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Book Safari -- Children's Literature Database
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48 book reviews found, page 1 of 10. Narrow results by selecting age range:
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A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
Audience: 2nd Grade - 5th Grade
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For William Carlos Williams, words and poems were everywhere in his world: in the sound of a river, in the fruit bowl, in a wheelbarrow, or next to some sparrows on the sidewalk. While watching nature and observing ordinary life, Williams began his path towards a new, freer form of poetry.
This beautiful book, filled with collages, shows that poetry presents itself in every tiny nook and crevice of life. While Williams was busy as a doctor, he took moments to write poems on a prescription pad, or he stayed up late to write about the plums in the refrigerator.
This book will inspire you to see beauty and meaning all around you. Soon you'll be jotting down your poems in short moments that will then last forever.
Similar books: 'Georgia's Bones' by Jen Bryant; 'The Boy Who Loved Words' by Roni Schotter; 'Love that Dog' by Sharon Creech; 'The Boy Who Drew Birds' by Jacqueline
Date read: 6/9/2009
ISBN: 0802853021
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All About Frogs
Audience: Pre K / K - 4th Grade
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This book shows and tells how frogs grow and live. You'll also learn how to handle a frog and how to listen to the sounds frogs make (which helps you identify what type of frog they are). General information on ambibians (including toads) is also included. The lovely green illustrations introduce the different types of frogs and help clarify points in the text.
Similar authors: Gail Gibbons
Similar books: 'All About Turtles' by Jim Arnosky; 'Why Frogs Are Wet' by Judy Hawes
Date read: 03/31/2004
ISBN: 0590481649
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American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Audience: 6th Grade - 9th Grade
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The United States has only been a country for 20 years and Philadelphia is its new capitol. The citizens, the local government and the federal government are badly shaken when a terrible plague hits Philadelphia in the summer of 1793. Eighteenth century medical practices and living conditions are detailed here as are the heroics of the free black Philadelphians and other citizens. The darker side of the human spirit is also shown as some react in a less than noble manner to the suffering of their fellow citizens.
Similar books: Fever 1793 Anderson
Awards won: 2004 Sibert Medal Winner
Date read: 01/24/2004
ISBN: 0395776082
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Blizzard: The Storm That Changed America
Audience: 4th Grade - 8th Grade
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On March 12, 1888, the East Coast was hit with a blizzard that brought the area to a standstill. Blizzard is Murphy's well-written account of this natural disaster. Perhaps most interesting, are the changes and adaptations that came about to help cope with future weather issues.
Similar books: The great fire by Murphy
Date read: 3/12/2002
ISBN: 0590673092
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