Elizabeth Andrade

Dr. Meadows
LAE 4424

Literary Analysis
Information Books
Historical Event outside the U.S:
The War in Vietnam
By: Don Lawson

Bibliographic Information:
Lawson, D. (1981). The War in Vietnam. New York: F. Watts.
Plot:
This book describes events leading to war in Vietnam, American involvement, opposition at home, the
end of the conflict, and the aftermath of the war.
Setting:
Vietnam
Theme:
The causes and effects of war

Characterization: N/A
Style:
Informative

Point of View:
Third person
Reflections:
This book might be little difficult to read and understand for a younger child, but it does a great job at
helping the reader get all the basic and background information about the war in Vietnam along with its
causes and effects.

Historical event In the U.S:

The Boston Tea Party
By: Russell Freedman

Bibliographic Information:
Freedman, R., & Malone, P. (2012). The Boston Tea Party. New York: Holiday House.

Plot:
In this book, Freedman recalls the events of the Boston tea party with historic accuracy. He talks about
how on December of 1773, the Sons of Freedom showed their defiance against the king of England by
dumping fine tea into the ocean.
Setting:
The Colonial United States
Theme:
The events of The Boston Tea Party
Characterization:
N/A
Style:
Historical/ Informational
Point of View:
All-knowing Narrator
Reflections:
I think that this is a great book to bring into the classroom. Not only does it provide a simple way to
understand the events of December 16th, 1773, I t also provides accurate information and a time line of the
events.

Earth
By: Robert Daily

Bibliographic Information:
Daily, R. (1994). Earth.
Plot:
This is a book that talks about and informs the reader about all the different aspects of our planet Earth. It
talks about the birth of the planet, the different layers, the movement and the orbit of the earth along with
many other important facts.
Setting:
N/A
Theme:
Our planet is amazing!
Characterization:
N/A

Style:
Historical/ Informational
Point of View:
All-knowing Narrator
Reflections:
This book touches on all of the important aspects of the earth and how it works. It is an easy and short
read that will pair well with a lesson about the earth. It will reinforce what the students are learning.

Space:
Learning about the sun, moon, planets, and stars
Bibliographic Information:
Keller, D. (2012). Learning about the sun, moon, planets, and stars (C. Mayer, Ed.). Chicago, IL: World
Book.
Plot: This book is full of fun facts and great pictures that explain all there is to know about the solar
system.
Setting:
N/A
Theme: The different planets of the solar system , as well as the stars.
Characterization:

N/A
Style:
Informational
Point of View:
All-knowing Narrator
Reflections:
This book is a great resource for teachers! Not only does if provide fun facts about the solar system, but it
full of fun activities that can be done by one student or as a class!

The Human Body:

The Skeleton inside You
By: Philip Balestrino

Bibliographic Information:
Balestrino, P., & Kelley, T. (1989). The skeleton inside you (Rev. ed.). New York: Crowell.

Plot: This book is told by a little boy who dressed as a skeleton for Halloween. He soon realizes that the
skeleton is used for more things other than scaring people. He goes on to explain what the skeleton is
made up of, and what its purpose is.
Setting:
There is no specified setting
Theme: The different part and functions of the skeleton
Characterization:
The Narrator- A young boy, one- dimensional
Style:
Informational
Point of View:
First Person
Reflections: This is a very simple read suitable for young children that are just learning about the human
skeleton. The information is told in a way that is not overwhelming for young students.

Math Concepts:
Math Matters! Mental Arithmetic
By: Brian Knapp and Duncan McCrae
Bibliographic Information:
Balestrino, P., & Kelley, T. (1989). The skeleton inside you (Rev. ed.). New York: Crowell.
Plot: This book is full of different strategies and examples of those strategies to learn ow to do simple
mental math.
Setting:
There is no setting, this is an informational book
Theme:
Teaching children how to do Mental Math
Characterization:
N/A
Style:
Informational/ instructional
Point of View:
All knowing Narrator
Reflections: There is a different strategy on every two pages and each strategy has plenty of step- by- step
examples.

Hobbies:
Beginning Volleyball
By: Julie Jensen

Bibliographic Information: Jensen, J., & King, A. (1995). Beginning volleyball. Minneapolis: Lerner
Publications.
Plot: This book explains the basics of Volleyball. It tells about how the game got started, it explains the
rules and walks you through an actual game.
Setting:
Volleyball Court
Theme:
Teaching the basics of Volleyball
Characterization:
N/A
Style:
Informational/ instructional

Point of View:
All knowing Narrator
Reflections: I used to play Volleyball in high school so I am very familiar with the sport. The information
provided was very accurate and the pictures clarify what is being taught.