Using Children's Literature to Teach about Asian Cultures.

Pruitt, Nancy

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ERIC Number: EJ411114

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Using Children's Literature to Teach about Asian Cultures.

Pruitt, Nancy

Georgia Social Science Journal, v21 n1 p12-16 Spr 1990

Examines the content of selected children's books about East Asia, suggesting their use for the development of a global outlook. Illustrates that children's literature can be used to teach geography and the culture of other countries. Focuses on the study of folklore as a means to understanding culture. Discusses books that can be used in the classroom. (RW)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Elementary Education, Fiction, Folk Culture, Global Approach, Instructional Materials, Legends, Nonfiction, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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