Using the Book Guide Chart Bibliography for Additional Books BOOK TITLE GRADE SUBJECT COMM- UNICATION FEELINGS CONFLICT ALTERN BIAS Annie and the Old One 5       self-esteem       Ape Ears and Beaky 5-6 Language Arts    self-esteem  escalation weighing   The Big Book for Peace 5-6   x     weighing non-violent   Candle in the Wind 8-9 Language Arts x anger grief escalation de-escalation   x Daniel's Story 7-8 Social Studies Language Arts   self-esteem escalation weighing x Great Kapok Tree 5 Social Studies listening   causes non-violent   Great Pretenders 5-6 Language Arts   self-esteem escalation weighing non-violent   Joshua T. Bates Takes Charge 5-6 Language Arts   self-esteem escalation weighing non-violent x Journey to Jo'burg 6-7 Social Studies     causes escalation    x Molly's Pilgrim 5 Social Studies x x escalation de-escalation   x North to Freedom 5-7 Social Studies x x problem solving   x Ordinary Magic 6-9 Social Studies  x     non-violent x Sadako and the Thousand Cranes 5-6 Social Studies   x    x   The Show and Tell War 5 Language Arts x x problem solving x   The Sea People 5-7     rejection win-win   x Through the Cracks 5-9 Language Arts x x intra- inter-personal     Tigress 5 Social Studies Science listening x escalation de-escalation non-violent   Tunes for Bears to Dance To 6-7   x understanding feelings abuse of power effect of violence    x The War with Grandpa 5 Language Arts  x x escalation problem solving x   The Weirdo 8-9 Science x self-esteem  escalation non-violent x The White Archer 5-6 Social Studies x anger escalation de-escalation  x x Using the Book Guide Chart The last six columns on the chart name the conflict management themes that are illustrated in the story. An "x" in the column simply means that the story deals with that theme or related skill. In some cases you are provided with more specific information. Under "Conflict" there are lessons that clearly illustrate the causes of conflict. Some show factors that escalate or de-escalate it. Others demonstrate that there can be win-win solutions. Under "Alternatives" are stories that help students see the benefit of weighing possible alternatives in order to choose the best. Other stories show non-violent responses to conflict including the use of surprise and negotiation. There are stories that encourage students to view a conflict situation from another "Perspective" or point of view. The last column indicates those stories which illustrate the effects of bias in conflict situations. The annotated bibliography that follows the guides offers a preview of titles recommended by elementary school teachers for developing themes of nonviolence and diversity. CURRICULUM INDEX
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