Hopkinson, Deborah. Sweet Land of Liberty. Illustrated by Leonard Jenkins. Peachtree: 2007. ISBN:9781561453955. Ages: 8 - adult.
This story is about a boy named Oscar Chapman. His school raises $5 to decorate their classroom and he and his cousin get to pick it out. They pick a picture of Abraham Lincoln. The school board gets mad and expells him from school because they don't like how he tried to stop segregation. When Oscar grows up he helps to get Marian Anderson to sing at the Lincoln Memorial at the feet of Lincoln. The art in this book is really good. It is kind of abstract art. Yes, I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in history. I think anybody from the age of eight to an adult would enjoy this book. My favorite part is when Oscar picks up the picture of Abraham Lincoln out of the wood box and hangs it up on the wall again.
Reviewed by N.A. Bluffton 5th grade
Monday, September 24, 2007
The Mutiny on the Bounty
O'Brien, Patrick. The Mutiny on the Bounty. Walker & Co.: 2007. ISBN: 9780802795878. Ages: 8 to 15.
The book I chose is about what can happen on a boat, how some people act when they get mad, what could happen to a ship at sea, and how different islanders act if they are nice or if they are mean. I really like how the author showed us how true things happen. The pictures look real. It makes you feel like you're really there. My favorite part is the islanders because it seems really true because that is what would happen. Yes I do recommend it for kids.
Reviewed by A.S. Bluffton 5th grade
The book I chose is about what can happen on a boat, how some people act when they get mad, what could happen to a ship at sea, and how different islanders act if they are nice or if they are mean. I really like how the author showed us how true things happen. The pictures look real. It makes you feel like you're really there. My favorite part is the islanders because it seems really true because that is what would happen. Yes I do recommend it for kids.
Reviewed by A.S. Bluffton 5th grade
Abraham Lincoln: A Courageous Leader
Collard, Sneed B. Abraham Lincoln: A Courageous Leader. Marshall Cavendish: 2007. ISBN: 9780761421627. Ages 10 - adult.
My story is about stopping slavery. The art looked real. The photos pop out. The art is from all different painters. In all the photos Abraham Lincoln is in them. I liked the book a lot. My favorite part was when slavery got stopped. Yes, I recommend this book to other kids. People that like history or just whoever likes to read about the presidents. This book can be good for adult or kids.
Reviewed by B.S. Bluffton 5th grade
My story is about stopping slavery. The art looked real. The photos pop out. The art is from all different painters. In all the photos Abraham Lincoln is in them. I liked the book a lot. My favorite part was when slavery got stopped. Yes, I recommend this book to other kids. People that like history or just whoever likes to read about the presidents. This book can be good for adult or kids.
Reviewed by B.S. Bluffton 5th grade
The Biography of Tomatoes
Morganelli, Adrianna. The Biography of Tomatoes. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778724940. Ages: 10 - adult.
My book is about tomatoes and how to grow them. Then a bunch of types of tomatoes like the yellow tomato. I like the way the book looked. I have seen these tomatoes and planted some before. They have such a sweet taste.
Reviewed by T. Bluffton 5th grade
My book is about tomatoes and how to grow them. Then a bunch of types of tomatoes like the yellow tomato. I like the way the book looked. I have seen these tomatoes and planted some before. They have such a sweet taste.
Reviewed by T. Bluffton 5th grade
Benjamin Franklin: The Man Who Could Do Just About Anything
Collard, Sneed B. Benjamin Franklin: The Man Who Could Do Just About Anything. Marshall Cavendish: 2007. ISBN: 9780761421610. Ages: 8 - 14.
The book is about Benjamin Franklin's life. The photos look old. My favorite part is the beginning when he is by the pond. I recommend this book to a lot of kids. The age is for 8 year olds to 14 year olds.
Reviewed by B.N. Bluffton 5th grade
The book is about Benjamin Franklin's life. The photos look old. My favorite part is the beginning when he is by the pond. I recommend this book to a lot of kids. The age is for 8 year olds to 14 year olds.
Reviewed by B.N. Bluffton 5th grade
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
Nobleman, Mark T. The Sinking ofthe USS Indianapolis. Compass Point Books: 2007. ISBN: 9780756520311. Ages: 10 - adult.
The USS Indianapolis gets hit by a Japanese torpedo and it sinks.They are very good pictures of war boats and bombs. If you take an interest in history this is a very good book. My favorite part was when the sailors got to safety and out of the Philippine Sea.
Reviewed by M.F. Bluffton 5th grade
The USS Indianapolis gets hit by a Japanese torpedo and it sinks.They are very good pictures of war boats and bombs. If you take an interest in history this is a very good book. My favorite part was when the sailors got to safety and out of the Philippine Sea.
Reviewed by M.F. Bluffton 5th grade
A Wetland Habitat
Aloian, Molly and Bobbie Kalman. A Wetland Habitat. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778729556.
A Wetland Habitat is a non-fiction book about cool animals. I like them. The illustrations are photographs of flowers, sea animals, birds and reptiles. My favorite part was when I learned about a spoonbill. They are pink and white and have wings and long beaks. I would recommend this book to my friend, Emily.
Reviewed by S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
A Wetland Habitat is a non-fiction book about cool animals. I like them. The illustrations are photographs of flowers, sea animals, birds and reptiles. My favorite part was when I learned about a spoonbill. They are pink and white and have wings and long beaks. I would recommend this book to my friend, Emily.
Reviewed by S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
No Sword Fighting in the House
Hill, Susanna Leonard. No Sword Fighting in the House. Holiday House: 2007. ISBN: 9780823419166.
No Sword Fighting in the House is a fictional book about kids who break everything. The illustrations are mostly green and red. My favorite part is when they broke everything. I would recommend this book to Caisey, Shon, Noah and Matthew.
Reviewed by D.S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
No Sword Fighting in the House is a fictional book about kids who break everything. The illustrations are mostly green and red. My favorite part is when they broke everything. I would recommend this book to Caisey, Shon, Noah and Matthew.
Reviewed by D.S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Cool Construction Vehicles
Kalman, Bobbie and Kelly MacAulay. Cool Construction Vehicles. Crabtree: 2007
ISBN: 9780778730422.
Cool Construction Vehicles is a non-fiction book about construction vehicles. The vehicles are cool. Kids would love this book. The illustrations contain a lot of red and yellow. The pictures are cool and show a lot of movement with the browns and the blues. My favorite part was about the roller because it is great. I would recommend this book to my dad, Don, because sometimes he works with these and he is great.
Reviewed by K.K., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
ISBN: 9780778730422.
Cool Construction Vehicles is a non-fiction book about construction vehicles. The vehicles are cool. Kids would love this book. The illustrations contain a lot of red and yellow. The pictures are cool and show a lot of movement with the browns and the blues. My favorite part was about the roller because it is great. I would recommend this book to my dad, Don, because sometimes he works with these and he is great.
Reviewed by K.K., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Yo, Jo!
Isadora, Rachel. Yo, Jo! Harcourt: 2007. ISBN: 9780152057831.
Yo, Jo! is a fictional book about a guy named Jo. The illustrations are cut out of paper. My favorite part is when the guy says, "Faboo!" I would recommend this book to Dakota. I give this book 112 stars!
Reviewed by J., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Yo, Jo! is a fictional book about a guy named Jo. The illustrations are cut out of paper. My favorite part is when the guy says, "Faboo!" I would recommend this book to Dakota. I give this book 112 stars!
Reviewed by J., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
The Arctic Habitat
Aloian, Molly and Bobbie Kalman. The Arctic Habitat. Crabtree: 2007.
ISBN:9780778729532.
The Arctic Habitat is a non-fiction book about what animals' habitats are. The illustrations are photographs of animals, plants, water, nests, and ice. My favorite part is when the fox chased the rabbit. I would recommend this book to my grandma and grandpa.
Reviewed by S.C., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
ISBN:9780778729532.
The Arctic Habitat is a non-fiction book about what animals' habitats are. The illustrations are photographs of animals, plants, water, nests, and ice. My favorite part is when the fox chased the rabbit. I would recommend this book to my grandma and grandpa.
Reviewed by S.C., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Welcome to Third Grade, Gus!
Williams, Jacklyn. Welcome to Third Grade, Gus! Picture Window Books: 2007.
ISBN: 9781404827141.
Welcome to Third Grade, Gus! is a fictional book about a hedgehog that is scared to go to third grade. The illustrations are drawings of his first day in third grade. My favorite part is when they are in the hall. I would recommend this book to my sister Mary. I give this book 51 stars!
Reviewed by N.D.W., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
ISBN: 9781404827141.
Welcome to Third Grade, Gus! is a fictional book about a hedgehog that is scared to go to third grade. The illustrations are drawings of his first day in third grade. My favorite part is when they are in the hall. I would recommend this book to my sister Mary. I give this book 51 stars!
Reviewed by N.D.W., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
A Hippo's Tale
Landstrom, Lena. A Hippo's Tale. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux: 2007.
ISBN: 9789129666038.
A Hippo's Tale is a fictional book about hippos. Hippos are gray. The illustrations are mostly green and blue and are about hippos taking baths. My favorite part is when the babies dive into the river. I would recommend this book to Tiffany.
Review by T., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
ISBN: 9789129666038.
A Hippo's Tale is a fictional book about hippos. Hippos are gray. The illustrations are mostly green and blue and are about hippos taking baths. My favorite part is when the babies dive into the river. I would recommend this book to Tiffany.
Review by T., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
The Vegetables We Eat
Gibbons, Gail.The Vegetables We Eat. Holiday House: 2007. ISBN: 9780823420018.
The Vegetables We Eat is a non-fiction book about vegetables. The illustrations in the book are paintings of different vegetables. My favorite part was seeing the vegetables because they made me hungry. I would recommend this book to Kim.
Reviewed by: B.E.K., 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
The Vegetables We Eat is a non-fiction book about vegetables. The illustrations in the book are paintings of different vegetables. My favorite part was seeing the vegetables because they made me hungry. I would recommend this book to Kim.
Reviewed by: B.E.K., 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Dalmatians
MacAulay, Kelley. Dalmatians. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778717614.
Dalmatians is a non-fiction book about dalmatians. Dalmatians are playful. If you want a dalmatian, you need to have a fence six to eight feet high. The colors of the illustrations that pop out are pink and purple. My favorite part is when the dog is lying down. I would recommend this book to my sister.
Reviewed by: H.W., 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Dalmatians is a non-fiction book about dalmatians. Dalmatians are playful. If you want a dalmatian, you need to have a fence six to eight feet high. The colors of the illustrations that pop out are pink and purple. My favorite part is when the dog is lying down. I would recommend this book to my sister.
Reviewed by: H.W., 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
The Antarctic Habitat
Aloian, Molly and Bobbie Kalman. The Antarctic Habitat. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778729563.
The Antarctic Habitat is a non-fiction book about sea animals. This book focuses on how they get their food and energy, how they get warm, and how they get their strength. The illustrations are photos that are very pretty, colorful, beautiful, and awesome. The best part of the book is the penguins. I would recommend this book to my dad because he likes the ocean.
Reviewed by S. S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
The Antarctic Habitat is a non-fiction book about sea animals. This book focuses on how they get their food and energy, how they get warm, and how they get their strength. The illustrations are photos that are very pretty, colorful, beautiful, and awesome. The best part of the book is the penguins. I would recommend this book to my dad because he likes the ocean.
Reviewed by S. S., 3rd Grade, Bluffton Elementary
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
Watt, Melanie. Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend. Kids Can Press: 2007. ISBN: 9781554531813.
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend is a book about a squirrel that does not have any friends. She draws a map of the park so she could find the goldfish. The illustrations are great with a lot of details. The most interesting part of the book is when the dog peeped out of nowhere. I would recommend this book to younger kids around the ages of 5 to 10.
Reviewed by L. S., 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend is a book about a squirrel that does not have any friends. She draws a map of the park so she could find the goldfish. The illustrations are great with a lot of details. The most interesting part of the book is when the dog peeped out of nowhere. I would recommend this book to younger kids around the ages of 5 to 10.
Reviewed by L. S., 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Kick It Soccer
Kalman, Bobbie and John Crossingham. Kick It Soccer. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778731382.
Kick it Soccer is a non-fiction book about soccer and learning about soccer. The illustrations are photographs of people that are playing soccer. My favorite part of the book was when it shows the field. I would recommend this book to people who like soccer.
Reviewed by C, 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Kick it Soccer is a non-fiction book about soccer and learning about soccer. The illustrations are photographs of people that are playing soccer. My favorite part of the book was when it shows the field. I would recommend this book to people who like soccer.
Reviewed by C, 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Groundhog Day!
Gibbons, Gail. Groundhog Day!. Holiday House: 2007. ISBN: 9780823420032.
Groundhog Day! is a non-fiction book about groundhogs and their shadows. The illustrations are frosty in the winter with the color blue in them a lot. All of the pictures are drawn. The most interesting part is when the groundhog eats the berries. I would recommend this book to kids that are eight years old. Any kids younger than eight might need a parent to read it to them.
Reviewed by J, 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Groundhog Day! is a non-fiction book about groundhogs and their shadows. The illustrations are frosty in the winter with the color blue in them a lot. All of the pictures are drawn. The most interesting part is when the groundhog eats the berries. I would recommend this book to kids that are eight years old. Any kids younger than eight might need a parent to read it to them.
Reviewed by J, 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Slam Dunk Basketball
Kalman, Bobbie and John Crossingham. Slam Dunk Basketball . Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 9780778731399.
Slam Dunk Basketball is a non-fiction book about basketball and pros. The illustrations are photographs and pictures that really move. The most interesting fact was about Dikembe Mutombo who is seven feet two inches tall. I would recommend this book to my dad because he loves basketball.
Reviewed by T. M., 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Slam Dunk Basketball is a non-fiction book about basketball and pros. The illustrations are photographs and pictures that really move. The most interesting fact was about Dikembe Mutombo who is seven feet two inches tall. I would recommend this book to my dad because he loves basketball.
Reviewed by T. M., 3rd grade, Bluffton Elementary
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Blackbeard
Hamilton, Sue. Blackbeard. Abdo & Daughters: 2007. ISBN: 9781599287584. Ages: 10 - 104.
I loved it! My favorite pages are 24- 25. I'm glad it told me why his hat caught fire, because I never knew how it did that. I like the suspense. I'm glad I picked it.
Reviewed by A.R. Bluffton 5th grade
I loved it! My favorite pages are 24- 25. I'm glad it told me why his hat caught fire, because I never knew how it did that. I like the suspense. I'm glad I picked it.
Reviewed by A.R. Bluffton 5th grade
LeBron James
Wheeler, Jill C. LeBron James. Abdo: 2007. ISBN: 9781599283067. Ages: 10 to adult.
I learned that when LeBron James grew up he was poor. It was a sad book. There were nice pictures of his high school football team. I think they had a lot of good pictures of LeBron and the Cavs. I like the pictures of him dunking the ball. Yes, I loved it. It was sad when he was poor. He fought through it. I like it that he was very athletic.
Reviewed by J.L. Bluffton 5th grade
I learned that when LeBron James grew up he was poor. It was a sad book. There were nice pictures of his high school football team. I think they had a lot of good pictures of LeBron and the Cavs. I like the pictures of him dunking the ball. Yes, I loved it. It was sad when he was poor. He fought through it. I like it that he was very athletic.
Reviewed by J.L. Bluffton 5th grade
The Biography of Corn
Nielsen, L. Michelle. The Biography of Corn. Crabtree Publishing Company: 2007. ISBN: 9780778725275. Ages: 7 - 70.
It tells about how the corn is taken off and how African people use corn. They show what it's made into and how it's stored. The pictures showed how the combine takes the corn off. Then it showed how the corn is stored. It shows the factory where the corn is made into things. My favorite part is where it's stored and where they showed the combine. I like it where they showed the factory. I would recomend it for kids and adults.
Reviewed by A.S. Bluffton 5th grade
It tells about how the corn is taken off and how African people use corn. They show what it's made into and how it's stored. The pictures showed how the combine takes the corn off. Then it showed how the corn is stored. It shows the factory where the corn is made into things. My favorite part is where it's stored and where they showed the combine. I like it where they showed the factory. I would recomend it for kids and adults.
Reviewed by A.S. Bluffton 5th grade
The Declaration of Independence
Fradin, Dennis B. The Declaration of Independence. Marshall Cavendish: 2007. ISBN: 0516011537. Ages: 5 - 28.
This story is about a famous document called the Declaration of Independence. I love the drawings (pictures). It makes you feel like you are really there. I like how they are the actual pictures. The pictures make you feel kind of worried. I like this book because you can learn about the past. I would recommend this book for ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by B.M. Bluffton 5th grade
This story is about a famous document called the Declaration of Independence. I love the drawings (pictures). It makes you feel like you are really there. I like how they are the actual pictures. The pictures make you feel kind of worried. I like this book because you can learn about the past. I would recommend this book for ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by B.M. Bluffton 5th grade
Mary Pope Osborne
Wheeler, Jill C. Mary Pope Osborne. Abdo: 2007. ISBN: 9781596797642. Ages: 10 to adult.
This story is about Mary Pope Osborne. The reason I chose this book is because I like Magic Tree House books. I thought the dog on the 2nd page was cute. I also thought the photograph of the museum was neat. I thought it was a good book. My favorite part was where it showed the castle in Austria. I would recommend it to other kids. For kids ages 10 to adult.
Reviewed by L.H. Bluffton 5th grade
This story is about Mary Pope Osborne. The reason I chose this book is because I like Magic Tree House books. I thought the dog on the 2nd page was cute. I also thought the photograph of the museum was neat. I thought it was a good book. My favorite part was where it showed the castle in Austria. I would recommend it to other kids. For kids ages 10 to adult.
Reviewed by L.H. Bluffton 5th grade
New Orleans
Hedlund, Stephanie. New Orleans. Abdo: 2007. ISBN: 9781596797215. Ages: 9 to adult.
My story is about things in New Orleans and things that happened to New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina was one of them. That was a lot of water! I want to go there. I love books with photographs because if someone drew a picture of it itwould not be the same. New Orleans is a great place to go. I want to go. This book is awesome!! My favorite part was the year-round cultural attractions. I think that would be cool to go to. I recommend this book to ages 9 and up. It's so cool. I really really want to go there. I also like the history in the book. Some people don't like history, but there is not so much that it's boring. Read it!
Reviewed by M.S. Bluffton 5th grade
My story is about things in New Orleans and things that happened to New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina was one of them. That was a lot of water! I want to go there. I love books with photographs because if someone drew a picture of it itwould not be the same. New Orleans is a great place to go. I want to go. This book is awesome!! My favorite part was the year-round cultural attractions. I think that would be cool to go to. I recommend this book to ages 9 and up. It's so cool. I really really want to go there. I also like the history in the book. Some people don't like history, but there is not so much that it's boring. Read it!
Reviewed by M.S. Bluffton 5th grade
The Declaration of Independence
Hicks, Terry Allan. The Declaration of Independence. Marshall Cavendish: 2007. ISBN: 978076141351. Ages: 9 - 13.
The book I chose is about the Declaration of Independence. It's about the Battle of Bunker Hill, the committee of five, Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Hancock and everybody else. It was amazing. I think the art looks real. It's amazing how it looks like you're sitting there watching. I like the colors; they are very pretty colors like pinks, black, white, brown, blues, gray, greens, and all kinds of colors. I like how on one page might be a photograph and the next page a drawing. I liked it a lot. Why? Because it tells about all kinds of important things and all kinds of information. Well, I would recommend the book to 9-13 years of age. Maybe if they like history and stuff like that. I really like page 11. It looks like they are really dead and how many survived.
Reviewed by E.S. Bluffton 5th grade
The book I chose is about the Declaration of Independence. It's about the Battle of Bunker Hill, the committee of five, Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Hancock and everybody else. It was amazing. I think the art looks real. It's amazing how it looks like you're sitting there watching. I like the colors; they are very pretty colors like pinks, black, white, brown, blues, gray, greens, and all kinds of colors. I like how on one page might be a photograph and the next page a drawing. I liked it a lot. Why? Because it tells about all kinds of important things and all kinds of information. Well, I would recommend the book to 9-13 years of age. Maybe if they like history and stuff like that. I really like page 11. It looks like they are really dead and how many survived.
Reviewed by E.S. Bluffton 5th grade
Friday, September 21, 2007
Iran
Mara, Wil. Iran. Marshall Cavendish: 2007. ISBN: 0761419861. Ages 8 and up.
Iran is in southwestern Asia. Women aren't allowed to wear bathing suits, so they have to swim in their clothes. There was an interesting picture of a woman buying fabric in a bazaar. Family is very important in Iran. My favorite part is the pictures of Iran. I recommend it for kids ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by S., 5th grade, Bluffton Elementary
Iran is in southwestern Asia. Women aren't allowed to wear bathing suits, so they have to swim in their clothes. There was an interesting picture of a woman buying fabric in a bazaar. Family is very important in Iran. My favorite part is the pictures of Iran. I recommend it for kids ages 8 and up.
Reviewed by S., 5th grade, Bluffton Elementary
Ghost Ship
Clark, Mary Higgins. Ghost Ship. Illustrated by Wendell Minor. Simon and Schuster: 2007. ISBN: 978-1-4169-3514-8.
This book is about a boy who meets a ghost boy who lost his belt buckle. The ghost boy sailed on a ship with a captain. The ghost boy tells the other boy about the captain that lives in the other boy's grandma's house. The pictures make you feel like you are there. It has nice, realistic colors which really pop out. This is a good book. My favorite part was when the ghost boy appeared to the other boy.
Reviewed by K. B., 5th grade, Bluffton Elementary
This book is about a boy who meets a ghost boy who lost his belt buckle. The ghost boy sailed on a ship with a captain. The ghost boy tells the other boy about the captain that lives in the other boy's grandma's house. The pictures make you feel like you are there. It has nice, realistic colors which really pop out. This is a good book. My favorite part was when the ghost boy appeared to the other boy.
Reviewed by K. B., 5th grade, Bluffton Elementary
The Jumbo Book of Space
Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt and Paulette Bourgeois. The Jumbo Book of Space. Illustrated by Bill Slavin. Kids Can Press; 2007. ISBN: 9781554530205. Ages: all.
This book has facts about space. It also talks about the things in space. There are photographs in this book that have very good color and detail; they are very cool and clear too. My favorite part was when Michelle Knapp's car was hit by a football-seized meteorite. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in space, even to anyone who is not interested in space. I think that anyone can read it who knows how to read. Part of why I like it is because I like space.
Reviewed by: J.O., 5th grade Bluffton Elementary
This book has facts about space. It also talks about the things in space. There are photographs in this book that have very good color and detail; they are very cool and clear too. My favorite part was when Michelle Knapp's car was hit by a football-seized meteorite. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in space, even to anyone who is not interested in space. I think that anyone can read it who knows how to read. Part of why I like it is because I like space.
Reviewed by: J.O., 5th grade Bluffton Elementary
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Juan Ponce de Leon
Petrie, Kristin. Juan Ponce de León. Abdo Pub: 2007. ISBN 1596797428. Ages 7 to 48.
The story is about Juan Ponce de Leon. He sailed the Atlantic Ocean with Christopher Columbus and looked for the fountain of youth when he went to the new land. In the middle of the story, he helps fight the natives and gets wounded. The book says he never found the fountain of youth. It is a really good book. I loved the artwork a lot. It was amazing. My favorite part was the battle.
Reviewed by G. W. Bluffton 5th grade.
The story is about Juan Ponce de Leon. He sailed the Atlantic Ocean with Christopher Columbus and looked for the fountain of youth when he went to the new land. In the middle of the story, he helps fight the natives and gets wounded. The book says he never found the fountain of youth. It is a really good book. I loved the artwork a lot. It was amazing. My favorite part was the battle.
Reviewed by G. W. Bluffton 5th grade.
Ox, House, Stick :The History of our Alphabet
Robb, Don. Ox, House, Stick :The History of our Alphabet. Illustrated by Anne Smith. Charlesbridge: 2007. ISBN 9781570916090. Ages 5 to Adult.
It is a really good book and I hope kids like it as much as I do. It is fun and exciting. The book is about letters and how they can be written differently. It is a really fun book. This is really different than all the other alphabet books I have ever read. It is really good. When I was reading and looking at the pictures, it made me think about history and old times. I loved it and want to keep this book. If you like history, this book is for you. The art was funny and cool. I loved this book because it is the best book I have ever read.
Reviewed by K. G. Bluffton 5th grade.
It is a really good book and I hope kids like it as much as I do. It is fun and exciting. The book is about letters and how they can be written differently. It is a really fun book. This is really different than all the other alphabet books I have ever read. It is really good. When I was reading and looking at the pictures, it made me think about history and old times. I loved it and want to keep this book. If you like history, this book is for you. The art was funny and cool. I loved this book because it is the best book I have ever read.
Reviewed by K. G. Bluffton 5th grade.
Street Cred
Zronik, John Paul. Street Cred. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN 0778730069. Ages 9 to Adults.
The story is about cars that are designed for speed and show. It includes famous singers in the photographs. The photographs are very interesting. There are a lot of photographs with hot rods and custom cars. The book is very exciting. My favorite part was the hydraulics. I will recommend to people to people who like custom cars.
Reviewed by B. H. Bluffton 5th Grade.
The story is about cars that are designed for speed and show. It includes famous singers in the photographs. The photographs are very interesting. There are a lot of photographs with hot rods and custom cars. The book is very exciting. My favorite part was the hydraulics. I will recommend to people to people who like custom cars.
Reviewed by B. H. Bluffton 5th Grade.
Classic Cars: 1931-1980
Mort, Norm. Classic Cars: 1931-1980. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN 9780778730125. Ages 9 to Adult.
I think this book is really cool because of the photographs. People that have mini car collections would like this book because they would get a really good feeling about these cars. I think this book would be good for adults who like to take cars apart and put them back together. I like cars but will probably never own one like this. I was wowed by the photographs.
Reviewed by L. B. Bluffton 5th Grade.
I think this book is really cool because of the photographs. People that have mini car collections would like this book because they would get a really good feeling about these cars. I think this book would be good for adults who like to take cars apart and put them back together. I like cars but will probably never own one like this. I was wowed by the photographs.
Reviewed by L. B. Bluffton 5th Grade.
Cherish Today: A Celebration of Life's Moments
Evans, Kristina. Cherish Today: A Celebration of Life's Moments. Illustrations by Bryan Collier. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children: 2007. ISBN 9780786808182 (hc.). Ages 5 to Adult.
It is a book about a girl that is graduating from middle school. The book is also suppose to encourage the girl to keep doing well in school and to reach the goals that she is going for, to get to college. The art has a lot of detail. I think that any age would like this book but mostly girls.
Reviewed by K. K. Bluffton 5th Grade.
It is a book about a girl that is graduating from middle school. The book is also suppose to encourage the girl to keep doing well in school and to reach the goals that she is going for, to get to college. The art has a lot of detail. I think that any age would like this book but mostly girls.
Reviewed by K. K. Bluffton 5th Grade.
The Adventures of THOR the Thunder God
Lunge-Larsen, Lise. The Adventures of Thor the Thunder God. Illustrated by Jim Madsen. Houghton Mifflin: 2007. ISBN 9780618473014. Ages 6 to Adult.
I loved this book! I think it has a lot of adventure. I really liked the story of a duel. I did not want to stop reading it. It was good, no no, it was EXCELLENT! I loved it a lot. The best book I have ever read. Absolutely the best. The art in this book is very colorful. I really loved this book. Happy Thor's Day!
Reviewed by M. F. Bluffton 5th Grade
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Whatcha Mean What's a Zine?
Watson, Esther Pearl. Illustrated by Todd, Mark. Whatcha Mean What's a Zine? Houghton Mifflin: 2006. ISBN: 9780618563159 Ages 15-23.
This book is about the creation of zines. It has all that you need to know about zines from how to publish them to the different styles that you can make them. It also gives you some creative ideas about what to write them about. It will catch you and pull you in if you are interested about comics. It is very interesting that there are faded pictures on every page. I would recommend this book to people who are interested in writing zines or comics.
Reviewed by S.B., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
This book is about the creation of zines. It has all that you need to know about zines from how to publish them to the different styles that you can make them. It also gives you some creative ideas about what to write them about. It will catch you and pull you in if you are interested about comics. It is very interesting that there are faded pictures on every page. I would recommend this book to people who are interested in writing zines or comics.
Reviewed by S.B., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Squirt!
Romanek, Trudee. Squirt! Illustrated by Rose Cowles. Kids Can Press: 2006. ISBN: 1553377761 Ages 10 and up.
Squirt is a book about blood. It may sound gross but it is quite interesting. Not only is it about blood, but other important organs in your body. The story is non-fiction. Trudee Romanek, the author, makes the book interesting by adding fun little activities and facts to parts of the book. She makes reading about blood interesting by explaining things very easily. The book does have some big words but Romanek gives you a pronunciation right by the words. Rose Cowles adds great illustrations and gives you a good description of what Romanek is writing about. I really enjoyed this book. The vibrant illustrations and choice of words kept me reading. I would recommend this book to people the ages of 10 and up.
Reviewed by H.L., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Squirt is a book about blood. It may sound gross but it is quite interesting. Not only is it about blood, but other important organs in your body. The story is non-fiction. Trudee Romanek, the author, makes the book interesting by adding fun little activities and facts to parts of the book. She makes reading about blood interesting by explaining things very easily. The book does have some big words but Romanek gives you a pronunciation right by the words. Rose Cowles adds great illustrations and gives you a good description of what Romanek is writing about. I really enjoyed this book. The vibrant illustrations and choice of words kept me reading. I would recommend this book to people the ages of 10 and up.
Reviewed by H.L., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
The Scarab's Secret
Would, Nick. The Scarab's Secret. Illustrated by Christine Balit. Walker: 2006. ISBN: 0-8027-9561-7 Ages 5 and up.
The Scarab's Secret is a story about a beetle being found by a prince and later saving his life. The pictures really relate to the Egyptian art and follow the storyline very well. The author really aimed this at younger ages. Overall it was a very good short story for some Egyptian history on how the Scarab was scared and how even a beetle can make a difference.
Reviewed by 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
The Scarab's Secret is a story about a beetle being found by a prince and later saving his life. The pictures really relate to the Egyptian art and follow the storyline very well. The author really aimed this at younger ages. Overall it was a very good short story for some Egyptian history on how the Scarab was scared and how even a beetle can make a difference.
Reviewed by 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Hydrogen: Running on Water
Walker, Niki. Hydrogen: Running on Water. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 978-0-7787-2915-0 Ages 12 and up.
This book was about using hydrogen rather than gasoline. It would get rid of some of the pollution. The author used very good details and tried to make the book entertaining. She also made it sound like the topic was a really good idea. I think that the pictures help explain what the book was talking about. I would recommend this book for people doing research reports or persuasive essays.
Reviewed by L.K., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
This book was about using hydrogen rather than gasoline. It would get rid of some of the pollution. The author used very good details and tried to make the book entertaining. She also made it sound like the topic was a really good idea. I think that the pictures help explain what the book was talking about. I would recommend this book for people doing research reports or persuasive essays.
Reviewed by L.K., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Sweet Rides
Bailey, Katharine. Sweet Rides. Crabtree: 2007. ISBN: 0778730085. Ages 8 and up.
This story told about luxurious cars like the Lamborghini, Porsche, Hummer, Escalade, and more. The author tells about the car's features, when they were popular, and a brief description of the car. The writing style that was used had many adjectives and was in an easy to ready font. The pictures were photos of cars. The photos were clear and easy to see. They had great color and perspectives. I thought this was a great book with great information that kept me reading.
Reviewed by A. K., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
This story told about luxurious cars like the Lamborghini, Porsche, Hummer, Escalade, and more. The author tells about the car's features, when they were popular, and a brief description of the car. The writing style that was used had many adjectives and was in an easy to ready font. The pictures were photos of cars. The photos were clear and easy to see. They had great color and perspectives. I thought this was a great book with great information that kept me reading.
Reviewed by A. K., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
1001 Stories
Prap, Lila. 1001 Stories. Illustrated by author. Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc.: 2006. ISBN: Ages 6 and up.
This story is about a bunch of stories that were mixed up together, but YOU get to choose what happens. This story was confusing because you can not read it straight through, you skip pages so see what happens in different stories. There is not a lot of dialogue in this book. The art in this book is very bright and the drawings are boldly outlined. The drawings are very big and all of the creatures have expressions. My opinion of this book is that it was confusing. It was fun to skip through the pages and choose how the story goes. I would recommend this book to kids 6 and up.
Reviewed by K. R., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
This story is about a bunch of stories that were mixed up together, but YOU get to choose what happens. This story was confusing because you can not read it straight through, you skip pages so see what happens in different stories. There is not a lot of dialogue in this book. The art in this book is very bright and the drawings are boldly outlined. The drawings are very big and all of the creatures have expressions. My opinion of this book is that it was confusing. It was fun to skip through the pages and choose how the story goes. I would recommend this book to kids 6 and up.
Reviewed by K. R., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Honky-Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels : The Pioneers of Country and Western Music
George-Warren, Holly. Honky-Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels : The Pioneers of Country and Western Music. Illustrated by Laura Levine. Houghton Mifflin: 2006. ISBN: 0-618-19100-3. Ages 7 and up.
Honky-Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels is a book about country music and it's founders. I learned about many song writers and their struggles to become successful in this music. The author really keeps you interested. Some of these stars had a really rough time getting started in country music. For example, Loretta Lynn wrote "Don't Come Home a Drinkin'." She had four chidlren by the time she was eighteen. Now if that does not make things difficult, I don't know what will. The picture style of this book is really helpful to me because I have a hard time picturing what they look like. It describes them as the story does and is a little exagerated but still interesting. I loved this book. I would recommend this book to country music lovers and anyone who is thirsty to learn more about these singers and their success.
reviewed by M. C., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Honky-Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels is a book about country music and it's founders. I learned about many song writers and their struggles to become successful in this music. The author really keeps you interested. Some of these stars had a really rough time getting started in country music. For example, Loretta Lynn wrote "Don't Come Home a Drinkin'." She had four chidlren by the time she was eighteen. Now if that does not make things difficult, I don't know what will. The picture style of this book is really helpful to me because I have a hard time picturing what they look like. It describes them as the story does and is a little exagerated but still interesting. I loved this book. I would recommend this book to country music lovers and anyone who is thirsty to learn more about these singers and their success.
reviewed by M. C., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Enigmatic Events
Blackwood, Gary L. Enigmatic Events. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark: 2006. ISBN: 2-0040-2375-5. Ages 12 and up.
Gary Blackwood gave facts about seven unsolved historical mysteries such as Mary Celeste and the Roanoke Colony. Through the use of interesting pictures and drawings, the author's point was strengthened and illustrated. After giving all of the facts and theories, he moved on to the next mystery. If you become especially interested in any of the mysteries, there is a list of books with more information in the index. The author tends to use complicated and elaborate words, so I would recommend this book for 12 year olds and up.
Reviewed by C. K., 6th grade, Van Burn Middle School.
Gary Blackwood gave facts about seven unsolved historical mysteries such as Mary Celeste and the Roanoke Colony. Through the use of interesting pictures and drawings, the author's point was strengthened and illustrated. After giving all of the facts and theories, he moved on to the next mystery. If you become especially interested in any of the mysteries, there is a list of books with more information in the index. The author tends to use complicated and elaborate words, so I would recommend this book for 12 year olds and up.
Reviewed by C. K., 6th grade, Van Burn Middle School.
Saving the Buffalo
Marrin, Albert. Saving the Buffalo. Scholastic Nonfiction: 2006. ISBN: 0-4397-1854-6. Ages 10 and up.
It is a non-fiction book about the buffalo's past with the Indians and pioneers, as well as, where they are now. It is made up of mostly facts with interesting events involving buffalo. It is told by trappers and Indians. The author used many comparisons to help the reader understand all the aspects of buffalo. The images are both photographs and drawings from various sources. The pictures give interesting views of how the pages are actually true. This book is suitable for anyone who likes animals, Indians, or the old west.
Reviewed by D. S., 6th grade, Van Buren Elementary.
It is a non-fiction book about the buffalo's past with the Indians and pioneers, as well as, where they are now. It is made up of mostly facts with interesting events involving buffalo. It is told by trappers and Indians. The author used many comparisons to help the reader understand all the aspects of buffalo. The images are both photographs and drawings from various sources. The pictures give interesting views of how the pages are actually true. This book is suitable for anyone who likes animals, Indians, or the old west.
Reviewed by D. S., 6th grade, Van Buren Elementary.
The Cat with the Yellow Star: Coming of Age in Terezin
Rubin, Susan Goldman and Weissberger, Ela. The Cat with the Yellow Star : Coming of Age in Terezin. Holiday House: 2006 ISBN: 0-8234-1831-6. Ages 9 to 15.
The Cat with the Yellow Star: Coming of Age in Terezin was about how Jews were treated badly and all about their religion. Some Jews got bad diseases and died from it. They stuck it out and passed the time away by singing and doing art. They used a lot of adjectives to describe how they felt. Ela Weissberger was one of many people who experienced this, so she used a lot of adjectives. The pictures were from back then so they did not create them for the book. She decided to put these in because they are what it was like back then. I recommend this book to people who are bad to others of different religions. I also recommend this book to young adults. It is very interesting and you can learn a lot.
Reviewed by A. S., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
The Cat with the Yellow Star: Coming of Age in Terezin was about how Jews were treated badly and all about their religion. Some Jews got bad diseases and died from it. They stuck it out and passed the time away by singing and doing art. They used a lot of adjectives to describe how they felt. Ela Weissberger was one of many people who experienced this, so she used a lot of adjectives. The pictures were from back then so they did not create them for the book. She decided to put these in because they are what it was like back then. I recommend this book to people who are bad to others of different religions. I also recommend this book to young adults. It is very interesting and you can learn a lot.
Reviewed by A. S., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Noah's Mittens
Lunge-Larsen, Lise. Noah's Mittens. Illustrated by Matthew Trueman. Houghton Mifflin: 2006. ISBN: 0-618-32950-1. Ages 3 to 7.
This story is about Noah, a biblical character, and his story of the ark. This story also talks about the suffering sheep whose wool turned into thick, hard cloth. Noah used the wool to make winter clothing for his family. The author really did not use onomatopoeia. His interjections were like, "my goodness" or "there soft wool had disappeared!". The artist's style is 3-D. The illustrations are made by pencil, acrylic, and collage with an over glaze of paint. I think this book is a very good book for ages 3 to 7.
Reviewed by J. G., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
This story is about Noah, a biblical character, and his story of the ark. This story also talks about the suffering sheep whose wool turned into thick, hard cloth. Noah used the wool to make winter clothing for his family. The author really did not use onomatopoeia. His interjections were like, "my goodness" or "there soft wool had disappeared!". The artist's style is 3-D. The illustrations are made by pencil, acrylic, and collage with an over glaze of paint. I think this book is a very good book for ages 3 to 7.
Reviewed by J. G., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries
Allen, Judy. Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries. Kingfisher: 2006. ISBN: 0-7534-5950-7. Ages 8 and up.
Unexplained is a good, scary book that kept me on the edge of my seat. It mentions Stonehenge, UFO sightings, hauntings and much more. This is a non-fiction book that talks about things that are, well, unexplained. The writing focuses on things that people have always wondered about using creepy adjectives and a rhyme or two. In this book, there are photographs and painting alike, contributed by different sources. In the end, I would recommend this book. I would not recommend it to someone who does not believe in ghosts or mysteries because they would not enjoy this book as much.
Reviewed by A. C., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Unexplained is a good, scary book that kept me on the edge of my seat. It mentions Stonehenge, UFO sightings, hauntings and much more. This is a non-fiction book that talks about things that are, well, unexplained. The writing focuses on things that people have always wondered about using creepy adjectives and a rhyme or two. In this book, there are photographs and painting alike, contributed by different sources. In the end, I would recommend this book. I would not recommend it to someone who does not believe in ghosts or mysteries because they would not enjoy this book as much.
Reviewed by A. C., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
The Monster Health Book : A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids!
Miller, Edward. The Monster Health Book : A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids! Illustrated by author. Holiday House: 2006. ISBN:0-8234-1956-8. Ages 6 and up.
The Monster Health Book is a guide to eating healthy and being healthy. It tells children how to eat right and stay healthy, just like monsters should! It informs you on the five main food groups, healthy eating habits, and health problems to be aware of. The interesting cartoon pictures go along with the information on the page and with the "fun facts" that are also listed.
Reviewed by S. J., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
The Monster Health Book is a guide to eating healthy and being healthy. It tells children how to eat right and stay healthy, just like monsters should! It informs you on the five main food groups, healthy eating habits, and health problems to be aware of. The interesting cartoon pictures go along with the information on the page and with the "fun facts" that are also listed.
Reviewed by S. J., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School.
Feet Man and Mr. Tiny
Freschet, Gina. Feet Man and Mr. Tiny. Illustrated by author. Farrar Straus Giroux: 2006. Ages 6 to 10.
There is a boy named Feet Man and he hates his feet. He hates his feet because people make fun of him. So, one day, he found a little man called Mr. Tiny. He helped Feet Man find an advantage for his feet. The next day, they got the newspaper and found an article about a prize if a shoe will not fit. Feet Man won, and the prize was a vacation to the beach. Finally, Feet Man went in the water, did a dance, and he was admired. The art in this book was bright. There were very good illustrations. I recommend this book to smaller children, ages 6 to 10. I think the title is too simple though, for kids 6 to 10, that is a fine title.
Reviewed by A. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
There is a boy named Feet Man and he hates his feet. He hates his feet because people make fun of him. So, one day, he found a little man called Mr. Tiny. He helped Feet Man find an advantage for his feet. The next day, they got the newspaper and found an article about a prize if a shoe will not fit. Feet Man won, and the prize was a vacation to the beach. Finally, Feet Man went in the water, did a dance, and he was admired. The art in this book was bright. There were very good illustrations. I recommend this book to smaller children, ages 6 to 10. I think the title is too simple though, for kids 6 to 10, that is a fine title.
Reviewed by A. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Ceratosaurus and Other Fierce Dinosaurs
Dixon, Dougal. Ceratosaurus and Other Fierce Dinosaurs. Illustrated by Steve Weston and James Field. Picture Window Books: 2006. Ages 11 to 35.
It is about fierce dinosaurs. Some are Apatosaurus, Baryonyx, Ceratoaurus, Utakraptor, and so on. The pictures appeal to me and it was interesting. I recommend this book to people that like dinosaurs or scientists. This is not for kids 5 years or younger. Some of the story made me sad, like killing a baby.
Reviewed by A. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
It is about fierce dinosaurs. Some are Apatosaurus, Baryonyx, Ceratoaurus, Utakraptor, and so on. The pictures appeal to me and it was interesting. I recommend this book to people that like dinosaurs or scientists. This is not for kids 5 years or younger. Some of the story made me sad, like killing a baby.
Reviewed by A. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Trollerella
Bourgeois, Karen M. Trollerella. Illustrated by Ethan Long. Holiday House: 2006. Ages 1 to 11.
My story is about a troll who wanted to become beautiful but she never could. One day she met a tooth fairy who made her pretty for just one night so she could go to the ball. The art was very light. Some of the art was dark. I think this would be a good book for kids. I recommend this book for kids who are at least 7 years old.
reviewed by S. K, 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about a troll who wanted to become beautiful but she never could. One day she met a tooth fairy who made her pretty for just one night so she could go to the ball. The art was very light. Some of the art was dark. I think this would be a good book for kids. I recommend this book for kids who are at least 7 years old.
reviewed by S. K, 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Fradin B., Dennis. The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Illustrated by author. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark: 2007. Ages 10 to 12.
This story is about Abraham Lincoln's life between when he was born in 1809 and when he died in 1865. It told about who killed him. I think the art really fits this book because it was really long ago when he lived. I thought it was artistic. I think this is a very informational book. I recommend this book to anyone doing a research project on Abraham Lincoln.
Reviewed by H. Y., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This story is about Abraham Lincoln's life between when he was born in 1809 and when he died in 1865. It told about who killed him. I think the art really fits this book because it was really long ago when he lived. I thought it was artistic. I think this is a very informational book. I recommend this book to anyone doing a research project on Abraham Lincoln.
Reviewed by H. Y., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Extreme Skiing
MacAulay, Kelley and Kalman, Bobbie. Extreme Skiing. Crabtree Pub. Co.: 2006. Ages 10 to 12.
My book is about skiing and what kinds of skiing there are. The photos are very exciting. There are people flying in the air everywhere. The pictures show the basics of skiing, ramps and rails. The book was very informational, but was a little boring after a while. I recommend this book to 10 or 11 year olds trying to learn to ski.
Reviewed by A. C., 5th grade. Hilfiker Elementary.
My book is about skiing and what kinds of skiing there are. The photos are very exciting. There are people flying in the air everywhere. The pictures show the basics of skiing, ramps and rails. The book was very informational, but was a little boring after a while. I recommend this book to 10 or 11 year olds trying to learn to ski.
Reviewed by A. C., 5th grade. Hilfiker Elementary.
Can You Greet the Whole Wide World? : 12 Common Phrases in 12 Different languages
Evans, Lezlie. Can You Greet the Whole Wide World? : 12 Common Phrases in 12 Different Languages. Illustrated by Denis Roche. Houghton Mifflin: 2006. Ages 3 to 6.
My story is about saying words in different languages in different countries. It is handy because if you go to a different country, you know how to say "good morning" or "thank you". There were many fabulous pictures. They gave me a clue what was going on if someone like me skims this book. I would definitely recommend this book to other kids. I think grades 3 to 6 would enjoy this book because of the words and pictures.
Reviewed by L. A., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about saying words in different languages in different countries. It is handy because if you go to a different country, you know how to say "good morning" or "thank you". There were many fabulous pictures. They gave me a clue what was going on if someone like me skims this book. I would definitely recommend this book to other kids. I think grades 3 to 6 would enjoy this book because of the words and pictures.
Reviewed by L. A., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
NASCAR
Eagen, Rachel. NASCAR. Crabtree Pub. Co: 2007. Ages 7 and up.
NASCAR was a very interesting book because it was very informational about NASCAR. I think people who like NASCAR will like this book a lot. The pictures in this book are very good, especially the one with Jeff Bagwell in 1999 on page 24. I think that people who like NASCAR or are going to like NASCAR should read this book.
Reviewed by J. A., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
NASCAR was a very interesting book because it was very informational about NASCAR. I think people who like NASCAR will like this book a lot. The pictures in this book are very good, especially the one with Jeff Bagwell in 1999 on page 24. I think that people who like NASCAR or are going to like NASCAR should read this book.
Reviewed by J. A., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Flamingos on the Roof: Poems and Paintings
Brown, Calef. Flamingos on the roof : Poems and Paintings. Illustrated by author. Houghton Mifflin: 2006. Ages 8 to 12.
Flamingos on the Roof is about different poems with a different story to each one. Each poem has a hilarious beginning, middle, and end. The artwork was very nice and neat. I liked it very much because it was easy to understand by looking at the pictures if you could not read it. I would recommend this book to anyone between 8 and 12. I liked this book because it was fantastic, hilarious, and spectacular. My favorite was Weatherbee's Diner.
Reviewed by R. M., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Flamingos on the Roof is about different poems with a different story to each one. Each poem has a hilarious beginning, middle, and end. The artwork was very nice and neat. I liked it very much because it was easy to understand by looking at the pictures if you could not read it. I would recommend this book to anyone between 8 and 12. I liked this book because it was fantastic, hilarious, and spectacular. My favorite was Weatherbee's Diner.
Reviewed by R. M., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Moose
Author Estigarribia, Diana. Moose. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark: 2006. Ages 5 to 30.
This book is about Moose. It tells about what they eat, where they live, and what they do to escape from predators. The photographs are good and are dark colors. This book is awesome because I thought I knew a lot about Moose, now I know a lot more. I would recommend the book to anyone between the ages of 5 and 30. This book is very interesting.
Reviewed by A. C., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This book is about Moose. It tells about what they eat, where they live, and what they do to escape from predators. The photographs are good and are dark colors. This book is awesome because I thought I knew a lot about Moose, now I know a lot more. I would recommend the book to anyone between the ages of 5 and 30. This book is very interesting.
Reviewed by A. C., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Children of Alcatraz : Growing Up on the Rock
Murphy, Claire Rudolf. Children of Alcatraz: Growing Up on the Rock. Walker & Co: 2006. Ages 11 to 36.
Alcatraz is an island that is on the coast of California. This book is about the children of the people that worked on Alcatraz. The book describes what the children would do to have fun on the island. There were many photos that really captured my eye. I like how the author put the photos where they were described in the reading. I loved the photo of the whole island. I really think that this was an amazing book. I never knew about Alcatraz until I read this book. I really recommend it to older kids because I think it would interest them. This book really made me understand Alcatraz. You should write more books like this!
Reviewed by H. L., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Alcatraz is an island that is on the coast of California. This book is about the children of the people that worked on Alcatraz. The book describes what the children would do to have fun on the island. There were many photos that really captured my eye. I like how the author put the photos where they were described in the reading. I loved the photo of the whole island. I really think that this was an amazing book. I never knew about Alcatraz until I read this book. I really recommend it to older kids because I think it would interest them. This book really made me understand Alcatraz. You should write more books like this!
Reviewed by H. L., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Humpty Dumpty
Delessert, Etienne. Humpty Dumpty. Illustrated by the author. Houghton Mifflin: 2006. Ages 6 to 12.
This story is about Humpty Dumpty having everything he wanted and not sharing it with the people on the other side of the fence. The people on the other side of the fence only had a dim light to see with and they lived in dirty living quarters. The people on the other side of the fence wanted to see what was on Humpty's side. When Humpty saw them, he made a wall but fell off before he finished it. The art is spectacular, colorful, and dramatic. I loved this book because it had a lot of color. I would recommend this book to kids ages 6 to 12.
Reviewed by B. M., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This story is about Humpty Dumpty having everything he wanted and not sharing it with the people on the other side of the fence. The people on the other side of the fence only had a dim light to see with and they lived in dirty living quarters. The people on the other side of the fence wanted to see what was on Humpty's side. When Humpty saw them, he made a wall but fell off before he finished it. The art is spectacular, colorful, and dramatic. I loved this book because it had a lot of color. I would recommend this book to kids ages 6 to 12.
Reviewed by B. M., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Formula One
Morganelli, Adrianna. Formula One. Crabtree Publishing: 2007. Ages 8 and up.
The book is about where the Formula One racing started and how it has improved over the years. The pictures looked like they would be in that time. The old pictures look black and dark and the new photos look very colorful. I really liked the book but some times I did not understand what the author was trying to say. Yes, I would recommend it for 8 years and up.
Reviewed by C. B., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The book is about where the Formula One racing started and how it has improved over the years. The pictures looked like they would be in that time. The old pictures look black and dark and the new photos look very colorful. I really liked the book but some times I did not understand what the author was trying to say. Yes, I would recommend it for 8 years and up.
Reviewed by C. B., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Planet Earth
Chancellor, Deborah. Planet Earth. Kingfisher: 2006. Ages 8-13.
Planet Earth was mainly about our planet, climate and disasters. The book has many pictures of world attractions. The photos in this book were broad, beautiful, five star photographs. This book is great for 10-11 year olds that are looking for basic facts. If you are looking for detail this is not the best book.
Reviewed by G.H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Planet Earth was mainly about our planet, climate and disasters. The book has many pictures of world attractions. The photos in this book were broad, beautiful, five star photographs. This book is great for 10-11 year olds that are looking for basic facts. If you are looking for detail this is not the best book.
Reviewed by G.H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Amelia's School Survival Guide
Moss, Marissa. Amelia's School Survival Guide. Simon and Schuster Books for Young Children: 2006. Ages 8-10.
This story is about getting over fears of reports and teachers to get through school without all the worries. I like how you put the way you want to be and don't want to be. The guide to teachers is so awesome. The quizzes are a total bomb and the stickers are fabulous. I thought the book was really cool. I would recommend the book to kids who have trouble with teachers, reports, or even lunch. I think kids 8-12 would like this book maybe over 13, this book was very interesting too!!
Reviewed by A.E., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This story is about getting over fears of reports and teachers to get through school without all the worries. I like how you put the way you want to be and don't want to be. The guide to teachers is so awesome. The quizzes are a total bomb and the stickers are fabulous. I thought the book was really cool. I would recommend the book to kids who have trouble with teachers, reports, or even lunch. I think kids 8-12 would like this book maybe over 13, this book was very interesting too!!
Reviewed by A.E., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The Princess and the Pea
Child, Lauren. The Princess and the Pea. Illustrated by Polly Borland. Hyperion Books for Children: 2006. Ages 5 and up.
My story is about a Prince who can not find a "real princess." He looks for many princesses but can not find one until the real princess finds him. I just think the art is miraculous. I just love the illustrations. The colors brighten up the minds of people! I love the way the pictures are shown, I really understand them. I love the book, but I would add a little more to the story. I bet girls who love to read a princess story would choose this type of book. I would choose ages 3 and up because this book is so interesting and beautiful.
Reviewed by A.J.R., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about a Prince who can not find a "real princess." He looks for many princesses but can not find one until the real princess finds him. I just think the art is miraculous. I just love the illustrations. The colors brighten up the minds of people! I love the way the pictures are shown, I really understand them. I love the book, but I would add a little more to the story. I bet girls who love to read a princess story would choose this type of book. I would choose ages 3 and up because this book is so interesting and beautiful.
Reviewed by A.J.R., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Just Like Sisters
McAllister, Angela. Just Like Sisters. Illustrated by Sophie Fatus. Atheneum Books for Young Readers: 2006. Ages 8-12.
The story is about two girls that are pen pals and best friends that act like sisters. I thought the art was magnificent! My favorite drawing was when they were shopping and Ally said "I bet people think we are twins." All the art was so beautiful! I just loved it! I thought this book was fantastic! I would recommend it to all girls that love a great story.
Reviewed by A. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The story is about two girls that are pen pals and best friends that act like sisters. I thought the art was magnificent! My favorite drawing was when they were shopping and Ally said "I bet people think we are twins." All the art was so beautiful! I just loved it! I thought this book was fantastic! I would recommend it to all girls that love a great story.
Reviewed by A. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E. Knight Became an Inventor
McCully, Emily Arnold. Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E. Knight became an Inventor. Farrar Straus Giroux: 2006. Ages 9-13.
This book was about how Margaret E. Knight became an inventor. It was very fascinating when they told about Margaret being an inventor even as a child. It also shows that Margaret went through many struggles being a women inventor. I think many people would enjoy this intriguing book. There were many fabulous and colorful illustrations in this book. The artwork is very detailed and interesting. They are the kind of drawings you could study and look at for a very long time. I would definitely recommend this book to other children. I think kids ages 11-14 would really enjoy this book. Children who are interested in reading about history would love this book.
Reviewed by C.S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This book was about how Margaret E. Knight became an inventor. It was very fascinating when they told about Margaret being an inventor even as a child. It also shows that Margaret went through many struggles being a women inventor. I think many people would enjoy this intriguing book. There were many fabulous and colorful illustrations in this book. The artwork is very detailed and interesting. They are the kind of drawings you could study and look at for a very long time. I would definitely recommend this book to other children. I think kids ages 11-14 would really enjoy this book. Children who are interested in reading about history would love this book.
Reviewed by C.S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Gorilla! Gorilla
Willis, Jeanne. Gorilla! Gorilla! Illustrated by Tony Ross. Athenium Books for Young Readers: 2006. Ages 4 and up.
Gorilla! Gorilla! is about a little mouse who lost her baby so she went to find the baby. On her way a gorilla was chasing her. The gorilla was chasing her because she found the baby but she mouse did not know why she was being chased. At the end the mother got her baby and the gorilla took the mouse home. The art was very creative because it made me feel like I was in the book. My opinion of this book was it was a great book. I would recommend this book to Adam because he loves monkeys and gorillas.
Reviewed by E.D., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Gorilla! Gorilla! is about a little mouse who lost her baby so she went to find the baby. On her way a gorilla was chasing her. The gorilla was chasing her because she found the baby but she mouse did not know why she was being chased. At the end the mother got her baby and the gorilla took the mouse home. The art was very creative because it made me feel like I was in the book. My opinion of this book was it was a great book. I would recommend this book to Adam because he loves monkeys and gorillas.
Reviewed by E.D., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My Father's Shop
Ichikawa, Satomi. My Father's Shop. Kane/Miller Book Publishers: 2006. Ages 5-10.
This book is about a boy who wanted a carpet he found at his dad's shop and the carpet had a hole in it. At the end a lot of people came to his father's shop. The art was wonderful the carpet's were pretty. The outfits were great. I loved the art work. I enjoyed this book it was fantastic. I do recommend it to other kids. The best ages would be 5-10.
Reviewed by M. E., 5th grade Hilfiker Elementary.
This book is about a boy who wanted a carpet he found at his dad's shop and the carpet had a hole in it. At the end a lot of people came to his father's shop. The art was wonderful the carpet's were pretty. The outfits were great. I loved the art work. I enjoyed this book it was fantastic. I do recommend it to other kids. The best ages would be 5-10.
Reviewed by M. E., 5th grade Hilfiker Elementary.
The King's Chorus
Hayward, Linda. The King's Chorus. Illustrated by Jennifer P. Goldfinger. Clarion Books: 2006. Ages 5-12.
Kadoodle was a rooster who thought he was king of the barnyard. So he crowed whenever he felt like it. Honketta is fed up with it so she tells him about the Kings Chorus, who crow at daybreak. The illustrations were fantastic!! They were bright which fits very well with the story. I loved the paintings. I think children in around 3rd grade would like this book. It is a wonderful story with a fantastic plot.
Reviewed by J.J., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Kadoodle was a rooster who thought he was king of the barnyard. So he crowed whenever he felt like it. Honketta is fed up with it so she tells him about the Kings Chorus, who crow at daybreak. The illustrations were fantastic!! They were bright which fits very well with the story. I loved the paintings. I think children in around 3rd grade would like this book. It is a wonderful story with a fantastic plot.
Reviewed by J.J., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Mr. Pusskins
Lloyd, Sam. Mr. Pusskins. Atheneum Books for Young Readers: 2006. Ages 7-12.
My story is about a cat who doesn't like his owner. So one night he left and realized he wanted attention. I though it was OK because I don't really like or love stories, but I like animals. At first the illustrations were OK then they got better because Mr. Pusskins was smiling. I thought the story was hilarious! I liked the pictures because I like cats. I would recommend this book to cat lovers. The ages a person would like this book is probably 9 or so.
Reviewed by M.A., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about a cat who doesn't like his owner. So one night he left and realized he wanted attention. I though it was OK because I don't really like or love stories, but I like animals. At first the illustrations were OK then they got better because Mr. Pusskins was smiling. I thought the story was hilarious! I liked the pictures because I like cats. I would recommend this book to cat lovers. The ages a person would like this book is probably 9 or so.
Reviewed by M.A., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Insectos útiles y dañinos
Kalman, Bobbie. Insectos útiles y dañinos. Crabtree Publishing: 2006. Ages 8-13.
This book is mostly about how insects live and what they eat. The pictures in this book were really colorful, some of the best I have ever seen. It was marvelous, and fantastic. I couldn't read it but the illustrations were really good and also the pictures. I would recommend this book for other kids who know how to read it. The ages would be 8-13 because you might need to know this.
Reviewed by A.M., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This book is mostly about how insects live and what they eat. The pictures in this book were really colorful, some of the best I have ever seen. It was marvelous, and fantastic. I couldn't read it but the illustrations were really good and also the pictures. I would recommend this book for other kids who know how to read it. The ages would be 8-13 because you might need to know this.
Reviewed by A.M., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Extreme Wakeboarding
Kalman, Bobbie. Extreme Wakeboarding. Crabtree Publishing: 2006. Ages 10-15.
This book is about wakeboarding. All through the book it was explaining what wakeboarding is. It showed the equipment that you need. It talked about how to get in a wake and do tricks. The photographs were really cool. They showed pictures of pros doing tricks. It also shows pictures of the courses they have to go through. I think the book was very exciting. I would recommend it to other kids that liked to play extreme sports. I would give the book to 11 to 15 year olds.
Reviewed by J.B., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This book is about wakeboarding. All through the book it was explaining what wakeboarding is. It showed the equipment that you need. It talked about how to get in a wake and do tricks. The photographs were really cool. They showed pictures of pros doing tricks. It also shows pictures of the courses they have to go through. I think the book was very exciting. I would recommend it to other kids that liked to play extreme sports. I would give the book to 11 to 15 year olds.
Reviewed by J.B., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese
Look, Lenore. Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese. Illustrated by Yumi Heo. Simon and Schuster: 2006. Ages 6 and up.
Uncle Peter is getting married to Stella, and everyone except Jenny is happy. At the end they start to get along as a family. The book's pictures are eye-catching. Also the way he puts them together just makes it flow. It was very bright and welcoming. I recommend this book to those who are looking for a nice short attention seeking book. It is also an exciting book for all whom love cute and bright and exciting pictures.
Reviewed by A.R., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Uncle Peter is getting married to Stella, and everyone except Jenny is happy. At the end they start to get along as a family. The book's pictures are eye-catching. Also the way he puts them together just makes it flow. It was very bright and welcoming. I recommend this book to those who are looking for a nice short attention seeking book. It is also an exciting book for all whom love cute and bright and exciting pictures.
Reviewed by A.R., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Human Body
Walker, Richard. The Human Body. Kingfisher: 2006. Ages 9 - 84.
The story Human Body is mostly about our ancestors and how they used to be a different type of body. Other things it is about how to take care of your body. Human Body had photographs and some were drawn about things we couldn't see in the past. I liked this book a little, it was fun reading it. The best part I think is about our ancestors about 20 million years ago. I think other kids may enjoy this book. I think it would be for ages 9 to 84.
Reviewed by A. P., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The story Human Body is mostly about our ancestors and how they used to be a different type of body. Other things it is about how to take care of your body. Human Body had photographs and some were drawn about things we couldn't see in the past. I liked this book a little, it was fun reading it. The best part I think is about our ancestors about 20 million years ago. I think other kids may enjoy this book. I think it would be for ages 9 to 84.
Reviewed by A. P., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Dalmatians
MacAulay, Kelley and Kalman, Bobbie. Dalmatians. Crabtree Publishers: 2007. Ages 6 to 12.
My story is about dalmatians. It has facts about how to treat one if you get one. You would know what to feed it from this book. It is a very interesting book. The photographs are awesome. They had to of taken a lot of time. My favorite picture was when the dalmatian was smiling. That was cute! I definitely recommend it for other kids that like dalmatians. It is interesting. I would read it to my brother and sister.
Reviewed by N. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about dalmatians. It has facts about how to treat one if you get one. You would know what to feed it from this book. It is a very interesting book. The photographs are awesome. They had to of taken a lot of time. My favorite picture was when the dalmatian was smiling. That was cute! I definitely recommend it for other kids that like dalmatians. It is interesting. I would read it to my brother and sister.
Reviewed by N. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Bees
Jango-Cohen, Judith. Bees. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark: 2007. Ages 8 to 30.
My story is about how bees hatch out from an egg. It also tells you how bees suck the pollen out of the dandelions. It tells how they design a nest to live and where they make them. My book had photos and I liked them because they were good. I think little kids would like it because they might want to learn about bees.
Reviewed by D. T., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about how bees hatch out from an egg. It also tells you how bees suck the pollen out of the dandelions. It tells how they design a nest to live and where they make them. My book had photos and I liked them because they were good. I think little kids would like it because they might want to learn about bees.
Reviewed by D. T., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Pop's Bridge
Bunting, Eve. Pop's Bridge. Illustrated by C. F. Payne. Harcourt Publishing: 2006. Ages 3 to 12.
There is a boy whose dad works on a bridge. The boy is always scared his dad will fall off the bridge. One day the safety net fell down and a lot of men fell off the bridge. The boy was so worried, but his pop was safe. Only one person survived the fall off. That night the boy thought about what if his dad had fallen off the bridge. When the bridge was done, they had a party to celebrate. I think the illustrator did a wonderful job. I think a lot of people would like this book.
Reviewed by T. L., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
There is a boy whose dad works on a bridge. The boy is always scared his dad will fall off the bridge. One day the safety net fell down and a lot of men fell off the bridge. The boy was so worried, but his pop was safe. Only one person survived the fall off. That night the boy thought about what if his dad had fallen off the bridge. When the bridge was done, they had a party to celebrate. I think the illustrator did a wonderful job. I think a lot of people would like this book.
Reviewed by T. L., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Whoopi Goldberg’s Nobody Wants to See Your Finger in Your Nose: A Big Book of Manners
Goldberg, Whoopi. Whoopi Goldberg’s Nobody Wants to See Your Finger in Your Nose: A Big Book of Manners. Illustrated by OLO. Hyperion Books for Children: 2006. Ages 4 to 6.
The story is mainly about manners. It teaches kids how to clean up after themselves and to stop picking their nose! Also, this book is teaching kids how to learn their manners. I would like to see kids reading this book of manners. The pictures go with the words. They do not have very dull colors. The pictures are bright and give bad examples of what you do not want kids doing. I do not really like the book. It is really boring. What kid really likes manners? Yes, I do recommend it to other kids, but a little smaller. I would say preschool to first grade. Certain ages I would say are 4 to 6 years.
reviewed by B. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The story is mainly about manners. It teaches kids how to clean up after themselves and to stop picking their nose! Also, this book is teaching kids how to learn their manners. I would like to see kids reading this book of manners. The pictures go with the words. They do not have very dull colors. The pictures are bright and give bad examples of what you do not want kids doing. I do not really like the book. It is really boring. What kid really likes manners? Yes, I do recommend it to other kids, but a little smaller. I would say preschool to first grade. Certain ages I would say are 4 to 6 years.
reviewed by B. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Messages from Mars
Leedy, Loreen and Schuerger, Andrew. Messages from Mars. Illustrated by Loreen Leedy. Holiday House: 2006. Ages 8 to 14.
The story, Messages from Mars, is about kids going to Mars. Also, it tells you fun facts along the way. I liked the way Loreen Leedy and the photographers put together illustrations and photographs. I think that most kids 8 to 13 would be entertained by this book. It is not just facts, but a fun read as well.
Reviewed by A. G., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The story, Messages from Mars, is about kids going to Mars. Also, it tells you fun facts along the way. I liked the way Loreen Leedy and the photographers put together illustrations and photographs. I think that most kids 8 to 13 would be entertained by this book. It is not just facts, but a fun read as well.
Reviewed by A. G., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Composting: Nature's Recyclers
Koontz, Robin Michal. Composting : Nature's Recyclers. Illustrated by Matthew Harrad. Picture Window Books: 2007. Ages 10 to 16.
The book that I read was good. Also, it was interesting. I learned a lot about composting. It is about composting. I learned about amazing facts. The art was good and bright. I liked the drawings. I think other kids will like it too. Ages 10 to 16 will probably be interested in it.
Reviewed by E. E., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Spiders
Zabludoff, Marc. Spiders. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark: 2006. Ages 11 to 19.
This story is about spiders and their lives. Also, about what they eat and if they spin webs. The photographs go perfect with the text. On pages 46 and 47, it is talking about hairs and it shows two spiders and what their hairs look like. My opinion is, this book is excellent. I recommend this book for ages 11 to 19.
Reviewed by J. K., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This story is about spiders and their lives. Also, about what they eat and if they spin webs. The photographs go perfect with the text. On pages 46 and 47, it is talking about hairs and it shows two spiders and what their hairs look like. My opinion is, this book is excellent. I recommend this book for ages 11 to 19.
Reviewed by J. K., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Daniel Boone: Woodsman of Kentucky
Zronik, John. Daniel Boone: Woodsman of Kentucky. Crabtree Publishing: 2006. Ages 9 to 21.
My story is about Daniel Boone and his family on their way to Kentucky. Part of Daniel Boone's family dies from war and loss of food and water. The artwork and photos go well with the words on the pages. The artwork is pretty good. I think the book is a fictional book about his family and friends. I do recommend it to other kids in 4th grade to adulthood.
Reviewed by J. R., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about Daniel Boone and his family on their way to Kentucky. Part of Daniel Boone's family dies from war and loss of food and water. The artwork and photos go well with the words on the pages. The artwork is pretty good. I think the book is a fictional book about his family and friends. I do recommend it to other kids in 4th grade to adulthood.
Reviewed by J. R., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Great Big Guinea Pigs
Roth, L. Susan. Great Big Guinea Pigs. Illustrated by author. Bloomsbury Children's Books: 2006. Ages 4 to 6.
My story is about great big guinea pigs. A mom is telling a story about a long time ago and how they use to eat grass and live by a swamp. The art is bright, colorful, and has nice colors. it really looks like how it used to be in the past. Yes, I do recommend this book because it is a nice colorful book about guinea pigs and how they use to live along time ago. I think it will be good for 4 to 6 year olds.
Reviewed by M. K., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about great big guinea pigs. A mom is telling a story about a long time ago and how they use to eat grass and live by a swamp. The art is bright, colorful, and has nice colors. it really looks like how it used to be in the past. Yes, I do recommend this book because it is a nice colorful book about guinea pigs and how they use to live along time ago. I think it will be good for 4 to 6 year olds.
Reviewed by M. K., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Racing: the Ultimate Motorsports Encyclopedia
Gifford, Clive. Racing: the Ultimate Motorsports Encyclopedia. Illustrated by author. Kingfisher: 2006. Ages 12 to 14.
This story is about racing information on different kinds of cars. It tells you what kind of cars there are and what the drivers go through. My book's photographs are awesome. They are really cool. Yes, I would recommend this book because kids like racing. They want to know more about racing or more about their vehicles.
Reviewed by J. B., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This story is about racing information on different kinds of cars. It tells you what kind of cars there are and what the drivers go through. My book's photographs are awesome. They are really cool. Yes, I would recommend this book because kids like racing. They want to know more about racing or more about their vehicles.
Reviewed by J. B., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Poodles
MacAulay, Kelley and Kalman, Bobbie. Poodles. Photographs by Marc Crabtree. Crabtree Publishing Company: 2007. Ages 5 to 13.
This story was about the history and facts about poodles. This book also tells about how to take care of poodles. The photographs went perfect with the book. The photos showed what you need to do. This book was informational, factual, and entertaining. I recommend this book to kids 5 to 13 years old.
Reviewed by M. B., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This story was about the history and facts about poodles. This book also tells about how to take care of poodles. The photographs went perfect with the book. The photos showed what you need to do. This book was informational, factual, and entertaining. I recommend this book to kids 5 to 13 years old.
Reviewed by M. B., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Theodore
Keating, Frank. Theodore. Illustrated by Mike Wimmer. Simon and Schuster: 2006. Ages 9 to 15.
My story is the life of Theodore Roosevelt. It starts with his birth and ends with his death. It has informational pages that are packed full of events throughout his life, even when Mount Rushmore was built. His thoughts, beliefs, and even dreams are mentioned in this book. I think anyone would enjoy it because it is informational and entertaining! This book has paintings. The paintings go right along with the words on the page. These spectacular paintings are beautifully done and very understandable. My favorite picture is when he is a young kid reading in bed with the war going on in the background. That picture is very interesting! I loved this book. I usually do not like any kind of biography/informational books, but this one was amazing! I would recommend it for ages 9 to 15 and anyone who loves spectacular and entertaining books, while learning new facts! I really enjoyed reading this book!
Reviewed by D. F., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is the life of Theodore Roosevelt. It starts with his birth and ends with his death. It has informational pages that are packed full of events throughout his life, even when Mount Rushmore was built. His thoughts, beliefs, and even dreams are mentioned in this book. I think anyone would enjoy it because it is informational and entertaining! This book has paintings. The paintings go right along with the words on the page. These spectacular paintings are beautifully done and very understandable. My favorite picture is when he is a young kid reading in bed with the war going on in the background. That picture is very interesting! I loved this book. I usually do not like any kind of biography/informational books, but this one was amazing! I would recommend it for ages 9 to 15 and anyone who loves spectacular and entertaining books, while learning new facts! I really enjoyed reading this book!
Reviewed by D. F., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
How Do Birds Fly?
Stewart, Melissa. How Do Birds Fly?. Illustrated by the author. Marshall Cavendish: 2007. Ages 5 to 20.
It is about how birds fly and how to land. This book is also about how bird's feathers and everything stay on the body. The photographs go with the book because it is talking about birds and how they fly. They write and draw about it on each page. I think this is a pretty good book because it is about birds and I like birds a lot. I would recommend this book for my cousin because he likes birds a lot.
Reviewed by L. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
It is about how birds fly and how to land. This book is also about how bird's feathers and everything stay on the body. The photographs go with the book because it is talking about birds and how they fly. They write and draw about it on each page. I think this is a pretty good book because it is about birds and I like birds a lot. I would recommend this book for my cousin because he likes birds a lot.
Reviewed by L. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Skunks
Mason, Adrienne. Skunks. Illustrated by Nancy Gray Ogle. Kids Can Press: 2006. Ages 9 and up.
The story Skunks is about where they live and how they react to predators and people. Skunks is a book that also tells how they grow up and have babies. Also, it shows different kinds of skunks and what country or continent they live on. It also talk about what skunks live where. In the book, Skunks, the art is spectacular. It shows skunks doing terrific stuff. Skunks is a tremendous book. I think kids would like it and would laugh. I think people 9 and up would enjoy it because skunks smell and people will laugh a lot.
Reviewed by A. C., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The story Skunks is about where they live and how they react to predators and people. Skunks is a book that also tells how they grow up and have babies. Also, it shows different kinds of skunks and what country or continent they live on. It also talk about what skunks live where. In the book, Skunks, the art is spectacular. It shows skunks doing terrific stuff. Skunks is a tremendous book. I think kids would like it and would laugh. I think people 9 and up would enjoy it because skunks smell and people will laugh a lot.
Reviewed by A. C., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Hawaii
Gill, Shelly. Hawaii. Illustrated by Scott Goto. Charlesbridges: 2006. Ages 11 to 20.
The book, Hawaii, is a fantastic book. This book tells about ancient history of Hawaii. This book is very informational. The art in this book is interesting. I think this book is great. I recommend this book for other kids ages 11 to 20.
Reviewed by L. O., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
The book, Hawaii, is a fantastic book. This book tells about ancient history of Hawaii. This book is very informational. The art in this book is interesting. I think this book is great. I recommend this book for other kids ages 11 to 20.
Reviewed by L. O., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Not Afraid of Dogs
Pitzer, Susanna. Not Afraid of Dogs. Illustrated by Larry Day. Walker and Company: 2006. Ages 5-11.
Not Afraid of Dogs, is about a boy named Daniel. He says he's not afraid of anything not even dogs. His sister Jenny knows he is. When Daniel gets home his mom is holding a dog. He says he will be in his room. Then during the night he has to go to the restroom. So he goes and the dog is there. He figures out that the dog isn't harmful. The art work was excellent. The pictures were brightened up. The colors were bright not dull. The pictures were great. I do recommend this book to other kids. I recommend this book because it's hilarious. I also know a lot of kids could relate to this book. This book was superb.
Reviewed by D. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Not Afraid of Dogs, is about a boy named Daniel. He says he's not afraid of anything not even dogs. His sister Jenny knows he is. When Daniel gets home his mom is holding a dog. He says he will be in his room. Then during the night he has to go to the restroom. So he goes and the dog is there. He figures out that the dog isn't harmful. The art work was excellent. The pictures were brightened up. The colors were bright not dull. The pictures were great. I do recommend this book to other kids. I recommend this book because it's hilarious. I also know a lot of kids could relate to this book. This book was superb.
Reviewed by D. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Inventions
Robinson, James. Inventions. Illustrated by James Dyson. Kingfisher: 2006. Ages 10-40.
My book is about technology and how it has advanced over the years. This book has very amazing photographs that go with the print. I think that this book is a million times better and more than adequate. It was one of the most amazing and informational books that I have ever read.
Reviewed by T. K., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My book is about technology and how it has advanced over the years. This book has very amazing photographs that go with the print. I think that this book is a million times better and more than adequate. It was one of the most amazing and informational books that I have ever read.
Reviewed by T. K., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Weather
Harris, Caroline. Weather. Kingfisher: 2006. Ages 8 to 15.
My story is about weather and different kinds of weather. It also tells what season it is in other countries when it is summer in the North then it is winter in the south. When it is spring in the north it is fall in the south. The photographs are great because it really describes what the author is saying. The art is also very colorful. I thought this book was intresting because I learned more about weather. I recommend it to other kids. For ages 8 to 15 because they can learn more about weather and if they are studying weather in science it would be a great study book.
Reviewed by C. R., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about weather and different kinds of weather. It also tells what season it is in other countries when it is summer in the North then it is winter in the south. When it is spring in the north it is fall in the south. The photographs are great because it really describes what the author is saying. The art is also very colorful. I thought this book was intresting because I learned more about weather. I recommend it to other kids. For ages 8 to 15 because they can learn more about weather and if they are studying weather in science it would be a great study book.
Reviewed by C. R., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Winston the Book Wolf
McGee, Marni. Winston the Book Wolf. Illustrated by Ian Beck. Walker and Company: 2006. Ages 3-12.
My short story was about Winston a wolf who loves to chew on books. The librarian yells at him a lot for coming to the library to chew on books. Then the librarian had to chase Winston because he went in the library. After that a girl came and took Winston away to teach him how to read. The art work was awesome, I loved the art work. All of the art went along with the entire book. It was the best art. I loved this book I think that this book will encourage the other kids to read. I am 11 and I thought it was a very good book.
Reviewed by S.H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My short story was about Winston a wolf who loves to chew on books. The librarian yells at him a lot for coming to the library to chew on books. Then the librarian had to chase Winston because he went in the library. After that a girl came and took Winston away to teach him how to read. The art work was awesome, I loved the art work. All of the art went along with the entire book. It was the best art. I loved this book I think that this book will encourage the other kids to read. I am 11 and I thought it was a very good book.
Reviewed by S.H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Extreme Mountain Biking
MacAulay, Kelly, Kalman, Bobbie. Extreme Mountain Biking. Crabtree Company: 2006. Ages 10-30.
My story is where people ride bikes on mountains, dirt, hills, roads, and more. They do stunts like front flips and back can cans. There were photographs like going down a big hill doing back flips and can cans. They raced on dirt roads and trails, sand too. My opinion of this book is good. The book would probably go to my brother because he likes to do cool stunts on his bike. I like to do backflips on my dirt bike so I wanted to learn more.
Reviewed by J. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is where people ride bikes on mountains, dirt, hills, roads, and more. They do stunts like front flips and back can cans. There were photographs like going down a big hill doing back flips and can cans. They raced on dirt roads and trails, sand too. My opinion of this book is good. The book would probably go to my brother because he likes to do cool stunts on his bike. I like to do backflips on my dirt bike so I wanted to learn more.
Reviewed by J. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Ice Cream the Full Scoop
Gibbons, Gail. Ice Cream the Full Scoop. Holiday House: 2006. Ages 8 - 14.
This book is about how ice cream is made. The art looks tasty because of all the ice cream pictures. I think this book was informational and tasty because it explained about how it was made before our time. I would recommend this book to other kids. This book would be for kids only.
Reviewed by S. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This book is about how ice cream is made. The art looks tasty because of all the ice cream pictures. I think this book was informational and tasty because it explained about how it was made before our time. I would recommend this book to other kids. This book would be for kids only.
Reviewed by S. H., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
The Extinct Files: My Science Project
Edwards, Wallace. The Extinct Files: My Science Project. Kids Can Press: 2006. Ages 6-10.
This boy named Wally writes a report that he says dinosaurs are not extinct. Wally uses pictures and words to say that they are not dead. He uses his imagination. The photographs feel like you can actually see them in real life. This was a good book because it is interesting. I would recommend it to other kids that like to learn about dinosaurs.
Reviewed by S. M., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This boy named Wally writes a report that he says dinosaurs are not extinct. Wally uses pictures and words to say that they are not dead. He uses his imagination. The photographs feel like you can actually see them in real life. This was a good book because it is interesting. I would recommend it to other kids that like to learn about dinosaurs.
Reviewed by S. M., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Transportation Disaster Alert
Walker, Niki. Transportation Disaster Alert. Crabtree Publishing Company: 2006. Ages 7 and up.
This book is about the most common transportation disasters. The photos in this book are pretty neat. I would like to recommend this book because of the detailed sentences and the neat photos. It would be good for the age 7 or 8 year old or maybe a little bit higher age.
Reviewed by A. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This book is about the most common transportation disasters. The photos in this book are pretty neat. I would like to recommend this book because of the detailed sentences and the neat photos. It would be good for the age 7 or 8 year old or maybe a little bit higher age.
Reviewed by A. S., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Street Cred
Zronk, John. Street Cred. Crabtree Publishing Company 2007. Ages 7 to any age.
My story is about cars and how they became Nascar's and drag racing cars. The photographs show things that people do to their cars, like rims and hydro lifts. I loved this book it was very good. I do recommend this book for other kids. I would recommend it for kids who like cars. I think kids 7 and up should read it, its the best book ever. It showed you good pictures and it told you about how people made the street cars and their low riders and their racing cars.
Reviewed by A. L., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
My story is about cars and how they became Nascar's and drag racing cars. The photographs show things that people do to their cars, like rims and hydro lifts. I loved this book it was very good. I do recommend this book for other kids. I would recommend it for kids who like cars. I think kids 7 and up should read it, its the best book ever. It showed you good pictures and it told you about how people made the street cars and their low riders and their racing cars.
Reviewed by A. L., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Tsuname Alert!
Walker, Niki. Tsunami Alert. Crabtree Publishing Company: 2006. Ages 10-13.
This book is about tsunamis and their devastating effects. It is also very informational. The photographs are sad and informational. I recommend this book for someone who is doing a report on disasters.
Reviewed by A. W., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This book is about tsunamis and their devastating effects. It is also very informational. The photographs are sad and informational. I recommend this book for someone who is doing a report on disasters.
Reviewed by A. W., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
Jurassic Poop
Berkowitz, Jacob. Jurassic Poop. Illustrated by Steve Mack. Kids Can Press: 2006. Ages 12 and up.
This story is about what dinosaurs left behind. Like their urination that scientists have found. Both illustrations and photographs were pretty sickening. I really did not enjoy this book because it was gross. I like gross stuff but this is just too far for me. I would recommend it to kids who like stuff like this. It might not interest anyone but probably 15 year olds.
Reviewed by T. E., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
This story is about what dinosaurs left behind. Like their urination that scientists have found. Both illustrations and photographs were pretty sickening. I really did not enjoy this book because it was gross. I like gross stuff but this is just too far for me. I would recommend it to kids who like stuff like this. It might not interest anyone but probably 15 year olds.
Reviewed by T. E., 5th grade, Hilfiker Elementary.
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