Monthly Archives: March 2010

Teaching Civics With Children’s Literature: Eleanor-Quiet No More-The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt

Illustrator Gary Kelley said it well when he said that this book about Eleanor Roosevelt, “In this age of celebrities and politicians in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, [is] not only refreshing but essential”.  This book about Eleanor … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Animals Animals

  “Every insect(ant, fly, bee) Is divided into three: One head, one chest, one stomach part. Some have brains, All have a heart.” – Dorothy Aldis   Filled with full page illustrations by the famous writer/ illustrator Eric Carle and … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Fluffy and Baron

  “Four weeks later, there were ducklings!  Fluffy wanted Baron to be the first one to meet them.”  Fluffy and Baron, written and illustrated by Laura Rankin, is a delightful story about the friendship shared between a farm dog named … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: It’s a Butterfly’s Life

Most children are thoroughly familiar with the classic Eric Carle book The Hungry Little Caterpillar, and while that book does a great job of introducing them to the various stages of a butterfly’s life, there are so many more interesting … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: The Journey of The One and Only Declaration of Independence

  Introduction and Summary The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence was written by Judith St. George and was illustrated by Will Hillenbrand.  The book is a historical account of the Declaration of Independence, a powerful document … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: The ABCs of Oceans

Summary: “B is for Butterfly Fish, C is for Camouflage, D is for Dolphins.” The ABCs of Oceans by Bobbie Kalman is a half dictionary, half storybook that provides children and adults about the different types of animals and plants … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: A Very Important Day

A Very Important Day, written by Maggie Herold and illustrated by Catherine Stock serves as an exceptional introduction to the naturalization process.  Two-hundred nineteen people from thirty-two counties around the world travel to the same courthouse downtown New York to be … Continue reading

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Who Lives in An Alligator Hole?

"What do you know about alligators?"  After reading the nonfiction picture book, Who Lives in an Alligator Hole? written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell, readers will have learned facts about alligators, their history, wetland habitat, and their … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: The Story of Ruby Bridges

Introduction and Summary The Story of Ruby Bridges, written by Robert Coles, is the true story of a little girl in New Orleans that became the first African-American student to attend Franz Elementary School in 1960.  When the parents of … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics With Children’s Literature:

“You must choose a president.  I hope that each of you will run.  Everyone can vote just once.  This job can be a lot of fun!”  In this entertaining book, the Beasties must elect a class president and each candidate … Continue reading

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