The Educational Value of Children's Non-Fiction Books About Construction Equipment
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Summary
The article discusses the value of children's non-fiction books, using "Road Builders" by B.G. Hennessy and illustrated by Simms Taback as an example. It highlights how children have a natural curiosity about how the world works and how books like these creatively meet that need by explaining construction equipment and processes in engaging ways.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledthey could never acquire enough kid-oriented non-fiction
of course kids want to understand how the world works, and there is so much to try to make sense of
there are plenty of books and series that meet that need in marvelously creative ways
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