Follow the amazing and exciting career of one the most famous comic book creators of all time; Joe Simon. Captain America, the Blue Beetle, Boy Commandos, and the Fly, are only a few of his super hero characters that have graced the pages of popular comic books. Today, the comic book industry can attribute a great deal of its success to the artistry and genuis of Joe Simon.

Similar authors: Mark Tyler Nobleman

Similar books: Jack Kirby, Creator & artist by Sue L. Hamilton; Stan Lee, Creator & Artist by Sue L. Hamilton; John Buscema, Ceator & Artist by Sue L. Hamilton; Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman by Marc Tyler Nobleman

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/30/2010

ISBN-10: 159928300X

ISBN-13: 9781599283005

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In John, Paul, George & Ben, we get a glimpse of Lane Smith's amusing interpretation of the childhoods of our founding fathers. John Hancock wrote his name so large on the school chalkboard that his teacher muses that it can be read from space. A fifth lad is also included in the book. Tom was 'always doing his OWN thing.' The book includes a page that separates fact from fiction which probably gave it the non-fiction Dewey number.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/14/2009

ISBN-10: 0786848936

ISBN-13: 9780786848935

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Jose: Born to Dance by Susanna Reich is a beautiful and enchanting biography of one of the world's greatest dancers and choreographers. Jose Limon was born in Mexico in 1908. As a boy, he grew up listening to the sounds of his native land; his mother's lullabies, his pet canary's twitterings, and the roar of the crowd in the bull fighting ring. The sounds of his world became a vital part of his being. As an adult, he longed to express, 'the music in his soul'. He found a way through dance. Learn of Jose's journey to the United States and throughout the world to share his unique gift. This is an easy-to-read biography about a man who dreamed of making a difference.

Similar authors: Amy Nathan ; Carol Saller; Cunxin Li; June Feldman; Mary R. Dunn

Similar books: Penelope Bailey Takes the Stage by Susanna Reich; Painting the Wild Frontier: The Art and Adventures of George Catlin by Susanna Reich; Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso by Susanna Reich

Awards won: Tomas Rivera Mexican-American Children's Book Award

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/14/2010

ISBN-10: 0689865767

ISBN-13: 9780689865763

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Kakapos are large, nocturnal flightless parrots that once were common in New Zealand. The last Kakapos now live on a tiny island off the New Zealand coast. Follow the efforts of scientists to increase the population of these special birds. Nic Bishop's marvelous photographs add to this book's appeal.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 5/17/2012

ISBN-10: 0618494170

ISBN-13: 9780618494170

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This is an exciting and true story about a little girl named Abbie Burgess, who lives with her family in a lighthouse off the coast of Maine. One day she is left alone with her younger brothers and sisters, when a terrible store hits. The lighthouse lights must be kept burning to guide the sailors' ships to safety! Papa is depending on her. Does Abbie have the strength and the courage to keep the lighthouse lights burning?

Similar books: The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft by Cathy Moore; The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth by Jean L. Patrick; The Schoolchildren's Blizzard by Marty Rhodes Figley

Awards won: Reading Rainbow Book

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/26/2009

ISBN-10: 0876142757

ISBN-13: 9780876142752

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