“When it comes to justice, there is no easy way to get it. You can‘t sugarcoat it. You have to take a stand and say, ‘This is not right.‘”

This biography book is very good because its facts and events have been well documented and it was obviously carefully researched before. It takes an objective stance and recognizes various points of things going on around that time, yet still works to show justice of the life in Claudette Colvin. The narrative is also fast moving, making it easier to comprehend and feel connected to for the readers.

I think this book would be very enjoyable for kids in a classroom. It accurately depicts the true history of what happened long ago. It also shows an important part of history that all kids seem to be interested in. I believe it is good to introduce reads like this, that tell the whole truth of what happened and keep kids engaged with their history!

this biography book is good because it has been very carefully researched. I believe that it is authentic with its writing and makes the subject seem alive! The background is evident and everything they talk about is believable and fascinating. I like how a lot of different points are discussed through the subject and I believe it shows all aspects, both ups and downs of what happened.

I think any kid in early childhood classrooms would enjoy this book. It would be a good book to integrate science and literature. Kids would be able to find it fascinating and enjoyable with its fun, entertaining context it provides. I believe kids could learn a lot from it and find it exciting!

This biography book is good because it is told through illustrations that help distinguish the theme and story. The facts and background are accurately depicted and although it seems like a fiction book, everything is completely real. I think the facts and events have been researched well and various subject points were discussed and shown throughout as well!

This book would be great to have in any classroom. It is a fast moving narrative that would be relatable for all students. They will be able to learn and understand a different time in history and realize anything in life they want to achieve is possible with a little hard work!

This biography book is a good book because it has many facts and events documented throughout it. I believe it is exciting because it really happened, yet still told in a good and interesting way. The illustrations help make the theme believable and it recognizes various points in Lily's life. It however, is quite short and might not be telling a full story like we would've expected to see from the title and beginning.

This book is fascinating to me and I'm sure older early childhood classrooms could love a book like this. They might of been freshly introduced to the Holocaust or they might just really enjoy good comic/picture books. This book would be fairly easy to read and the illustrations allow them to follow along and not get confused or lost inside the story!

“Someone once said anyone can be great under rosy circumstances, but the true test of character is measured by how well a person makes decisions during difficult times.”

Although I find this Biography book interesting, I am not sure it is best for an early childhood education classroom. I believe it is authentic in its writing and I think Jack Gantos really explored the true depth of his life through his writing, making it feel real to the reader. It is far complex and everything about it is very true to life. It is simply just not something accurate for kids I will teach.

This book would have to be for older kids, probably even in advanced levels. I think the message of how you can turn your life back from something good to something you've always wanted is important and valuable. I also think its far too out of reach for some kids to comprehend at a young age and it might contain aspects that make them uncomfortable.

“...And it's one, two three, what are we fighting for?...“

This biography book is good because it was authentic to its actual story line and what actually happened. Although they made it interesting and enjoyable, the main and most fascinating facts were still included. I believe that all aspects, both good and bad, were depicted and that the approach was fair to everyone and possibly anyone involved through both sides of the context!

Definitely a book for older kids but i think this might be good if history is an interest of theirs. It can also be semi relatable. Seeing Hitler turn from a young innocent man into someone so destructive due to bad circumstances can be eye-opening to a child. I think its good to see a world unlike our own as well and try to understand the basis of other countries.

“Hunched like a porcupine from the weight of his easel, brushes, tubes of color, and folding stool, Vincent headed out of Arles at dawn.“

This biography book is good because lots of contexts in Van Gogh's life were integrated into this story. It not only talked about his great successes, but also brought forth the idea of his shortcomings. I also believe it was a good fast-paced narrative that wasn't too over-simplified to where it was to broad.

This book would be perfect to older children wanting to learn about art and the culture around it. Vincent Van Gogh is known to be an incredible artist and this book elaborates on his life in a fascinating way appropriate for the younger ages!

“In 1917 [...] during WW I [...] the first American Troops to arrive in France made a pilgrimage to Lafayette's burial place. In a stirring tribute to the young Frenchman's heroic service to America, U.S. Colonel Charles E. Stanton stood before the grave, saluted and announced: 'Lafayette, we are here.' “

This biography book accurately displays true and accurate information while still keeping it enjoyable for the readers. I believe the author was able to tell the story in a way that wasn't demeaning nor objective. The approach was effective and the background information was given so that the readers could better understand the full context of what went down!

this book would be great for any young kids interested in learning more about history or complexities of how America came to be. They will get to introduced to a well known soldier who fought for his respect and cunningly made is way to victory. Kids would be able to understand this well and feel excited to know its a real and true story!

This biography book is good because it contains a fast moving narrative to keep readers intrigued, but yet still withholds many of the important and vast details of the character's life. I think it is accurate and authentic, using many careful resources to conduct the reading, and it also has a lot background information to understand what is going on throughout the story!

I think this book would be great for kids that are interested in music or cultures of where they might come from. It is about the New Orleans culture and how one little boy was able to create a successful world for himself in variety of music at such a young age. I think kids can read this and feel inspired to reach their dreams or at least begin to wonder what they can do in the world out there!

This biography book is good because it accurately portrays Josephine's life and its background becomes told through the story. Its authentic in its writing and the illustrations help reveal themes throughout the book. I believe its a fast moving narrative that also keeps the readers involved and engaged!

This book would be great for kids in early childhood classrooms. I think they would find it enjoyable and i also believe the message is strong and empowering! The biography shows a large span of Josephine's life and gives light into everything that happened!

“Every little movement has a meaning of its own.“

This nonfiction book is good because it gives off true information of what really did lead up to the Macy's thanksgiving day parade. Its relatable, up to date in accuracy, and can be appropriate and valued by all ages in their own individual way!

this book was cute with good graphics to keep kids involved and excited. It takes you on an adventure and gives good information that could be useful and relatable during thanksgiving!

“We carry all our standards within ourselves, only we don‘t look for them closely enough. Perhaps because they are the severest standards.”

This nonfiction book is good because its content is accurately represented by lots of good facts. The author is also really well qualified to write for something like this because it has been well researched and he has seen a lot of things himself in this context!

I think this book would be interesting to all kids in an upper level classroom. I always found history like this appealing and for anyone interested in something like this, it could be interesting to understand and view a side like this to get a new perspective. Its content is also just enjoyable and I think kids could learn a lot from it!

This nonfiction book is good because it contains a lot of coverage with a wide arrange of different buildings and people beyond them being covered and its level of difficulty isn't too hard where its no longer enjoyable for kids. However, its primary importance isnt the highest and is meant to be more of a fun read rather than something to really learn and get a take-away with!

This book has very nice illustrations making it eye-cathcing for children. Beyond that, the students will find it interesting because it may appeal to their preferences in readings. It gives out rather exciting stories of how buildings came to be and is organized in a fun and exciting way!

“The floors at the crash site were a trifle of burning wreckage. Smoke bellowed across lower Manhattan.“

This nonfiction book is good because it contains a subject that I think is important to today. Its information presented is all accurate, and most of that event is being covered through the book. Its content is also relevant and intended for the right kid of audience making it still easy enough and enjoyable for a kid to read and understand!

This book is good for the classroom because students can see this and learn about the history their embedded in. It gives good history and lets students be exposed to the world and what goes on around them. Its content is also just enjoyable and I think it would be interesting for the students!

“Also acknowledged as an excellent athlete and a scholar, Burroughs willingly ministered to people of every faith.“

This nonfiction book is good in the fact that its facts are accurate and generalized based on them. Its purpose its told through story telling, making it more interesting to kids. This book does have some difficulty and should be intended for an older audience but has lots of pictures to describe/clarify what might be going on through the text!

This book was interesting and had lots of vivid pictures to look at. I think the reading level would be for more older kids and that something like this would be well suited for children interested in things like history!

This nonfiction book would be a very good read and is accurate in its information. Its purpose is also good and is an important aspect of history we shouldn't forget. However, the level of difficulty is fairly high for kids in fifth grade or below and I'm not sure this would be the best book to describe the tragedy!

I think this book is interesting and appealing with the pictures and information but would be hard for kids to read at a low age level! Good introductory book for kids in higher classes though! I know I would still find this enjoyable and interesting!

This nonfiction book covers a good content area about animals and steps or processes they go through during rest times. Kids of all ages can find this enjoyable to read and the accuracy is great! It also includes all of the necessary significant facts to keep kids informed well in this topic area!