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Category Archives: history
Teaching History with Children’s Literature: 1607: A New Look at Jamestown
1607: A New Look at Jamestown, written by Karen E. Lange with photographs by Ira Block, is a National Geographic children’s book that promotes the rediscovery of Jamestown beyond the common misconceptions that have prevailed through the years. Lange captures … Continue reading
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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George
Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George? written by Jean Fritz and illustrated by Tomie dePaola looks at the life and reign of King George III up until the end of the American Revolution. It does a good job of … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Freedom on the Menu
Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins, written by Carole Boston Weatherford with paintings by Jerome Lagarrigue, tells the story of an important event of the civil rights movement from a little girl’s point of view. Connie, a young black girl, … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr., written by David A. Adler and illustrated by Robert Casilla, is an excellent book to explain the legacy and important contributions made by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. within America. Students are made … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
"I was shackled by my wrists and ankles to a man on my right and one to my left. I could not stand. I could not turn over. I will never understand what I did to deserve this" ( Lester … Continue reading
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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Where Washington Walked
Where Washington Walked chronicles the life of George Washington. It’s written by Raymond Bial and has wonderful photographs of the actual places Washington lived, worked and travelled to. It talks about ordinary things Washington did such as “experimenting with crop … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Virginia: Facts and Symbols
Summary Virginia: Facts and Symbols is a fact book all about the great state of Virginia. Bill McAuliffe does a wonderful job presenting children with all the knowledge they need to know. about Virginia. From learning Virginia’s nickname; Old Dominion, to learning that the … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: Alice Ramsey’s Grand Adventure
Have you ever heard of Alice Ramsey? I hadn’t, until I read the book Alice Ramsey’s Grand Adventure, written and illustrated by Don Brown. This book tells the story of the first woman to drive across the United States! With its … Continue reading
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Teaching Geography with Children’s Literature: The Scrambled States of America, Talent Show
Have you ever been playing with your friends and all of the sudden someone shouts out, “Lets put on a talent show!!!” as loud as they can? Well, that is exactly what happens in, The Scrambled States of America, Talent … Continue reading
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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: Money Madness
David A. Adler’s brand new book, Money Madness, is not only highly-informative, but interactive and fun for young kids at the same time. The engaging illustrations by Edward Miller use both collages and images of real money. The book begins … Continue reading
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