![]() ![]() Their comiclike nature and the brief, readable text will appeal to young readers. ![]() The illustrations, while a bit odd, are also rather charming. On the other hand, they each talk about the character traits that made Earhart and Lincoln wonderful role models and determined in their life pursuits. It's the BEST idea!" Such conversations and the lack of resources calls the books' informational value into question. Her brother comes along and asks, "Amelia, are you sure this is a good idea?" She replies, "This isn't a good idea. ![]() ![]() For example, Amelia Earhart recounts an incident in which she and her sister built a ramp off the side of a shed so they could ride a cart off the roof. Both narratives are told in first person, which raises doubts as to whether they could truly be called biographies. Meltzer has chosen to portray these iconic figures in this way, perhaps in the hopes that modern-day kids will more easily identify with them. K-Gr 2-Imagine, if you will, two famous Americans whose childhood selves were strong and portentous of their future adult lives but whose bodies stayed small and childlike as they achieved their incredible feats. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |