Module IV: Non Fiction/Biography
1.BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nelson, Kadir. 2011. HEART AND SOUL. NewYork: HarperCollins Children's Book. ISBN 978-0-06-173079
2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
This historical nonfiction book describes the story of African American during the early 1600's of slavery. Many of the voices used in this story focus on the viewpoints of African American women of all ages describing African American people past and present.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Heart and Soul author Kadir Nelson captures the early years of slavery, Martin Luther King civil right movement, and President Barack Obama's election. It is a remarkable story told by African American women young and old sharing their perspective of their own history. In this Nelson used a simple and easy format to organize the text so that young readers are able to grasp information much easier. By including many dramatic illustrations throughout the book, Nelson is able to assist young readers to fully comprehend important text and history of African Americans.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD(2012)
"Porvocative and powerful, this book offers a much-needed perspective for individuals of all ages seeking to understand America's past and present."--School Library Journal starred review
"Nelson effectively creates a voice that is at once singular and representatives. A tour de force in the career of an author/artist who continues to outdo himself." --The Horn Book starred review
5. CONNECTION
Other books related to the Heart and Soul
*Dela Pena, Matt. 2011. A NATION'S HOPE: FINDING THE LIGHT TO FREEDOM. ISBN 1596435380
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1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Kerly, Barbara. 2008. WHAT TO DO ABOUT ALICE?. Ill by Fortherigham, Edwin. NewYork: Scholastic Press. ISBN 13: 978-0-439-92231-9
2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
After the death of his wife, Alice, Theodore Roosevelt was left with a broken heart and a child to care for. Alice became the rambunctious and spirited young girl who wanted to explore the world around her. Being the oldest daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, she held her ground to what she believed made her happy despite the objection of her father. She loved fer freedom and soon won the hearts of many, including her father. She soon became her father's confident in the White House and helped entertain guest as well. Through this biography, we get a glimpse of the life of Alice Lee Roosevelt and how she captivated everyone around her.
3.CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT
This biography picture book is written in a simple prose for young readers. The language used in this book draw young readers to her humorous behavior from wanting her father to give her a piggyback ride down the stairs every morning as a youngster to wanting to won a pet monkey and ware pants. This book truly captures Alice's carefree and spirited life which helped shape the woman that she came to be.
The lively illustrations by Edwin Fotheringham captures Alice's persona as the child who wanted to "eat up the world." Alice never stopped being her fun self through her younger years to her adulthood. Kerly's book truly gives us a sight of what is to be the president's daughter.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
"starred Review, Kirkus, February 1, 2008
/u0022 Theodore Rooselvelt/u2019s irrespressible oldest child receives an appropriately vivacious appreciation in this superb picture book..... Kerly/u2019 precise text presents readers with a devilishly smart, strong-willed girl who was determined to live life on her own terms--and largely succeeded./u0022
" Starred Review, School Libraray Journal, March 2008
/u0022Kerly/u2019s text gallops along with a vitality to match her subject/u2019s antics, as the girl greets White House visitors accompanied by her pet snak, refusis to let leg brace cramp her style, dives fully clothed into a ship/u02019 swimming pool, and also earn her place in history as one of her father/u2019 trusted advisers. Fotherigham /u2019s digitally rendered, retro-style illustrations are a superb match for the text. /u0022
5. CONNECTION
Read other books about Alice
Cordery, Kasey. 2008. ALICE: ALICE ROOSELVELT LONGWORTH FROM WHITE HOUSE PRINCESS TO WASHINGTON POWER BROKER. ISBN-10: 0143114271
*Thorton, StePhanie Marie. 2019. PRINCESS ALICE: A NOVEL OF FIRST DAUGHTER ALICE ROOSELVELT. ISBN-10:0451490902
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1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Jenkins, Stevens. 2010. BONES. NewYork, NY: Scholastic Press. ISBN 978-0-545-04651-0
2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
The book BONES gives us an overview of the different shapes and sizes of human and animal bones. It is a good book that educates children of the human anatomy through visual drawings and facts.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Jenkins uses simple words to explain how each bone in a human and animal body works. This nonfiction book is a great way to show young readers fun facts about how bones in humans are compared to those of animals. Reading this book aloud in class and showing a Youtube video about bones can help young readers better understand the functions of each bone in humans as well as animals.
The images Jenkins uses in his book help young readers get a better view of the actual size and shape of bones in the human body and that of animals. This book will get young readers excited about learning anatomy.
4. EXCERPT(S)
CALDECOTT HONOR AWARD
"Starred Review. Grade 3-6 From the life-sized human skull grinning out from the brick-red cover to a complete skeleton waving goodbye from a gate-fold late in the book, bones are given an entertaining and fresh treatment. Beginning with the opening spread of life-sized animals bones, human bones are quantified and qualified. Hands, feet, femurs, rubs, spine, and skull are shown and compared to other species. Symmetry and joints as well as adaptations for survival are introduced. Humor abounds in the illustrations as well as in subheading such as, That's a Handful, Big Foot, and Head Case. Readers will be lured in by interactive touches like What bone is this? and the Some
Assembly Required spread with all 206 adult human bones unlabeled and grouped by body area. Displayed against a navy-blue background, the spread opens to the burnt sienna gate-fold mentioned above. Two additional gate-folds include a small python (200 rubs) and a collection of skills. Jenkins's characteristics cut-paper collages in mottled creams and grays are perfectly suited to the topic and contrasted against solid jewel-tone, full-bleed backgrounds. The precise and scaled representation (many life size) are clearly labeled. Text, other than a opening page, is limited and supports the highly visual and sophisticated treatment A More About Bones spread completes the book with a hodgepodge of fascinating facts. With applications that range from anatomy to evolution and mathematics, this book will find a place in every collection. Carol S. McKinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa, WI Copyrights Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.-- School Library Science
"One of the foremost illuminations of the animal kingdom here takes a peek beneath the skin. He begins with a single human finger bone, then shows where it fits in the hand, then attaches the arm bones and sets it aside the forelimbs of a mole, spider monkey, gray whale, turtle, and fruit bat to illustrate how they all share the same basic structure. Similar comparisons take a look at feet, legs, rig cages, necks, and heads, almost always using a consistent scale to display the relative size of elephant and stork legs or a giraffe and human neck. Jenkins provides concise chunks of text alongside his always impressive cut-paper collages, which are a little more understated than in some of his other dynamic books (the color scheme ranges from ashy white to dusty gray, with a few touches of calcified yellow). But the clean designs of the intricate skeletons set against solid background colors is striking and provides a wonderful visual introduction to what keeps us all upright. Thoughtful back matter probes deeper into bone-related science concepts." Grades 2-5.--Ian Chipman- Booklist Reveiw
5. CONNECTION
Other books related to BONES
* Jenkins, Steven. 2011 ACTUAL SIZE. ISBN-10: 9780547512914
*Jenkins, Steven. 1997. BIGGEST, STRONGEST, FASTEST. ISBN-10: 0395861365
_____________________________________________________________________________
1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Greenberg, Jan; Jordan Sandra. 1993. THE SCULPTOR'S EYE. NewYork, NY: Delacorte Press. ISBN 0-385-30902-3
2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
The Sculptor's Eye is a nonfiction book that introduces young readers to the artistic representation of artists sculptures from all around the world. Not only do we learn about what an artist truly is but also about the artistic skills artist possess and what the sculptures mean.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
The author gives us an insight of the many inspiring and exquisite sculptures created all over the world and what makes them so unique. There is no piece of art that is the same. Every artist creates his or her own style of sculptures, whether they are displayed in a museum or outdoors, the art work represented by each artist is ordinary and open to many interpretations. By the interviews done by Greensburg and Jordan, we learned that art is everything to the artist no matter what some of us might think about their sculptures or artwork. For example, the image that is displayed in this book by artist Claes Oldenburg shows a misshapen Floor Cone (Giant Ice-Cream) as his model work. Many of us might think that a piece of art work needs to look a certain way but this artist insist that "anything can be a subject for art, even fast food." I found this information book to be very interesting and I feel that older readers can benefit form it as well as be inspired to tap into their own artistic side.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
" A companion to The Painter's Eye (1991, ALA Notable) that's equally enriching, intelligently organized, and provocative. Again taking a conceptual approach--with chapter on subject, the use of space, and media--the author illustrate their ides with an excellent range of works. Ten sculptors are quoted extensively in interviews remarkable for individually and the lucidity with which the artists express their aims and themes. The authors, too, share insights with marvelous clarity and enthusiasm (simplicity of form does not necessarily mean simplicity of experience"; " All works of art are about ideas and feelings") building to their generalizations with specific analysis of the choices artists have made and the ways their works engage the viewer. In addition to color photos of the art, there are b&w photos of the artists at work. Handsome and inspiring--with a useful essay on contemporary art movements; 24 biographical notes on the sculptors; excellent four-page glossary with reference to works cited; full citations for the art; list of sculpture gardens; bibliography (sources); index. (Nonfiction. 10+) ---Kirkus Review
5. CONNECTION
Nonfiction Books
*Faraut, Phillipe. 2004. PORTRAIT SCULPTING: ANATOMY & EXPRESSIONS IN CLAY. ISBN 13:9781600609893
*Shroader, Alan. 2014. IN HER HANDS: THE STORY OF SCULPTOR AUGUSTA SALVAGE. ISBN 13: 9781600609893
1.BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nelson, Kadir. 2011. HEART AND SOUL. NewYork: HarperCollins Children's Book. ISBN 978-0-06-173079
2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
This historical nonfiction book describes the story of African American during the early 1600's of slavery. Many of the voices used in this story focus on the viewpoints of African American women of all ages describing African American people past and present.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Heart and Soul author Kadir Nelson captures the early years of slavery, Martin Luther King civil right movement, and President Barack Obama's election. It is a remarkable story told by African American women young and old sharing their perspective of their own history. In this Nelson used a simple and easy format to organize the text so that young readers are able to grasp information much easier. By including many dramatic illustrations throughout the book, Nelson is able to assist young readers to fully comprehend important text and history of African Americans.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD(2012)
"Porvocative and powerful, this book offers a much-needed perspective for individuals of all ages seeking to understand America's past and present."--School Library Journal starred review
"Nelson effectively creates a voice that is at once singular and representatives. A tour de force in the career of an author/artist who continues to outdo himself." --The Horn Book starred review
5. CONNECTION
Other books related to the Heart and Soul
*Dela Pena, Matt. 2011. A NATION'S HOPE: FINDING THE LIGHT TO FREEDOM. ISBN 1596435380
____________________________________________________________________________
1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Kerly, Barbara. 2008. WHAT TO DO ABOUT ALICE?. Ill by Fortherigham, Edwin. NewYork: Scholastic Press. ISBN 13: 978-0-439-92231-9
2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
After the death of his wife, Alice, Theodore Roosevelt was left with a broken heart and a child to care for. Alice became the rambunctious and spirited young girl who wanted to explore the world around her. Being the oldest daughter of Theodore Roosevelt, she held her ground to what she believed made her happy despite the objection of her father. She loved fer freedom and soon won the hearts of many, including her father. She soon became her father's confident in the White House and helped entertain guest as well. Through this biography, we get a glimpse of the life of Alice Lee Roosevelt and how she captivated everyone around her.
3.CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT
This biography picture book is written in a simple prose for young readers. The language used in this book draw young readers to her humorous behavior from wanting her father to give her a piggyback ride down the stairs every morning as a youngster to wanting to won a pet monkey and ware pants. This book truly captures Alice's carefree and spirited life which helped shape the woman that she came to be.
The lively illustrations by Edwin Fotheringham captures Alice's persona as the child who wanted to "eat up the world." Alice never stopped being her fun self through her younger years to her adulthood. Kerly's book truly gives us a sight of what is to be the president's daughter.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
"starred Review, Kirkus, February 1, 2008
/u0022 Theodore Rooselvelt/u2019s irrespressible oldest child receives an appropriately vivacious appreciation in this superb picture book..... Kerly/u2019 precise text presents readers with a devilishly smart, strong-willed girl who was determined to live life on her own terms--and largely succeeded./u0022
" Starred Review, School Libraray Journal, March 2008
/u0022Kerly/u2019s text gallops along with a vitality to match her subject/u2019s antics, as the girl greets White House visitors accompanied by her pet snak, refusis to let leg brace cramp her style, dives fully clothed into a ship/u02019 swimming pool, and also earn her place in history as one of her father/u2019 trusted advisers. Fotherigham /u2019s digitally rendered, retro-style illustrations are a superb match for the text. /u0022
5. CONNECTION
Read other books about Alice
Cordery, Kasey. 2008. ALICE: ALICE ROOSELVELT LONGWORTH FROM WHITE HOUSE PRINCESS TO WASHINGTON POWER BROKER. ISBN-10: 0143114271
*Thorton, StePhanie Marie. 2019. PRINCESS ALICE: A NOVEL OF FIRST DAUGHTER ALICE ROOSELVELT. ISBN-10:0451490902
____________________________________________________________________________
1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Jenkins, Stevens. 2010. BONES. NewYork, NY: Scholastic Press. ISBN 978-0-545-04651-0
2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
The book BONES gives us an overview of the different shapes and sizes of human and animal bones. It is a good book that educates children of the human anatomy through visual drawings and facts.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Jenkins uses simple words to explain how each bone in a human and animal body works. This nonfiction book is a great way to show young readers fun facts about how bones in humans are compared to those of animals. Reading this book aloud in class and showing a Youtube video about bones can help young readers better understand the functions of each bone in humans as well as animals.
The images Jenkins uses in his book help young readers get a better view of the actual size and shape of bones in the human body and that of animals. This book will get young readers excited about learning anatomy.
4. EXCERPT(S)
CALDECOTT HONOR AWARD
"Starred Review. Grade 3-6 From the life-sized human skull grinning out from the brick-red cover to a complete skeleton waving goodbye from a gate-fold late in the book, bones are given an entertaining and fresh treatment. Beginning with the opening spread of life-sized animals bones, human bones are quantified and qualified. Hands, feet, femurs, rubs, spine, and skull are shown and compared to other species. Symmetry and joints as well as adaptations for survival are introduced. Humor abounds in the illustrations as well as in subheading such as, That's a Handful, Big Foot, and Head Case. Readers will be lured in by interactive touches like What bone is this? and the Some
Assembly Required spread with all 206 adult human bones unlabeled and grouped by body area. Displayed against a navy-blue background, the spread opens to the burnt sienna gate-fold mentioned above. Two additional gate-folds include a small python (200 rubs) and a collection of skills. Jenkins's characteristics cut-paper collages in mottled creams and grays are perfectly suited to the topic and contrasted against solid jewel-tone, full-bleed backgrounds. The precise and scaled representation (many life size) are clearly labeled. Text, other than a opening page, is limited and supports the highly visual and sophisticated treatment A More About Bones spread completes the book with a hodgepodge of fascinating facts. With applications that range from anatomy to evolution and mathematics, this book will find a place in every collection. Carol S. McKinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa, WI Copyrights Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.-- School Library Science
"One of the foremost illuminations of the animal kingdom here takes a peek beneath the skin. He begins with a single human finger bone, then shows where it fits in the hand, then attaches the arm bones and sets it aside the forelimbs of a mole, spider monkey, gray whale, turtle, and fruit bat to illustrate how they all share the same basic structure. Similar comparisons take a look at feet, legs, rig cages, necks, and heads, almost always using a consistent scale to display the relative size of elephant and stork legs or a giraffe and human neck. Jenkins provides concise chunks of text alongside his always impressive cut-paper collages, which are a little more understated than in some of his other dynamic books (the color scheme ranges from ashy white to dusty gray, with a few touches of calcified yellow). But the clean designs of the intricate skeletons set against solid background colors is striking and provides a wonderful visual introduction to what keeps us all upright. Thoughtful back matter probes deeper into bone-related science concepts." Grades 2-5.--Ian Chipman- Booklist Reveiw
5. CONNECTION
Other books related to BONES
* Jenkins, Steven. 2011 ACTUAL SIZE. ISBN-10: 9780547512914
*Jenkins, Steven. 1997. BIGGEST, STRONGEST, FASTEST. ISBN-10: 0395861365
_____________________________________________________________________________
1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Greenberg, Jan; Jordan Sandra. 1993. THE SCULPTOR'S EYE. NewYork, NY: Delacorte Press. ISBN 0-385-30902-3
2. PLOT DEVELOPMENT
The Sculptor's Eye is a nonfiction book that introduces young readers to the artistic representation of artists sculptures from all around the world. Not only do we learn about what an artist truly is but also about the artistic skills artist possess and what the sculptures mean.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
The author gives us an insight of the many inspiring and exquisite sculptures created all over the world and what makes them so unique. There is no piece of art that is the same. Every artist creates his or her own style of sculptures, whether they are displayed in a museum or outdoors, the art work represented by each artist is ordinary and open to many interpretations. By the interviews done by Greensburg and Jordan, we learned that art is everything to the artist no matter what some of us might think about their sculptures or artwork. For example, the image that is displayed in this book by artist Claes Oldenburg shows a misshapen Floor Cone (Giant Ice-Cream) as his model work. Many of us might think that a piece of art work needs to look a certain way but this artist insist that "anything can be a subject for art, even fast food." I found this information book to be very interesting and I feel that older readers can benefit form it as well as be inspired to tap into their own artistic side.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
" A companion to The Painter's Eye (1991, ALA Notable) that's equally enriching, intelligently organized, and provocative. Again taking a conceptual approach--with chapter on subject, the use of space, and media--the author illustrate their ides with an excellent range of works. Ten sculptors are quoted extensively in interviews remarkable for individually and the lucidity with which the artists express their aims and themes. The authors, too, share insights with marvelous clarity and enthusiasm (simplicity of form does not necessarily mean simplicity of experience"; " All works of art are about ideas and feelings") building to their generalizations with specific analysis of the choices artists have made and the ways their works engage the viewer. In addition to color photos of the art, there are b&w photos of the artists at work. Handsome and inspiring--with a useful essay on contemporary art movements; 24 biographical notes on the sculptors; excellent four-page glossary with reference to works cited; full citations for the art; list of sculpture gardens; bibliography (sources); index. (Nonfiction. 10+) ---Kirkus Review
5. CONNECTION
Nonfiction Books
*Faraut, Phillipe. 2004. PORTRAIT SCULPTING: ANATOMY & EXPRESSIONS IN CLAY. ISBN 13:9781600609893
*Shroader, Alan. 2014. IN HER HANDS: THE STORY OF SCULPTOR AUGUSTA SALVAGE. ISBN 13: 9781600609893
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