A collection of thirteen lullabies orally transmitted by African-American slaves, revealing their hardships and sorrows as well as soothing notes of well-being and belief in a better time to come; also includes an audio CD of the songs.
Presents interviews with fifteen well-known children's writers, including Judy Blume, Karen Cushman, Russell Freedman, James Howe, Lois Lowry, Gary Paulsen, and Laurence Yep.
Provides information about Godzilla, an invented prehistoric monster that has appeared in approximately two dozen Japanese movies, discussing its origins, construction and operation, popularity, characteristics, and longevity.
An interactive book designed to be used with accompanying CD, follows the development of a concerto, while studying the orchestra and each of its sections.
reading, writing, and teaching Orbis Pictus Award books
Zarnowski, Myra
2001
Profiles the writings which have won the NCTE's award for excellence in children's nonfiction over the last ten years and explains how the committee chooses the award-winning books.
Describes the roots of rap and hip-hop and chronicles it through the years, discusses it as an art form and as a political forum, and depicts its more negative aspects. Includes color photos, a glossary, and a list of recommended listening.
Traces the roots of jazz and its evolution into swing and bebop and depicts many of the leading jazz musicians in the first part of the twentieth century. Includes photos, a list of recommended listening, and a glossary.
