If You Lived When There Was Slavery In America
Author: Anne Kamma
ISBN 0545363209
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; 1.2.2004 edition
Publish date: February 1, 2004
This book covers how the world was like when there was
slavery in America. The book addresses what the slaves ate and where they lived.
They explained if the children worked and where they lived. This book also
explains where the slaves came from. The book really shows children how a
person could be another person’s property.
I think this book is perfect for showing children how the
world was in the 1600s. Instead of just being a word to young children, they
can actually learn what the word actually means. I like this book because it is
informational but it is easily understood and this is good for children. It is
good for them to know about events that happened in history. I give it a 8 out
of 10.
Mirette on the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCully
Publisher: Puffin Books; Reprint edition
Date: April 14, 1997
ISBN-10: 0698114434
ISBN-13: 978-0698114432
This book is about Paris in the 19th century.
Mirette meets the great bellini who is staying at her mother’s boarding house.
He used to be a wire walker and he was retired. She loves watching him and
wants to walk on wires as well. He becomes her mentor and teaches her how to
walk the wire. Even though he is retired, he gains his confidence back and gets
back on the rope to show the world how great he is.
I like this book because it shows children to never give up
if they want something. I like the illustrations. I think they are amazing and
the story is told through the colors. I think this is a different event that children
can learn about and gain information from. I give this book a 9 out of 10.
Crow Call
Lois Lowry
Publisher: Scholastic Press; First Edition
Date: October 1, 2009
ISBN-10: 0545030358
ISBN-13: 978-0545030359
Liz and her father have never really had a relationship
because her dad has been away fighting in the Second World War. Liz and her
father then reconnect. When he gets back from the war they spend time together
by eating cherry pie in town and calling crows in the sky.
I love this book. I think it is very calming and soothing.
It really gives children the perspective of how families live when their loved
ones are away fighting in the war. The bond that the father and daughter share
is so special and powerful. Nothing can break this bond that they have created.
I just think this book is truly beautiful. I give it a 10 out of 10. .
All of your books sound interesting and engaging for children to learn about history and become a part of it as they are ready. It seems like these books would really help them visualize the past.
ReplyDeleteMirette on the High Wire reminds me of an older adult who likes to show off their dance moves or skills that they excelled at. These moments can be great for children to realize that their grandparents are not so different and they can share fun experiences.
ReplyDeleteThe If I lived . . . series is an interesting one. I like the format with posing frequently asked questions and then answering them. I am curious as to why your evaluation was only an 8 out of 10 stars when you did not seem to say anything negative about the text or format in your summary. Why the lower score?
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