Jean Marzollo
Author
Series
Description
An introduction to a great civil rights leader. In simple words and beautiful scratchboard illustrations, the story of King's life and his commitment to understanding between races is told. Though this is in a picture-book format, the care taken in writing the text has made it very accessible to young readers. The focus is on King's ability to bring people together in this simple biography. The focus is on King's ability to bring people together in...
9) Soccer Sam
Author
Publisher
Random House
Description
Sam's cousin from Mexico comes for an extended visit and teaches Sam and all the second graders to play soccer.
13) In 1492
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
Rhyming text describes Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World.
16) I am a leaf
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Description
A simple introduction to the life cycle and functions of a leaf.
17) I'm a seed
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1996
Description
A pumpkin seed and a marigold seed grow into plants side by side.
18) I am snow
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1998
Description
Explains what snow is and what can be done with it. Includes instructions for making a snowflake from paper.