Tricia Stohr-Hunt has a nice blog called Open Wide, Look Inside. She highlights social studies, science and math books that are particularly accessible to children, as well as sharing connected activities.
I was particularly impressed by her listing of civics-related books, many which I use with my English Language Learners and that I learned about through a whole lot of searching.
Tricia’s blog will save you a whole lot of time if you’re interested in finding literature accessible to Beginner and Early Intermediate English Language Learners in the content areas.


November 30, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Hi Larry,
Thanks so much for mentioning my teaching blog. I also blog at The Miss Rumphius Effect, where I review nonfiction for kids. I also have a series of thematic book lists you may find helpful.
Best,
Tricia