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.
Hofstra, faculty agree to contract extension through week ... Jericho, East Williston go back to school ... Little lending libraries ... Out East: North Fork Foodie Tour
Hofstra, faculty agree to contract extension through week ... Jericho, East Williston go back to school ... Little lending libraries ... Out East: North Fork Foodie Tour
