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Category Archives: biography
Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Martin’s Big Words: The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, written by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier, is a picture-book biography about Martin Luther King’s life and accomplishments. The book begins with Martin as a young … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Big George
Most children know that George Washington was the first President of the United States. But can they tell you how he got there? Anne Rockwell’s new book, Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington, takes readers on … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Alice Ramsey’s Grand Adventure
Have you ever heard of Alice Ramsey? I hadn’t, until I read the book Alice Ramsey’s Grand Adventure, written and illustrated by Don Brown. This book tells the story of the first woman to drive across the United States! With its … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Animals Robert Scott Saw: An Adventure in Antarctica
Animals Robert Scott Saw: An Adventure in Antarctica, written by Sandra Markle, is a book that goes into detail about the first exploration of the South Pole. Much of what was experienced in Antarctica was influenced by the animals … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science With Children’s Literature: The Woods Scientist
The Woods Scientist by Stephen Swinburne is a biography of Susan Morse. All the photography represented is by Susan Morse. Susan is a forester, habitat ecologist and professional tracker who educates others on the importance of preserving the forests and the … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
Summary How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning by Rosalyn Schanzer is a creative and colorful biography of the life of Benjamin Franklin. As the story begins, Schanzer runs through all of the different inventions and innovations that Franklin created … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Rare Treasure
Rare Treasure Mary Anning and Her Remarkable Discoveries written and illustrated by Don Brown is a brief biography of her life and a small window into the field of paleontology. The story begins by letting the reader know that Mary was … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Starry Messenger
Starry Messenger, written by Peter SÃs is an extremely child friendly biography of the famous philosopher and astronomist Galileo Galilee. This book could be used with a wide variety of children of different ages and reading levels. The main story … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life by Peter SÃs offers an interesting portrayal of Charles Darwin’s life as a scientist. This book begins with a very good introduction. It begins, “Charles Darwin opens his eyes for the first time! He has no idea that … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills With Children’s Literature: Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau
Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne and illustrated by Eric Puybaret takes children on a journey through the life of a curious boy who later became an inventor, film maker, explorer and marine conservationist. “From the very … Continue reading
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