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Teaching Economics With Children’s Literature: 26 Letters and 99 Cents

Posted on April 19, 2010 by openwidearchive

  Introduction and Summary 26 Letters and 99 Cents is a great introductory book for students regarding money. It goes through multiple ways of making different amounts of cents, such as 6 cents (6 pennies, or 1 nickel and 1 … Continue reading →

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

Posted on February 2, 2010 by openwidearchive

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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BCCB Blue Ribbons – Nonfiction

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Tricia

Each year the staff of The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books awards Blue Ribbons to the books they believe to be the best of the previous year’s literature for youth. Here is this year’s list for nonfiction. The … Continue reading →

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Finding Winning Science Titles – Awards and Booklists

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Tricia

Finding good science books for kids isn’t hard, not if you know where to look. There are many outstanding lists published each year, as well as some lesser known awards that highlight excellent science books. Here are some gems you … Continue reading →

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Book Awards and “Best of” Lists

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

Looking for recent and past award winning books? How about titles that make the “Best of” lists? Find what you need at these sites. ALA Notable Children’s Books http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/notablecbooklist/currentnotable.htm Américas Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CLACS/outreach/americas.html Booklist … Continue reading →

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