Science Through Childrens Literature: An Integrated Approach

The Butzows' groundbreaking, critically acclaimed, and best-selling resource has been thoroughly revised and updated for today's classroom with new titles and new activities. More than 30 exciting instructional units integrate all areas of the curriculum and serve as models to educators at all levels. With each chapter there is also a list of related sources-including Internet sites. Adopted as a supplementary text in schools of education nationwide, this resource features outstanding children's fiction books that are rich in scientific concepts yet equally well known for their strong story lines and universal appeal. Activities can be used with appropriate titles for higher grades.

Author: Carol M. Butzow
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 03/15/2000
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.20w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781563086519
ISBN10: 1563086514
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Teaching | Subjects | Science & Technology
- Education | Teaching | Methods & Strategies
- Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature

About the Author

CAROL M. BUTZOW, Ed.D., is an educational consultant, teacher of English as a second language and writer based in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

JOHN W. BUTZOW, Ed.D., is Dean of the College of Education and Educational Technology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.