Title, Creators, Comments / Reviews | Ages | Date Added | |||
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1. The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 (Mass Market Paperback) Author: Christopher Paul Curtis Publisher: Laurel Leaf |
Young Adults |
12/24/2015 Add | |||
Karen tagged as: I read , I recommend | |||||
7,007 Reviews | |||||
2. The Space Mission Adventure (Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs (Aladdin Pape... Author: Sharon M. Draper Illustrator: Jesse Joshua Watson Publisher: Aladdin |
Ages 4-8 |
7/5/2009 Add | |||
Karen said: This book is different from the other Ziggy books because it is less of a mystery. Draper creates a little mystery, but the focus is more on the boys and their fun at space camp. Draper does an exce...more tags: African American , boys , space camp , NASA , Sharon Draper , Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs | |||||
5 Reviews | |||||
3. Jimi & Me (Hardcover) Author: Jaime Adoff Publisher: Jump At The Sun |
Young Adults |
7/5/2009 Add | |||
Karen said: Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I loved Adoff's writing style. It captures his feelings, the characters, and the action in such a concise, yet poetic way. Great for middle school/young adults...more tags: biracial , death , family , relationships | |||||
66 Reviews | |||||
4. The Hello, Goodbye Window (Hardcover) Author: Norton Juster Illustrator: Chris Raschka Publisher: Michael Di Capua Books |
Ages 4-8 |
4/4/2009 Add | |||
Karen said: A young girl visits her grandparents. The same window that welcomes her also says goodbye. In between that time, the young girl and the grandparents enjoy each other's company. Chris bright illustr...more tags: Grandparents , Chris Raschka , Norton Juster | |||||
1,703 Reviews | |||||
5. Rosa (Hardcover) Author: Bryan Collier, Nikki Giovanni Illustrator: Bryan Collier Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
Ages 4-8 |
4/4/2009 Add | |||
Karen said: Nikki's poetry and storytelling skills not only tells Rosa Park's story, but the civil rights story, too. Through Bryan Collier's illustrations, Rosa Park is an icon, and the people who support the c...more tags: African American , Rosa Parks , Nikki Giovanni , Bryan Collier | |||||
192 Reviews | |||||
6. Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story (Hardcover) Author: Janet Halfmann Illustrator: Duane Smith Publisher: Lee & Low Books |
Ages 4-8 |
4/4/2009 Add | |||
Karen said: Robert Smalls' story is an impressive one, and certainly one that demands to be told. Janet Halfmann researched his story and integrated the research into the story to make it a fascinating read. Du...more tags: African American , Robert Smalls , Janet Halfmann , Duane Smith | |||||
48 Reviews | |||||
7. Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Caldecott Honor Bo... Illustrator: Kadir Nelson Publisher: Jump At The Sun |
Ages 4-8 |
4/4/2009 Add | |||
Karen said: Unlike previous books on Harriet Tubman, Weatherford takes a spiritual approach to telling Harriet's story and how she led her people to freedom. Nelson's beautiful illustrations effectively interpre...more tags: African American , Harriet Tubman , Carole Boston Weatherford , Kadir Nelson | |||||
634 Reviews | |||||
8. All Aboard the Dinotrain (Hardcover) Author: Deb Lund Illustrator: Howard Fine Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books |
Ages 4-8 |
7/8/2008 Add | |||
Karen said: Thank you Deb for your encouraging words! I love working with elementary children. They are so eager and willing to learn! I love sharing books and technology with them! | |||||
112 Reviews | |||||
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