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 providesin a single resourcethe 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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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.
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Chapter 2 Linking to Science |
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Life Science: Oceanography |
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Life Science: Land Survivors |
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Life Science: Naturalists/Conservationists |
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Physical Science: Adventurers/Pilots |
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Physical Science: Inventors/Innovators |
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Physical Science: Physicists/Mathematicians |
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Earth and Space Science: Arborists |
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Earth and Space Science: Earths Place in the Universe |
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Earth and Space Science: Weather, Climate, and Earths Regions |
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Chapter 3 Linking to Social Studies |
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History: Slavery, Civil War, and Aftermath |
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History: American Civil Rights, 1940s--1960s |
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Civics: Global Civil Rights |
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Civics: Processes, Laws, and Rules |
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Economics: Banking/Productivity |
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Geography: Global Connections |
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Chapter 4 Linking to the Arts |
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Visual Artists: Sculptors |
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Visual Artists: Alternative Styles |
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Musicians: Various Styles |
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Musicians: Songs for Social Movements |
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Actors/Performers: Influences |
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Athletes: Value of Physical Expression |
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Athletes: Sports/Baseball |
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| Appendix I Book Award Lists that Include Biographies |
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| Appendix II Technology Suggestions |
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| Appendix III Standards Referenced |
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| Author and Illustrator Index |
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| Subject Index |
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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.
