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Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature
SKU
000960
ISBN
9781581341980
Grade PK-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
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Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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Description
Good books are hard to find. This helpful resource is such a treasure because it has compiled a great list of literature books for all kinds of subjects. The newly revised edition contains the classics from the original edition along with wonderful new selections reflecting good moral values. The author took great effort to look for books that hold the interest of the young reader, provide entertainment, stimulate imagination, encourage logical thought, and present accurate information. The books are divided into subject areas with each book arranged alphabetically with the author's name first, then the title, publisher, and number of pages. There is also suggested grade levels and a short synopsis of the book. What a handy resource to have on your bookshelf. Happy reading!
Publisher's Description of Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature
A love for reading is one of the most precious gifts that we can give children. It nurtures their imagination and creativity, lets them explore other worlds, and opens their minds to new truths and knowledge in appealing, inspiring ways. But how can we sort through thousands of children's books to discover the really worthwhile ones?
Elizabeth Wilson offers us a newly revised, comprehensive guide to the very best in children's literature. Just as in the original volume, she comments on the tone and content of excellently written, captivating books in over two dozen subject areas. Hundreds of new titles have been added while retaining timeless classics and modern favorites-all of which respect traditional values. So that no matter what the children's ages are or whether they love fact or fiction, you can trust these books to share things that you can believe in and kids will delight in.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | CrossWay Books |
| Author: | Elizabeth Wilson |
| Grades: | PK-12 |
| ISBN: | 9781581341980 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.95 |
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