Reviews
A noteworthy review of Sports Superstars from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
Here’s an interesting look at the life and accomplishments of Jeff Gordon, the winner of three NASCAR Winston Cup Series championships. Jeff began racing at the age of five when he got his first go-kart. This book includes a glossary of racing terms and an View →
A noteworthy review of Holiday Symbols from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
This series of books is delightful and fun to read (or to just look at for the pictures). The set would make a super gift for your favorite teacher! I especially liked the glossary and big, easy-to-read print. These are keepers! View →
A noteworthy review of Holiday Symbols from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
Here’s everything you need to know about a great American holiday without a lot of extra details. The color close-up photos of the turkeys are delightful! Lots of helpful information and new vocabulary make this book a wonderful addition to any library. View →
A noteworthy review of Sports Superstars from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
I loved this timely, interesting, and informative series. The books are great for gifts or for classroom use. View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
Young children are often fascinated by emergency vehicles. With bright photographs and simple explanatory sentences, this series offers a meticulous examination of rescue machines. The sections ‘Climb Aboard’ and ‘Up Close,’ plus a glossary offer more detailed… View →
A noteworthy review of Holiday Symbols from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
Celebrate ‘the Fourth’ with this informative look at how the Fourth of July originated. This little book provides a lot of information, beginning at the birth of our nation and ending with a lesson on safe fireworks. Full of color photos and historical data, this book is an… View →
A noteworthy review of Field Trips from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
This series defines different jobs throughout the community. Pictures used in the books are of people in the workplace. Each book includes a glossary and index. Terms in the glossary are highlighted throughout the book. The books give the reader a sense of real ‘hands-on’… View →
A noteworthy review of Sports Superstars from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
Budding golfers will be interested in this appealing look at David Duval and the world of pro golf. This book highlights stages in Duval’s career on his way to becoming the biggest money winner in the PGA. Inspiring and easy to read, this will be a great… View →
A noteworthy review of Naturebooks from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
Cardinals are very striking birds. This appealing book features brillant and close-up full-page photographs with large, easy-to-read text. Interesting information about cardinals is given. Includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. View →
A noteworthy review of Machines at Work from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
These sturdy book are made for boys’ hands. Each depicts one ‘big’ machine with several colored photographs with simple text. Unusual and specific words are in bold and listed in the glossary at the end of the book. All books offer a ‘climb aboard’ page… View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom: The African American Library from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught man whom historians consider a genius. Recognized as a bright young boy, Benjamin was allowed to attend school with white children. Because he was extremely interested in science and in making things by hand, historians speculate that he may have… View →
A noteworthy review of Phonics Readers from Parent Council on June 1, 2000
Beginning readers will surely be attracted to this series by the colorful photographs illustrating the text and by the empowering thrill of starting to read. Children are introduced to one new sound for each book (short a, long e, th, etc.). Using the simple text, context clues, the… View →