3.+Literature+List

Literature Resources...

Maria: 1. //Welcome to the Everglades National Park// by Nadia Higgins Great book about the Everglades with wonderful pictures. 2. //Explore and Learn: Atlas of the World// Volume 6 of the World Book series This book has excellent pictures and photographs. It also discusses climate and has interesting facts about different regions. 3. //Children's Atlas// 2006 Edition by David and Jill Wright This is a very user friendly atlas/book for children. 4. //Maps and Globes// by Jack Knowlton This book is very child-friendly and contains many animated illustrations. It also highlights several map reading skills for young students. 5. //The Geography Book// by Caroline Arnold Book includes activities for exploring, mapping and enjoying your world. 6. //Geography from A to Z: A Picture Glossary// by Jack Knowlton. Pictures by Harriett Barton. Great picture glossary for students to review especially ESOL students.

Erica: 1. Textbook: //Communities Near and Far: Social Studies for a Changing World//

Greta: 1. The Scrambled States of America by Laurie Keller This is a fun book about the states deciding to switch places with other states because they are bored with sitting in the same place all the time. So they decide to change up their scenery. By the end of the day they decide they miss home and all find their way back. This is a great book for students to learn the location of the states and some of the climate and landforms.

2. Faces in the Mountains by Ron Hirschi This is a great book about the different animals that live in the mountainous regions of the United States. It includes information about owls, bears, and other animals living in the mountains. This would be a good book to introduce the mountain region.

3. A Picture Book of Lewis and Clark by David A. Adler This is a biography book of the expedition of Lewis and Clark. The facts are presented in an interesting way with great pictures to go along with it. This would be a great introductory book into the western regions. As we follow Lewis and Clark on the expedition in the past we could also reference what has become of the area now.

4. Picture Book of Florida by Bernadine Bailey This book describes the geography and natural resources of Florida in an easy to read picture book. I can’t think of a better way to start discussing regions with students than to start with the one they are in.