One Room School Author:Laurence Pringle A story about the last year of a one-room schoolhouse, 1945. The illustrations are unique, using a method called collage-graphics, and look like an old-fashioned photo album. Each memory, such as getting to school, lessons learned, and a visit from the local library's bookmobile, has a "picture" attached with corner tabs and jagged... more » edges. Taking into consideration the year, the memories also include how the battles of World War II, though far away, touched the lives of the students and teacher. This is a gentle story to share with younger students or a good curriculum aid for older students learning about American history, the history of schools, or life in another era.« less