Developing Social Studies Concepts through Picture Books

Discusses ways picture books can be utilized to teach social studies to elementary students. Discusses specific books and their uses in teaching anthropology, geography, history, and sociology. (SR)

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Published in:The Reading teacher 1994-02, Vol.47 (5), p.380-387
Main Authors: Farris, Pamela J., Fuhler, Carol J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
American literature
Anthropology
Castles
Children
Children's literature
Childrens literature
Class Activities
Concept Teaching
Content Area Reading
Early Adolescents
Education
Elementary Education
Elementary school social studies
Elementary School Students
Environment
Equipment and supplies
Geography
History
Illustration
Instructional materials
Literature
Middle School Students
Middle Schools
Native Americans
Personality Traits
Picture Books
Picture-books for children
Slavery
Social sciences
Social Studies
Social studies learning
Sociology
Study and teaching
Teaching
Textbooks
War
Young Children
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Summary:Discusses ways picture books can be utilized to teach social studies to elementary students. Discusses specific books and their uses in teaching anthropology, geography, history, and sociology. (SR)
ISSN:0034-0561
1936-2714