Tradebook

Children's Trade Book Review

**Children’s Trade Book Review** **Erika Alvarez** **TCH 347** **February 9th, 2009**


 * Introduction of book:** //One for All; a// //Pennsylvania// //Number Book// by Trinka Hakes Noble, illustrations by L.W. Papp. Published by Sleeping Bear Press and Thomson Gale. © 2005


 * What is it about:** This book takes readers on an exciting counting tour through the state of Pennsylvania. It allows readers from lower levels to enjoy entertaining rhymes, while allowing older students discover interesting facts about the state.


 * What Subject Areas:** This book uses state symbols, landmark events, and famous people through rhyme to bring the history of Pennsylvania to life for the readers.


 * NCSS** **themes and PA Standards:**

The NCSS themes this book covers are: Culture, Time, Continuity and Change, People, Places and Environments. It also covers PA standards 8.2 A, B, and C.

This book can be used to grades 1-4, developing different levels of use for each grade.
 * Which grade level is it appropriate for?**

This book can be used for various purposes in the classroom. One idea I like would be to create a theme week dedicated to Pennsylvania. The students and teacher will read the book together and then complete activities throughout the day based on facts they learn about the Keystone state. All core subject areas should be integrated and the students should be able to participate with high enthusiasm. Throughout the book there several inventions and fun facts that the students will enjoy which allow the teacher to come up with out of the box activities and even field trips for the students.
 * What is your suggested method to use this book in the classroom?**


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