Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ383103
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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Cultural Pluralism in Recent Nonfiction Tradebooks for Children.
Garcia, Jesus; And Others
Social Studies, v79 n6 p252-55 Nov-Dec 1988
Evaluates children's tradebooks for their multicultural content. Examines three categories: general, illustrations, and narrative theme. Presents the findings of the Carter G. Woodson Book Award Committee's examination of nonfiction tradebooks published in 1986; reports the researchers' investigation of the submitted books to the committee; and identifies multicultural themes as typical or new. (LS)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Stereotypes, Instructional Material Evaluation, Minority Groups, Multicultural Education, Nonfiction, Racial Attitudes, Social Studies, Supplementary Reading Materials
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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