An Examination of Picture Story Books that Teach Children about Appalachia (Part 1).

Owens, William T.

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ERIC Number: EJ627258

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Publication Date: 2001

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An Examination of Picture Story Books that Teach Children about Appalachia (Part 1).

Owens, William T.

Southern Social Studies Journal, v26 n2 p26-48 Spr 2001

Clarifies the term "Appalachia" by discussing the economic and geographic points of reference related to the term, along with the difference between rural and urban Appalachia, and considers the culture of Appalachia. Focuses on teaching about Appalachia with picture storybooks. Includes an annotated bibliography. (CMK)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Economic Factors, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Location, Picture Books, Rural Environment, Social Studies, Urban Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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