Reviews
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom: The African American Library from School Library Journal on February 1, 2002
These titles present people from very different areas of achievement, each demonstrating qualities for young readers to admire and emulate. The books are thoughtful in documenting the extreme pressures of segregation and prejudice but emphasize the positive efforts and successes of each… View →
A noteworthy review of Countries: Faces and Places from School Library Journal on February 1, 2002
A succinct portrayal of this island nation. Heavily illustrated chapters of one or two pages each treat ‘The Land,’ ‘The People,’ ‘Long Ago,’ ‘Singapore Today,’ ‘Singapore Trivia,’ etc. Text and photographs show how the country… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of Chester A. Arthur’s, early years in Vermont and New York, his civil rights and abolitionist work, his rise to the presidency after the assassination of James A. Garfield, and his… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of Woodrow Wilson’s life, his early years in Virginia, his rise to political life, and important aspects of his presidency, including his support of small businesses and his various reforms. A… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Here’s a series that does exactly what it purports to do—introduces military vehicles (photographed on the ground at Colorado’s Fort Carson), explains what they do, indicates where the people sit, and what the controls do. In an ending ‘Up Close’ section,… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Here’s a series that does exactly what it purports to do—introduces military vehicles (photographed on the ground at Colorado’s Fort Carson), explains what they do, indicates where the people sit, and what the controls do. Text explains that ‘Humvee’ is a… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Here’s a series that does exactly what it purports to do—introduces military vehicles (photographed on the ground at Colorado’s Fort Carson), explains what they do, indicates where the people sit, and what the controls do. In an ending ‘Up Close’ section,… View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Here’s a series that does exactly what it purports to do—introduces military vehicles (photographed on the ground at Colorado’s Fort Carson), explains what they do, indicates where the people sit, and shows us the parts. In an ending ‘Up Close’ section, the… View →
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 3 from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Paul Revere and his midnight ride have become a legendary event in American history. Lost in the poetic memory is the fact that Paul Revere was a living, breathing person. A silversmith by trade, Paul Revere was called upon at age eighteen to support his mother and five siblings after… View →
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 2 from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
Wonderbooks, published by The Child’s World, Inc., has a much-needed low level nonfiction series. The series in Level 2 include such titles as Charles Schulz, Rosa Parks, and Jackie Robinson. Helen Keller is also in this series. The story of Helen Keller is an outstanding example… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written’ Our Presidents’ series details Richard Nixon’s early years in California, the rise to political life, the accomplishments of his presidency and his resignation. A variety of photographs show his family, his emerging political activity and View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of Harry S. Truman’s life, including his early years in Missouri, his rise to political life and important aspects of his presidency, including his beginnings when Franklin D. Roosevelt died in… View →