Book reviews: Giving kids a global perspective
Pop singer Justin Bieber, NFL quarterback Drew Brees and Olympic figure skater Kim Yu-Na are on the cover of "The World Almanac for Kids 2011." The recently released annual publication is $13.99 and meant for ages 8 to 13. It's filled with maps, charts and lists about nations around the world. Credit: Handout
"Eight Days: A Story of Haiti" by Edwidge Danticat (Scholastic, $16.99) tells the story of Junior, a 7-year-old boy trapped beneath his house after the Port-au-Prince earthquake in January. For ages 4 to 7. Scholastic will donate $10,000 in connection with the publication of the book to the International Rescue Committee, which provides aid to children in Haiti and other crisis areas worldwide.
"The Good Garden: How One Family Went From Hunger to Having Enough" by Katie Smith Milway (Kids Can Press, $18.95) is the tale of a Honduran girl named Maria Luz, who helps her family and community learn new farming methods, such as composting and creating terraces. For ages 7 and older.
Pop singer Justin Bieber, NFL quarterback Drew Brees and Olympic figure skater Kim Yu-Na are on the cover of "The World Almanac for Kids 2011." The recently released annual publication is $13.99 and meant for ages 8 to 13. It's filled with maps, charts and lists about nations around the world.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.
