Picture Books Aren't Just Fun

May 1, 2014 | Media and Technology

The article discusses a study conducted by the University of Waterloo, reported by researcher Daniela O'Neill, regarding the acquisition of knowledge by children concerning animals when a picture book is read aloud. Topics include a comparison of picture books and vocabulary books, the use of generic language used by mothers when reading aloud, and additional animal facts provided when reading either book.

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Daniela O'Neill

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University of Waterloo

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Publication Name: Science & Children

Volume: 51

Number: 9

Page Number: 16

Resource Type: Research Products

Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science | Life science | Literacy

Audience: Pre-K Children (0-5) | Families | Parents/Caregivers

Environment Type: Media and Technology | Comics, Books, and Newspapers

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