Description |
xviii, 161 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes index. |
Contents |
Arrow to the sun -- The girl who loved wild horses -- The glorious flight : across the Channel with Louis Blériot -- Grandfather's journey -- Hey Al -- Jumanji -- The little house -- May I bring a friend? -- Nine days to Christmas -- Officer Buckle and Gloria -- Ox-cart man -- Where the wild things are -- Introducing the Caldecott award : Randolph Caldecott. |
Summary |
Take advantage of the appeal and power of Caldecott award literature to enhance elementary level learning. The author demonstrates how to use award-winning books as springboards to grasping social studies concepts--and to expand student awareness and appreciation of illustration techniques. For each Caldecott title there is background information on the illustrations, curriculum connections, lesson plans, and support materials for teaching. The book also includes an array of individual and collaborative projects, many of which foster collaborations between library media specialists and classroom teachers. |
Subject |
Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- United States -- Curricula.
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Caldecott Medal.
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Illustrated children's books -- Study and teaching -- United States.
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Education, Elementary -- Activity programs -- United States.
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ISBN |
1563088452 paperback |
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