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Something Beautiful
Dragonfly Books, 2002
Superb in every respect, with a great lesson to teach
Sharon Dennis Wyeth's 1998 book "Something Beautiful" was inspired by her own memories of growing up in a place which was, perhaps, not as beautiful as she would have liked. We follow an unnamed little girl through her neighborhood as she looks for something beautiful ...
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Baseball Saved Us
Ken Mochizuki
Lee & Low Books, 1995
Baseball Saved US
Mochizuki, K. (1993). Baseball Saved Us. New York. LEE & LOW BOOKS.
The story of "Shorty" and his family living at an interment camp during WWII can be used when teaching students about war, especially WWII. Younger students can relate to the character of "Shorty" ...
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Generation Dead
Daniel Waters
Hyperion Book CH, 2008
Zombies Searching for Acceptance and Tolerance Instead of Brains
In its Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that separate schools for black and white students were unconstitutional. The schools for whites were often superior to their counterparts for black students and consequently the separate ...
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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Doreen Rappaport
Hyperion Book CH, 2007
Awesome Book!
I was first introduce to this book in an undergraduate elementary education course. I purchased it instantly. I have used it with Kindergarten, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade. All the children love it! The illustrations are very unique and colorful. ...
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I Love My Hair!
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2001
Thankyou Ms. Tarpley and Mr. Lewis
I recommend this book for all little girls of color. This includes biracial and adopted girls who can also become quite conflicted about their amazing locks.
Even though they may be surrounded by friends and immediate family with similar hair, sometimes they stop ...
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Multiculturalism: Examining the politics of recognition
Charles Taylor
Princeton University Press, 1994
A timely debate, with an emphasis on the philosophical.
One web page which I recently encountered urged the USA to adopt an official policy of multiculturalism, and thereby become the first great nation to make this postmodern leap; ahead of the U.K., and all of the other states which have considered such a move. Yet ...
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The Story of Little Black Sambo
HarperCollins, 2003
Satisfaction
I had this book when I was a little girl and lost it. I loved it then, and learned that it had been "taken off the shelves." Hoping that Amazon had it available, I checked. Yippee! It was there. It came promptly and the condition was excellent. Thank you so much.
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More Than Moccasins: A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life (A Kid's Guide series)
Laurie Carlson
Chicago Review Press, 1994
EXCELLENT!
More than Moccasins is this homeschooler's dream come true. Homeschooling a six year old, who is also a very hands-on learner, this book fits the bill. Each section, from Indian dwellings to pottery to traditional games, has activities that are fun and EASY TO DO! ...
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Abuela (English Edition with Spanish Phrases) (Picture Puffins)
Arthur Dorros
Puffin, 1997
Gorgeous!
This is a wonderful book for kids and adults, alike. It's a very loving and imaginative story paired with breath-taking illustrations. They colors are gorgeous and there are endless tiny details to point out in the pictures.
I recommend this book very highly!
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Island of the Blue Dolphins (Illustrated)
Scott O'Dell
Houghton Mifflin, 1990
Classic adventure
This is a story I have read many times since I was a child. I'm sure every little girl goes through that phase where she would like nothing more than to be a wild maiden living alone with the animals, and that is probably the basis of a lot of appeal. But that does ...
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Squanto's Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving
Joseph Bruchac
Silver Whistle, 2000
Excellent Thanksgiving Story
This book is an excellent way of sharing the first Thanksgiving with children. It is told from the perspective of the Native Americans, a perspective that is often overlooked. The illustrations are beautiful and help to tell the story visually.
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Yoko (Yoko and Friends-School Days)
Rosemary Wells
Hyperion Book CH, 1998
Yoko at School
My book is called Yoko. The main character is Yoko.
She brought lunch to school and she got made fun of by her classmates. They were in Yoko's classroom when this all happened. The reason why she got made fun of her was because her classmates did not like raw fish.
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A Rainbow of Friends
P. K. Hallinan
Ideals Children's Books, 2006
Teaching Book
Another favorite by author P.K. Hallinan. As always the illustrations are beautiful & help to tell the story. Teaches children how to welcome others into their lives along with their differences.
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Goggles (Picture Puffin)
Ezra Jack Keats
Puffin, 1998
Love the books about Peter...
I think this is a great book, along with the other books in the series. My two-year old daughter likes to read the books about Peter and in fact, will turn the pages and "read" the book herself, talking about the pictures which vividly tell the story. We live in the ...
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Multicultural Manners: Essential Rules of Etiquette for the 21st Century
Norine Dresser
Wiley, 2005
Educational
I teach a cultural psychology class and this book is a wonderful reference for the class. I also read excerpts to the class as we discuss the various topics in their text. If you are a traveler to other countries, this book is a must.
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