Book Detail

Houses and Homes

Publication Information
Author:  Morris, Ann Illustrator:  Morris, Ann
Title:  Houses and Homes Date:  1992
Publisher:  Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books City:  New York, NY
ISBN, paperback:  0-688-10168-2 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, easy reading, photographic essay

HSE Descriptor(s):   

Summary:
A fascinating photographic collection of houses in different world cultures. The photos show how colorful diverse homes and people are. There is very little text, but the index at the end identifies the location of each home.

Teaching Ideas:
Teachers may want to use these for writing prompts with students. Or teachers may use this book in a study of cultures of the world with map skills. Students may want to bring in photos of their favorite houses or of homes where they have lived. Pair with Ventura's Houses to gain an historical perspective.

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Art and Photography > photography
bullet Construction/Engineering > Building > architecture
bullet Social Studies > anthropology > cultures
bullet Social Studies > anthropology > daily life
bullet Social Studies > anthropology > daily life > houses


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