Monthly Archives: April 2010

Teaching Ancient Civilizations Using Children’s Literature: Ancient China

Posted on April 4, 2010 by openwidearchive

  Ancient China from Dorling Kindersly’s Eyewitness series is a wonderful guidebook that allows the reader to discover the history of Imperial China, from the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor. The book is very informative and … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations With Children’s Literature: 500 Things You Should Know About History

Posted on April 4, 2010 by openwidearchive

Introduction and Summary: This book is a great resource for students who need help with learning specific concepts about Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and Ancient Egypt, whether it is out of curiosity or for a paper or project.  The book … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Ancient Greek Children

Posted on April 4, 2010 by openwidearchive

Introduction and Summary: Ancient Greek Children, by Richard Tames, provides a wealth of information about how it was for children growing up in Ancient Greece.  This book reviews information regarding caring for children, slavery, education, sports, and beliefs and behaviors.  … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Tutankhamen’s Gift

Posted on April 3, 2010 by openwidearchive

Tutankhamen’s Gift, written and illustrated by Robert Sabuda, is the story of a young boy named Tutankamen.  Tutankamen, a small, frail boy who did not excel at physical activities, was a member of the royal family of the great Egyptian pharaoh … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Adventures in Ancient Greece

Posted on April 2, 2010 by openwidearchive

  Introduction and Summary The book Adventures in Ancient Greece was written by Linda Bailey and illustrated by Bill Slavin.  This story is about a set of twins and their younger sister who want to see the Olympic Games in … Continue reading →

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Twisters and Other Terrible Storms

Posted on April 2, 2010 by openwidearchive

  “In May, a twister tears through Texas. It picks up whole houses and smashed them into the ground. In August, a hurricane rages for three days in Florida. It destroys entire towns. In December, a blizzard covers most of … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: 10 Things I Can Do To Help My World

Posted on April 1, 2010 by openwidearchive

  10 Things I Can Do To Help My World  is written by Melanie Walsh and is a fantastic resource for teaching students about resources and conservation.  Each page of this book provides a message about conservation such as turning … Continue reading →

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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth

Posted on April 1, 2010 by openwidearchive

  Introduction and Summary: Lord, have mercy! Ms. Frizzle is up to her old tricks again! In The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth, written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, Ms. Frizzle’s class has spent the last … Continue reading →

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