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ERIC Number: EJ636198
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
More than Just Pictures: Using Picture Story Books To Broaden Young Learners' Social Consciousness.
Owens, William T.; Nowell, Linda S.
Social Studies, v92 n1 p33-40 Jan-Feb 2001
Contends that picture story books meet the goals of social studies, promote social inquiry, and are compatible with social studies curriculum standards. Describes the use of picture story books in the classroom. Includes an annotated bibliography, and discussion of the bibliography, that is meant to encourage social consciousness in students five- to twelve-years-old. (CMK)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Inquiry, Listening Skills, Picture Books, Reading Skills, Relevance (Education), Social Studies, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Trade Books