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Life Stories in Children's Books.

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Harms, Jeanne McLain; Lettow, Lucille J. – Social Education, 1997

Asserts that using children's literature to present life stories can reinforce young children's understanding of life span and help them better understand how goals formed in childhood may help determine an individual's future. Briefly reviews and recommends 15 children's books focused on life stories and decision making. (MJP)

Descriptors: Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education