Books that Fit -- Civics
Listed below are several books that can be and are often used in
teaching reading. These books are grouped by topic under the strand. Beside each
entry is an estimation of the grade level in which the book would be
appropriate. Some books cover all areas because of the graphics that they offer.
| P = Primary grades K-3 |
| I = Intermediate grades 4-5 |
| M = Middle School grades 6-8 |
| H = High School grades 9-12 |
Woodrow, the White House Mouse by Peter and Cheryl Barnes
(P/I)
House Mouse, Senate Mouse by Peter and Cheryl Barnes (P/I)
Woodrow for President by Peter and Cheryl Barnes (P/I)
A Mice Way to Learn About Government (Teaching Idea Book) by Peter and
Cheryl Barnes (P/I) Marshall, the Courthouse Mouse by Peter and Cheryl
Barnes (P/I)
We the People by Peter Spier (P/I)
Class President by Johanna Hurwitz (I/M)
Just a Little Bit by Ann Tompert (P/I)
So You Want to be a President by Judith St. George (P/I)
It's Mine by Leo Lionni (Sharing) (P/I)
Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni (Citizenship and kindness) (P/I)
Franklin is Messy by Paulette Bourgeois et al (Responsibility) (P)
Hurry Up Franklin by Paulette Bourgeois et al (Responsibility) (P)
Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton (P/I)
The Bad Habit-Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berestain (P)
The New Neighbors-Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berestain (P)
Wanted: Best Friend by A. M. Monson (P) We the Kids by David Catrow (P/I)
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