Reviews
A noteworthy review of Our Cultural Heritage from Children's Literature on November 1, 2002
People coming to America as immigrants have been confronted by both opportunities and prejudice. In the case of Japanese immigrants, the barriers constructed to delimit both their ability to physically enter the United States as well as the legal strictures imposed upon them were… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Cultural Heritage from Children's Literature on November 1, 2002
In the mid-19th century American military power was used to defeat the forces of the Mexican government and greatly expand the territorial confines of America. First in the Texan War and then in the Mexican War American forces defeated those of Mexico and set the stage for an imperialist View →
A noteworthy review of Our Cultural Heritage from Children's Literature on November 1, 2002
Chinese society spans back across many millenniums. Perhaps no other culture has a deeper or richer heritage than that which Chinese people have proudly described as ‘The Middle Kingdom.’ This term was used with great pride by Chinese officials to describe their nation as a… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Cultural Heritage from Children's Literature on November 1, 2002
Vietnamese people are among the most recent immigrants to come to the United States. The flow of immigrants from Southeast Asia was triggered by the American and South Vietnamese defeat in the long and bloody war that was waged in Vietnam. After the fall of Saigon and the victory of the… View →
A noteworthy review of Mighty Math from Midwest Book Review on November 1, 2002
This series provides simple, clear text that promises to interest beyond the intended age range. Sara Pistoia has put together eight books on different, basic math concepts which are so easy that even those in older grades who haven’t quite grasped some of the basics will find them View →
A noteworthy review of Our Cultural Heritage from Children's Literature on November 1, 2002
Russian immigration to the United States is both a historical and modern day phenomena. While it is true that waves of immigrants from Russia surged across the Atlantic in the late 19th century and following the Russian Revolution of 1917, the process of coming to America from… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Cultural Heritage from Children's Literature on November 1, 2002
During the nineteenth century over three million Italians chose to immigrate to the United States. Their reasons for leaving Italy varied, but for many, America represented a new opportunity for freedom and prosperity. Many Italian immigrants came to the United States with dreams of a… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Cultural Heritage from Children's Literature on November 1, 2002
The story of Polish immigrants, their reasons for coming to a new homeland, and the experiences they encountered once there is a fascinating one. Fleeing political oppression, warfare, and poverty, many Polish immigrants came to America with false hopes that life would be easier there… View →
A noteworthy review of Living Well from Children's Literature on November 1, 2002
Directed to children who may have a friend or classmate with diabetes, this book clearly explains what diabetes is and how it is treated. Photographs of famous people with type I diabetes, such as swimmer Gary Hall and actress Mary Tyler Moore are mixed with photographs of children… View →
A noteworthy review of Our People from Midwest Book Review on November 1, 2002
This series provides historical biographies introducing major American peoples and their achievements. Children will find these inviting, with each holding 32 pages of biographical coverage paired with color photos and American history. These are promising wide-ranging references for… View →
A noteworthy review of Living Well from Booklist on October 15, 2002
Written at a slightly lower level than most books on these subjects, these debut entries in the Living Well series will be helpful to children trying to cope with chronic illness. Both books begin with anecdotes about young people who suffer from the illnesses. Asthma explains the… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Cultural Heritage from Booklist on October 15, 2002
Part of the Spirit of America – Our Cultural Heritage series, these titles provide a simple, useful overview of each group’s immigrant history and lasting influence on American society. The series highlights diversity and also common themes, including leaving and finding… View →