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Stop the Hate OhioCincinnati’s Holocaust & Humanity Center and Cleveland’s Maltz Museum ​Announce Statewide Holocaust Education CampaignOhio museums establish partnership as antisemitism rises in stateAs antisemitism increases throughout the U.S. and knowledge of the Holocaust declines, the Nanc

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'I have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea.'

Me *before reading*: Let's read this picture book so that I can complete my edited 2020 reading challenge
Me *after reading*: LOL SOBS I'M FINE

For real, though Eyes That Kiss in the Corners is absolutely beautiful and so well-written, I got emotional barely halfway through. It's important to have such affirming stories when we live in a world where people of color are discriminated against and made to feel inadequate on the basis of so...more

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'I have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea.' Me *before reading*: Let's read this picture book so that I can complete my edited 2020 reading challengeMe *after reading*: LOL SOBS I'M FINE For real, though Eyes That Kiss in the Corners is absolutely beautiful and so well-written, I got emotional barely halfway through.

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"...to be revisited again and again...The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist..." -The New York Times

"...diverse collection of iconic figures...vibrantly illustrated...beautifully crafted volume..." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "...exuberant...exquisitely designed...a launching point for more discoveries." -School Library Journal, Starred Review "A luminous and diverse tribute to black movers and shakers across the centuries." -Publishers Weekly
Meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement-a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage, inspire, and empower the next generation of changemakers. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins' colorful and celebratory illustrations.

Written in the spirit of Nina Simone's song "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," this vibrant book is a perfect introduction to both historic and present-day icons and heroes. Meet figureheads, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and athletes like Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, and Serena Williams.

All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. Highlighting the talent and contributions of black leaders and changemakers from around the world, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to discover what they too can achieve. Strong, courageous, talented, and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream...whatever it may be.

The 52 icons: Mary Seacole, Matthew Henson, Ava Duvernay, Bessie Coleman, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Cathy Freeman, George Washington Carver, Malorie Blackman, Harriet Tubman, Mo Farah, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jesse Owens, Beyonce Knowles, Solange Knowles, Katherine Johnson, Josephine Baker, Kofi Annan, Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison, Brian Lara, Madam C.J. Walker, Yannick Noah, Maurice Ashley, Alexandre Duma, Martin Luther King, Jr., Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Simone Biles, Stevie Wonder, Esperanza Spalding, Sidney Poitier, Oprah Winfrey, Pele, Nelson Mandela, Louis Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Naomi Campbell, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Muhammad Ali, Shirley Chisholm, Steve McQueen, Zadie Smith, Usain Bolt, Wangari Maathai, Mae Jemison, W.E.B. Du Bois, Nicola Adams, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and Misty Copeland.
If you like this book, check out Step Into Your Power and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers, by the same author-illustrator team.

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Survivors is an excellent and important book. In an age when so many people are self centered and materialistic, it will open a reader's eyes and mindSurvivors is an excellent and important book. In an age when so many people are self centered and materialistic, it will open a reader's eyes and mind to what happened and what "could" happen again to those who do not know history. ...more (less)

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Survivors is an excellent and important book. In an age when so many people are self centered and materialistic, it will open a reader's eyes and mindSurvivors is an excellent and important book.

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Survivors of the Holocaust book. Read reviews from world's largest community for readers. Based on a series of a BAFTA-nominated animated documentaries, ...

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JARS OF HOPE: HOW ONE WOMAN HELPED 2,500 CHILDREN DURING THE HOLOCAUST

Written by Jennifer Roy and Illustrated by Meg Owenson
2015; Capstone Young Readers (33 Pages)
Genre: picture book, middle school, history, war, holocaust

RATING: 4 STARS

In Jars of Hope We meet a real life hero, Irene Sendler. During World War II she risked her life and freedom to help anyone the Nazis were persecuting. One way to help the Jewish children survive was to smuggle them out of the Ghettos. To ensure that the Nazis...more

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JARS OF HOPE: HOW ONE WOMAN HELPED 2,500 CHILDREN DURING THE HOLOCAUST Written by Jennifer Roy and Illustrated by Meg Owenson2015; Capstone Young Readers (33 Pages) Genre: picture book, middle school, history, war, holocaust RATING: 4 STARS In Jars of Hope We meet a real life hero, Irene Sendler.

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Karlyflower *The Vampire Ninja, Luminescent Monster & Wendigo Nerd Goddess of Canada (according to The Hulk)*

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He's a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Runt. Happy. Fast. Filthy son of Abraham. He's a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He's a ...

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It depends on the child. Some 13 year olds might not be mature enough for it, but I just read this book with my newly 12 year old after coming across It depends on the child. Some 13 year olds might not be mature enough for it, but I just read this book with my newly 12 year old after coming across it in the YA section of the library. He is an advanced reader and very mature for his age but instead of just handing it to him, we read it together so that we could have discussions along the way. He is a 6th grader and familiar with the Holocaust - not all the details, but he understands the 'big picture'. This book gave him a little bit deeper understanding and more to think about which I appreciate. ...more

The story is told from the perspective of Bruno, a 9 year old German boy, so it alluded to the sufferings he saw, but it never goes into detail because Bruno doesn't understand exactly what he is seeing. He just knows that he enjoys the friend he has made from behind the barbed wire fence. Along the way he learns he is Jewish and that they are being kept 'separated' but he doesn't understand why.

When the Author was asked if the book was written for children or adults, he says he didn't write it for one or the other - he just wrote a book. He doesn't put it into a 'category', but the Publishers have put into the YA category. I found that interesting because it doesn't fit neatly into any category.

The movie version follows the book very closely, but it is much more disturbing as it shows physical violence. Again, the book only alludes to the violence and injustices, but it never shows them. I recommend the book for most Middle School aged kids, and if a parent reads with, them, all the better.
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It depends on the child. Some 13 year olds might not be mature enough for it, but I just read this book with my newly 12 year old after coming across It depends on the child.

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Read 2,577 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The compelling story of a girl's fight to regain her life and dreams after being forced ...

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The following reviews have been shared by Text Publishing - publisher of Omar Rising

'Omar Rising is irresistibly appealing and genuinely inspiring-a story that helps us to see the world more clearly, and to see ourselves as powerful enough to change it.'
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Read 5,166 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every d...

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Read 1,549 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with he...

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Auma has been running all her life. In her small Kenyan village, she’s a track star with big dreams. A track scholarship could allow he...

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One of the most unimaginable tragedies of our time, the Holocaust can be a difficult subject to both teach and discuss. The 24 carefully curated books on this list can be used in a variety of ways to help students understand both the history and the cultural significance of this grave time period in human history. This list includes gripping first-person accounts from historical figures like Anne Frank and Elie Wiesel; moving stories of heroic rescues from both adult and children survivors; and award-winning, bestselling Holocaust fiction like Lois Lowry's Number the Stars and Marcus Zusak's The Book Thief. This collection is a essential resource for any classroom library.

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In 2015, Dr. Ken Cusher, Kent State University Emeritus Professor of Inernational Education, began working with two 6th grade Englsih Language Arts teachers from Hudson Middle School in Ohio, Beth Killeen and Carla Sweitzer. The team began working together to establish a long term collaboration that would be mutually beneficial between the Orkeeswa Secondary School in Tanzania and Hudson Middle School in Ohio with a focus on enhancing the global and international mindedness of the students.

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About The Book

Meet two heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the rights to freedom and education in these inspirational nonfiction tales from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Two stories of bravery in one beautiful book-including the story of Malala Yousafzai, a winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize!

One country: Pakistan. Two children: Iqbal Masih and Malala Yousafzai. Each was unafraid to speak out. He, against inhumane child slavery in the carpet trade. She, for the right of girls to attend school. Both were shot by those who disagreed with them-he in 1995, she in 2012. Iqbal was killed instantly; Malala miraculously survived and continues to speak out around the world. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her work.

The stories of these two courageous children whose bravery transcended their youth, beautifully written and illustrated by celebrated author Jeanette Winter, are an inspiration to all.

About The Author

Jeanette Winter is a celebrated picture book creator whose acclaimed works include Diego; Oil; and The Secret Project, all written by Jonah Winter, and her own Sisters: Venus & Serena Williams; The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid; Nanuk the Ice Bear; Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan: Two Stories of Bravery; Henri's Scissors; Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia; Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan; and The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq.

About The Illustrator

Jeanette Winter is a celebrated picture book creator whose acclaimed works include Diego; Oil; and The Secret Project, all written by Jonah Winter, and her own Sisters: Venus & Serena Williams; The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid; Nanuk the Ice Bear; Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan: Two Stories of Bravery; Henri's Scissors; Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia; Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan; and The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq.

Product Details

Publisher: Beach Lane Books (November 4, 2014)

Length: 40 pages

ISBN13: 9781481422949

Grades: 1 - 5

Ages: 6 - 10

Lexile ® AD640L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Raves and Reviews

A master picture-book artist introduces quite young readers to two astonishing heroes of the world born in Pakistan...Winter, in impressive command of the page with her spare text and calm, rich, digitally rendered art, offers this difficult material unapologetically. As she often does, she distills the stories to their essences, conveying with very few words the fearlessness and the hope wielded by these children. Iqbal's and Malala's stories are presented as two separate tales, back to back. In a poignant double-page spread at the middle, edge-to-edge art shows each child atop a mountain. Iqbal's kite string has just left his hand; his kite drifts away toward Malala. Malala's kite string is still in her hand, and her kite reaches toward Iqbal...Brave and heartrending.

- Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW 10/1/14

In a two-in-one book that readers can begin from either end, Winter links the lives of two courageous child activists from Pakistan-Malala Yousafzai and Iqbal Masih. The pairing works to good effect; it is as if Malala stands on the shoulders of Iqbal...Winter's spare prose and simple, colorful pictures illustrate both children's circumstances and the mantles they accepted. An introductory note to each story provides a much-needed event summary. Readers will be moved by both sacrifices, and many will want to know more...This is an inspiring introduction to two important young champions of human rights.

- Booklist 10/1/14

Author and illustrator Winter...once again tackles the topic of humanitarian activism amid political violence in this two-in-one picture book...Like Winter's earlier works, simple sentences and repetition ("Still Malala speaks out") give the story an accessible rhythm, and illustrations consisting of bold colors and shapes, each framed by a colorful geometric pattern, indicate moods ranging from the light pink of mourning to the bold orange and purple of defiance. The two stories are linked by a shared, wordless center spread featuring a kite motif from Masih's story...The need to rotate the book physically in order to read each story adds a tactical element to the reading experience. Direct quotes from the young activists appear in red and purple respectively...a sensitive, age-appropriate treatment of a difficult but important topic.-Jill Ratzan, I. L. Peretz Community Jewish School, Somerset, NJ

- School Library Journal

Winter (Henri's Scissors) continues her series of illustrated biographies with a two-in-one volume...Naïf, milky-toned digital illustrations make the story's terrors easier to bear...The thread joining these stories is the children's thirst for education, no matter the cost. Readers who drag their feet to school may benefit...from an introduction to children who are desperate to attend.

- Publishers Weekly, October 15, 2014

With an economy of words, unembellished language and her signature flat, child-centric illustrations, Jeanette Winter (The Librarian of Basra) creates a quietly magnificent tribute to two extraordinary human beings...The front-to-back story features Malala, the reverse tells the story of Iqbal, and Winter smoothly joins them together in the center spread. Malala's story opens as her would-be assassin descends upon her school van, then backtracks to tell how Malala spoke out repeatedly against the Taliban's ban on educating girls...Winter describes the Taliban attack, and Malala's miraculous survival, in simple, child-appropriate language...In the luminous full-page center spread, Malala and Iqbal stand on mountains, gazing at each other under a starry sky, flying kites that dance across to the other's side. Malala keeps a firm grasp on her kite string, while Iqbal releases his. Even as Iqbal's story saddens us, we must remember him in conjunction with Malala, living proof that hope thrives alongside death. Coupling the stories creates a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Winter has created a radiant, transcendent book. --Allie Jane Bruce, children's librarian, Bank Street College of Education Shelf Talker: The biographies of two children's rights activists, Malala Yousafzai and Iqbal Masih, together in one book; their stories balance each other to create a radiant whole.

- Shelf Awareness, October 15, 2014 - STARRED REVIEW

This picture book tells two stories (one side is Malala's story; flip it over for Iqbal's), introducing young readers to Malala Yousafzai and Iqbal Masih, two Pakistani children who fought for peace and justice and who both suffered violence...Winter tells each child's story in clear, concise prose...Winter uses the imagery of a kite as both a metaphor for childhood and as a way to visually connect the two child activists. Mid-book, where the two narratives meet, a poignant double-page spread shows Malala, in vivid coral, flying a kite in a night sky, while Iqbal, shaded in an ethereal gray, can no longer hold on to his. Though both stories are painful, they can be a great place to begin a young activist's education.

- Horn Book, November/December 2014

Muted tones and doll-like representations of the two heroes soften the tragedy of the stories, and the inclusion of kites as symbols of freedom are used to advantage as the ghostly Iqbal and vibrant Malala exchange kites on the transition spread between stories. With Malala's recent Nobel Peace Prize award (made after this title's publication), this work will fill demand for material at a primary-grade level.

- Bulletin, December 2014

Awards and Honors

CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children's Book Council)

Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle

CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book

Buckaroo Book Award Nominee (WY)

ALA Amelia Bloomer Project

Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection Title

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Multicultural Books List

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About The Book Meet two heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the rights to freedom and education in these inspirational nonfiction tales from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Two stories of bravery in one beautiful book-including the story of Malala Yousafzai, a winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize!

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Both books are, certainly, well-written, but the "adult" version is much more comprehensive in terms of the history, political history, and cultural aBoth books are, certainly, well-written, but the "adult" version is much more comprehensive in terms of the history, political history, and cultural aspects of Pakistan and much more in depth regarding events Malala experiences. I have read both with 7th graders, and the "young reader" version was appreciated much more. ...more (less)

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Both books are, certainly, well-written, but the "adult" version is much more comprehensive in terms of the history, political history, and cultural aBoth books are, certainly, well-written, but the "adult" version is much more comprehensive in terms of the history, political history, and cultural aspects of Pakistan and much more in depth regarding events Malala experiences.

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No. This website is more about sharing reviews of books and to help others decide whether they want to read them. Go check your library's website, seaNo. This website is more about sharing reviews of books and to help others decide whether they want to read them. Go check your library's website, search the library catalogue for free access to this book. They may have it as an ebook or they may not, but it's the best place to start. ...more (less)

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I just don't think it was developed at all. It was a very traumatic scene, and then the book just ends. I really liked how this book dealt with familyI just don't think it was developed at all. It was a very traumatic scene, and then the book just ends. I really liked how this book dealt with family issues, but the two violent racist scenes should have been more fully developed to bring more of an impact to the character and the story. Jamie Gregory...more (less)

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I just don't think it was developed at all. It was a very traumatic scene, and then the book just ends. I really liked how this book dealt with familyI just don't think it was developed at all. It was a very traumatic scene, and then the book just ends.

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This is a DAMN good book. Press this into the hands of all middle grade readers, especially girls, especially girls of color, especially girls who don't think themselves to be great at school, especially girls who don't have an easy life at home.

Woodson writes excellent verse here, and the way she talks about herself, her place in social/political history, and her place within her family are absorbing and moving.
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This is a DAMN good book. Press this into the hands of all middle grade readers, especially girls, especially girls of color, especially girls who don't think themselves to be great at school, especially girls who don't have an easy life at home.

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Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard th...

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This book is intended for an adult to read it to a child, rather than for independent reading, and will be especially good for children ages 5-8. If yThis book is intended for an adult to read it to a child, rather than for independent reading, and will be especially good for children ages 5-8. If you're reading this book to a child, though, I'd say you can really read it to a child of any age. Hearing a variety of words as early as possible is extremely beneficial to young children (check out 1,000 books before Kindergarten), and children as young as three or four will probably be developing an understanding of concepts like bullying and kindness. ...more (less)

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This book is intended for an adult to read it to a child, rather than for independent reading, and will be especially good for children ages 5-8. If yThis book is intended for an adult to read it to a child, rather than for independent reading, and will be especially good for children ages 5-8.

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I admit I was kind of expecting this to be trash, because lots of Serious Adult Literary Writers think they can write for children and then they write garbage that is insulting to children, but this one actually works as a story, plus it's funny for adults without smirking at children who might not get all the jokes (looking at you, Phantom Tollbooth, you smug asshole). There is a problem with this book, which is that it wants to be a picturebook (the art! Oh, I loved the art! Loved! So many bro...more

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I admit I was kind of expecting this to be trash, because lots of Serious Adult Literary Writers think they can write for children and then they write garbage that is insulting to children, but this one actually works as a story, plus it's funny for adults without smirking at children who might not get all the jokes (looking at you, Phantom Tollbooth, you smug asshole).

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What we have here is an obvious swipe at anti-immigration folks, although I don't know how many kids are going to pick up on that. The big umbrella just keeps getting bigger and bigger, and even though some people think that there won't be enough room under it, there always is.

The pictures are rather cute, especially with some of the more fanciful elements (which I wasn't expecting, but liked anyway).

The book isn't so much a story as an idea, but if it helps get kids thinking about this issue, t...more

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What we have here is an obvious swipe at anti-immigration folks, although I don't know how many kids are going to pick up on that. The big umbrella just keeps getting bigger and bigger, and even though some people think that there won't be enough room under it, there always is.

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Loved the illustrations, but 100% of the families have a mom and dad? That just is not reality. Over 1/3 of families in the US are single parent. LateLoved the illustrations, but 100% of the families have a mom and dad? That just is not reality. Over 1/3 of families in the US are single parent. Latest data from Russia, I believe are about 20%, same in Uganda. Not to mention LGBT families. My daughters known that 'most' families have a Dad, but I'm always pointing out to them the diversity of family structure in their school. This book doesn't represent statistics. Elizabeth Peacock...more (less)

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Loved the illustrations, but 100% of the families have a mom and dad? That just is not reality. Over 1/3 of families in the US are single parent. LateLoved the illustrations, but 100% of the families have a mom and dad? That just is not reality.

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According to the Newbery Award website, this award is given "to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.According to the Newbery Award website, this award is given "to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." It is usually given to the author of a novel, but that is not a requirement. When we think of awards for picture books, we might think of the Caldecott Award, but that is for the illustrator. ...more (less)

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Wow... Now that is a diverse children's book. Although, I guess if it wasn't, it would kind of defeat the whole purpose (and the title wouldn't make much sense)!

This simple rhyming picture book illustrates our differences and our similarities in a cute, accessible way. There are plenty of cultures represented, along with varied sexual orientations, family units, and disabilities. On the surface, it's a book about a school, but it goes deeper than that, too, with friendships that happen outside t...more

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The Holocaust: History and Memory provides students with a new way to learn about Holocaust history. Developed in cooperation with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and powered by Google Expeditions, this field trip allows students to virtually experience the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

The virtual field trip includes nine different scenes from the Museum-covering our permanent exhibition, The Holocaust, our Hall of Witness and Hall of Remembrance, and a conservation lab where students can examine how our staff preserve and present Holocaust history.

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There are two ways to access this virtual field trip. It was originally developed, and is still best experienced, as an immersive VR experience for use with the Google Expeditions mobile app. However, you can now explore the field trip as a virtual tour using the web browser on any computer or mobile device. You can learn more about the Google Expeditions field trip below or explore in your web browser here.

Download the Google Expeditions App

Google Expeditions is a free virtual reality teaching tool that lets you lead or join immersive virtual trips all over the world. For guidance on setting up and using the app, visit the Google Expeditions Help Center.

1. Download the app for your iOS or Android device.

2. When you open the app, you will be prompted to sign in with a Google account.

3. After signing in, click Discover.

4. In the search bar at the top of the app screen, search for The Holocaust: History and Memory.

5. Click on the search result to save the virtual field trip.

Download the Lesson Plan

Lesson length: One to two class periods

In this lesson, students examine how the Museum uses artifacts and photographs from its collections to present the history of the Holocaust and memorialize its victims-including artifacts and photographs that illustrate important aspects of Holocaust history such as Torah scrolls rescued during Kristallnacht, a train car, prisoner barracks from Auschwitz, and a gas chamber model. Students also tour the Museum's architecture and discuss what makes the Museum a living memorial. Through their exploration of the Museum's exhibitions, students gain a greater understanding of key events and topics related to the Holocaust and are able to explain the systematic nature, scope, and consequences of the Holocaust.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I experience during this virtual field trip?

Using VR headsets and mobile phones, The Holocaust: History and Memory immerses you in several 360-degree virtual spaces within the Museum, including sections of the permanent exhibition, memorial space, and conservation lab.

Each stop along the tour provides prompts for you to take a closer look at selected photographs and objects, as well as details in the building architecture.

Narration, as well as questions and answers, are provided for teachers to focus student attention and encourage critical thinking.

What equipment do I need to view the Museum's expedition?

Google Expeditions were originally designed for use in a classroom with teachers acting as a guide and students following along. They are best experienced as guided tours with the teacher acting as the guide. However, students may also independently take self-guided tours.

A compatible iOS or Android phone or tablet is required. Some Chromebooks work as well. While the tour works without a VR headset, for the full immersive experience, they are required. The best setting is one in which teachers use a tablet to narrate the tour, and students use mobile phones or similar WiFi-enabled devices and VR headsets. Learn more about recommended devices and mobile phone requirements.

To explore on your own, the minimum requirement is a compatible mobile phone, tablet, or Chromebook and a WiFi connection. Learn more about exploring on your own.

Are there other technology requirements to use this expedition?

Yes. You need a WiFi connection in order to download the tour within the Google Expedition app. Once the tour has downloaded, WiFi is no longer required.

In order for a teacher to provide a guided tour experience, the teacher's device and all of the students' devices must be connected to the same WiFi network. The WiFi must allow peer-to-peer communication. This is how the teacher is able to use their tablet to direct students to visual details during the tour. Learn more about setting up your WiFi network.

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