Monday, November 1, 2010

November Book Notables

Our Read Aloud
Flying Solo (by Ralph Fletcher)
Kids rule! Kids rule! KIDS RULE! Yes, when the substitute teacher doesn't show up, the kids are flying solo in Mr. Fabiano's class. What kind of lessons will the students learn in their teacher's absence? Tune in to Read Aloud to find out!

The Social Studies Book of the Month
The American Revolution (by Douglas M. Rife)
As we move from North American roots [Unit 1] to revolution and expansion in the newly-formed United States [Unit 2], we move to a new S.S. book of the month! The American Revolution is a wonderful interactive book that recounts the battles and conflicts of the American Revolution. It contains many historically-accurate letters to bring to life the facts of this important time period in our nation's history.

The Math Book of the Month
Sir Cumference & the Great Knight of Angleland (by Cindy Neuschwander)
Yes, it is time for Geometry in math! And what better way to get excited about it than an adventure with Sir Cumference? In this fun book, Sir Cumference's quest brings to light a whole slew of geometrical concepts. This is one book of a series of many zany mathematically-charged adventures starring Sir Cumference.

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