KidsHealth, http://kidshealth.

org/kid/
Katzen, Mollie. Salad People and More Real Recipes: A New Cookbook for Pre-
schoolers & Up. Tricycle Press, 2005. ISBN: 1582461414. 93 p. This book con-
tains simple recipes to teach young children the basics of cooking. Recommended
ages: 3-8.
Miller, Edward. The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being
Active, & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids. Holiday House, 2006. ISBN:
0823419568. 40 p. This illustrated book takes a look at a variety of health topics
in a way that children will find entertaining, yet informative. Recommended ages:
8-12.
Ziefert, Harriet. You Cant Take Your Body to a Repair Shop. Blue Apple Books,
2004. ISBN: 1593540574. 36 p. This book looks at a variety of illnesses and their
causes and effects. Recommended ages: 6-10.
Dino Dictionary, http://dinodictionary.com/
Abramson, Andra Serlin. Inside Dinosaurs. Sterling Innovation, 2010. ISBN:
9781402770746. 48 p. This book examines dinosaur-related subjects, such as the
ages in which the dinosaurs lived, through illustrations and interactive print fea-
tures. Recommended ages: 9-12.
Dixon, Dougal. Dinosaurs. Kingfisher, 2010. ISBN: 9780753464021. 32 p. Dino-
saurs takes a reader back in time to examine these creatures through factual infor-
mation and illustrations. Recommended ages: 6-8.
Sloan, Christopher. Bizarre Dinosaurs: Some Very Strange Creatures and Why
We Think They Got That Way. National Geographic, 2008. ISBN:
9781426303302. 32 p. In this book, detailed images and text convey information
on several dinosaurs children may not have heard of before. Recommended ages:
8-12.
Woodward, John. Dinosaurs Eye to Eye. DK, 2010. ISBN: 9780756657604. 96 p.
This book, rendered with 3D computer images, takes an in-depth look at dino-
saurs and their habitats. Recommended ages: 8-12.

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Melissa Higey
Guide to Religions of the World, http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
Butler, Laura. A Faith Like Mine: A Celebration of the Worlds Religions Seen
Through the Eyes of Children. DK, 2005. ISBN: 0756611776. 80 p. This book
contains anecdotal looks at children and their religious faiths. Recommended
ages: 7-10.
Glossop, Jennifer. The Kids Book of World Religions. Kids Can Press, 2003.
ISBN: 1550749595. 64 p. This book covers the basics of the major world relig-
ions, including illustrations. Recommended ages: 8-12.
Kinderley, Anabel. Celebrations! DK, 1997. ISBN: 0789420279. 63 p. Through
a calendar, this book shares the religious holidays and festivals of major cultures
and religious groups. Recommended ages: 6-10.
Osborne, Mary Pope. One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship.
Knopg, 1996. ISBN: 0679960511. 86 p. This book is an introduction to major
world religions, including many photographs of children worshipping around the
world. Recommended ages: 8-12.
Storynory Free Audio Stories for Kids, http://www.storynory.com/
Cummings, E. E. Fairy Tales. Liveright, 2004. ISBN: 0871406586. 64 p. E. E.
Cummings recreates four fairy tales in his distinct style of storytelling. Recom-
mended ages: 9-12.
Doyle, Malachy. The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales. Barefoot Books, 2005. ISBN:
1841487988. 160 p. This collection of fairy tales includes stories from around the
world. Recommended ages: 5-10.
Hoffman, Mary. A First Book of Fairy Tales. DK, 2006. ISBN: 9780756621070.
80 p. This book contains a collection of fairy tales, retold by Mary Hoffman. Rec-
ommended ages: 5-8.
Palazzo, Tony. Animal Folk Tales of America. Sterling, 2010. ISBN:
9781402773228. 72 p. This collection contains American folk tales that involve
animals. Recommended ages: 8-12.


ALSC Great Websites for Kids
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Amazing Kids!, http://amazing-kids.org/
Geller, Kristin. Follow-the-Directions Draw & Write Activities. Teaching Re-
sources, 2005. ISBN: 043947122. 48 p. This book includes many resources for
children to create writing and artwork pieces of their own. Recommended ages: 5-
8.
Janeczko, Paul B. Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspirations for Young
Poets. Candlewick Press, 2002. ISBN: 076362909x. 144 p. This book contains
letters of advice from poets to children and teens on writing poetry. Recom-
mended ages: 10 and up.
Renshaw, Amanda. The Art Book for Children. Phaidon Press, 2005. ISBN:
0714845302. 80 p. The Art Book for Children takes a look at famous pieces of
artwork and provides interesting details and facts for children. Recommended
ages: 6-10.
GettyGames, http://www.getty.edu/gettygames/
Aldana, Patricia. Under the Spell of the Moon: Art for Children from the
Worlds Great Illustrators. Douglas & McIntyre, 2004. ISBN: 0888995598. 80 p.
This collection of artwork from a variety of great childrens illustrators includes
an illustration for each, as well as poetry, or other information. Recommended
ages: 5-12.
Kohl, MaryAnn F. Discovering Great Artists. Bright Ring Publishing, 1997.
ISBN: 0935607099. 144 p. This book introduces famous artists and their work
through the use of over 150 activities. Recommended ages: 8-12.
Kohl, MaryAnn F. Great American Artists for Kids. Bright Ring Publishing,
2008. ISBN: 9780935607000. 144 p. Over 75 American artists are featured in
this book that includes brief biographies and activities. Recommended ages: 8-12.
Whillock-More, Sonia. Childrens Book of Art. DK, 2009. ISBN:
9780756655112. 139 p. This book is an introduction to famous artwork from
across the world. Recommended ages: 8-12.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!, http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/
index.htm
Amparano, Julie. Americas Latinos: Their Rich History, Culture, and Traditions.
Childs World, 2003. ISBN: 1567660835. 40 p. This book discusses the history
and culture of Latinos in America. Recommended ages: 7-12.
Campoy, Isabel F. Tales Our Abuelita Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection.
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006. ISBN: 0689825838. 118 p. This book
contains a collection of Hispanic folktales, including illustrations. Recommended
ages: 5 and up.
Mora, Pat. Book Fiesta! Rayo, 2009. ISBN: 9780061288777. 40 p. This book,
presented in both Spanish and English, shares the stories of children as they read
in a variety of places. Recommended ages: 5 and up.
Morey, Janet. Famous Hispanic Americans. Dutton, 1996. ISBN: 052565190x.
190 p. This book takes a look at the lives and legacies of famous Hispanic Ameri-
cans. Recommended ages: 9-12.
Whats It Like Where You Live?, http://www.mbg.net/
Delannoy, Isabelle. Our Living Earth: A Story of People, Ecology, and Preserva-
tion. Harry N. Abrams, 2008. ISBN: 9780810971325. 158 p. A variety of topics
are discussed in this book, including ecosystems, biodiversity, oceans, and climate.
Recommended ages: 9-12.
Earth Matters. DK, 2008. ISBN: 9780756634353. 256 p. This illustrated book
takes a look at earths biomes, explaining the earths ecology, and how we can pro-
tect the environment. Recommended ages: 9-12.
Kelsey, Elin. Not Your Typical Book About the Environment. Owlkids, 2010.
ISBN: 9781897349793. 64 p. This book teaches children about environmental
awareness and issues in our technological world. Recommended ages: 6-10.
Pollock, Steve. Ecology. DK, 2005. ISBN: 0756613876. 72 p. This book discusses
ecology and ecosystems across the world. Recommended ages: 6-12.
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