Shoes: Their History in Words and Pictures

Shoes: Their History in Words and Pictures

Written by: Charlotte Yue
Illustrated by: David Yue

"The author traces the chronology of shoes from 10,000 years ago to the present. Considerable cultural information is presented as the drawings show how shoes have changed and even how they are used in different cultures."

Online Resources:
http://www.headoverheelshistory.com/

The Story of Religion

The Story of Religion

Written by: Betsy Maestro
Illustrated by: Erika Weihs

"This informational book provides a brief introduction to various religious such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The art in the book is related to the cultures of each of the religious groups. This book can introduce a study in which students research one of the religions discussed."

Publishers Description

Online Resources:
http://www.uri.org/kids/world.htm

When the Horses Ride By: Children in the Times of War

When the Horses Ride By: Children in the Times of War

Written by: Eloise Greenfield
Illustrated by: Jan Spivey Gilchrist

"Wherever we are / we search for a place / to be unafraid / wherever we are." From Native Americans displaced from their land to young protesters in apartheid South Africa and a Muslim girl in Iraq, the clear, stirring words and beautiful mixed-media collage illustrations in this picture book show particular wars across time and place and also suggest the universal fears, dreams, and courage of children caught up in terrifying conflict."

Booklist Review

http://www.leeandlow.com/p/greenfield.mhtml

Voices: Poetry and Art From Around the World

Voices: Poetry and Art From Around the World

Written by: Barbara Brenner

"Voices: Poetry and Art From Around the World juxtaposes poetry and visual art from around the world. The poems and artworks vary from ancient to modern, urban to folk, with different styles displayed on the same pages. Whether they’re environmental, political, historical or simply loving, the messages of the words and images are generally uplifting, lending them to multiple applications in many classroom settings."

National Geographic Society

Online Resources:
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4545