Non-Fiction
1. Adler, D.A.  (1993).  A picture book of Anne Frank.  New York: Scholastic.  Illustrated by Karen
Ritz, this book reflects on the life of a young Jewish girl in Germany during the Holocaust.  The reader is taken through the life of Anne Frank, who hides, with her family, from the war for two years, but then is captured, and eventually dies.  This book can be used in the classroom when talking about the Holocaust, or a related history lesson.  In addition, it can be used in the classroom as a picture book.

2. Hautzig, D.  (1985).  A visit to the hospital.  New York: Random House.  Illustrated by Joe Mathieu, this informational book is a vivid description of a trip to the hospital.  The characters in this story are given a tour of the hospital before one of them has to go in for a minor operation.  They are
introduced and familiarized with the nurses, doctors, and different functions of the hospital, to make it a less scary and intimidating time for the character.  This book can be used in the classroom if a child in the class has to go to the hospital, or while talking about different occupations and such, perhaps in a dramatic play area.

3. Jones, L.  (1999).  Abe Lincoln.  New York: Scholastic.  Illustrated by Don Bolognese, this book
portrays the life of one of America's presidents, Abraham Lincoln.  Lincoln's life is described from birth, through his assassination.  In the classroom, this book can be used for an introduction to the Civil War, a discussion of presidents, or even as a book to read for President's Day.  Furthermore, this book can be classified as a Social Studies book.
 

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