Monthly Archives: April 2010

Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Our Seasons

Posted on April 5, 2010 by openwidearchive

Introduction/Summary Exploring the seasons is a very simple way to teach earth science to elementary school students.  Our Seasons, written by Grace Lin and Ranida T. McKneally, shows four young children experiencing the joys of each season while answering basic scientific questions … Continue reading →

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Discover the Planets

Posted on April 5, 2010 by openwidearchive

Discover the Planets, a Kids Can book written by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson and illustrated by Bill Slavin, introduces kids to the planets in our solar system.  This book is written at a level for kids to be able to read … Continue reading →

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Earthquakes

Posted on April 5, 2010 by openwidearchive

“The earth beneath our feet usually feels solid and firm. Yet a million times each year-an average of once every thirty seconds-somewhere around the world the ground shakes and sways. We call this an earthquake.” Earthquakes written by Seymour Simon is … Continue reading →

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Rain

Posted on April 5, 2010 by openwidearchive

Rain, written by Robert Kalan and illustrated by Donald Crews, explores what rain looks like in different types of landscapes and in different types of weather. There is “rain on the red car” and “rain on the green trees” and … Continue reading →

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top

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 Introduction and Summary  Written by, Joanna Cole and illustrated by, Bruce Degen, The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top is a great book of adventure to be enjoyed by children of many ages.  Ms. Frizzle is at it again.  This … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Castle Under Attack

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Introduction and Summary Castle Under Attack written by Nicola Baxter and illustrated by Roger Harris is a book that paints a fascinating picture of everyday life in the Middle Ages.  This historical fiction story uses Lego characters to make reading … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht

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Introduction and Summary Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht written by Richard Platt and illustrated by David Parkins,  follows the life of nine-year-old Nakht, who has just moved with his family to Memphis where his father has a prestigious new … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Mansa Musa: The Lion of Mali

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 Introduction and Summary  Mansa Musa:  The Lion of Mali, by Khephra Burns,  tells the story of young Kankan Musa, who vanishes from his village in Mali after slave traders kidnap him.  His mother and brothers were devastated.  Kankan was only … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations With Children’s Literature: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears

Posted on April 4, 2010 by openwidearchive

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears written by Verna Aardema and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon is a West Africa folk tale explaining the reason why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears. One day, while Iguana is at the watering … Continue reading →

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today?

Posted on April 4, 2010 by openwidearchive

Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today? written by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz is another educational and entertaining addition to the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library.  The Cat uses silly rhymes in Dr. Seuss … Continue reading →

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