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43. Pinkney, Andrea Davis. Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters. Harcourt, 2000. 107pages. Tr. $20.00 ISBN 015201005X 
Brief Plot Description: With colorful oil painting illustrations, this book tells stories of black women freedom fighters, including Sojourner Truth, Biddy Mason, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Ella Josephine Baker, Dorothy Irene Height, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Shirley Chisholm. It offers detailed information on their childhoods, their strengths, and their accomplishments in fighting for freedom. Genre(s)/Subject(s): General Nonfiction, Collective Biography, Civics and Government, African American Women Civil Rights Workers, African Americans Civil Rights History, Discrimination & Race Relations Reading Level: Ages 8-12 Awards: Coretta Scott King Award for Author Honor (2001) Books Similar in Style, Content, Theme, or Characters: Ida B. Wells: Let the Truth Be Told by Walter Dean Myers, Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?by Bonnie Bader, Women Daredevils: Thrills, Chills, and Frills by Julie Cummins Programming/Lesson Ideas: Children can pick one of their favorite characters in the book and retell her story with peers. Personal Thoughts: This book is a good choice for young readers to learn more about the history of the civil rights movement and the contributions made by women at that time. The women in this book are role models for readers, and their stories and strengths will inspire generations to come. GN: 44. Telgemeier, Raina,Smile. Graphix, 2010. 213pages. Tr. $15.91 ISBN 9780545132060 
Brief Plot Description: This graphical novel is about a sixth grade girl named Raina who accidentally breaks her two front teeth after falling down on her way back home. After that, she has to endure endless and painful dental procedures, and deal with many problems in life until entering high school. Genre(s)/Subject(s): Graphic Novels and Comic Books, Autobiography, Comedy and Humor, Adolescent Issues, Middle School, Pride and Self-Esteem, Friends and Friendship Reading Level: Ages 8-12 Awards: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2012), Iowa Children's Choice Award (2012), Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2010), YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens (Top Ten) (2011) Books Similar in Style, Content, Theme, or Characters: Diary of Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by Chris Tebbetts and James Patteson Programming/Lesson Ideas: Children can discuss the graphic novel in a group and share their own unforgettable stories that have had great influences on themselves from middle school to high school. Personal Thoughts: This is a fun book for tweens to read with its colorful cartoons, humorous language, and realistic plot. Tweens can easily relate with the main character Raina, since dealing with issues is what it takes to grow up. 45. Phelan, Matt. The Storm in the Barn. Candlewick Press, 2009. 201pages. Tr. $21.29 ISBN 9780763636180 
Brief Plot Description: During the Dust Bowl in Kansas, eleven-year-old Jack Clark and his family live in a small town suffering from the dust storm. Jack’s sister is seriously sick at home. Jack desires to help his family, but his father always thinks his son’s help is useless. One mid- night, Jack discovers a sinister figure of rain in the abandoned Talbot barn. In order to save the life of the small town and his family, Jack defeats the sinister figure of rain and brings the rain back to the crops. Genre(s)/Subject(s): Graphic Novels, Family Life, historical fiction, Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Awards: Scott O'Dell Award (2010) Books Similar in Style, Content, Theme, or Characters: Little White Duck: a Childhood in China by Na Liu, The Sons of Liberty by Alexander Lagos, Laika by Nick Abadzis Programming/Lesson Ideas: Children can draw another comic story using the same historical setting of the Dust Bowl. Personal Thoughts: This graphic novel ties back with the historical setting of the Dust Bowl perfectly for the background of the story. The heroic character of Jack is well portrayed, establishing a role model for young readers. Although he is only a young boy, he is determined to help his family get over the difficult times in the Dust Bowl. The sinister figure of rain adds a fantasy and mystery atmosphere to the story. It reveals that people need to have courage and hope even in harsh environments. The uniqueness of this graphic novel is the author’s use of strong illustrations with minimal words. The yellow watercolor throughout the whole book enhances the Dust Bowl setting. 46. TenNapel, Doug. Ghostopolis. Graphix, 2010. 266pages. Tr. $21.29 ISBN 9780545210287 
Brief Plot Description: Garth is accidently sent to the afterlife with the Nightmare, a horse skeleton (Skinny) by Frank, an agent of the Supernatural Immigration Task Force. In the world of the afterlife (Ghostopolis), Garth meets the ghost of his grandfather Cecil, who tells him the story of the Ghostopolis and the reason behind his strained relation with Garth’s mother. Garth is attacked by several Velociraptor skeletons and the ruler of Ghostopolis, Vaugner. With the help of Cecil, Frank, and Skinny, Garth fights against the evil ruler and return home. Genre(s)/Subject(s): Graphic Novels, Fantasy Comic Books, Ghosts Fiction, Adventure Reading Level: Ages 8-12 Awards: YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens (Top Ten) (2011), YALSA Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (2012) Books Similar in Style, Content, Theme, or Characters: The Little Prince by Joann Sfar, Calamity Jack by Shannon Hale, Rapunzel’s Revenge by Shannon Hale Programming/Lesson Ideas: This graphic novel can be used as a setting for a role play during a Halloween Party. Personal Thoughts: This graphic novel has an intense plot and vivid drawings that easily captures readers’ interests. It reveals the theme of hope, love, and family bonds. Garth was a hopeless boy because of his uncured disease, but he recovers from the disease by the end of the story. Hence, it inspires readers to always maintain hope. 47. Peirce, Lincoln. BigNate: Game On! Andrews McMeel, 2013. 224pages. Tr. $6.49 ISBN 9781449427771 
Brief Plot Description: This graphic novel is about six grader Nate playing basketball, baseball and soccer with his friends. He is confident in his playing skills, but he always makes some hilarious mistakes while playing sports such as trash-talking and being distracted by looking at a lady bug. Genre(s)/Subject(s): Graphic Novels, Comic and Cartoons, Humorous stories, Middle School Students Reading Level: Ages 8-12 Series: Big Nate: From the Top, Big Nate Makes the Grade, Big Nate and Friends, Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing, Big Nate: Genius Mode, Big Nate: Out Loud, Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike, Big Nate: All Work and No Play, Big Nate: What Could Possibly Goes Wrong Books Similar in Style, Content, Theme, or Characters: Knights of the Lunch Table by Frank Ammuso, Diary of Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, Bone by Jeff Smith, Dork Diaries by Rachel Renée Russell Programming/Lesson Ideas: Children can create new stories for Nate and draw them on paper. Personal Thoughts: Big Nate is a must read comic series for tweens. It is an enjoyable book with colorful drawings for reluctant readers. Nate is a funny character and he always has some unusual behaviors that can surprise others. Since Nate is a sixth-grader and most stories are about his school life, his stories are easy to relate to by tweens. Nonfiction on other subjects: 48. Rubalcaba, Jill. Ancient Egypt: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt’s Past. National Geographic, 2007. 64pages. Tr. $15.31 ISBN 9780792277842 
Brief Plot Description: This book introduces the mystery of ancient Egypt through the discovery of Egypt antiquities such as the Rosetta stone and the tablets of Amarna. The author also introduces the tomb of King Tut, mummies, tomb raiders, and the cause of death of the ruler of Egypt, Tutankhamen, through analyzing the results of a CT scan of his skull. Genre(s)/Subject(s): Nonfiction, Egypt History, Middle East, Egypt Antiquities Reading Level: Ages 8-12 Awards: Booklist Top Ten Series Books Similar in Style, Content, Theme, or Characters: Ancient Egypt by Nelson Yomtov, King Tut’s Tomb: Ancient Treasures Uncovered by Michael Burgan, The New Cultural Atlas of Egypt by Marshall Cavendish Programming/Lesson Ideas: Children can create some handmade mummies and hieroglyphic writing crafts. Personal Thoughts: This book is a great guide book for tweens to explore the history of ancient Egypt. It is easy to understand with its illustrations and photos. The history of ancient Egypt is full of mystery, which likely captures tweens’ interest in reading this book. Through learning the past of Egypt, children can cultivate their curiosities and learn to respect other countries’ cultural heritages. 49. Burn, Loree Giffin. Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion. Houghton Mifflin, 2007. 56pages. Tr. $15.35 ISBN 9780618581313 
Brief Plot Description: Oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash on the ocean, such as sneakers and bathtub toys spilled into the ocean in order to study the current movement of the ocean. Through Dr. Curtis’ story, the author explains the science of ocean motion and the negative effects of trash on the ocean environment and its inhabitants. Genre(s)/Subject(s): Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Earth Sciences, Ocean Currents, Pollution Reading Level: Ages 8-12 Awards: ALA Notable Children’s Books 2008, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Books Similar in Style, Content, Theme, or Characters: Global Pollution by Rebecca Mileham, Ocean Currents and EL Nino by Myrl Shireman, Pollution by Helen Orme Programming/Lesson Ideas: After reading the book with children, librarians can organize children to go to the beach and pick up trash on the beach. Librarians can instruct children how to put the different garbage into proper garbage containers. Children can create art projects using the recycled materials they collected from this activity. Personal Thoughts: This book provides an interesting story of Dr. Curtis tracking sneakers and bathtub toys that lead to the concern of ocean pollution. Children can learn the science of the ocean, the impacts human have had on the ocean, and the importance of reducing the use of plastic. The engaging texts, colorful pictures, glossary, and rich resources make it an enjoyable read. 50. Brake, Mark. The Alien Hunter’s Handbook: How to Look for Extraterrestrial Life. Kingfisher, 2012. 111pages. Tr. $10.99 ISBN 9780753468852 
Brief Plot Description: This book uses a questions and answers format to take readers on a journey to find aliens. Through the seven chapters, readers will find the answer to the questions of how to recognize life, how to find an alien world; what the alien timeline is; what aliens might look like; how to talk to aliens; and if aliens visited planet Earth. Genre(s)/Subject(s): Children Nonfiction, life on other planets, extraterrestrial beings
Programming/Lesson Ideas: After reading the book, children can draw the aliens and the spaceship on paper with their imaginations. Personal Thoughts: With the colorful cartoon illustrations, this is a great guide book for tweens to learn more about extraterrestrial life. The contents in the book are interesting and easy to follow. The topic of aliens is exciting for many tweens, so this book is a good choice for tweens and reluctant readers. References Amazon.com. ASIN number. Retrieved April 29, 2014, 2014, from http://www.amazon.com Common Sense Media. Kid reviews. Retrieved April 29, 2014, from http://www.commonsensemedia.org Goodreads.com. (2014). Retrieved April 29, 2014, from http://www.goodreads.com/ Internet Movie Database. (2014). Retrieved April 29, 2014, from http://www.imdb.com/ Novelist K-8 Plus Database. (2014). Retrieved April 29, 2014, from http://web.b.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.sfpl.org/novpk8/search?sid=14560710-5a17-464b-9c5e-e806992ec61d%40sessionmgr113&vid=1&hid=127 Peck, R. (2014). A Wrong Way from Chicago Discussion Guides. Retrieved April 30, 2014, from https://multcolib.org/long-way-chicago SFPL. (2014). Retrieved April 29, 2014, from http://sfpl.org Sachar, L. (2014). Holes Discussion Guides. Retrieved April 30, 2014, from https://multcolib.org/holes School Library Journal. (2014). Retrieved April 29, 2014, from http://www.slj.com/ Scholastic. (2014). Retrieved April 29, 2014, from: http://www.scholastic.com/ Titlewave. (2014). Pricing, reviews, availability, and bibliographic information. Retrieved April 20, from http://www.titlewave.com/ Directory: 2015 2015 -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10 2015 -> Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Program Data: Standard 1 Exhibit 4d 2015 -> Police Militarization 2015 -> Medical Radiography Program 2015 -> 2015 ihbb championships: hs history Bowl Round 4 – Prelims First Quarter 2015 -> Desk review yemen 2015 -> Wrtp/big step · 3841 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, wi 53208 2015 -> 1. naclo 2015 – North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad 2015 -> Rao bulletin 1 December 2015 html edition this bulletin contains the following articles 2015 -> Volume Ⅴ (2015) On The 2015 China Victory Day Parade Download 144.77 Kb. Share with your friends:
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