Written in an engaging style, this comprehensive text prepares K-12 teachers to address a wide range of contemporary social issues--such as violence, gender, war, terrorism, child labor, censorship, and disabilities--through multicultural children's literature. Each chapter includes sample lessons plans designed to encourage critical and creative…

Conveys the importance of teaching students about child labor, and the history surrounding it, through the use of literature; students learn about the problems of poverty and develop empathy for the children's plight. Gives a variety of examples along with summaries of each book and a list of class activities. (CMK)

Focuses on the use of trade books in the social studies classroom. Presents different trade books on human rights, child laborers, and different cultures for use with intermediate grade students. Includes lesson ideas for each topic and provides unit culminating activities. (CMK)