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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: The Blue and the Gray
If you are looking for a different kind of book to introduce the Civil War to your students, try The Blue and the Gray by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Ned Bittinger. The story revolves around two best friends whose … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Roanoke: The Lost Colony
Introduction: Roanoke, by Jane Yolen, offers an interesting and fun way for students to look at the story of the lost colony of Roanoke. Summary: This book offers factual information about the lost colony of Roanoke. It begins with … Continue reading
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Teaching History With Children’s Literature: George Washington’s Teeth
George Washington’s Teeth is a fun book written by Deborah Chandra and Madeleine Comora and illustrated by Brock Cole. Chandra and Comora use poetry to explain the problems George Washington had with his teeth, they kept falling out! The book … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: What Lincoln Said
What Lincoln Said written by Sarah L. Thomson and illustrated by James E. Ransome, is a great way to introduce younger children to this important historical figure. The text is kept simple and story-like and the illustrations are colorful and … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln by Amy L. Cohn and Suzy Schmidt illustrated by David A. Johnson is a great book for students to learn about the contributions Abraham Lincoln made. This book goes into great detail about his life. The introduction of … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Ballots for Belva
How many men in 1884 do you think would vote for a woman for president? Keep in mind that women didn’t even have the right to vote at this time. None? Maybe a few? Meet Belva Lockwood – the very … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Kids Make History
Step back in time and help carry letters on the Pony Express, plant crops with Laura Ingalls, stow away on a whaling ship, and aid in the defense after the attack on Pearl Harbor — the possibilities are endless when … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: If You Lived At The Time Of The Civil War
A different time…a different place…What if you were there? If you lived at the time of the Civil War -Would you have seen a battle? -Did you continue to go to school? -Was it hard to get food? Each … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Abe Lincoln’s Hat
A history book with humor? Yes, it exists! Abe Lincoln’s Hat by Martha Brenner is sure to be a classroom favorite. This book is full of facts about Abraham Lincoln but it presents them in a fun way. Students will … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: If You Lived When There Was Slavery in America
If You Lived When There Was Slavery in America, written by Anne Kamma and illustrated by Pamela Johnson, is a comprehensive book that answers many of the questions students may have about slavery. What was it like to be a … Continue reading
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