Books With Lasting Connections

The January 2010 issue of Book Links features Lasting Connections of 2009, a "list of the 30 picture books, novels, and nonfiction books that most effectively connect to the K–8 curriculum." Some of these titles have been reviewed here. They include:

• If America Were a Village: A Book About the People of the United States, written by David J. Smith and illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong - Read my review.

• Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11, written and illustrated by Brian Floca - Read my review.

• Pharaoh's Boat, written and illustrated by David Weitzman - Read my review.

• Yellowstone Moran: Painting the American West, written and illustrated by Lita Judge - Read my review.

There are a number really terrific books on the list, including some mighty good poetry titles, so head on over and check out the Lasting Connections of 2009 list.