ICP Newsletter

Listed below are a handful of books that could easily spice up a social studies lesson. Take a gander and click on any books you would like to request.

We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution
Illustrated by David Catrow

Even adults sometimes feel that the language of the Constitution is over their heads, so how must kids feel? Illustrator David Catrow is convinced that everyone can understand the essence of our Constitution and his playful illustrations help bring meaning to a mouthful of words.

Cleaning the House
by John Malam

Every child has been told at one time or another to clean her room, but have you ever wondered how Greek or Roman kids cleaned? This delightfully intriguing book takes a rather mundane subject and makes it jump off the page. Learn where Stone Age people put their garbage and the secret to keeping a dirt floor clean. This book will make you grateful for technology.

I Am America
by Charles R. Smith, Jr.

Come celebrate the many faces of children growing up in America today. Vibrant photographs and poignant, ryhming text create a colorful mosaic that captures the beauty and spirit of a nation.

Luba The Angel of Bergen-Belsen
As told to Michelle R. McCann
by Luba Tryszynska-Frederick

Luba Tryszynska was sent to the concentration camp at Bergen Belsen after being seperated from her husband and small child. Her first night in the camp, she awoke from her sleep to the sounds of a child crying. Convinced it was her son, she jumped out of bed to look for him. What she discovered were 54 starving children who had been abondoned in the woods behind her barracks. Luba could not watch these children die, so she snuck them into her barracks to the dismay of her roommates. Through many clever moves and much determination, Luba was able to keep the children hidden and alive until the camp was set free by British forces.

This is an incredible story and one to which all children can relate.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can request this book out through the ICP web site: http://www.education.indiana.edu/~icp/dbase/T5-fly.html

Have you found a book that really helps your teaching? Would you like to see more books from a particular subject? Which ICP library books have been the most useful? Let us know at icpbooks@indiana.edu