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Category Archives: biography
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 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 Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Galileo
The book Galileo by Leonard Everett Fisher chronicles the life of the famous Renaissance scientist. Background information is presented at the beginning about the theories of Aristotle and Copernicus about the center of the universe. The author does a … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Introduction and Summary Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope a New York Times bestseller written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier is a glimps of the life of the 44th president of the United States. This … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: A Picture Book of George Washington
A Picture Book of George Washington, written by David A. Adler, illustrated by John & Alexandra Wallner is a simple biography about George Washington. It provides important facts and dates relevant to a student in the lower elementary grades. It … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Abraham Lincoln for Kids
Summary and Overview Who would have ever guessed that a homely looking, depressed and underestimated man who was self-educated and was born into major poverty would soon become the greatest President of all time? In Abraham Lincoln for Kids: His … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison
Introduction and Summary A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison, written by David A. Adler and illustrated by John & Alexandra Wallner, is about the life of Thomas Edison. Thomas was a very curious boy who asked lots of questions … 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: How We Crossed the West
Using quotes from the explorers’ journals, Rosalyn Schanzer, writer and illustrator of How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis & Clark, brings to life the “hair-raising adventures and narrow escapes” of Lewis and Clark. The journal excerpts and … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics With Children’s Literature: I Could Do That!
I Could Do That! by Linda Arms White and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter is the story of Esther Morris who led the way in getting voting rights for women in Wyoming, and was the first woman to hold public office in … Continue reading