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Black Book of Colors, The
This book is written in Braille alphabet so the sighted reader can share the reading experience with the blind reader. The books is printed in black pages to further simulate the reading experience of the blind reader. This books has been printed around
| Author: Cottin, Menena |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | social studies
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Books Speak!: Poems about Books
A delightful collection of poems about books and the joys of reading. This amazing collection of poems about all aspects of books and reading is a fun to read book.
| Author: Salas, Laura Purdie |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | language arts - writing
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Dreamer, The
A tale or allegorical story in which an artist creates the earth, sky, water, animals, and people, who are artists "in his own image." This simple well known story will be familiar and appreciated by many readers.
Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau, The
Whimsical biography of Henri Rousseau illustrated in his style of artwork. This book recounts the life of Henri Rousseau who began painting at the age of 41. Spare text written in lovely figurative language - "the flowers open their hearts" and "He holds
| Author: Markel, Michelle |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - reading
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Freedom School, Yes
When their house is attacked because her mother volunteered to take in the young white woman who has come to teach black children at the Freedom School, Jolie is afraid, but she overcomes her fear after learning the value of education. Based on interviews
| Author: Littlesugar, Amy |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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George Washington Carver
This biography of George Washington Carver, known as the "peanut man," is illustrated with his art work and archival photographs and includes notes, bibliographical resources and an afterword.
| Author: Bolden, Tanya |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | science
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George Washington Carver
This biography of George Washington Carver, known as the "peanut man," is illustrated with his art work and archival photographs and includes notes, bibliographical resources and an afterword.
| Author: Bolden, Tanya |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | science
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Hanimations
A continuation of Hanimals, this wordless book is a collection of whimsical photographs of hands that have been painted and arranged to make fascinating shapes. As one ABE teacher said, "I've never met an adult who wasn't intrigued by these book
Heart to Heart
Contemporary poets create poems in response to works of modern American art. The reproductions are very good. An introduction, index, and biographical notes of poets and artists extend the scope of the book. The poems are uneven in quality.
| Author: Greenberg, Jan (Ed.) |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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Humages
Like his previous book (Hanimals, also reviewed by the OLRC), this book features photos, this time of Mariotti's face and feet, disguised to look like other things.
I Heard God Talking to Me: William Edmondson and His Stone Carvings
This almost spiritual book is an homage to William Edmondson and his folk art genius. Pictures of his creations coupled with 23 poems form a tribute to the man and his art.
| Author: Spires, Elizabeth |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | language arts - writing
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Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life
This well-researched and tastefully honest biography recounts the long, productive life of Martha Graham--dancer, teacher, and choreographer. The author includes notes, acknowledgements, picture credits, a selected bibliography, and an index.
| Author: Freedman, Russell |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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Mind's Eye
This is a novel in play form. Courtney, 16 and paralyzed, learns about the power of the mind from an elderly blind woman and a game they play--taking an imaginary trip to Italy using a 1910 Baedeker's guidebook.
| Author: Fleischman, Paul |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Mysterious Thelonious
Chris Raschka has blended musical notes with glorious color to make the reader see how Thelonious Monk's music would appear on paper. Reading the words on the page resembles reading musical notes on a scale rather than the traditional left-to-right, top-
| Author: Raschka, Chris |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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One and Only Ivan, The
When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall,he decides that he must find them a better life. Although a work of fiction, this story comes from a true story
| Author: Applegate, Katherine |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | science
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Picasso and the Girl With a Ponytail
The cubist artist Picasso met his model Sylvette when he was in his 70's. The book chronicles how they met and how she gained confidence to become an artist herself. The author includes a biography of Picasso and photographs of his paintings and sculptu
| Author: Anholt, Laurence |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus, The
The story of Peter Mark Roget, creator of Roget's Thesaurus complete with his biography, time line of current events and wonderful illustrations. Both Robert F Sibert medal and Caldecott Honor Book.
| Author: Bryant, Jen |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | social studies | language arts - writing | science
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Unlikely Pairs
Contrasting works of art are juxtaposed on facing pages to stimulate thought and discussion. The author includes brief biographies of the artists.
| Author: Raczka, Bob |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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Wonderful Towers of Watts, The
Throughout his life, Old Sam collects bits and pieces of glass, tiles, and discarded objects that he uses to build structures in his backyard in Watts.
Zoom
The pictures tell the story in this clever book. Perspective changes as each picture is a zoom-in or zoom-out of the preceding one.
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