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Category Archives: book review
Teaching History with Children’s Literature: People at the Center of The American Revolution
Introduction: The American Revolution is important part of our history. If the American Revolution never took place, we could be a different country. Understanding what lead the American Revolution has become an important subject in many history classes and … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Jamestowne: Struggle for Survival
Jamestowne: Struggle for Survival, written and illustrated by Marcia Sewall, is an excellent resource that details the trials and tribulations experienced by the first settlers of Jamestowne. The book is told through the journal entries of one of the settlers, and … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Pink and Say
Patricia Polacco’s Pink and Say is the beautifully written story of two soldiers, Pinkus Aylee and Sheldon Russell Curtis, who fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. The boys met when Pinkus (Pink) encountered Sheldon (Say), who … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: The Blue and the Gray
If you are looking for a different kind of book to introduce the Civil War to your students, try The Blue and the Gray by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Ned Bittinger. The story revolves around two best friends whose … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Roanoke: The Lost Colony
Introduction: Roanoke, by Jane Yolen, offers an interesting and fun way for students to look at the story of the lost colony of Roanoke. Summary: This book offers factual information about the lost colony of Roanoke. It begins with … Continue reading
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Teaching History With Children’s Literature: George Washington’s Teeth
George Washington’s Teeth is a fun book written by Deborah Chandra and Madeleine Comora and illustrated by Brock Cole. Chandra and Comora use poetry to explain the problems George Washington had with his teeth, they kept falling out! The book … 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: Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln by Amy L. Cohn and Suzy Schmidt illustrated by David A. Johnson is a great book for students to learn about the contributions Abraham Lincoln made. This book goes into great detail about his life. The introduction of … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Ballots for Belva
How many men in 1884 do you think would vote for a woman for president? Keep in mind that women didn’t even have the right to vote at this time. None? Maybe a few? Meet Belva Lockwood – the very … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Kids Make History
Step back in time and help carry letters on the Pony Express, plant crops with Laura Ingalls, stow away on a whaling ship, and aid in the defense after the attack on Pearl Harbor — the possibilities are endless when … Continue reading
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