Reviews
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom: The African American Library from School Library Journal on February 1, 2002
These basic biographies present clear pictures of their subjects, their accomplishments, and their legacies – Malcolm X as a civil rights activist, Ralph Bunche as a U.N. peacemaker, and Charles Drew as a medical pioneer. The individuals are all shown in a positive light. Crushshon View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series details the early years in Nebraska and Michigan, the rise of Gerald Ford to political life and the accomplishments of his presidency, assumed after Richard Nixon left office. A variety of photographs reveal the early… View →
A noteworthy review of Nonfiction Readers: Level 2 from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
WonderBooks, published by The Child’s World, Inc., has a much-needed low level nonfiction series. The series in Level 2 includes such titles as Helen Keller, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, Deserts, Forests, Oceans, Underground, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Biking, In-Line Skating,… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of Woodrow Wilson’s life, his early years in Virginia, his rise to political life, and important aspects of his presidency, including his support of small businesses and his various reforms. A… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of John Quincy Adams, his early years in Massachusetts and with his father during the Continental Congress meetings in Philadelphia, and again in Europe as a young boy. All illustrations are taken… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of Rutherford B. Hayes’s life, early years in Ohio, his lengthy involvement in the Civil War, and the disputed contest between Tilden and Hayes that caused an election commission to determine… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series details Dwight Eisenhower’s early years in Kansas, rise to political life and the accomplishments of his presidency, including an abiding interest in anti-Communism, a stable economy and Civil Rights. A variety of… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of Chester A. Arthur’s, early years in Vermont and New York, his civil rights and abolitionist work, his rise to the presidency after the assassination of James A. Garfield, and his… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of John Tyler’s life, a mention of his sickly childhood and early years in Virginia, his staunch support of state rights, and his rise in politics. The text also covers Tyler’s assumption… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of James Polk’s life, a mention of his sickly childhood and early years in North Carolina and Tennessee, his friendship with Andrew Jackson and his calculated rise in politics. The text also… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series provides an overview of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s life, including his early years in Hyde Park, New York, his rise to political life during World War I and important aspects of his presidency, including his… View →
A noteworthy review of Our Presidents from Children's Literature on January 1, 2002
This entry in the well-written ‘Our Presidents’ series details Jimmy Carter’s early years in Georgia, the rise to political life and the accomplishments of his presidency, including an abiding interest in peaceful resolution of world problems. A variety of photographs… View →