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Genres: Non-Fiction

The Wonderful Towers of Watts

2005

by Patricia Zelver and Frané Lessac

"The incredible artwork of an Italian immigrant who followed his dream of monumental proportions in the impoverished Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles is revealed in this fascinating and engaging true story. Simon (Sam) Rodia had no formal engineering or architectural training. Yet, over the course of three decades, he constructed an artistic masterpiece in his own backyard – the Watts Towers. Using all kinds of things other people had thrown away, such as broken bottles and tiles, pieces of mirror and glass, seashells, and bits of pottery, he adorned the collection of 17 interconnected sculptural towers. His imaginative salvaging and perseverance can be seen today, as people from all over the world still come to marvel at Sam’s dream." -- publisher

Biography

To be an artist

2005

by Maya Ajmera

An introduction to using various art forms to express creativity

Race/Culture Concepts

We Can Do It!

2005

by Laura Dwight

"Photographs show five pre-school children, each with a disability, leading full, productive and happy lives because they believe We Can Do It! Glossary and resource list included. Finalist, Benjamin Franklin Award" -- publisher

Any Child

Alia’s mission

2004

by Mark Alan Stamaty

Alia takes matters into her own hands when government officials refuse to listen to her concerns about the books in the Baṣrah Central Library.

Biography

All about adoption

2004

by Marc A Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata

Using simple language, describes the stages of the adoption process and discusses complex feelings commonly felt by adopted children.

Informational

Celebrations

2004

by Nancy. Tabor

Describes differences and similarities between holidays in the United States and Mexico, revealing facts about cultural and political history and emphasizing the unity the celebrations can bring

Race/Culture Concepts

Children Around the World

2004

by Donata Montanari

"This informational picture book uses kids' own words to explore the commonality and diversity of children from around the world. No matter where they live, children are always curious about the world. But nothing proves more fascinating to them than other children. Exploring the themes of commonality and diversity, this informational picture book introduces young readers to 12 children from around the world. Speaking in the first person, the children briefly describe such things as the language, food, clothing, schooling and daily life of their region. One of the most appealing aspects of this book is the artwork, which features the use of fabric, paper, mesh, string and felt in multimedia collage. Through the use of colors and textures, each child emerges with a distinctive and endearing personality." -- publisher

Informational

Ellington was not a street

2004

by Ntozake Shange and Kadir Nelson

A tribute to select African American men including Paul Robeson, W.E.B. DuBois, Ray Barretto, Earlington Carl & "Sonny Til" Tilghman, John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie, Dr. Kwane Nkrumah, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, Virgil "Honey Bear" Atkins, and the Clovers.

Beautiful Life

Jim Thorpe’s bright path

2004

by Joseph Bruchac and S. D. Nelson

A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe, focusing on how his boyhood education set the stage for his athletic achievements which gained him international fame and Olympic gold medals. Author's note details Thorpe's life after college.

Biography

Jump!

2004

by Floyd Cooper

Michael Jordan was once just an ordinary little boy growing up in a North Carolina suburb, trying to keep up with his older brother Larry. Michael was always good at sports, but it seemed like Larry was always going to be bigger, quicker, and luckier. But Michael never gave up, and his practicing began to pay off. Then one summer day during a backyard game of one-on-one, Larry Jordan's "little" brother took him--and the whole family--by surprise! Based on actual events, this story of a friendly sibling rivalry is enhanced by Floyd Cooper's stunning two -tone art. Jump! even features a gate-fold depicting Michael Jordan's trademark leap that will send young readers soaring

Biography

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