| A “Mice” Way to Learn About Government Tuesday,
April 4, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Peter and Cheryl Barnes, VSP Books
Peter and Cheryl Barnes, authors of a series of children's books about civics, will
discuss their curriculum, A "Mice" Way To Learn About Government. Peter and
Cheryl are the authors and illustrators of Woodrow, the White House Mouse, about the White
House and the presidency; House Mouse, Senate Mouse, about Congress and the legislative
process, and Marshall, the Courthouse Mouse, about the workings of the Supreme Court.
Their new book, released in November, is Woodrow For President, which teaches children
about voting, campaigns and elections. The Barnes' books have been adopted into social
studies curriculums in elementary schools nationwide. Woodrow For President was just named
a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People for 2000 by the Children's Book
Council and the National Council for the Social Studies. For a fun and entertaining way to
teach elementary level children about government and politics, Woodrow and his friends are
just the ticket! Attendees will receive free "Woodrow For President" campaign
buttons! Peter and Cheryl will autograph and sell copies of their books and accompanying
curriculum guides at the conference.
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