Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Nancy J. Polette
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 1.021kg
ISBN: 9781598845877
ISBN 10: 159884587
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 21 July 2010
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Professional and scholarly
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Educational: Primary & Secondary
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
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
<p> With a little over a hundred countries presented, this book is a good resource for taking students around the world via books. - <p>Library Media Connection
<p> 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... -<p>Catholic Library World
Author Information
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.
