Many of us use a curriculum to teach history; but using
literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this
history literature series with some of the best books to teach about World War
One. Using literature to teach history illuminates the time period, helps
integrate the history curriculum, and enriches social studies. With my love for
literature and history, it only makes sense to combine the two, so I have
gathered some of my favorite books that teach about World War One in elementary
school.
See Inside the First World War by Rob Lloyd Jones is
a flap book packed with information about the First World War, from the start
of the conflict in 1914, to its resolution in 1918. It includes scenes such as
a battleship fight, the war in the skies, trenches on the Western Front, and a
tank battle in no man’s land.
Where the Poppies Now Grow by Hilary Ann Robinson is
about childhood friends, Ben and Ray, as they find their innocent war games
become real as the Great War rages around them. Set during the First World War,
in simple rhyme, Where the Poppies Now Grow takes readers on a journey
of friendship set against a changing landscape of innocence, of war, and then of
peace.
DK Eyewitness Books: World War I by Simon Adams is an
easy to understand guide to the world’s terrible war. Real-life photographs
with clear explanations will give you a look into one of the worst conflicts in
history. From the causes of the war to the challenges in battle and the
consequences afterward, this book covers the intense four-year battle on land,
sea, and up in the sky.
The National Archives: World War I Unclassified by
Nick Hunter is packed full of amazing photographs and original documents from
the National Archives, real-life artifacts and documentation enable readers to
build a true and real account of World War I and how it shaped the world. From
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferninand to the signing of the Treaty of
Versailles, WWI Unclassified takes readers on a journey back in time to
discover the amazing story behind this terrible war.
These are only a few of my favorite books that teach about
World War One, there are so many more out there! Feel free to share in the
comments what you consider the best book to teach about World War One in
elementary school.
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