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Category Archives: civics
Learning about Rosa Parks
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made history by simply and courageously refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. During a time of public, educational, and social segregation, Rosa Parks was one of many who paved the … Continue reading
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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: The Emperor’s Birthday Suit
Introduction and Summary The Emperor’s Birthday Suit, written by Cindy Wheeler and illustrated by R.W. Alley, is a book that takes children along a comical journey of an Emperor that wants a new outfit to wear on his birthday during … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics With Children’s Literature: Feathers and Fools
Feathers and Fools written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Nicholas Wilton is a story about two different flocks of birds living very close to each other. The peacocks lived in the beautiful garden and the swans live on the … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: I Pledge Allegiance
Introduction and Summary I Pledge Allegiance by June Swanson with illustrations by Rick Hanson is a fantastic book that teaches the history of the Pledge of Allegiance since it was written by Francis Bellamy in 1892. School children actually … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Liberty
Cartoon Nation presents Liberty a book that contains tons of facts and information about the political philosophy concept of liberty. Since liberty identifies people's rights and the ability to act according to one’s own will this book is a good … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics using Children’s Literature: Created Equal: Women Campaign for the Right to Vote
Introduction and Summary: Created Equal: Women Campaign for the Right to Vote, written by Ann Rossi, is a highly informative text outlining the women’s rights movement and their journey towards gaining the right to vote. This resource highlights influential women in … Continue reading
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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 Civics With Children’s Literature: Eleanor-Quiet No More-The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt
Illustrator Gary Kelley said it well when he said that this book about Eleanor Roosevelt, “In this age of celebrities and politicians in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, [is] not only refreshing but essential”. This book about Eleanor … 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 Civics with Children’s Literature: A Very Important Day
A Very Important Day, written by Maggie Herold and illustrated by Catherine Stock serves as an exceptional introduction to the naturalization process. Two-hundred nineteen people from thirty-two counties around the world travel to the same courthouse downtown New York to be … Continue reading
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