3.+Literature+List

=__Literature List__=

__Southeast__

1. __Don't Know Much About the 50 State__s by Kenneth C. Davis
 * This book offers information about each of the fifty states. Information is presented in student friendly ways with pictures and riddles included as well.

2. __America The Beautiful by Bates__ (Scholastic)
 * This book offers a great way to incorporate song into curriculum about the United States. Can lead into land form discussion and where certain landmarks are located.

3. __Animals and Habitats of the United States__ by Jeff Corwin
 * Great resource for students to discover animals and habitats of the United States. Students can use it to research animals and habitats specific to a region of the United States they are studying.

4. __The Nystrom Desk At__las
 * Atlas of the world. Also shows the United States split up by regions for students to use at their desk or in groups.

5. __Go Free or Die: A Story about Harriet Tubman__ by Jeri Ferris
 * Great biography to discuss slavery in the South and the Underground Railroad.

= __West__ =

1. __Got Geography!__ by:Lee Bennett Hopkins; Illustrated by: Philip Stanton
 * This book is an anthology of poems all related to geography in one way or another. For example, there are poems about latitude and longitude, volcanoes, the equator, and the wonders of geography (physical features), just to name a few!

2. __My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States__ by: Lee Bennett Hopkins; Illustrated by: Stephen Alcorn
 * This book is another anthology consisting of 50 poems that are grouped according to the geographic regions of the United States. All the poems in this anthology are related to the specific regions of the U.S. as well as the states and features within each of the regions. Each section of poems begins with a map of the region and facts about each state within the region.

3. __America Is..__ by: Louise Borden: Illustrated by: Stacey Schuett
 * This book describes in great detail the wonders and beauty that exists within the United States of America. In addition, the book highlights the special characteristics that make America the wonderful country that it is.

4. __Pop's Bridge__ by: Eve Bunting; Illustrated by: C.F. Payne
 * This story is a historical fiction piece about a boy named Robert and his friend Charlie whose fathers are both working on building the Golden Gate Bridge. The story highlights the tragic accident that actually occurred while the bridge was being constructed—twelve men fell into the water after the safety net was torn, and only two men survived. The story also allows readers to experience the events that led up to the opening day when the bridge was finally completed and all the team work that was involved in building the beautiful bridge that still exists today.

5. __That's Good! That's Bad! In the Grand Canyon__ by: Margery Cuyler; Illustrated by: David Catrow
 * This fictional story is about a young boy and his grandmother who take a trip to the Grand Canyon for their summer vacation. While on the trip, the boy and his grandmother experience humorous events that would otherwise be quite tragic if the story were real. As the young boy and his grandmother hike through the Grand Canyon, many factual details are revealed about the Grand Canyon because it serves as a backdrop for the events in the story.

6. __Welcome to Mount Rainier National Park__ by: Pamela Dell
 * This is a non-fiction book all about Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. This book has a detailed table of contents, index, and glossary to help students locate and learn about specific information about one of the United States’ highest peaks. There is also a section called Fast Facts where readers can learn quick pieces of information to possibly research further. There is also a list of helpful websites in the back of the book for readers to use to find out more information.

7. __Natural Wonders: Mauna Loa__ by: Christine Webster
 * This is a non-fiction book all about the largest volcano in the United States and on the Earth! There are many helpful text features within this book to help readers learn about this fascinating volcano in Hawaii. There is a listing of websites in the back of the book to aid readers in finding out more information about Mauna Loa and volcanoes in general. There is even a quiz in the back of the book for readers to quiz themselves on what they have learned about Mauna Loa so far.

8. __A True Book: Yellowstone National Park__ by: David Peterson
 * This is also a non-fiction book all about Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The book organizes information about Yellowstone according to the specific features one can find in this national park. For instance, readers can learn about the geysers, fumaroles, mud pots, lakes, landscapes, animals, as well as the history of Yellowstone.

= __Southwest__ =

1. __The United States of America: A State-by-State Guide__ by: Millie Miller and Cyndi Nelson
 * This is a great book about the different regions of the United States. The pictures are wonderfully drawn. The information includes famous Americans from the regions, endangered species, inventions, landmarks, and much more.

2. __My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States__ by: Lee Bennett Hopkins
 * This is a book with a collection of different poems. The poems are all about the United States and the different regions. There are maps and illustrations to go along with the poems. The author also includes information about each of the different stats in the region including the capital, state nickname, bird, flower, and other interesting facts.

3. __United States Cookbook__ by: Joan D'Arnico and Karen E. Drummond
 * This is a great book about "fabulous foods and fascinations facts from all 50 states." The sections are separated by the regions of the United States and the chapters are separated by the states within the region. Each chapter has information and actual recopies regarding food from that state. Not only does the book have facts about the food, but it also has lots of information about each state including their unique histories.

4. __Monday on the Mississippi__ by: Marilyn Singer
 * This is a book with fourteen poems describing the scenes along the Mississippi River in the Midwest region of the United States. The book is full of colorful pictures and historical information about the river.

= __Northeast__ =

1. __Super Social Studies: Quick and Easy Activities, Games and Manipulatives__ by: Elziabeth Vane Tine, Shirley Lee, Camille Cooper, and Barbara White.
 * This is an activity book full of teacher resources. It contains many hands on activities that can be completed with the students. I feel that it will be helpful to this lesson because we plan to incorporate a portfolio into the lesson.

2. __Social Studies Alive! Regions of our Country__ Teacher's Curriculum Institute.
 * This is a text book. The content is all about the regions of the United States. Along with the textbook I have two of the lesson guides. These include lessons about the different regions, along with simple assessments and activities that can be completed.

3. __Liberty__ by: Allan Drummond.
 * This is a childen's literature book that is all about the construction of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be one of our National Monuments. The story is told from the viewpoint of a young boy.

4. __The Story of The Statue of Liberty__ Designed by: IB Penick Illustrated by: Joseph Forte
 * This is a pop-up book with factual information about the Statue of Liberty. It includes a lot of specifics about the size and construction.

5. __The Hudson River, a natural and unnatural history__ by: Robert Boyle
 * This is a research book that includes all of the backgroundof the Hudson River. This includes it's animal life and complete history.

6. __Lakes__ by: Catherine Chambers
 * This is a book that explores the world's lakes. It discusses how they were formed, how human's use them and the organisms that live there.

7. __Forest__ by: Deborah Lock
 * This book contains information about different kinds of forests, where they are found, and the plants and animals that populate them.

8. __Exploring Caves: journey into the Earth__ by: Nancy Holler Aulenbach
 * This book follows the stories of experienced caver on their journeys.

9. __Mountains__ by: Seymour Simon
 * This book explores different types of mountains, how they were formed and how the effect the animals and ecosystems around them.

10. __Mountains__ by: Christine Webster
 * This book is similar in information to the book prior. It explores the different types of mountains and how weather and humans effect them.

11. __Niagara Falls: Natures Wonders__ by:Leonard Everett Fisher
 * In this book the author explores the history of Niagara Falls.

12. __The Statue of Liberty__ by: Lucille Recht Penner
 * This book describes the construction of the Statue of Liberty and its importance as a symbol of freedom.

13. __The Statue of Liberty__ by: Kathleen W Deady

14. __The Statue of Liberty__ by: Gina Strazzabosco Hayn
 * This book describes the importance of the Statue of Liberty as a gift from the French.

15. __The Statue of Liberty__ by: Marc Tyler Nobleman
 * The book explains the history of the Statue of Liberty, who designed it, its construction, its location, and why it is a symbol of United States' Freedom.

16. __Liberty's Journey__ By: Kelly S. DiPucchio
 * In this book the Statue of Liberty takes a step down form her pedestal and journeys around the United States.

17. __The Liberty Bell__ By: Debbie L. Yanuck
 * In this book the author discusses the history of The Liberty Bell. This includes: its construction, reconstruction, location, and imprtance as a symbol of the United States.

18. __Uncle Sam and Old Glory: symbols of America__ by: Delno C. West
 * This book explores the importance of the symbols of the United States.

19. __America the Beautiful__ by: Robert Sabuda