From: KATHLEENK at sfpl.lib.ca.us <KATHLEENK>
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 16:01:09 -0800

Hi Everyone,
     I've been delighted with the excellent discussion regarding introducing history through non-fiction, and didn't want to let the month end without mentioning a few of my favorites.
     As with many of the books that have come up, most of these are based on historical events but are treated in a fictionized format. Still, the teachers I introduce these books to are delighted to find fascinating titles to supplement or launch a historical lesson.
     One of the areas we haven't discussed much are beginning readers. I have greatly enjoyed a number of well written historical readers. Here are my favorites: FINDING PROVIDENCE by Avi THE 18 PENNY GOOSE by Sally Walker FIRST FLIGHT: THE STORY OF TOM TATE AND TEH WRIGHT BROTHERS by George Shea I AM ROSA PARKS by Rosa Parks with Jim Haskins FIRE AT THE TRIANGLE FACTORY by Holly Littlefield THE BRAVEST DOG EVER: THE TRUE STORY OF BALTO by Natalie Standiford WAGON WHEELS by Barbara Brenner THE DRINKING GOURD: A STORY OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD by F.N. Monjo
    I also ambush teachers in my branch and beg them to check out these two powerful picture books based on historical events: PASSAGE TO FREEDOM THE SUGIHARA STORY by Ken Mochizuki SHE'S WEARING A DEAD BIRD ON HER HEAD by Kathryn Lasky
     Both of these titles are thought provoking yet very accessible to elementary aged audiences.
     I look forward to our continued discussions.

Kathleen Keeler San Francisco Public Library Author of I DARE YOU: STORIES TO SCARE YOU (Scholastic 1999)
Received on Sun 19 Nov 2000 06:01:09 PM CST