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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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Real People, Common Themes: Using Trade Books To Counter Stereotypes.
Sullivan, Jo
Social Education, v60 n7 p399-401 Nov-Dec 1996
Advocates introducing children to other cultures through the use of trade books illustrating social studies themes. Outlines ways to build a better understanding of cultures through interest created by accurate and well-written books. Briefly reviews three books for the elementary, intermediate, and young adult audience. (MJP)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Consciousness Raising, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, Multicultural Education, Reading Material Selection, Social Studies, Stereotypes, Supplementary Reading Materials, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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