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| 101.I Dreamed I Was a Ballerina by: Anna Pavlova October 01, 2001 |
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| I began taking my grandaughter to the ballet when she was 3 years old. By 5, she knew the stories and music to all the classics and began ballet lessons at the Washington Ballet. Now, at 7, during the holiday, she is dancing one of the leading children's roles in Septime Webre's Nutcracker.
I bought this book because I wanted to introduce her to the history of this beautiful art. Not only did she love the story, but, additionally, she was facinated by the Degas images and drawings. ... Read More: |
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| 102.Great Scientists (DK Eyewitness Books) by: Jacqueline Fortey June 25, 2007 |
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| The DK Eyewitness books belong in the personal library of every curious adult, all school libraries, and on the shelves of children seeking early knowledge in particular scientific fields.
However, I make an exception for "Eyewitness: Great Scientists." This is such an outstanding book, even for an outstanding series of books, that I cannot recommend it for everyone. That is a really strange statement, I know. "Eyewitness: Great Scientists" is really for the curious who thirst for knowledge, ... Read More: |
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| 103.By My Brother's Side by: Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber August 31, 2004 |
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| I have 2 nephews that are very close brothers. I got this book for them because they had been fighting alot. One plays sports and the other had major surgery and cant play for awhile. This book helped them understand their situation and they help each other now all the time. IT IS GREAT! |
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| 104.In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer by: Irene Opdyke September 14, 2004 |
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"In my hands" Irene Gut Opdyke narrates her tribulations during WWII. The saga of atrocities committed by the Nazis is intertwined with echoes not to be indifferent when another person's freedom is in jeopardy. Sharing her story with young life audiences, Irene is inculcating the same imperative: "You can make a difference; you have the power to fight against evil." As a native of Poland, I find many familiar images in Irene's early surroundings. She comes from a little town close to the German border, ... Read More: |
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| 105.Woodsong by: Gary Paulsen May 08, 2007 |
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| Paulsen's choice of the word, SONG--see WOODSONG and DOGSONG--goes beyond the expected audible and musical implications, for it embodies man and animals' in-touch-ness with static and living aspects of the natural world. Less a cohesive story with a clearly defined plot and anticipated character development this book reveals the author's reflective observations of his own maturation--as a musher and as a human being. With gritty honesty Paulsen chronicles the painful and often humiliating earning curve which he experienced, ... Read More: |
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| 106.Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa by: Jeanette Winter September 21, 2008 |
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| "The earth was naked. For me the mission was to try to cover it with green." - Wangari Maathai
Growing up in the shadow of Mount Kenya in Africa, Wangari is surrounded by an umbrella of green trees. The trees protect the birds, provide firewood to the women of the village and help keep the soil rich for the sweet potatoes, sugarcane and maize Wangari helps to harvest. Wangari travels to America for school, but when she returns six years later, the trees are gone. No crops grow, the birds are gone and the women ... Read More: |
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| 107.Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln by: Doreen Rappaport November 11, 2008 |
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| A wonderful overview of Abraham Lincoln's life. Seventeen pages of concise writing, each containing absolutely stunning illustrations, take you through Lincoln's childhood, early political years, presidency, and death. Lincoln's words are printed on every page, highlighting the important aspects of the story. This book can be used to introduce the presidency, slavery, Civil War, or civil rights. The Gettysburg Address is printed in the back, along with a list of important dates and a list of suggested further reading and internet sites. ... Read More: |
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| 108.Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai (Frances Foster Books) by: Claire A. Nivola April 01, 2008 |
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| This is one of the most wonderful picture books this year. It reminds us that we are all capable of recognizing problems and making significant positive changes by taking individual action, and it tells the story of an incredible, real life African role model. The artwork is detailed and captivating.
I've given this book as a gift to three children so far this year and plan to keep gifting it! |
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| 109.Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter by: Adeline Yen Mah March 13, 2001 |
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| As an Asian American whose father remarried I can relate to the Author. A wicked step-mother and two wicked step-sisters and a father who hated me because my mother left him. I am an unwanted child. I will never forget these words as long as I live and I quote my step-mother "You may have not been an accident; but you are certainly a mistake".
This story is truly inspiring and conveys so much more than I could have possible have retold about my own life. As a 33 year old woman with two daughters, I will continuously give them the encouragement ... Read More: |
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| 110.Lincoln Shot: A President's Life Remembered by: Barry Denenberg September 30, 2008 |
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| This is a great book - way beyond what I thought it would be. The picture and description do not do it justice. |
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