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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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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: A Lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr, written by Denise Lewis Patrick and illustrated by Rodney S. Pate tells the story of young Martin as a second grader. Martin returns home from his first day of school very excited. He … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Secrets of Sound!
“The satisfaction comes from knowing that I am constantly in the world of discovery, where I am encouraged to use my imagination, creativity, and intelligence for the purpose of learning about life in all its incredible forms.” (pg. 23) April … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids
Summary Kerrie Logan Hollihan has written a great book called Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids that introduces students to the brilliant life and works of the famous mind of Isaac Newton. Many people know of Newton through the anecdote … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: President’s Day
President’s Day written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell is a good book for teaching students about why we have a day dedicated to our former presidents and the contributions they made to our country. It highlights … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: We’re Riding on a Caravan
We’re Riding on a Caravan is written by Laurie Krebs and illustrated by Helen Cann. This book chronicles the journey a family makes along the silk road in China. As the family travels from Xi’an to Kashgar over the course … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: A Color Sampler
A Color Sampler written by Kathleen Westray describes how to create colors by using primary colors, secondary colors and intermediate colors. The twelve colors that make up the color wheel (primary, secondary and intermediate colors) can be mixed to make … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Touch It! Materials, Matter and You
“Touch it! is a lively and easy-to-understand first science book that explores materials-their color, shape, texture, size, mass, magnetism, and more.” Touch it! Materials, Matter, and You written by Adrienne Mason and illustrated by Claudia Davila covers a lot of … Continue reading
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