Caldecott Connections to Social Studies

Take advantage of the appeal and power of Caldecott award literature to enhance elementary level learning. In these three volumes the author demonstrates how to use award-winning books as springboards to grasping science, social studies, and language arts concepts-and to expand student awareness and appreciation of illustration techniques. For each Caldecott title there is background information on the illustrations, curriculum connections, lesson plans, and support materials for teaching. The books include an array of individual and collaborative projects, many of which foster collaborations between library media specialists and classroom teachers.

Contents:

Arrow to the sun 
The girl who loved wild horses
The glorious flight : across the Channel with Louis Blériot 
Grandfather's journey 
Hey Al 
Jumanji 
The little house 
May I bring a friend? 
Nine days to Christmas 
Officer Buckle and Gloria 
Ox-cart man 
Where the wild things are 
Introducing the Caldecott award : Randolph Caldecott.