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Category Archives: book review
Teaching Earth Science with Childrens Literature: Vacation Under the Volcano
“Jack looked up at the erupting mountain. A red -hot cloud billowed over it. Fires burned on its slopes.” Vacation Under the Volcano by Mary Pope Osbourne is one of the Magic Tree House series books. It is the story … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: So That’s How the Moon Changes Shape!
So That’s How the Moon Changes Shape!, by Allan Fowler, gives simple explanations to young readers about the different phases of the moon. It explains that children may think that the moon changes it’s shape, but helps them to understand … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: The Planets in our Solar System
In The Planets In Our Solar System, by Franklyn Branley, the author reviews the nine planets; including Pluto in the discussion. The author explains that several of the planets look like bright stars; but for others (Uranus and Neptune) you … Continue reading
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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: The Trojan Horse
Warwick Hutton masterfully retells and illustrates the famous legend of The Trojan Horse. The familiar story is told in child friendly language that provides context to the simple and beautiful watercolor and pen illustrations. For those who may be unfamiliar … Continue reading
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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Ancient History: Questions and Answer
Ancient History: Questions and Answers by Capella provides a great answer and question format for information about many aspects of ancient civilizations. The book covers Ancient Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, Americas, Mesopotamia, Medieval Europs, China, Japan, and the Incas and … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Tornadoes!
Introduction and Summary The book Tornadoes was written by Gail Gibbons and provides information to students about their formation, how they are classified from one another, historical and safety information if one were to occur where they live. “The … Continue reading
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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: D is for Dancing Dragon: A China Alphabet
“A is for Chinese Acrobats performing with beauty and grace. We clap and admire their physical strength, as they land in a very small place.” “B is for Beijing…” D is for Dancing Dragon:A China Alphabet, written by Carol Crane … Continue reading
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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Exploring Ancient Rome with Elaine Landau
“Hang on! You are going on a trip to ancient Rome! There are many things to see and do. Watch the gladiators fight in the Colosseum. Go shopping at the Forum for a toga or gold jewelry. Visit the Pantheon … Continue reading
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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Sundiata
“Listen to me, children of the Bright Country, and ear the great deeds of ages past. The words I speak are those of my father and his father before him. Listen, then, to the story of Sundiata, the Lion King, … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: On Earth
G. Brian Karas’ book On Earth is dedicated to explaining the Earth’s daily and yearly cycles, as well as the Earth’s orbit, rotation, and tilt that contribute to these cycles. Karas also sheds light on how and why we have … Continue reading
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