CHILDREN’S HISTORICAL LITERATURE COLLECTION from the University of Washington contains thousands of digital objects related to the history of children’s books.
Contents: This comprehensive collection includes books from the 18th through the 20th century. A wide range of book types include alphabet books, chapbooks, dictionaries, hornbooks, and spelling books. From manners and etiquette to natural sciences and health, the collection explores all subject areas.
Classroom Connections: Students will enjoy exploring the books that children their age read in the 18th through the 20th century. Looks for ways to connect these historical primary sources with topics throughout the curriculum including science, math, and health. Ask students to compare and contrast life and learning in two different time periods.
Featured Digital Objects:
Health and Hygiene - https://goo.gl/iHZZT9
Manners and Social Etiquette - https://goo.gl/W7L3Dt
Natural Sciences - https://goo.gl/rbvgj2
Health and Hygiene - https://goo.gl/iHZZT9
Manners and Social Etiquette - https://goo.gl/W7L3Dt
Natural Sciences - https://goo.gl/rbvgj2
To visit the collection, go tohttp://content.lib.washington.edu/childrensweb/index.html.
