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THE
BUSY BODY BOOK: A KID'S GUIDE TO FITNESS
Written
and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell
ISBN:
978-0-553-11374-7
About the Book
A celebration of the amazing human machine and a life
on the move! Through education, information, and encouragement,
this book aims to inspire a new generation of busy
bodies!
In the Classroom
Play a game of Storyteller Says, having children touch
their toes, their nose, etc., in sequence. The storyteller
can also say to jump up and down, spin around, jump
rope, stamp feet, and other indoor activities.
Written by Sandra Horning; illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev
ISBN:
978-0-553-11262-7
About the Book
How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far
away? Send it through the mail, of course!
In the Classroom
As students read The Giant Hug, have them keep a log
of the animals who kept the hug going—starting
with Owen and ending with his grandma—and the
modes of transportation used.
THE
INSIDE-OUTSIDE BOOK OF LIBRARIES
Written by Julie Cummins
Illustrated by Roxie Munro
ISBN:
978-0-375-84451-5
About
the Book
Libraries collect materials that reflect the past
and imagine the future, opening windows to the world.
Here is a selection of libraries from across America,
presented with intriguing shifts of perspective.
"An
excellent portrayal of libraries as important and
exciting places." —School Library Journal,
Starred
In the Classroom
Organize a class trip to a public library in your
area and have a librarian give a history of the library
and an overview of changes in technology. Have them
sign up for library cards if they have not already
done so. And be sure that they write thank-you letters
to the librarian after the outing.
Written by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Illustrated by E. B. Lewis
ISBN:
978-0-553-11314-3
About the Book
"From a beginning quote by Virginia Hamilton,
‘they say the people could fly’ to the
endnote in which Tarpley elaborates on African Americans’
struggle for the right to
fly, this is a celebration of the human spirit and
the courage and determination of a
people to soar."—School Library Journal
In the Classroom
In her author’s note, Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
encourages young readers to read
more about black aviators. Divide the class into groups
and assign each group a black aviator to research
such as Eugene Bullard, Bessie Coleman, C. Alfred
Anderson, or Dr. Albert E. Forsythe. Have them record
their findings on a poster board with photos or illustrations,
and share it with the class.
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