Monthly Archives: February 2010

Teaching Civics With Children’s Literature: Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon tells the story of a little girl who gets teased a lot by all of her classmates. Author Patty Lovell and illustrator David Catrow write a story where Molly Lou Melon is teased for her … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: The Great Kapok Tree

The Great Kapok Tree written by Lynne Cherry takes place in the Amazon Rain Forest where two men arrive at the great Kapok tree with the determination to chop it down.  The older man points out this particular Kapok tree … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Abe’s Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

 Abe’s Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln  by Doreen Rappaport is a non-fiction picture book that walks vividly, with illustrations by Kadir Nelson, through the life of the 16th president of the United States. It begins with his childhood … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: How We Crossed the West

In the book How We Crossed the West The Adventures of Lewis & Clark, President Thomas Jefferson and the Congress of the United States asked Captain Lewis to explore the Western rivers across North America to the western ocean.  Lewis … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: This Is Your Life Cycle

Introduction and Summary This Is Your Life Cycle written by Heather Lynn Miller and illustrated by Michael Chesworth, is about the life cycle of a dragonfly. The book is set up like a game show with host Bob Beetle. Bob … Continue reading

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