'Sandy's Circus' by Tanya Lee Stone introduces the young reader to the extraordinary artist Alexander Calder. Although Calder would never call himself an artist, he invented the mobile as a form of moveable art and created giant sculptures that can be seen all over the world. 'Sandy' (Alexander) first became famous for his creation of a moveable and 'magical' circus. People came from miles around to see Calder make his minature circus figures perform. For the young reader who loves to create,'Sandy's Circus' is an inspiration.

Similar authors: Laurence Anholt; Mary Arrigan; Linda Lowery

Similar books: Alexander Calder by Mike Venezia; Pablo Picasso by Linda Lowery; Dreamer From the Village: The Story of Marc Chagall by Michelle Markel; Camille and the Sunflowers: a story about Vincent Van Gogh by Laurence Anholt

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0670062685

ISBN-13: 9780670062683

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This book is the true story about a girl who lives in Chicago with her mother. If you enjoy this autobiography then read the author's other books, including Diary of a Fairy Godmother.

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 2/18/2010

ISBN-10: 0786855096

ISBN-13: 9780786855094

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Master storyteller and Newbery Medalist, Sid Fleischman here tells the true story of a boy born to stage performers in South London. After being abandoned by his father, Charlie and the rest of his family dropped further and further into poverty. Charlie finally found his own way onto the stage. His acting career took him to the United States where he eventually became the most famous movie actor in the world.

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 2/4/2012

ISBN-13: 9780061896415

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'Sojourner Truth, Path to Glory' written by Peter Merchant is a young reader's first introduction to the freedom fighter, Sojourner Truth. Isabella Baumfree, who later changed her name to Sojourner Truth, was born a slave in New York State. She spent most of her young life being sold to different land owners. She was treated cruelly and longed for the day when she would be free. Due to the New York State Emancipation Act of 1827, Isabella was granted her freedom. From then on she devoted her life to preaching about the rights of all people to be free and for a women's right to vote.

Similar authors: Pat McKissack; Suzanne Slade; Peter Krass

Similar books: Albert Einstein: Genius of the Twentieth Century; Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Women's Rights by Deborah Hopkins; Teddy Roosevelt: The People's President by Sharon Shavers Gayle; Ben Franklin and His First Kite by Stephen Krensky

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/9/2010

ISBN-10: 0689872070

ISBN-13: 9780689872075

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'Starry Messenger' by Peter Sis is a unique biography of Galileo Galilei. Through this book's captivating illustrations and text, the author connects with a variety of readers. The basic text is written in such a way that the very young reader will learn about the amazing life of Galileo; the courageous mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and physicist. However, due to the author's decorative inclusion of Galileo's own words and detailed fact-filled illustrations, Sis enables the more advanced reader to find this book equally fascinating. Read how one man's search for the truth changed the way that people looked at the stars.

Similar authors: Paul Hightower; Jacqueline Mitton; Rachel Hilliam

Similar books: The Tree of Life: A Book Depicting the Life of Charels Darwin, Naturalist, Geologist and Thinker by Peter Sis; Play Mozart, Play by Peter Sis; Follow the Dream by Peter Sis

Awards won: Caldecott Honor 1997

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/14/2010

ISBN-10: 0374371911

ISBN-13: 9780374371913

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