Tsunami: Helping Each Other by Ann Morris
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Copyright:2005
Number of Pages: 32
Age: 4+
Genre: Nonfictional
Summary:
In this book it talks about a Tsunami that hit Thailand and a family that has to go through the after math. Through this book it talks about the before and after the tsunami hit. It talks about the families experiences during the storm and the chaos after. The main focus however was after the story when the family had to deal with the loss of loved ones, the availability of food, shelter, clothing, disease control, and the children's retry to start a school again. This book portrays what so many people underestimate what people have to go through.
My reaction
I enjoyed this book because I have never been through a tsunami and I have no idea what the after effects are and how hard it is to cope with the after math. I think that this book did a great job in showing how hard it is and was for that family.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that everyone would. Children need to learn about the natural disasters that happen in this world and I think that through pictures and a story about a specific family would be a great way to open the door to natural disasters.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
The United States of America
The United States of America by Millie Miller
Publisher:Scholastic
Copyright: 1999
Number of Pages: 64
Age: 9+
Genre: Nonfiction
Summary:
In this book it talks about each of the different states and their statistics. In each state it tells the endangered species, biographical sketches of famous Americans, inventions, resources, and records. This book has many different facts about each of the different states and talks about the important things in each state.
My reaction
I enjoyed this book because it was fun to learn all of the different facts about America. I enjoyed learning the different things that I had no idea about before. This book did a great job on portraying the wonderful accomplishments that America has been able to do.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that this book would be awesome for children because they would be able to learn about their nation and all the little facts about the different states.
What problems might this book cause?
None
Publisher:Scholastic
Copyright: 1999
Number of Pages: 64
Age: 9+
Genre: Nonfiction
Summary:
In this book it talks about each of the different states and their statistics. In each state it tells the endangered species, biographical sketches of famous Americans, inventions, resources, and records. This book has many different facts about each of the different states and talks about the important things in each state.
My reaction
I enjoyed this book because it was fun to learn all of the different facts about America. I enjoyed learning the different things that I had no idea about before. This book did a great job on portraying the wonderful accomplishments that America has been able to do.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that this book would be awesome for children because they would be able to learn about their nation and all the little facts about the different states.
What problems might this book cause?
None
Who Was Albert Einstein
Who Was Albert Einstein by Jess M. Brallier
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Copyright: 2002
Number of Pages:112
Age: 9+
Genre: Nonfictional
Summary:
In this book it talks about the life of Albert Einstein. It has many pictures in the book that are able to illustrate his life and the different accomplishments that he was able to do. It goes through different things that many people didn't know about Albert Einstein and writes it in a way that children are able to understand and remember what they read.
My reation
I enjoyed this book because it was perfect for children that want to learn about an important figure in our nations history. Albert Einstein is an intellectual figure to many people and he accomplished so much that he is a large reference to many different things. It is important for people learn and understand him.
Who might benefit from this book?
I think that anyone who wants to learn about an important figure in our nations history would love to read this book. Its an easy read which makes learning about Albert Einstein more enjoyable.
What problems might his book cause?
None because this is a true story about someone in our nations history that anything presented is just fact which the reader should just deal with.
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Copyright: 2002
Number of Pages:112
Age: 9+
Genre: Nonfictional
Summary:
In this book it talks about the life of Albert Einstein. It has many pictures in the book that are able to illustrate his life and the different accomplishments that he was able to do. It goes through different things that many people didn't know about Albert Einstein and writes it in a way that children are able to understand and remember what they read.
My reation
I enjoyed this book because it was perfect for children that want to learn about an important figure in our nations history. Albert Einstein is an intellectual figure to many people and he accomplished so much that he is a large reference to many different things. It is important for people learn and understand him.
Who might benefit from this book?
I think that anyone who wants to learn about an important figure in our nations history would love to read this book. Its an easy read which makes learning about Albert Einstein more enjoyable.
What problems might his book cause?
None because this is a true story about someone in our nations history that anything presented is just fact which the reader should just deal with.
The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank by Ruud Van Der Rol
Publisher: Puffin Books
Copyright: 1995
Number of Pages:113
Age: 12+
Genre: Nonfiction
Summary
In this book it is a photobiography of the history of Anne Frank. In this book it talks about Anne Frank's life before her family went into hiding. It talks about the oppresive last years of her life that she went through. It also covers the political downturn and the testimonies of those who last saw Anne Frank and her sister Margot alive. This book covers from her happy childhood life to concentration camps after her family was captured and separated.
My reaction
I loved this book because it was an easy read. I loved seeing all the pictures that were in it because it made the reading so much more enjoyable and it made Anne Frank's character seem more real, then just reading about her in a chapter book.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that anyone would wants to learn about their nations past history would love to read this book. I think that this book would make others want to learn about their nations past history because the reading was easy enough to want to read it.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
Publisher: Puffin Books
Copyright: 1995
Number of Pages:113
Age: 12+
Genre: Nonfiction
Summary
In this book it is a photobiography of the history of Anne Frank. In this book it talks about Anne Frank's life before her family went into hiding. It talks about the oppresive last years of her life that she went through. It also covers the political downturn and the testimonies of those who last saw Anne Frank and her sister Margot alive. This book covers from her happy childhood life to concentration camps after her family was captured and separated.
My reaction
I loved this book because it was an easy read. I loved seeing all the pictures that were in it because it made the reading so much more enjoyable and it made Anne Frank's character seem more real, then just reading about her in a chapter book.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that anyone would wants to learn about their nations past history would love to read this book. I think that this book would make others want to learn about their nations past history because the reading was easy enough to want to read it.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
The Story of Ruby Bridges
The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles
Publisher: Scholastic
Copyright: 1995
Number of Pages: 24
Age: 7+
Genre: Nonfictional/Picture
Summary:
This is a story about a little girl named Ruby Bridges. Ruby was an African American who was sent to an all white school. On Ruby's first day in school there was an angry mob outside of the school saying that the little girl didn't deserve to come to an all white school. However, even though all the white people were protesting Ruby continued to go to school. When she went to school she had to have guards walk her to school in case the mob tried to hurt Ruby. One day when Ruby went to school no one was in the classroom but the teacher. All the white folks pulled their children out of the school because they didn't want their children going to school with an African American. The teacher continued to teach Ruby. One day the mob was more angry than ever. Ruby stopped in the crowd and started to say a prayer. She said a prayer so soft and sweet that asked God to forgive the people because they didn't know what they were doing and that He should forgive them like when they said bad things about Him a long time ago. After Ruby said her prayer she continued to go to school. Eventually more African Americans came to that school and the whites returned to school as well.
My reaction
I loved this book very much. I loved that Ruby was so brave. I loved the prayer that she said. That prayer touched me because it was said in a way that I hadn't thought of before. I loved that she related herself to Jesus Christ when people said bad things about Him, she felt the same way. It was very moving and an important part of our history.
Who would benefit from this book?
Everyone would benefit from this book because it is an important part of our history that everyone should know about. Its perfect for children because its from child's point of view.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
Publisher: Scholastic
Copyright: 1995
Number of Pages: 24
Age: 7+
Genre: Nonfictional/Picture
Summary:
This is a story about a little girl named Ruby Bridges. Ruby was an African American who was sent to an all white school. On Ruby's first day in school there was an angry mob outside of the school saying that the little girl didn't deserve to come to an all white school. However, even though all the white people were protesting Ruby continued to go to school. When she went to school she had to have guards walk her to school in case the mob tried to hurt Ruby. One day when Ruby went to school no one was in the classroom but the teacher. All the white folks pulled their children out of the school because they didn't want their children going to school with an African American. The teacher continued to teach Ruby. One day the mob was more angry than ever. Ruby stopped in the crowd and started to say a prayer. She said a prayer so soft and sweet that asked God to forgive the people because they didn't know what they were doing and that He should forgive them like when they said bad things about Him a long time ago. After Ruby said her prayer she continued to go to school. Eventually more African Americans came to that school and the whites returned to school as well.
My reaction
I loved this book very much. I loved that Ruby was so brave. I loved the prayer that she said. That prayer touched me because it was said in a way that I hadn't thought of before. I loved that she related herself to Jesus Christ when people said bad things about Him, she felt the same way. It was very moving and an important part of our history.
Who would benefit from this book?
Everyone would benefit from this book because it is an important part of our history that everyone should know about. Its perfect for children because its from child's point of view.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
Children Just Like Me
Children Just Like Me by Barnabas and Anabel Kindersley
Publisher: DK Publishing
Copyright:1995
Number of Pages: 79
Age: 5+
Genre: Picture/Nonfiction
Summary:
This is a book about the different types of children of the world. This book goes through different countries and tells the clothes they wear, the toys they play with, the jobs they do, the houses they live in, the schools they go to, and the things they do for fun.
My reaction
I enjoyed reading this book a lot because it is super fun to see how the different children in the world dress and the different things that they have to live in and by. The children always seem happy in all the pictures because they are trying to portray that they are happy with their lives and that they are happy with what they have.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that everyone would because it gives a good idea of the different types of cultures that are in this world, which I believe is super important for everyone to learn about. Children should be exposed to other cultures to see how other children live their lives.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
Publisher: DK Publishing
Copyright:1995
Number of Pages: 79
Age: 5+
Genre: Picture/Nonfiction
Summary:
This is a book about the different types of children of the world. This book goes through different countries and tells the clothes they wear, the toys they play with, the jobs they do, the houses they live in, the schools they go to, and the things they do for fun.
My reaction
I enjoyed reading this book a lot because it is super fun to see how the different children in the world dress and the different things that they have to live in and by. The children always seem happy in all the pictures because they are trying to portray that they are happy with their lives and that they are happy with what they have.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that everyone would because it gives a good idea of the different types of cultures that are in this world, which I believe is super important for everyone to learn about. Children should be exposed to other cultures to see how other children live their lives.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
Voice of an Angel
Voice of an Angel by Charlotte Church
Publisher: Warner Books
Copyright: 2001
Number of Pages: 232
Age: 12+
Genre: Nonfiction
Summary:
In this book it talks about Charlotte Church and how she has become the person she is today. Charlotte Church has this book because she wants her fans to know who she really is and to know about her as a normal person. This book allows her fans to get to know her on a deeper level not as a celebrity but just as Charlotte Church. An example of something that she talks about is when she talks about Caroline Cooper, her aunt. She talks about how wonderful her aunt is and that her aunt was her biggest influence in her music. Another example would be when she talks about how she thrills to her grandfathers stories about the rock band he had when the Beatles first hit the charts. This is a down to earth book that allows you to know about one of the many celebrities in this world.
My reaction
I liked this book because it allowed me to get to know about a singer that I didn't know much about. It was fun to read because even though we think that some celebrities have totally different lives, we forget that they are just humans. They have little things that they love and hate just as everyone else.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that anyone who has listened to her music and who loves the music industry. It would be a fun read for those people because it gets them exposed to see how celebrities become who they are.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
Publisher: Warner Books
Copyright: 2001
Number of Pages: 232
Age: 12+
Genre: Nonfiction
Summary:
In this book it talks about Charlotte Church and how she has become the person she is today. Charlotte Church has this book because she wants her fans to know who she really is and to know about her as a normal person. This book allows her fans to get to know her on a deeper level not as a celebrity but just as Charlotte Church. An example of something that she talks about is when she talks about Caroline Cooper, her aunt. She talks about how wonderful her aunt is and that her aunt was her biggest influence in her music. Another example would be when she talks about how she thrills to her grandfathers stories about the rock band he had when the Beatles first hit the charts. This is a down to earth book that allows you to know about one of the many celebrities in this world.
My reaction
I liked this book because it allowed me to get to know about a singer that I didn't know much about. It was fun to read because even though we think that some celebrities have totally different lives, we forget that they are just humans. They have little things that they love and hate just as everyone else.
Who would benefit from this book?
I think that anyone who has listened to her music and who loves the music industry. It would be a fun read for those people because it gets them exposed to see how celebrities become who they are.
What problems might this book cause?
None.
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