Subjects:  1. 17th century    2. Children's 9-12    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775    6. History    7. History - United States/Colonial & Revolutionary    8. History - United States/General    9. History - United States/State & Local    10. Jamestown (Va.)    11. Juvenile Nonfiction    12. Juvenile literature    13. Politics & Government    14. Social Science - Politics & Government    15. Virginia    16. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods   

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A Truly Eye-Opening Experience
I knew this book delt with matters of oppression, but to see that people would actually harm children simply because they were poor, that breaks my heart. This book has many breath taking pictures of children suffering from oppression for some reason or another. The chapter on Iqbal Masih really brings it home. A HIGHLY recommended book.

Heart
When I first read this book I didn't exactly know what it meant. After I finished I did. It is really sad that kids my age or older or younger have to do more work than I could do intwo years. It's not fair that they are being denied a childhood. They never will have the chance to fall out of a tree, or get grass stains on the new pair of jeans that they will never have. If you don't find this sad you need to find a heart, picutre yourself doing all the work. I don't think we could do it.

Thye Best Book
It was a stuinning book that truly opened my eyes ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Child labor    3. Children    4. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Employment    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Social Science - Politics & Government    10. Social Science - Sociology   

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Excellent for High School Psychology Classes
This book was used by my high school Psychology teacher. It is the most user-friendly text that I have ever used. There is a good depth of knowledge and range of material. I would reccomend this text to any high school Psychology teacher.

keeps you focused!!!
This books is currently my high school psychology textbook.It is easy to read and has illustrations to help you understand the material.You only have to read it once, and you'll be able to answer all the questions after each chapter.That is how clear and concise this book is. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Social Science - General    4. Social Science - Psychology    5. Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / General    6. Psychology   

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Wonderful book!
It is easy to read with very beautiful colors.I have three Ewe students from Togo and am hard pressed to find books to reflect their culture.I'm sure that the Ewe in Ghana and Togo are related and my students will be able see some of their culture reflected in the book.Thanks Deborah!

Kente Cloth
A warm multicultural book, that gives an enlightining look at the traditional hand weaving of the Kente Cloth. The book is an exciting celebration of culture by the Ashante people of Ghana and the Ewe of Ghanaand Togo.The steady rhythum of rhyming text along with its bright andcolorful illustrations are sure to attract the attention of young readers. As an educator I would use this book to introduce colors and weavingactivities to young children.The use of rhyme is a great springboard forstrenghthening students phonemic awarness. I would give this book 5 stars. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ashanti (African people)    2. Children's 4-8 - Sociology    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Costume    5. Ewe (African people)    6. Ghana    7. History - General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Kente cloth    11. People & Places - General    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology   

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this book is very cool.
I think this is A realy good book.It is very scary and interesting.Also it is about mummys and tombs. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - History - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Egypt    5. History - Ancient    6. Juvenile literature    7. Mummies    8. Social Science - General    9. Social Studies - General    10. Tombs    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Ancient   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Civilization    4. Juvenile Multicultural Studies    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Mexican influences    8. Mexico    9. People & Places - General    10. People & Places - Mexico    11. Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology    12. Spanish: Grades 2-3   

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Wonderful - My 4 year old loves it!
I saw this book and didn't think anything of it, then I checked it out at the library and discovered that my daughter loved it (4 years old) and it brought up many discussions about herself and others.We love reading ittogether!I had to buy it because she kept wanting to check it out again,and again.

An excellent book, kids and parents will like it!
This is an excellent book, it's not hokey and fake like many "self-esteem" books.The content is right on target, speaking exactly to kids' interests and parents' concerns. My first grader took itto school to read, the teacher loved it--wanted to know where I got it.

Truly remarkable in affirmingchildren's self worth
When I inherited my now nine year old daughter after her mother died, this is a book I wish we had found right away.Before we finished the first page, Kim started saying things like, "This is excellent," and "This is my favorite book ever."All of the concerns of this young lady were addressed and affirmed: appearance, feelings, privacy, changes and more. Just Because I Am truly helped her understand that even with herexperiences, she really is a worthwhile person. Hearing it from the perspective of a stranger(the author)and accompanied by the brightlycolored illustrations of just the right complexity gave this much more weight than all the times I have expressed similar concepts in less lovely prose. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Affirmations    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Self-acceptance    7. Self-perception    8. Self-talk in children    9. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    10. Social Science - Psychology    11. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    12. Psychology   

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Education / Teaching    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. People & Places - General    5. Social Science - General    6. Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / General    7. Schools   

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Well written and colorfully illustrated
My 5-year old daughter and I both loved this book!The illustrations are very bright and colorful, and really held her interest.The text is also well written--it doesn't talk down to a child, but explains simply what goes on in the city while she sleeps.It got my daughter thinking about life outside her little circle of reality. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bedtime & Dreams    2. Careers    3. Children's 4-8 - Sociology    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Night    8. Night work    9. Sleep    10. Social Studies - General   

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Seeing with Our Hearts
Of course, this book is not really about being blind; it's about looking past appearance to see the person underneath, it's about recognizing that personal qualities are more important than physical attributes, it's about treating people with respect. ~Karen Gedig Burnett Brings the words in darkness to vibrant, colorful life
If The World Were Blind... is an especial picturebook written by Karen Gedig Burnett and illustrated by Laurie Barrows for the purpose of teaching young readers about judgement and prejudice. Every two-page spread of the book is initially colored black, with only people's words and thoughts as well as main text standing out. Every two-page spread then folds out into a long mural twice the length of the open book, which brings the words in darkness to vibrant, colorful life, showing the people of all shapes and sizes who are thinking or saying the words that were printed on darkness before. While the foldouts make If The World Were Blind... more delicate than an ordinary picturebook, it is much sturdier than a pop-up book, and the format soundly drives home the book's conceptual message - that if people were not so quick to judge based on what they see at first glance, then everyone could learn and accept more from one another. "If the world were blind it wouldn't matter if someone were/short or tall, large or small, had an athletic body or a potbelly, perfect teeth or a toothless smile.../...it would matter only that they were / honest and fair." Very highly recommended for school and community library collections. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Social Science - General   

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how thunder and earthquake made ocean
I thinck this book was a litte shourt and I most whated to read it and it was very good but there needs to be more but it was good about the the village and tunder and earthquake so was ok right on the good marck so that's why I ratind it with 3 stars.

HowThunderAndEarthquake MadeOcean
ThereasonIgaveit4starsisthatIlikedthedrawing Environmentally Aware!
This book is a fascinating way to help children connect with the natural world while teaching important environmental concepts. It comes with a guide to use the book effectively, and is divided into sections of special topics. Each section contains a Native American story, discussion ideas, interesting questions, and related indoor and outdoor activities. These activities can be accomplished without expensive materials, often in or near the home or school. Oh, by the way, adults will learn from this book also! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 2-3    2. Ethnic Issues    3. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies    4. Folklore    5. General    6. Indian mythology    7. Indians of North America    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Nature craft    11. North America    12. People & Places - United States - Native American    13. Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection    14. Social Science - Folklore & Mythology   

Editorial Review

Someday 12-year-old Olivia wants to open an orphanage for Chinese girls.Tamika, age 15, loves writing hip-hop songs. 17-year-old Valerie was afraid ofheights until she decided to face her fears on an Outward Bound trip designed tohelp students stay in school. These girls, and more than 80 others, appear in abig, attractive volume of photo essays put together by documentary photographerCarolyn Jones in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of America. In stunningcolor and black-and-white photos, Jones creates illuminating portraits of thegirls, but allows them to tell their stories with their own words. "I think weshould just reach out to people," says Lauren. Erin says, "I've come this farand I can take anything that comes my way." And pithy Briana says, "Think big."The girls articulately and passionately speak their minds about volunteer work,family illness, racism, sports, education, homelessness, divorce, and their ownremarkable accomplishments. Readers of all ages--male and female--will beinspired and heartened by this handsome celebration of the women of tomorrow.(Ages 9 and older) Read more

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ideas for a brighter tomorrow
I thought the book was very helpful in many ways. It inspried me to reach for new and better goals.

Nice gift book for teenage girls
I purchased copies of this book (signed by two of the featured girls locally!) to give my 14 year old nieces on their birthdays. I wrote each niece a letter saying I hoped the book would inspire them, etc., and sent them off, fingers crossed. They both LOVED them. In fact, one of my niece's friends asked where she could get a copy too! The profiles are so diverse I think every girl can find someone to relate to. A nice gift book that will be browsed often.

Hope for the future
Every Girl Tells a Story celebrates the diversity of America and shatters the stereotype of "teen-age girl".These 12-18 year old young women have lives that are active, spirits that are strong, and stories that inspire.The young women speak from their own voice and experience as they share uncommon events like cancer, birth defects, surgery, and organ transplant.They talk about the life changing events of going to a new school, being in foster care, living with disabled family members, divorce, and the death of a parent.Above it all, they dream, they help others, and they want to make the world a better place. And after reading their stories, I'm sure they will.Their stories are a voice of strength and compassion for any teen-age girl trying to find her way in the world, and an uplifting read for anyone.I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Children's 9-12 - Sociology    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Girls    6. Girls & Women    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. People & Places - United States    9. Self-actualization (Psychology    10. Social Issues - Adolescence    11. Social Science - General    12. Teenage girls    13. United States    14. Social Science / Women's Studies   

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Completely touching, have a tissue close!!!
This is the most endearing book I have ever come across.It made me call my Daddy and tell him how much I appreciate and love him.I read the bio on the author and cried at how it touched my heart.Appreciate the time you have your Daddy and read this book, you'll want to have copies to share with others.

A book every father and child will adore.
DADDIES is a beautiful tribute to the love between father and child. A book that adults as well as children can to share with their fathers. Black and white photographs illustrate this special bond. The poignant reason for writing the book is told in an essay at the beginning. Children who have lost their fathers can relive and remember the loving moments they shared. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Family - General    4. Father and child    5. Fathers    6. Juvenile Social Science (General)    7. Juvenile literature    8. Pictorial works   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Civilization    4. Civilization, Modern    5. German influences    6. Germany    7. Juvenile Multicultural Studies    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. People & Places - Europe    11. Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology   

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NECESSARY GUIDE FOR PRE-TEEN BOYS
Bill Zimmerman, the author, was twice nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for his writings for young people about current events and issues they face.He is former editor of Newsday, the nation's largest newspaper, and author of over a dozen books. 100 Things Guys Need To Know is an EXCELLENT cartoon styled book for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys to help them cope with the changes in their bodies, emotions, and relationships in a positive way. Nothing is more important than helping a youth know that making wise choices amidst peer pressure and internal quandaries is a good thing. This book is the perfect tool to help any boy (ages 9 - 13) thrive in his teen years and understand what is happening to himself internally and physically as well as socially. The book teaches good skills and positive choices and healthy habits in six categories: Self, Body and Mind, Family, School, Relationships, Future. I cannot recommend this book highly enough! It is written to the youngster himself and is easy enough to understand, and the cartoons help the boy identify with situations common to every teen. The book is also an excellent one to read with your children to open conversation about issues you may not know he is dealing with at school or other areas of his life. A WONDERFUL book to give any boy you know, love, and want to make wise choices in order to navigate the turbulent teen years successfully and create a happy, future for himself. Click here to purchase.

100 things guys need to know
It can be tough being a guy--but this book will definitely help. It's fun and easy to read, and has lots of great tips and resources for guys. If every guy read this book, the world would be a better place, no question! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boys    2. Boys & Men    3. Children's 9-12    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Conduct of life    7. General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Social Issues - Values & Virtues    11. Social Science - General    12. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

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A very good book to begin the understanding of the life.
THIS BOOK IS A VERY GOOD PRICED BOOK, OF THE BEGINNINGS OF A VERY DIFFERENT AND OLD WAY OF THE LIFE, THE AUTHOR IS VERY EXPANITORY IN HIS WRITINGS, I RECAMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO ENJOYS READING OF THESE UNIQUEPEOPLE. THIS BOOK IS NOT VERY LONG, BUT, GOES INTO GREAT DETAIL. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Amish    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. General    6. Pictorial works    7. Religion - Christianity - General    8. Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology    9. Social life and customs    10. Culture & customs    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Lifestyles / Country Life    12. Photography & photographs   

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A California homeschoolers miracle.
I have a 10 year old son who will be studying California soon.This book is an excellent guide in this pursuit and it follows the California curriculum exactly.Instead of buying a dozen books to teach this subject you just need one---Oh California by Houghton Mifflin.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 3-4    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Social Science - General   

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Easy read, yet sad
I write that as a title because if you look into these children's eyes there is hope and sadness. It bothers me to see how these children and their families are forced to live. I live in the N CA wine country and I see the same thing going on here. Exploitation of the workers, inadequite housing, awful pay. Review Of Voices From The Fields
Voices From The Fields is about nine different children all of which are Mexican/Spanish.Each tells a different story about their life.All of these children have one thing in common, they work in the fields or they have a close relative that works in a field.Their stories range from being involved with gangs to the difficulty of moving up in society.As different as these nine children may be, they all care very much for their families and believe nothing is more important. Throughout the book there are photographs of the children and their families.Photographs aid the text in describing conditions and emotions of the people being discussed.Through this mix of text and photographs emotions can be amplified.Children most importantly can aid from photographs being provided since they may not understand certain things they read; yet photographs may open the doors for them.The can better see different feelings such as joy or anger as well as people of different cultures in their own environment.It can also become apparent to children who read the book just how important family is to each of the nine children.They are all care for each other very deeply and this is obvious through the photographs.Julia Hirsch says "A far more complex and elusive relationship between text and image occurs in those books which use snapshots, or other similarly dramatic image:pictures which contain some emotional charge, such as a gesture caught in midstride, an object viewed from an unusual angle, an enigmatic facial expression, a blurred background, or deep shadows and diffuse lighting."(Hirsch, 142)Manuel Araiza talks about his home in the book and such details such as the home being comprised of one room with a kitchen.Next to the text where he is discussing these conditions is a picture of the house.Immediately we feel more sympathetic towards Manuel since we are able to see with our own eyes what he is describing to us. The photographs in this book allow children readers to "experience" a minority culture that most children otherwise would never be exposed to.Hirsch later goes on to say, "Photography in recent years has also given "visibility" to yet other aspects of the human condition which have formerly been kept from most children."(Hirsch 150)One example of these "human conditions" is presented in the book for children to learn about.This condition is the life of migrant farm workers and their families.The photographs in this book depicting ethnic minorities, which also happen to be largely immigrants, provide for an excellent learning experience for children. Books focusing on different cultures and ways of life especially ones with such rich and detailed photography are good for children.These books help to educate on material that is beyond the classroom.Emotions, feelings, and different situations are better understood.It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so by supplementing photographs with the text of the book children take with them a great deal more than would have been without photographs.

Picking into migrant families lives
I have recommended this book to teachers, counselors, therapists, social workers, politicians and law enforcement officials.It takes you insidemigrant families lives and lets you share with them their success,sacrifice, and nostalgia.Beth Atkins captures morethan images in herphotographs.She captures pride, hard work, and nostalgic happy lives awayfrom home (Mexico).Read more

Subjects:  1. Alien labor, Mexican    2. Children of migrant laborers    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Family - New Baby    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Pictorial works    9. Social Science - Sociology    10. United States    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / People of Color   

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super!!good story!! xcellent graphics!!
i find the book interesting, its approach in introducing children to archaeology and culture is unique and should be followed.. Preserving Heritage
When Clay Sings, tells the story of Indian pottery lying in the sands of the desert of the American Southwest.This pottery cries out with stories from the lives, customs, and thoughts of the people.The legacy of theirlives are wrapped up in the art.The beautiful Indian artwork on each pagematches the lyrical, imagery effect of the text.A great book forintroducing children to Indian heritage or pottery in general.

beautifully illustrated, lyrical poem about pottery
This is a book I would give to my grownup friends who are potters, or graphic artisits, or parents of budding artists.... I was drawn in by the title and the cover art, and enchanted by what I found...truly a treasure!It is about the centuries-old tradition of pottery and the stillnessnecessary to hear the small voice in the clay as it sings to the potter. Awonderful book to give as a gift during these holidays so filled with noiseand technology and BUY ME! Enjoy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Children's 4-8 - Sociology    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Indian pottery    6. Indians of North America    7. Juvenile literature    8. People & Places - United States - Native American    9. Social Studies - General    10. Southwest, New    11. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / Native American   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Holidays    4. Holidays & Celebrations - General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Social Science - Politics & Government    8. Veterans Day