[LM_NET] HIT: President Biographies

[Brenna McLaughlin <brenna.mclaughlin@LYCOS.COM>]

Here's the hit from my request for a series of president biographies for younger 
elementary students.  Thank you to all who responded.

I happen to like the compass point series. They are attractive and straightforward. 
 I have used them with 4th graders. I called the company and they sent me a sample 
copy before I bought the entire series. 


I just want to add that I am working on Presidents and political library resources 
with the second grade this week.  I am using the book First Ladies by Amy Pastan, 
published by DK.  The students really love it because of the big, bright 
photographs.  It does not contain a large chunk of information.  Rather, 
information is given to them in little bits and pieces, which works well with their 
attention spans at that age.  I recommend it!

I love the ABDO set--the information is just what you need and is in an easy to 
read form.

I just purchased (and you'll probably find it in the archives) First Biographies 
from Abdo.  They are good for grades 1-3.  Also would recommend Venezia's set of 
Getting to Know the US Presidents from Children's Press for grades 3-5.

Brenna, we have the Checkerboard series and both teachers and students like them.  
The teachers especially like the way the information is organized, and the fact 
that each volume includes a timeline.

Brenna McLaughlin
School Library Media Specialist
Robertsville Elementary
Morganville, NJ
bmclaughlin@marlboro.k12.nj.us


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