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CEL Teacher Reference Books

Literature Connections to American History by Adamson, L.
ISBN: 1563085038

These are but a few of the teacher reference books in the CEL which highlight literature and history. Search the ENCORE ONLINE CATLOG for many more! Don't forget to check out the online resources as well as the textbooks!

In Times Past: Using Children's Literature to Teach American History by Hurst, C.O.
ISBN: 0782901557
More Hot Links: Linking Literature with the Middle School Curriculum by Wright, C.
ISBN: 1563089424
Linking Literature with Life: NCSS Standards and Children's Literature for the Middle Grades by Sandmann, A.
ISBN: 0879860901
United in Diversity: Using Multicultural Young Adult Literature in the Classroom by Nat'l Council of Teachers of English
ISBN: 0814155715
Invitation to the Classics by Guinness, G. & O.
ISBN: 0801011566

Award Winners

Carter G. Woodson Award
for the "most distinguished social science books appropriate for YOUNG READERS that depict ethnicity in the United States." (From the Nat'l Council of Social Studies)
NCSS Notable Tradebooks for Young People
k-8 notable social studies books in many categories. The list is published each May/June issue of the Journal 'Social Education'.
Other Children's Award Lists
Various children's awards will sometimes include non-fiction or historical fiction titles. See this LibGuide list
Young Adult Award Lists
Various YA Literature Awards will include non-fiction and/or historical fiction books
Robert F. Sibert Award
For most distibguished informational book (non-fiction) k-12
ALSC Notable Children's Books
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books. Includes many subject areas.

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