With the emphasis on incorporating STEM activities in children's curriculum at ever earlier ages, often neglected are opportunities to explore subjects outside the sciences, and give children the space to use their imagination. This book will spark their interest in history, geography, events, and landmarks around the world, and nourish creativity.
With the emphasis on incorporating STEM activities in children's curriculum at ever earlier ages, often neglected are opportunities to explore subjects outside the sciences, and give children the space to use their imagination. This book will spark their interest in history, geography, events, and landmarks around the world, and nourish creativity.
Christine M. Kirker is a library associate with the Carroll County (Maryland) Public Library. Since joining the library staff in 2005, Christine has developed and presented many programs for children of all ages, including monthly preschool science programs. She is the coauthor of Storytime Magic (ALA Editions, 2009), Kindergarten Magic (ALA Editions, 2011), and Multicultural Storytime Magic (ALA Editions, 2012). Previously, Christine spent ten years at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) as a research analyst for the Office of Institutional Research. She graduated from UMBC in 1992. Christine presents trainings and programs introducing ways to enhance storytimes through Storytime Stuff.
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* Introduction * Part I Exploring the United States of America * 1 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (Alaska) * 2 Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona) * 3 Golden Gate Bridge (California) * 4 Kennedy Space Center (Florida) * 5 Lei Day Festival (Hawaii) * 6 Mardi Gras, New Orleans (Louisiana) * 7 Chaco Culture National Historic Park (New Mexico) * 8 Statue of Liberty (New York) * 9 Oregon Trail (Oregon) * 10 The Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park (Pennsylvania) * 11 Mount Rushmore National Park (South Dakota) * 12 Vaqueros and American Cowboys (Texas) * 13 The White House (Washington, D.C.) * Part II Exploring Other Countries * 14 San People, Formerly Known as the Bushmen of South Africa (Botswana, Africa) * 15 Aborigines Indigenous People (Australia) * 16 Amazon Rainforest (Brazil) * 17 Moon Festival (China) * 18 Son Cubano Music (Cuba) * 19 Eiffel Tower (France) * 20 Holi Festival (India) * 21 Ziggurat of Ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq) * 22 Saint Patrick’s Day (Ireland) * 23 Cherry Blossom Festival (Japan) * 24 Day of the Dead (Mexico) * 25 Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia) * Additional Resources
* Introduction * Part I Exploring the United States of America * 1 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (Alaska) * 2 Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona) * 3 Golden Gate Bridge (California) * 4 Kennedy Space Center (Florida) * 5 Lei Day Festival (Hawaii) * 6 Mardi Gras, New Orleans (Louisiana) * 7 Chaco Culture National Historic Park (New Mexico) * 8 Statue of Liberty (New York) * 9 Oregon Trail (Oregon) * 10 The Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park (Pennsylvania) * 11 Mount Rushmore National Park (South Dakota) * 12 Vaqueros and American Cowboys (Texas) * 13 The White House (Washington, D.C.) * Part II Exploring Other Countries * 14 San People, Formerly Known as the Bushmen of South Africa (Botswana, Africa) * 15 Aborigines Indigenous People (Australia) * 16 Amazon Rainforest (Brazil) * 17 Moon Festival (China) * 18 Son Cubano Music (Cuba) * 19 Eiffel Tower (France) * 20 Holi Festival (India) * 21 Ziggurat of Ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq) * 22 Saint Patrick’s Day (Ireland) * 23 Cherry Blossom Festival (Japan) * 24 Day of the Dead (Mexico) * 25 Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia) * Additional Resources
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