
Reading the World with Picture Books
Nancy J. Polette(Author)
Libraries Unlimited Inc (Publisher)
Published on 21. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-59884-587-7 (ISBN)
Description
This valuable reference guide provides suggestions of picture books set in more than 70 countries in each continent of the world, along with standards-based activities.
Reading the World with Picture Books presents an exhaustive collection of booktalk options with picture books that are set in the major countries of each continent. Hundreds of children's books with an international flavor are organized by continent and then by country, and suggested activities accompany the titles, encouraging students to interpret information related to historical or geographic concepts and use problem-solving skills. Activities range from those appropriate for beginners to experienced researchers/writers. All call for high-level thinking and most provide opportunities to respond in creative ways. In addition, all of the activities are keyed to selected national standards in language arts and social studies.
The picture books suggested are not only excellent choices to capture a booktalk audience's attention and educate young readers about world culture, but also to demonstrate how human beings have adapted to the various environments of the world.
Reading the World with Picture Books presents an exhaustive collection of booktalk options with picture books that are set in the major countries of each continent. Hundreds of children's books with an international flavor are organized by continent and then by country, and suggested activities accompany the titles, encouraging students to interpret information related to historical or geographic concepts and use problem-solving skills. Activities range from those appropriate for beginners to experienced researchers/writers. All call for high-level thinking and most provide opportunities to respond in creative ways. In addition, all of the activities are keyed to selected national standards in language arts and social studies.
The picture books suggested are not only excellent choices to capture a booktalk audience's attention and educate young readers about world culture, but also to demonstrate how human beings have adapted to the various environments of the world.
Reviews / Votes
Take your students on a trip around the world through picture books, and encourage higher-level thinking with standards-based activities. . . . A great resource for classroom teachers and librarians . . . * Catholic Library World * With a little over a hundred countries presented, this book is a good resource for taking students around the world via books. * Library Media Connection *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
915 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59884-587-7 (9781598845877)
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Nancy J. Polette
Reading the World with Picture Books
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07/2010
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Person
Nancy J. Polette is professor of education at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, former director of the Laboratory School for Gifted Children, author of more than 100 professional books, and an in-demand conference speaker.