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A Burst of Firsts: Doers, Shakers, and Record Breakers
40 pp.
| Dial |
May, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-8037-2108-0$$15.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Brian Ajhar.
From the biggest bubble-gum bubble to the first child to integrate an all-white school, these poems celebrate a wide range of noteworthy achievements. The brief rhyming verses and humorous illustrations depict each historic accomplishment. Children fascinated by remarkable events and people will appreciate this lighthearted romp through history.