- ISBN: 9780893344337 | 0893344338
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 2/28/2007
According to the authors, using picture books in social studies classes is like waving a magic wand in front of a class before asking students to open a textbook. In one sweep, teachers build background knowledge, preview vocabulary, introduce new concepts, make connections, and promote higher level thinking. (Education/Teaching)