The brain power story hour : higher order thinking with picture books / Nancy J. Polette.

Author/creator Polette, Nancy
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, North Carolina ; London : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2012]
Descriptionvii, 175 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Children--Books and reading. --United States.
Preschool children--Books and reading. --United States.
Picture books for children--United States. --Bibliography.
Children's literature--Bibliography.
Children's libraries--Activity programs. --United States.
Thought and thinking--Study and teaching (Early childhood). --Activity programs.
Cognition in children.

Contents Literacy versus letteracy -- Before we read -- Building word power: developing verbal/linguistic thinking -- Developing the creative mind -- Developing analytical/mathematical thinking -- Developing visual literacy -- Developing critical thinking -- Developing positive relationships and a positive self-image -- The natural world -- Appendix. Nancy's choices : nonfiction too good to miss.
Abstract "This innovative study offers age-appropriate book suggestions with related questions and activities tailored to a variety of thinking skills, including verbal/linguistic thinking, divergent/creative thinking, analytical/mathematical thinking, visual/spatial thinking, and many others. Ideal for children's librarians, school librarians, teachers of early childhood gifted programs, parents, and homeschoolers"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012015284
ISBN9780786468539 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
ISBN078646853X (pbk. : acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z1037.A1 P58 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold