Studelska, Jana Voelke. Women of Colonial America. Compass Point Books: 2007. ISBN: 9780756524579. Ages: 9 - 14.
It is about women who have to go to Jamestown to become wives. There are some sad times and rough times. It takes place in the sixteen hundreds. It talks about how their lives were back then. It talks about young girls and what they had to do also. The pictures are very detailed.
Reviewed by H.K. Bluffton 5th grade
Friday, September 28, 2007
Classic Cars: 1931- 1980
Mort, Norm. Classic Cars: 1931 - 1980. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778730125. Ages 10 - 18.
My book is about cars from 1931 - 1980. The book tells about the cars from 1931 - 1980. The photos are great. I like the photo of the '68 Dodge Charger, Chevvy "SS", and the 1950 Chevy convertable.
Reviewed by N.S. Bluffton 5th grade
My book is about cars from 1931 - 1980. The book tells about the cars from 1931 - 1980. The photos are great. I like the photo of the '68 Dodge Charger, Chevvy "SS", and the 1950 Chevy convertable.
Reviewed by N.S. Bluffton 5th grade
Exploring Planet Mars
Jefferis, David and Mat Irvine. Exploring Planet Mars. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778731009. Ages: 8 and up.
The story is about just going to Mars. They have photographs of Marsunauts in training. I like it because I like outer space things. My favorite part was when they had a photograph of the space station. Yes, I would recomend it for kids. I think about ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by D.L. Bluffton 5th grade
The story is about just going to Mars. They have photographs of Marsunauts in training. I like it because I like outer space things. My favorite part was when they had a photograph of the space station. Yes, I would recomend it for kids. I think about ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by D.L. Bluffton 5th grade
Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel
Storace, Patricia. Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel. Illustrated by Raul Colon. Hyperion Books for Children: 2007. ISBN: 9780786807918. Ages: 7 - 13.
This book is about a girl named Sugar Cane, and an evil woman named Madame Fate who takes Sugar Cane away to a tower when she is a year old. Sugar Cane meets a handsome boy named King. She has gorgeous long black curly hair with blue highlights. Sugar Cane and King both love music. It uses beautiful warm sunset colors. the pictures really show how the people felt. It uses lots of musical features. It has lots of closeups. I thought it was a nice story with lots of beautiful pictures. I liked when she let down, and when they showed her hair. I recommend this to girls. For ages 7 to 13. It is for people who like romantic stories.
Reviewed by M.D. Bluffton 5th grade
This book is about a girl named Sugar Cane, and an evil woman named Madame Fate who takes Sugar Cane away to a tower when she is a year old. Sugar Cane meets a handsome boy named King. She has gorgeous long black curly hair with blue highlights. Sugar Cane and King both love music. It uses beautiful warm sunset colors. the pictures really show how the people felt. It uses lots of musical features. It has lots of closeups. I thought it was a nice story with lots of beautiful pictures. I liked when she let down, and when they showed her hair. I recommend this to girls. For ages 7 to 13. It is for people who like romantic stories.
Reviewed by M.D. Bluffton 5th grade
One Well
Strauss, Rochelle. One Well. Illustrated by Rosemary Woods. Kids Can Press: 2007. ISBN: 9781553379546. Ages: 6 - adult.
This book is okay, but if you like learning about the earth then this is the book for you. It teaches you about animals, water, plants, people, and pollution. The art in this book was colorful. The art was excellent and interesting. This book was okay, but the art was excellent. I recommend this book anyone who likes books or likes the earth. I think this is a book for people ages 6 to adult.
Reviewed by J.H. Bluffton 5th grade
This book is okay, but if you like learning about the earth then this is the book for you. It teaches you about animals, water, plants, people, and pollution. The art in this book was colorful. The art was excellent and interesting. This book was okay, but the art was excellent. I recommend this book anyone who likes books or likes the earth. I think this is a book for people ages 6 to adult.
Reviewed by J.H. Bluffton 5th grade
Sir John Franklin
Knudsen, Anders. Sir John Franklin. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778724209. Ages: 10 - 60.
The book I chose is interesting because it took place a long time ago. The art was interesting. It made me feel cold because it took place in cold places. Most pictures are black and white. The book is interesting for people who like history. My favorite part was his voyage.
Reviewed by A.B. Bluffton 5th grade
The book I chose is interesting because it took place a long time ago. The art was interesting. It made me feel cold because it took place in cold places. Most pictures are black and white. The book is interesting for people who like history. My favorite part was his voyage.
Reviewed by A.B. Bluffton 5th grade
Could You? Would You?
White, Trudy. Could You? Would You? Illustrated by Trudy White. Kane Miller: 2007. ISBN: 9781933605456. Ages: 9 - 15.
This book is about what or could a person do something and the choices she makes. That's why it doesn't have an ending. The choices are like how would you do it? Or what type of a certain thing would you want? I think the art is kind of messy but that makes it look nice. Well, not messy, but I don't know what word to use. It's different than other illustrations. I like the pages 38 and 39. Sweet monkey. My favorite part was page 39 when the author asked us what we would want as a pet. Most people would put puppies or kittens on that page, but the author didn't. I think Trudy White could make a good sucess when she's older, she wrote a very good book. I loved it.
Reviewed by M.H. Bluffton 5th grade
This book is about what or could a person do something and the choices she makes. That's why it doesn't have an ending. The choices are like how would you do it? Or what type of a certain thing would you want? I think the art is kind of messy but that makes it look nice. Well, not messy, but I don't know what word to use. It's different than other illustrations. I like the pages 38 and 39. Sweet monkey. My favorite part was page 39 when the author asked us what we would want as a pet. Most people would put puppies or kittens on that page, but the author didn't. I think Trudy White could make a good sucess when she's older, she wrote a very good book. I loved it.
Reviewed by M.H. Bluffton 5th grade
The All-New Amelia
Moss, Marissa. The All-New Amelia. Simon and Schuster: 2007. ISBN: 9781416909088. Ages: 9 - adult.
My story starts out about this new girl that is perfect. The grade has to do a science project about finding fossils and Amelia wants to be partners with Charisse. Sorry, but the book is so good that you're going to find out by yourself. I think that the art was terrific. The pictures were so colorful and looked like they were real. My favorite part was the end! I think this is a great book for kids 9 and up. I love your book!
Reviewed by L.P. Bluffton 5th grade
My story starts out about this new girl that is perfect. The grade has to do a science project about finding fossils and Amelia wants to be partners with Charisse. Sorry, but the book is so good that you're going to find out by yourself. I think that the art was terrific. The pictures were so colorful and looked like they were real. My favorite part was the end! I think this is a great book for kids 9 and up. I love your book!
Reviewed by L.P. Bluffton 5th grade
Ellis Island
Hicks, Terry Allan. Ellis Island. Marshall Cavendish: 2007. ISBN: 9780761421344. Ages: 9 - 17.
I thought it was okay. But, it wasn't the best book in the world, but it was not entertaining. It was not cool. When I looked at the title I was excited to read it, but when I opened it, it wasn't enough. I love history, but it didn't give me the right information. Well, the art was okay, but still I didn't get enough. The picture on the front of the book was awesome. I loved it so much. I stared at it for an hour. Now if you want my advice write about Abraham Lincoln with real information. Now if you're going to write about Abraham Lincoln, then write about when he stopped slavery. Or come to my school in Bluffton. I'll probably be in middle school so come to the middle school. So I would love to see you here.
Reviewed by H.B., Bluffton Elementary, 5th grade
I thought it was okay. But, it wasn't the best book in the world, but it was not entertaining. It was not cool. When I looked at the title I was excited to read it, but when I opened it, it wasn't enough. I love history, but it didn't give me the right information. Well, the art was okay, but still I didn't get enough. The picture on the front of the book was awesome. I loved it so much. I stared at it for an hour. Now if you want my advice write about Abraham Lincoln with real information. Now if you're going to write about Abraham Lincoln, then write about when he stopped slavery. Or come to my school in Bluffton. I'll probably be in middle school so come to the middle school. So I would love to see you here.
Reviewed by H.B., Bluffton Elementary, 5th grade
Custer's Last Stand
Fradim, Dennis B. Custer's Last Stand. Marshall Cavendish: 2007. ISBN: 9780761421245. Ages: 9 - 30.
My story is about Custer's last stand. That story is about the U.S. Army having war with the Native Americans. The photographs are about war, U.S. history, and about the U.S. birthday of becoming a nation. My favorite part of the book is the war with the Native Americans. The book could be for everyone.
Reviewed by S.V. Bluffton 5th grade
My story is about Custer's last stand. That story is about the U.S. Army having war with the Native Americans. The photographs are about war, U.S. history, and about the U.S. birthday of becoming a nation. My favorite part of the book is the war with the Native Americans. The book could be for everyone.
Reviewed by S.V. Bluffton 5th grade
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
How do Fish Breathe Underwater?
Stewart, Melissa. How do Fish Breathe Underwater? Marshall Cavendish Benchmark: 2007. ISBN: 9780761421092.
How do Fish Breathe Underwater? is a non-fiction book about how fish breathe underwater. The illustrations are photographs of fish. My favorite part is when the book talks about how fish were around 500 million years ago. I would recommend this book to people who have fish.
Reviewed by C.D., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
How do Fish Breathe Underwater? is a non-fiction book about how fish breathe underwater. The illustrations are photographs of fish. My favorite part is when the book talks about how fish were around 500 million years ago. I would recommend this book to people who have fish.
Reviewed by C.D., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Fiesta Fiasco
Paul, Ann Whitford. Fiesta Fiasco. Holiday House: 2007. ISBN: 9780823420377.
Fiesta Fiasco is a fictional book about a snake's birthday. A rabbit gives the snake pants and a shirt. The rabbit takes all the clothes and wears them. The illustrations look like cartoons. My favorite part is when they are staring at him. I would recommend this book to somebody who likes birthdays.
Reviewed by N.M., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Fiesta Fiasco is a fictional book about a snake's birthday. A rabbit gives the snake pants and a shirt. The rabbit takes all the clothes and wears them. The illustrations look like cartoons. My favorite part is when they are staring at him. I would recommend this book to somebody who likes birthdays.
Reviewed by N.M., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Mama and Little Joe
McAllister, Angela. Mama and Little Joe. Margaret K. McElderry Books: 2007. ISBN: 9781416916314.
Mama and Little Joe is a fictional book about a mom and baby kangaroo. I think it is sad. The baby kangaroo's mom had to work for the animals and she got so tired that she couldn't walk. I like the illustrations, but the camel should look nice, not mean. I like the polar bear. My favorite part is when all the animals help Joe get out of the trash. I think it is nice. I would recommend this book to my friend in first grade.
Reviewed by S.P., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Mama and Little Joe is a fictional book about a mom and baby kangaroo. I think it is sad. The baby kangaroo's mom had to work for the animals and she got so tired that she couldn't walk. I like the illustrations, but the camel should look nice, not mean. I like the polar bear. My favorite part is when all the animals help Joe get out of the trash. I think it is nice. I would recommend this book to my friend in first grade.
Reviewed by S.P., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Raymond and Nelda
Bottner, Barbara. Raymond and Nelda. Peachtree: 2007. ISBN: 9781561453948.
Raymond and Nelda is a fictional book about two people who get mad at each other. The illustrations were paintings. My favorite part is when they dump each other. I would recommend this book to a first grader.
Reviewed by J.B., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Raymond and Nelda is a fictional book about two people who get mad at each other. The illustrations were paintings. My favorite part is when they dump each other. I would recommend this book to a first grader.
Reviewed by J.B., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
123 I Can Paint
Luxbacher, Irene. 123 I Can Paint. Kids Can Press: 2007. ISBN: 9781554530373.
123 I Can Paint is a non-fiction book about painting. It is cool because it tells about mixing colors and about how you can paint different ways. It's cool. The illustrations are paintings. The colors were mixing so it is hard to describe it. My favorite part is when they told me how to make a picture about the ocean. I would recommend this book to my friend Dyllan because he likes to paint.
Reviewed by C.W., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
123 I Can Paint is a non-fiction book about painting. It is cool because it tells about mixing colors and about how you can paint different ways. It's cool. The illustrations are paintings. The colors were mixing so it is hard to describe it. My favorite part is when they told me how to make a picture about the ocean. I would recommend this book to my friend Dyllan because he likes to paint.
Reviewed by C.W., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Sometimes Smart is Good
Luchsinger, Dena. Sometimes Smart is Good. Eerdman's Books for Young Children: 2007. ISBN: 9780802852151.
Sometimes Smart is Good is a non-fiction book that says it doesn't matter if you are big or small, what matters is that God created you. The illustrations are very good. My favorite part is on the first page. I would like to be a vet and help animals. I would recommend this book to people who don't think they fit into this world.
Reviewed by E.B., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Sometimes Smart is Good is a non-fiction book that says it doesn't matter if you are big or small, what matters is that God created you. The illustrations are very good. My favorite part is on the first page. I would like to be a vet and help animals. I would recommend this book to people who don't think they fit into this world.
Reviewed by E.B., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Giganotosaurus
Goecke, Michael P. Giganotosaurus. ABDO: 2007. ISBN: 9781599286976.
Giganotosaurus is a non-fiction book about giganotosaurus. This book is cool and fun to read. I had fun reading it. The illustrations are photographs and pictures. They are cool to see. I think it was a cool book and fun to read. My favorite part was where the two giganotosaurus were fighting. I would recommend this book to my little sisters, Lani, Cora and Halen.
Reviewed by O., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Giganotosaurus is a non-fiction book about giganotosaurus. This book is cool and fun to read. I had fun reading it. The illustrations are photographs and pictures. They are cool to see. I think it was a cool book and fun to read. My favorite part was where the two giganotosaurus were fighting. I would recommend this book to my little sisters, Lani, Cora and Halen.
Reviewed by O., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
A is for Astronaut
A is for Astronaut: Space Exploration from A to Z. Chronicle: 2007. ISBN: 9780811854627.
A is for Astronaut is a non-fiction book about space. It uses the alphabet to tell us about space. The illustrations are photographs and drawings. I liked the photographs. My favorite part is the letter L. Laika was one of the first dogs to journey into space. I would recommend this book to Tyler and anyone who likes space.
Reviewed by D.K., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
A is for Astronaut is a non-fiction book about space. It uses the alphabet to tell us about space. The illustrations are photographs and drawings. I liked the photographs. My favorite part is the letter L. Laika was one of the first dogs to journey into space. I would recommend this book to Tyler and anyone who likes space.
Reviewed by D.K., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
The End
LaRochelle, David. The End. Arthur A. Levine Books: 2007. ISBN: 9780439640114.
The End is a fictional book. It is a backwards fairytale. A princess makes a huge bowl of lemonade and causes many things. The illustrations are very creative and look like a cartoon. It is also very fun to read. My favorite part is when the clever princess dumps a big bowl of lemonade on the prince, whose beard was on fire. I would recommend this book to everyone that loves to read and has an imagination.
Reviewed by M.R., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
The End is a fictional book. It is a backwards fairytale. A princess makes a huge bowl of lemonade and causes many things. The illustrations are very creative and look like a cartoon. It is also very fun to read. My favorite part is when the clever princess dumps a big bowl of lemonade on the prince, whose beard was on fire. I would recommend this book to everyone that loves to read and has an imagination.
Reviewed by M.R., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Skunk's Spring Surprise
Newman, Leslea. Skunk's Spring Surprise. Harcourt: 2007. ISBN: 9780152056834.
Skunk's Spring Surprise is a fictional book about a skunk that wakes up from his winter sleep. He goes to look for his friends, but he can't find them. He went down to the lake to get a drink and his friends are there! The illustrations are incredible! They are some of the best I have ever seen. My favorite part is when he finds his friends. I would recommend this book to Drew.
Reviewed by R.S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Skunk's Spring Surprise is a fictional book about a skunk that wakes up from his winter sleep. He goes to look for his friends, but he can't find them. He went down to the lake to get a drink and his friends are there! The illustrations are incredible! They are some of the best I have ever seen. My favorite part is when he finds his friends. I would recommend this book to Drew.
Reviewed by R.S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
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