Category Archives: history

Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Johnny Appleseed: The Legend and the Truth

Posted on November 13, 2008 by openwidearchive

As a child, it is very rare that one does not learn about the legend of Johnny Appleseed.  Whether its through a poem, song, or cartoon, this famous figure holds the spirit of American culture.  Jane Yolen’s book, Johnny Appleseed: … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Ms. Frizzle’s Adventures Imperial China

Posted on November 11, 2008 by openwidearchive

Have you ever thought about how much students would learn if they could go back in time to visit the countries and civilizations that they are studying in history? The book, Ms. Frizzle’s Adventures: Imperial China, written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, takes … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Joe and the Skyscraper

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Tricia

Joe and the Skyscraper is the story of a little boy named, Joe Carbonelli, who guides the reader around the New York City and through different eras.  The character Joe focuses on the construction of the Empire State Building in … Continue reading →

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