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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Listen to the Wind

Posted on January 26, 2010 by openwidearchive

“We are the children of Korphe. Not so long ago we had our lessons outside. We learned to write with sticks, on the ground. But then Dr. Greg came to our village, and he listened to the wind…” Listen to … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Maps Getting From Here To There

Posted on January 26, 2010 by openwidearchive

Maps Getting From Here To There  by Harvey Weiss explores maps in 10 small chapters. The introduction begins by showing how simple a map can be and expanding out into the more complex maps. The explanation of directions is awesome. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Are You a Ladybug?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by openwidearchive

  Are you a ladybug? written by Judy Allen and illustrated by Tudor Humphries takes us through the life cycle of a ladybug.  Allen begins by showing us what a ladybug’s parents look like.  She then goes on to tell … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Where Do I Live?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by openwidearchive

In the book , Where Do I Live?,  written by Neil Chesanow and illustrated by Ann Iosa, the reader goes on an adventure that starts in his bedroom and leads into the great universe.   Chesanow expands on the reader’s … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Roughing It On the Oregon Trail

Posted on January 26, 2010 by openwidearchive

Set in 1843, Roughing It on the Oregon Trail, written by Diane Stanley and illustrated by Holly Berry, is based on the 5 month 2,000 mile journey on the Oregon Trail.  The story starts off with twins, Lenny & Elizabeth going back through … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Travels with Charlie: Way Down South

Posted on January 25, 2010 by openwidearchive

“If you follow Charlie from state to state, you’ll see the whole South. Now, won’t that be great?” Travels with Charlie: Way Down South, A Search & Find Geography Book, written by Miles Backer and illustrated by Chuck Nitzberg, presents … Continue reading →

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Teaching Geography with Children’s Liturature: On the Same Day in March

Posted on January 25, 2010 by openwidearchive

Ever considered that while the children in Canada are playing games in the snow, the children in Barbados are swimming in the ocean and playing baseball on the scolding sand?  On the Same Day in March: A Tour of the … Continue reading →

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Teaching Physical Science With Children’s Literature: Force, Of Course!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by openwidearchive

  Force, Of Course, written by Mary Leontovich and illustrated by James Cloutier, is a physical science book for students with a focus on force & gravity.  The book begins with an introduction about what force is and the different … Continue reading →

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Teaching Physical Science With Children’s Literature: The Magic School Bus Plays Ball

Posted on January 25, 2010 by openwidearchive

The Magic School Bus Plays Ball ( A Books About Forces), written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Art Ruiz and Bruce Degan, uses a field trip to explain forces. While the rest of the students are busy playing a … Continue reading →

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: It’s Science! Solid, Liquid, or Gas?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by openwidearchive

Introduction and Summary It’s Science! Solid, Liquid, or Gas? written by Sally Hewitt, is about the different states of matter. It explores matter throughout the book with a key word on each page, such as “Gas”, followed by a description … Continue reading →

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