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Peer reviewedSocial Education, 1983
Written primarily for children in grades K-8, the books selected for this annotated bibliography emphasize human relations. Books on U.S. history and culture, world history and culture, contemporary interests and controversies, understanding oneself and others, and religion, as well as biographies, autobiographies, folktales, and legends are…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Autobiographies, Biographies, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Peer reviewedSocial Education, 1985
Each year, the journal "Social Education" contains an annotated bibliography of notable children's trade books in the field of social studies, evaluated and selected by the Book Review Subcommittee of the National Council for the Social Studies-Children's Book Council Joint Committee. This second compilation represents a two-year compilation…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Download full textKaiser-Cook, Kay, Comp. – Social Education, 1983
Each April issue of the Journal "Social Education" contains an annotated bibliography of notable children's trade books in the field of social studies, evaluated and selected by the Book Review Subcommittee of the National Council for the Social Studies-Children's Book Council Joint Committee. This compilation represents a five-year…
Descriptors: American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies, Art Education, Biographies
Peer reviewedSocial Education, 1990
Presents 1989 trade books for children in K-8 grades appropriate for social studies education. Covers the following areas: North American history, culture, and life; world history and cultures; biography; the examination of origins; rural and business life; environment; folktales, myths, legends, fables, and stories; poems and songs; and…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Annotated Bibliographies, Biographies, Books
Peer reviewedHarms, Jeanne McLain; Lettow, Lucille J. – Social Education, 1997
Asserts that using children's literature to present life stories can reinforce young children's understanding of life span and help them better understand how goals formed in childhood may help determine an individual's future. Briefly reviews and recommends 15 children's books focused on life stories and decision making. (MJP)
Descriptors: Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedSocial Education, 1985
This selective listing of books for children in grades K-8 is organized by the following categories: American history, culture, and life; world history and culture; biographies and autobiographical accounts; folktales, myths and legends and storytelling; poetry and rhyme; contemporary interests and controversies; and understanding oneself and…
Descriptors: American Studies, Annotated Bibliographies, Autobiographies, Biographies
Peer reviewedSocial Education, 1991
Presents the annual annotated bibliography of children's trade books, recommended by the Book Review Subcommittee of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)-Children's Book Council (CBC) Joint Committee. Selects books written for children in grades K-8, emphasizing human relations and cultural diversity. Selection also reflects…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Biographies, Black History, Childrens Literature
