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I Like Biographies!
5 Reviews
(4)
K-3
I Like Biographies! series.
Each book briefly describes the subject's childhood and historical significance. Tubman includes a simple explanation of slavery that provides an appropriate context for the abolitionist's accomplishments. Informative captions accompany full-page color and black-and-white photos, some of which are poorly chosen. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Biographies! titles: Read about Harriet Tubman and Read about Neil Armstrong.
Reviewer: Christina Dorr
(4)
K-3
I Like Biographies! series.
Each book briefly describes the subject's childhood and historical significance. Tubman includes a simple explanation of slavery that provides an appropriate context for the abolitionist's accomplishments. Informative captions accompany full-page color and black-and-white photos, some of which are poorly chosen. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Biographies! titles: Read about Harriet Tubman and Read about Neil Armstrong.
Reviewer: Christina Dorr
(4)
K-3
I Like Biographies! series.
Crazy Horse's childhood, his growth as a hunter and subsequent rise to warrior are all chronicled briefly in this beginner's biography. The sometimes poorly reproduced illustrations add little to this account of the Oglala Sioux and their struggle with and betrayal by the American government. The text is brief; the tone is straightforward, neither apologetic nor accusatory. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Christina Dorr
(4)
K-3
I Like Biographies! series.
Each page of large print and minimal text is accompanied by a captioned (and sometimes poorly chosen) photo on the facing page. Feinstein identifies Robinson's childhood hardships, Woods's supportive family environment, the emergence of their athletic ability, and the racism each man encountered during his career. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Biographies! titles: Read about Jackie Robinson and Read about Tiger Woods.
Reviewer: Christina Dorr
(4)
K-3
I Like Biographies! series.
Each page of large print and minimal text is accompanied by a captioned (and sometimes poorly chosen) photo on the facing page. Feinstein identifies Robinson's childhood hardships, Woods's supportive family environment, the emergence of their athletic ability, and the racism each man encountered during his career. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Biographies! titles: Read about Jackie Robinson and Read about Tiger Woods.
Reviewer: Christina Dorr
5 reviews
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