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Category Archives: book review
Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Me Too!
Introduction and Summary Me Too!, written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer is an adorable book about Little Critter trying do the right thing while learning how to share with his little sister. He tries to go about each day enjoying … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Animals Animals
“Every insect(ant, fly, bee) Is divided into three: One head, one chest, one stomach part. Some have brains, All have a heart.” – Dorothy Aldis Filled with full page illustrations by the famous writer/ illustrator Eric Carle and … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Fluffy and Baron
“Four weeks later, there were ducklings! Fluffy wanted Baron to be the first one to meet them.” Fluffy and Baron, written and illustrated by Laura Rankin, is a delightful story about the friendship shared between a farm dog named … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: The Journey of The One and Only Declaration of Independence
Introduction and Summary The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence was written by Judith St. George and was illustrated by Will Hillenbrand. The book is a historical account of the Declaration of Independence, a powerful document … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: The ABCs of Oceans
Summary: “B is for Butterfly Fish, C is for Camouflage, D is for Dolphins.” The ABCs of Oceans by Bobbie Kalman is a half dictionary, half storybook that provides children and adults about the different types of animals and plants … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Who Lives in An Alligator Hole?
"What do you know about alligators?" After reading the nonfiction picture book, Who Lives in an Alligator Hole? written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell, readers will have learned facts about alligators, their history, wetland habitat, and their … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: The Story of Ruby Bridges
Introduction and Summary The Story of Ruby Bridges, written by Robert Coles, is the true story of a little girl in New Orleans that became the first African-American student to attend Franz Elementary School in 1960. When the parents of … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics With Children’s Literature:
“You must choose a president. I hope that each of you will run. Everyone can vote just once. This job can be a lot of fun!” In this entertaining book, the Beasties must elect a class president and each candidate … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: A Lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr, written by Denise Lewis Patrick and illustrated by Rodney S. Pate tells the story of young Martin as a second grader. Martin returns home from his first day of school very excited. He … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Secrets of Sound!
“The satisfaction comes from knowing that I am constantly in the world of discovery, where I am encouraged to use my imagination, creativity, and intelligence for the purpose of learning about life in all its incredible forms.” (pg. 23) April … Continue reading
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