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Explore a stunning collection of rare books, games, ephemera, and artwork from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that reveals the socio-cultural history of these times. Showcasing innovative new publishing methods characteristic of the golden age of children’s literature, from mass-produced chapbooks to richly illustrated ‘book-beautifuls’, this resource examines the way in which new concepts were introduced to young readers, encouraging an engagement with the imagination which went on to fundamentally shape established notions of childhood.
When looking for peer reviewed articles, the [other] library databases usually offer better search options, such as more precise filters for narrowing results. (See the Find Articles page.)
These links will take you to example subject searches in the library catalog. The search will show you e-book and print book results from libraries around the United States, with the titles held at Texas A&M University-San Antonio appearing at the top of the list. To borrow a print book from another library, click on the title and then under Check Availability, select the "Request item via ILL" button. Using TexShare is another option for items held by participating Texas libraries.
Note: These searches return very large numbers of results and narrowing is recommended.
See the sample keyword searches below to help inspire your own searches. What words can you combine to retrieve results that are most targeted to your research needs?
"The third edition of Early Childhood Curriculum provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to curriculum theories and approaches in early childhood and early primary settings. Drawing on a cultural-historical framework for education, the text explores a variety of approaches to learning and teaching and equips readers with the tools to effectively plan, design and implement curriculum strategies. "
This "comprehensive resource... offers a review of the historical aspects, best practices, and the future directions of the field. With contributions from noted experts in the field, the book contains 30 interdisciplinary essays that explore in-depth the central issues of early childhood care and education."
Tells "the authentic stories and experiences of teachers who have taught these Habits of Mind (HOM) to young children: Persisting; Managing impulsivity; Listening with understanding and empathy; Thinking flexibly; Thinking about thinking; Striving for accuracy; Questioning and posing problems; Applying past knowledge to new situations; Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision; Gathering data through all senses;" and more
"Teaching STEM Literacy is comprised of ready-made, open-ended lessons reviewed and tested by teachers, which help educators integrate STEM learning into the early childhood classroom. Lessons are linked to the Next Generation Science Standards, and encourage creative ideas for three-dimensional STEM learning that are developmentally appropriate and exemplified through children's literature."
"This much-needed book will help schools, and by extension society, better understand and identify the promise, potential, and possibilities of Black boys. Drawing from their wealth of experience in early childhood education, the authors present an assest- and strengths-based view of educating young African American males."
"This is the first in-depth look at the important connections between the arts and science specifically for early childhood education (pre-K–3rd grade). Highlighting their many commonalities, such as the processes involved in creative problem solving, the author draws on what we can learn from Leonardo da Vinci as the supreme artist-scientist. Every chapter begins with a vignette of Leonardo and relates his thinking to the development of children's ideas in the arts and STEM (STEAM)."