same Day in March
Ever considered that while the children in Canada are playing games in the snow, the children in Barbados are swimming in the ocean and playing baseball on the scolding sand? On the Same Day in March: A Tour of the … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science With Children’s Literature: Force, Of Course!
Force, Of Course, written by Mary Leontovich and illustrated by James Cloutier, is a physical science book for students with a focus on force & gravity. The book begins with an introduction about what force is and the different … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science With Children’s Literature: The Magic School Bus Plays Ball
The Magic School Bus Plays Ball ( A Books About Forces), written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Art Ruiz and Bruce Degan, uses a field trip to explain forces. While the rest of the students are busy playing a … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science With Children’s Literature: Wired
Wired, written by Anastasia Suen and illustrated by Paul Carrick, is a physical science book for students related to electricity. The book starts out explaining the importance of electrons and describing how electricity is made at the power plant. It … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: It’s Science! Solid, Liquid, or Gas?
Introduction and Summary It’s Science! Solid, Liquid, or Gas? written by Sally Hewitt, is about the different states of matter. It explores matter throughout the book with a key word on each page, such as “Gas”, followed by a description … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science With Children’s Literature: I Am Water
I Am Water, written by Jean Marzollo, is a book about the many states of water. The story is written in first person with “water” speaking to the child. “Water” explains all the things it can be. “Watch me. … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Who Said Red?
Who Said Red?, written by Mary Serfozo and illustrated by Keiko Narahashi, is a story where a young boy has lost his red kite. He and his sister frolic through the countryside landscape looking for his kite while exploring different … Continue reading
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