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104 book reviews found (page 1 of 21 pages). Narrow reviews by book audience:
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Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children
Jan Pinborough (2013) , 40-80 pages
Illustrated by Debby Atwell
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Biographies
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Miss Moore is the reason that children
today are allowed inside libraries.
Many, many years ago, people thought
that children would ruin the books with
their sticky hands, or forget to return
books. Now why would they think that?
Well, Miss Moore thought otherwise!
Miss Moore helped to start the first
children’s library in New York City.
This book is a great read, filled with
information and a fascinating look at
libraries and the amazing woman who
believed in them. The back has
information about Miss Moore and other
pioneering women in the library field.
Bright illustrations are sure to grasp
the reader’s attention and add to this
great, and true, story.
Reviewed by: Maeve / University City Regional Library
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Bill the Boy Wonder
Marc Tyler Nobleman (2012) , 40-80 pages
Illustrated by Ty Templeton
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Biographies, Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Would you be willing to write a best-
selling comic book and never get paid
for it? Cartoonist Bob Kane became
rich and famous because he was widely
recognized as the creator of the
legendary Batman character. But what
most readers didn’t know was that
another man provided most of the
storylines for the blockbuster comic
books. Using the bold colors and
style of a classic comic book, this
oversized biography tells the little-
known story of Bill Finger, co-creator
of Batman, for the first time. Fans of
comics and graphic novels will enjoy
the short format of the book, but
readers looking for more will
appreciate the detailed author notes,
photos and bibliography included at the
back of the book. A must-read for all
fans of the Batman comics!
Reviewed by: Rene / ImaginOn
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Buffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story
S.D. Nelson (2012) , 40-80 pages
Illustrated by S. D. Nelson
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Biographies
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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“We thought that the corn plants had
souls, as children have souls.” This is
just one belief that is re-lived
through the story of Buffalo Bird Girl.
Buffalo Bird Girl is a Native American
living in the Hidatsa tribe in the
1800s. This book uses actual stories
and words from Buffalo Bird Girl to
help you travel into the past to learn
about her tribe. She has many different
experiences including: visiting a
trading post, training her dog,
participating in her tribal chores,
watching the Lakota tribe attack her
people, and many more. Through
photographs and amazing illustrations
learn about the Hidatsa tribe.
Reviewed by: Maeve / University City Regional Library
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| If you liked this book, you may also like: Black Elk’s Vision: A Lakota Story |
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Chuck Close: Face Book
Chuck Close (2012) , 40-80 pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Biographies, Concept, Non-Fiction, Special Needs
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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This inventive autobiography tells the
courageous story of Chuck Close, the
famous painter of faces. From his
early struggles with dyslexia and “face
blindness” to paralysis later in life,
Chuck Close describes how art education
and the support of teachers and family
helped him overcome his challenges.
He has now
become one of the most celebrated
artists of his time. The book is based
on an interview conducted by 5th
graders from Brooklyn, New York.
The most engaging parts of the book are
the mix-and-match flip book pages that
can be rearranged to create your own
Chuck Close masterpiece!
Reviewed by: Rene / ImaginOn
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Harlem`s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills
Renee Watson (2012) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Biographies
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Some people will always be remembered,
especially people like Florence Mills.
Dubbed "Harlem`s Little Blackbird,"
Florence made a difference in this
world. Through the power of song,
Florence fought for equal rights and
battled against racism. Florence`s
career began early in life as word
spread about the young girl with the
fabulous voice. Florence never thought
of herself; instead of joining the
famous Ziegfeld Follies, she selected
specific shows that helped give other
black performers a start. During her
life, Florence Mills broke down racial
barriers and cared for those with less
than her. Simple, colorful
illustrations compliment Watson`s
inspiring story about a woman all young
girls and boys should look to as a role
model.
Reviewed by: Carrie / Myers Park Library
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