Talk about Books!: A Guide for Book Clubs, Literature Circles, and Discussion Groups, Grades 4-8
Book clubs, literature circles, and reading groups are great ways to promote literacy and books to young readers. This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students. Featuring 15 titles of diverse genres, it offers discussion topics and activity ideas for some of the best new reads for kids.
Reveals the history behind the building of the Great Wall, Emperor Qin's tomb of clay soldiers, the "Silk Road" trade route and many Chinese inventions.
Visit the ruins of the lost city of Machu Picchu and other remains of the Inca culture to explore the daily life, religion, farming and food of the Inca.