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Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
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CAM JANSEN AND THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN DIAONDS
I LIKE THIS BOOK. BECAUSE CAM HAS A GOOD MEMEREY.SO HE HELPSSOLVE THE MYSTREY!
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds was great!
I liked the book a lot! Only you can't put it down! I thought it was very exciting and surprising. The best part was when Cam was in the house. I won't say any more because you should read it yourself, because you will like it too.
Cam Jansen and the Scary Snake Mystery
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (March, 2001)
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another great mystery book
We enjoyed this Cam Jansen book just as much as all the others we have read.
Cam Jansen and the Scary Snake Mystery
The title of this book is called "Cam Jansen and the Scary Snaky Mystery." I like this book because it solves mystery. The first mystery is about the loose dog.The second mystery is about the stolen yellow bag with a camera inside.I think the third graders should read this book if they like to slove mysteries.This book is a very good book.
One Yellow Daffodil: A Hanukkah Story
Published in Paperback by Voyager Books (October, 1999)
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More Than a Hanukkah Story
30-page picture book. Slightly longer than your average picture book but still short enough for one sitting. Two children invite Morris, the flower vender, to join them for Hanukkah. The holiday brings back painful boyhood memories as he recalls the horrors of the holocaust and the last time he celebrated Hanukkah with his own family. Emotional healing begins when he shares these memories with the Becker family. A perfect introduction to the holocaust for sensitive younger audiences. The holocaust story is not graphic or overwhelming but does portray a strong sense of sadness, hopelessness and loss. Makes a good read-aloud for older students as well.
One Yellow Daffodil
This emotionally engaging story is partly about Hanukkah andpartly about the Holocaust, but is mostly about real people and realfeelings. Morris Kaplan, a lonely man who is a Holocaust survivor, is very kind to Jonathan and Ilana, a brother and sister who come to his flower shop regularly to buy flowers, by giving them more flowers than they actually have the money for. A friendship develops and the children invite Mr. Kaplan to their home to help celebrate Hanukkah. This small kindness changes Morris Kaplan's life---and that of the family. I loved this story and the good feelings it evoked in me. I would recommend this story for all ages.
A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart (Picture Book Biography)
Published in School & Library Binding by Holiday House (March, 1998)
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Fantastic!
My whole family loves these books, and Amelia Earhart is my daughter's current favorite. We own about seven of the books in this series, and each one is as good as the next. We are planning to collect the whole series. They are a second or third grade reading level but the information is presented clearly enough that younger kids can grasp the essentials. At the same time, there is enough substance that older kids have plenty to think about. Adults can learn something too! I recommend this book, and the whole series, very highly.
Best Kids' Book About Amelia On The Market!
This easy to read biography is the best on the market aboutAmelia Earhart! Adler's series is outstanding and this is one of hisbest!From learning about her plucky attitude as a little girl (building a roller coaster in her backyard and pelting boys with mud balls!) to her mysterious disappearance, young readers will be captivated by Amelia Earhart! END
Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
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lots of great info
We read this book in our homeschool history class. It's great for colonial unit study. Even mom learned a few new things about Ben Franklin! How cool is that!
Another winner
These picture book biographies are great for lower elementary students. Big colorful pictures and packed with information. Great for colonial unit study.
Picture Book of Martin Luther King Jr
Published in Unknown Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
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History in pictures
Filled with teachings of peacefully protesting fair laws for all people, David
Adler gives us a picture book of Martin Luther King, Jr. In it, he shares the
early life of MLK Jr, his young experiences with racism and segregation and on
to his dreams as well as highlights some of his well-known protests. In these
protests, he speaks of a world free of hate, prejudice and violence.
Adler gives us a picture book of Martin Luther King, Jr. In it, he shares the
early life of MLK Jr, his young experiences with racism and segregation and on
to his dreams as well as highlights some of his well-known protests. In these
protests, he speaks of a world free of hate, prejudice and violence.
This book is a great lesson in history for our children and also covers a few
other events in the plight for civil rights. Casilla's illustrations do a
decent job of giving us a pictorial view of the events chronicling King's life.
Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
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Excellent first biography
The entire "A picture book of..." biography series byDavid Adler is outstanding. Perfect for lower elementary studentsdoing their first real report. Makes a great read-aloud for non-readers as they are easily completed in one sitting. They are loaded with information including a timeline of important dates. The illustrations in this book are not cartoon-like as in his other biographies of Washington or Lincoln, but are appealing to young children.
A Picture Book of Simon Bolivar (Picture Book Biography)
Published in School & Library Binding by Holiday House (March, 1992)
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The simplest illustration of a wonderful hero
I think this book is excellent in drawing the picture about how much this South American means. More than a hero, and resemblance to George Washington is an inspirational character for children. Javier Florez (Newark, NJ)
Simon Bolivar, the George Washington of South America
"The George Washington of South America". Such comparisons are usually not pertinent. This one, and with this book, it is. It is, because Simon Bolivar would have liked it himself. He carried with him, always, until his last moment, the Yorktown medal of George Washington, with his miniature picture and a lock of his hair, given to him by Mrs. Washington via the General / Marquis Lafayette, the French hero of the American War of Independence. So this marvelous book brings Simon Bolivar to the hands and imagination of USA children and some adults! The man that with the help of Britain, personified in the mostly Irish British Legion, liberated six nations of South America. The man that conceived the union of the American Sub-Continents. With exquisite drawings, not always accurate but always kind and nice to look at, this beautiful book is a great homage to diversity in the Americas, and to the fact that success flows in both directions.
A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
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Sojourner Truth
I loved book Sojourner truth. And I think Sojourner it is the best book I have read! I think Sojourner Truth was a fearless character Sojourner Truth was a slave because she was black. One day Sojourner Truth escaped. The man found her but he could not get her. And when she grew up the man sold her son. SO they went to court and won! She also had great courage. Be sure to read this great book!
Great photographs and text reveal a different way of life.
I used this book with a first grade class during black history month. The text is understandable for young minds and the pictures are beautifully illustrated, easily keeping the attention of a young class. The only drawback is some of the language used to describe the whipping of slaves seemed harsh; caution should be used with sensitive children. Otherwise, this book is very helpful and perfect for use with the primary grades.
Young Cam Jansen and the Missing Cookie
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
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Another great young Cam Jansen book
My 7 year old son just red this book aloud to me. He plans to read all of the books in this series very soon.
This is about a girl named Cam who has a great memory and is always finding a mystery. This time the mystery is in the lunchroom when her friends cookie is missing for his lunchbox. Read the book and find out how Cam solves the mystery.
Young Cam Jansen and the Missing Cookie
My son is a 1st grader and a more advanced beginner reader. He is past the one sentence per page books and needing more challenging books that have simple words but more of a story to hold his interest. Young Cam Jensen and the Missing Cookie does just that. The fact that it's a mystery held his attention and helped him to problem solve by deciding what happened to the cookie. It also taught him that if you don't look at all the evidence and jump to conclusions you can hurt someone's feelings. I thought it was an excellent book for him and I'm planning on buying him more in that series.
All Kinds of Money: A Money Power Book (Money Power Book)
Published in School & Library Binding by Franklin Watts, Incorporated (February, 1984)
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a great book from a great author
We love David Alder at our house. We is the author the the Cam Jansen Series and lots more. My son who is 7 and I read this book together at the library.
It covers all types of money and money terms. Very educational.
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