Presenting beautifully illustrated picture book biographies, this book pairs narrative nonfiction biographies rich in language and illustrations with national content standards in the social studies, science, and the arts.
The current focus on promoting nonfiction reading at all ages has brought to attention the value of narrative nonfiction in the form of new picture book biographies. But which of the thousands of these types of titles will have maximum teaching impact and be interesting to students? This book identifies the "best of the best" in new picture book biographies that are rich in language and illustrations and best support national content standards in science, social studies, and the arts.
Written by authors with a combined experience of more than 50 years in teaching as well as extensive knowledge of children's literature and the review of such books, the book provides-in a single resource-the best in recently published picture book biographies that rely on primary and secondary sources, the best in storytelling styles, and the most engaging illustrations. The unit and lesson ideas within can be used as is or modified as needed. The selected biographies enable connections between the stories of individuals' lives in history and required areas of study.
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 178 mm
Dicke: 9 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-3523-0 (9781440835230)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Liz Deskins has been a school librarian for more than 25 years, teaching at the elementary and high school levels, most currently in the Hilliard City School district, as well as at the college level.
Christina H. Dorr, PhD, teaches at Weaver Middle School, part of the Hilliard City School District, Hilliard, OH. She has been a media specialist for 25 years and has also taught literature, literacy, technology, and library science courses for the past 12 years as an adjunct instructor for 5 universities in Ohio.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Professional Resources
Chapter 2 Linking to Science
Life Science: Oceanography
Life Science: Land Survivors
Life Science: Naturalists/Conservationists
Physical Science: Adventurers/Pilots
Physical Science: Inventors/Innovators
Physical Science: Physicists/Mathematicians
Earth and Space Science: Arborists
Earth and Space Science: Earth's Place in the Universe
Earth and Space Science: Weather, Climate, and Earth's Regions
Conclusion
Professional Resources
Chapter 3 Linking to Social Studies
History: Colonialism
History: Slavery, Civil War, and Aftermath
History: American Civil Rights, 1940s-1960s
Civics: Women's Rights
Civics: Global Civil Rights
Civics: Processes, Laws, and Rules
Economics: Banking/Productivity
Geography: United States
Geography: Global Connections
Conclusion
Citations from the Chapter
Professional Resources
Chapter 4 Linking to the Arts
Visual Artists: Sculptors
Visual Artists: Painters
Visual Artists: Alternative Styles
Musicians: Various Styles
Musicians: Songs for Social Movements
Writers: Reference Works
Writers: Literary Poets
Writers: Influences
Actors/Performers: Influences
Athletes: Value of Physical Expression
Athletes: Sports/Baseball
Conclusion
Professional Resources
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Professional Resources
Appendix I: Book Award Lists that Include Biographies
Appendix II: Technology Suggestions
Appendix III: Standards Referenced
Author and Illustrator Index
Subject Index
Title Index
