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| The Statue of Liberty |
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Uncle Sam and Old Glory:
Symbols of America
by Delno C. West and Jean M. West
(Simon & Schuster, 1999) This book
presents the backgrounds of American symbols, such as Uncle Sam and the
Liberty Bell. |
O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks, and Important Words
by Sheila Keenan (Scholastic, 2004)
This colorful book presents a lighthearted
look at familiar symbols of the United States. |
Brooklyn Bridge
by Lynn Curlee (Simon & Schuster, 2001)
This book describes the planning, construction,
and history of the Brooklyn Bridge, celebrated as
one of the greatest landmarks and grandest
sights in New York City. |
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| Happy Birthday Mr. Kang |
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Minty: A Story of Young Harriet
Tubman
by Alan Schroeder (Puffin, 2000)
As a young slave, Harriet Tubman
was a spirited girl with a dream of
freedom, whose rebellious spirit
often got her into trouble. |
Rechenka's Eggs
by Patricia Polacco (Philomel Books,
1988) Rechenka is an artist who paints beautiful
eggs. But one day, a very special egg reveals
a work of art inside. |
Fly Away Home
by Eve Bunting (Clarion, 1991) A homeless
boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving
from terminal to terminal and trying not to be
noticed, is given hope when he sees a trapped
bird find its freedom. |
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| Talking Walls |
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Diego
by Jeanette Winter, Jonah Winter
(Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1994)
Told in Spanish and English, this
story of Diego Rivera, the great
muralist, discusses his childhood
and how it influenced his art. |
The Paint Brush Kid
by Clyde Robert Bulla (Random
House, 1998) Gregory paints pictures of Uncle
Pancho’s childhood in Mexico on the man’s
house. When the house is slated for demolition,
a plan is hatched to save it. |
Murals: Walls That Sing
by George Ancona (Marshall Cavendish, 2003)
This colorful photo-essay provides a fascinating
look at outdoor murals and the communities they represent. |
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| Two Bad Ants |
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Ant
by Karen Hartley (Heinemann,
2001) Part of the Bug Book series,
this easy-to-read work presents an
overview of the life cycle, physical characteristics, and habitat of the
ant. |
Just a Dream
by Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton
Mifflin, 1990) A young litterbug dreams of
a future earth that is overcrowded and polluted.
This nightmare scares him into becoming a
more nature-conscious person. |
Insectlopedia: Poems and Paintings
by Douglas Florian (Hartcourt, 1998) This
beautifully illustrated book presents twenty-one
short, simple, and fun poems about such
insects as the inchworm, ant, cricket, and
ladybug. |
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| Elena's Serenade |
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Gabriella's Song
by Candace Fleming (Aladdin,
2001) A young girl finds music all
around her as she walks about the
city of Venice, Italy, and she shares
her song with everyone she meets. |
Frida
by Jonah Winter (Scholastic, 2002)
This tribute to the Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo,
tells about her life as an artist and how she
turned challenges into art. |
Angela Weaves a Dream: The Story of
a Young Maya Artist
by Michele Sola (Hyperion, 1997) Angela’s grandmother teaches her how to create the
seven sacred weaving patterns passed down
from one generation to the next in southern
Mexico. |
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