Selected Children's Nonfiction
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2014 List of the Best Children’s Books of the Year from the Children’s Book Committee at the Bank Street College of Education
Spending Spree: The History of American Shopping [Library Binding]
by Cynthia Overbeck Bix
Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN-10: 1-4677-1017-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-4677-1017-6
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This informative book surveys the history of retail trade in America from the colonial period through the global e-commerce of the twenty-first century. After describing early America as a largely rural society where most people raised their own food, made their own clothes, and “could count their manufactured possessions on the fingers of two hands,” Bix profiles the changes brought by rail transportation, manufactured household goods, advertising, mail-order catalogs, department stores, grocery and discount stores, shopping malls, cybershopping, and other retail trends. Sidebars highlight topics such as the origin of credit cards and the rise of infomercials. Tracing the social and economic changes that led the American population from self-sufficiency to recreational shopping, the text is interesting and very readable. The well captioned, black-and-white illustrations are mainly archival photos. Green highlights provide the only color. In this useful, historical presentation, Bix offers a good deal of information in an accessible way.-- Carolyn Phelan, Booklist
Ka-ching! Ever stop to think how our modern-day shopping culture came to be? In the early 1800s, stores were few and far between in the United States. General stores supplied everything from fabric and flour to handsaws and clocks. As the country grew, mail-order catalogs arrived at homes across the country, Mom and Pop specialty shops sprang up along Main Street, and later, shopping malls and big box megastores thrived in the suburbs. Then online shopping arrived via the Internet and changed the consumer experience yet again!
Buying behaviors also changed over time. For example, did you know you could barter for a pound of sugar at a general store in the early 1800s? Or that department stores in the 1900s added restrooms and ladies lounges to encourage women to shop all day long? Or that online shopping in the twenty-first century is a multibillion-dollar industry? Spending Spree takes readers on an amazing journey from farmlands to cyberspace to learn about the evolution of shopping in the United States.
Spending Spree: The History of American Shopping [Library Binding]
by Cynthia Overbeck Bix
Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN-10: 1-4677-1017-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-4677-1017-6
http://www.lernerbooks.com
http://www.amazon.com
This informative book surveys the history of retail trade in America from the colonial period through the global e-commerce of the twenty-first century. After describing early America as a largely rural society where most people raised their own food, made their own clothes, and “could count their manufactured possessions on the fingers of two hands,” Bix profiles the changes brought by rail transportation, manufactured household goods, advertising, mail-order catalogs, department stores, grocery and discount stores, shopping malls, cybershopping, and other retail trends. Sidebars highlight topics such as the origin of credit cards and the rise of infomercials. Tracing the social and economic changes that led the American population from self-sufficiency to recreational shopping, the text is interesting and very readable. The well captioned, black-and-white illustrations are mainly archival photos. Green highlights provide the only color. In this useful, historical presentation, Bix offers a good deal of information in an accessible way.-- Carolyn Phelan, Booklist
Ka-ching! Ever stop to think how our modern-day shopping culture came to be? In the early 1800s, stores were few and far between in the United States. General stores supplied everything from fabric and flour to handsaws and clocks. As the country grew, mail-order catalogs arrived at homes across the country, Mom and Pop specialty shops sprang up along Main Street, and later, shopping malls and big box megastores thrived in the suburbs. Then online shopping arrived via the Internet and changed the consumer experience yet again!
Buying behaviors also changed over time. For example, did you know you could barter for a pound of sugar at a general store in the early 1800s? Or that department stores in the 1900s added restrooms and ladies lounges to encourage women to shop all day long? Or that online shopping in the twenty-first century is a multibillion-dollar industry? Spending Spree takes readers on an amazing journey from farmlands to cyberspace to learn about the evolution of shopping in the United States.
2012 Honor Book Award in Social Studies from SSLI (Society of School Librarians International)
Petticoats and Frock Coats: Revolution and Victorian-age Fashions from the 1770s to 1860s (Dressing a Nation: the History of U.S. Fashion) [Library Binding]
By Cynthia Overbeck Bix
Twenty First Century Books (October 2011), 64 pages, Young Adult
ISBN-10: 0761358889
ISBN-13: 978-0761358886
http://www.lernerbooks.com
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Reviews:
"These well-written and appealing books place clothing and fashion, from underwear to headgear, in the larger context of American history. . . Large, attractive period illustrations and color and archival photos and boxed quotes enhance the texts. This series is certain to draw both researchers and browsers." —School Library Journal
What would you have worn if you lived during the American Revolution or the early 1800s? It depends on who you were:
* Women wore layers and layers of undergarments, including corsets, chemises, and petticoats.
* Wealthy women followed fashion trends from Europe. One daring dress was the Empire-style gown, which featured a high waist, a low neckline, bare arms, and clinging fabric.
* Men of wealth wore powdered wigs in the Revolutionary era.
* Men flaunted plenty of accessories, including neckties, top hats, walking sticks, and pocket watches. Women accessorized with gloves, hats, parasols, and fans.
* Most farmers made do with only one or two outfits. Farm women spun yarn, wove fabric, and sewed clothing for the whole family.
* At the start of the Revolutionary War, American soldiers wore their ordinary clothes into battle. Uniforms showed up later.
* On southern plantations, some house slaves dressed in stylish dapper uniforms. But field slaves wore coarse, sacklike garments.
* Very young boys and girls dressed alike--in short-sleeved cotton dresses. After age four, boys switched to knee-length pants.
Read more about Revolutionary and early 1800s fashions--from pantaloons to silk stockings to tri-cornered hats--in this fascinating book!
A Reading Rainbow Book selection
Water, Water Everywhere (Reading Rainbow Book) By Mark J. Rauzon and Cynthia Overbeck Bix
Sierra Club Books. Ages: 6 - 9, Grades: 1 - 4
ISBN: 978-0-87156-598-3
ISBN: 978-0-87156-383-5
Horn Book Guide
"This Sierra Club book for children does a splendid job of conveying the marvel of our 'water planet,' the importance of water in the life cycle, and the urgency of protecting our limited resource. . . . [It] should help foster a new appreciation of one of nature's gifts that we tend to take for granted." - Booklist. "Striking color photographs will engage the imagination of young readers."
School Library Journal
"Kindergarten-Grade 2-This simple book examines all of the forms of water on earth. Stunning full-color photographs are interspersed with poetic yet informative descriptions of what water is and why it is important. The book makes the subject very accessible as it shows familiar scenes of gulls and other wildlife; children sitting on the beach, walking in the rain, and having a snowball fight; and such natural phenomena as storm clouds and geisers. The causes and effects of pollution are touched upon, but the main emphasis is on the wonder of water and its never-ending cycle. An attractive introduction to this vital resource."--Helen Rosenberg, Chicago Public Library, IL
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Booklist
"Ages 6-9. This Sierra Club Book for children does a splendid job of conveying the marvel of our "water planet," the importance of water in the life cycle, and the urgency of protecting our limited resource. Sparkling photos capture the joy of splashing in the ocean and show how waterways play a vital role in transportation and commerce. This beginning science book explores water in its many forms and should help foster a new appreciation of one of nature's gifts that we tend to take for granted."— Denia Hester
Water, Water Everywhere (Reading Rainbow Book) By Mark J. Rauzon and Cynthia Overbeck Bix
Sierra Club Books. Ages: 6 - 9, Grades: 1 - 4
ISBN: 978-0-87156-598-3
ISBN: 978-0-87156-383-5
Horn Book Guide
"This Sierra Club book for children does a splendid job of conveying the marvel of our 'water planet,' the importance of water in the life cycle, and the urgency of protecting our limited resource. . . . [It] should help foster a new appreciation of one of nature's gifts that we tend to take for granted." - Booklist. "Striking color photographs will engage the imagination of young readers."
School Library Journal
"Kindergarten-Grade 2-This simple book examines all of the forms of water on earth. Stunning full-color photographs are interspersed with poetic yet informative descriptions of what water is and why it is important. The book makes the subject very accessible as it shows familiar scenes of gulls and other wildlife; children sitting on the beach, walking in the rain, and having a snowball fight; and such natural phenomena as storm clouds and geisers. The causes and effects of pollution are touched upon, but the main emphasis is on the wonder of water and its never-ending cycle. An attractive introduction to this vital resource."--Helen Rosenberg, Chicago Public Library, IL
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Booklist
"Ages 6-9. This Sierra Club Book for children does a splendid job of conveying the marvel of our "water planet," the importance of water in the life cycle, and the urgency of protecting our limited resource. Sparkling photos capture the joy of splashing in the ocean and show how waterways play a vital role in transportation and commerce. This beginning science book explores water in its many forms and should help foster a new appreciation of one of nature's gifts that we tend to take for granted."— Denia Hester
Animal Athletes. Photography by Frans Lanting; written by Cynthia Bix and Diana Landau. Andrews Mcmeel. Ages 9-12. Grade 5-8.
ISBN-10: 0836225228
ISBN-13: 978-0836225228
School Library Journal
"Wildlife photographer Lanting has collaborated with two nature writers in profiling 13 different creatures, each deemed an "Olympian" in its own environment. Mammals, birds, a reptile, and an amphibian are included in five-to-eight page information-packed chapters. Each one ends on an environmental note, as the authors detail how the species is faring in the wild and what, if any, efforts are underway to protect it. Some entries are to be expected (of course the cheetah represents speed), but there are some pleasant surprises. Elephants represent "play," the archer is a chameleon, and the longest leaper is a "flying frog." Lanting's colorful photos depict each creature displaying its "personal best": wild dogs prowling in the dark, a group of young albatrosses doing "wing-stretching exercises," or a crowd of emperor penguins "marching" over the Antarctic snow. Small colored blocks on the pages highlight bits of information, or display interesting quotes. Quoted individuals are named but there is no indication of who they are, or the context in which the comments were made. An enjoyable browsing book that also delivers solid information about some fascinating creatures." Ruth S. Vose, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Booklist
"Fabulous color photographs illustrate this well-written account of 15 of the biggest, fastest, and strongest members of the animal kingdom. The authors use the language of sports to highlight the creatures' incredible athletic abilities ("The Cheetah needs to be quick off the mark" and African wild dogs "are the marathon runners of the African plains"). Depending on the particular species, details are provided about physical characteristics, habitat, social organization, hunting behavior, mating and courtship, and rearing of offspring. When appropriate, conservation programs are also discussed. The 60 prints by National Geographic lensman Frans Lanting often show these animal "Olympians" in action. Readers will see lemurs leap, penguins hop, seals wrestle, impalas hurdle, and so on. No printed sources are cited, but wildlife experts are quoted throughout the text. The comprehensive nature of the distinctive entries will appeal to middle-school students." Julie Corsaro
ISBN-10: 0836225228
ISBN-13: 978-0836225228
School Library Journal
"Wildlife photographer Lanting has collaborated with two nature writers in profiling 13 different creatures, each deemed an "Olympian" in its own environment. Mammals, birds, a reptile, and an amphibian are included in five-to-eight page information-packed chapters. Each one ends on an environmental note, as the authors detail how the species is faring in the wild and what, if any, efforts are underway to protect it. Some entries are to be expected (of course the cheetah represents speed), but there are some pleasant surprises. Elephants represent "play," the archer is a chameleon, and the longest leaper is a "flying frog." Lanting's colorful photos depict each creature displaying its "personal best": wild dogs prowling in the dark, a group of young albatrosses doing "wing-stretching exercises," or a crowd of emperor penguins "marching" over the Antarctic snow. Small colored blocks on the pages highlight bits of information, or display interesting quotes. Quoted individuals are named but there is no indication of who they are, or the context in which the comments were made. An enjoyable browsing book that also delivers solid information about some fascinating creatures." Ruth S. Vose, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Booklist
"Fabulous color photographs illustrate this well-written account of 15 of the biggest, fastest, and strongest members of the animal kingdom. The authors use the language of sports to highlight the creatures' incredible athletic abilities ("The Cheetah needs to be quick off the mark" and African wild dogs "are the marathon runners of the African plains"). Depending on the particular species, details are provided about physical characteristics, habitat, social organization, hunting behavior, mating and courtship, and rearing of offspring. When appropriate, conservation programs are also discussed. The 60 prints by National Geographic lensman Frans Lanting often show these animal "Olympians" in action. Readers will see lemurs leap, penguins hop, seals wrestle, impalas hurdle, and so on. No printed sources are cited, but wildlife experts are quoted throughout the text. The comprehensive nature of the distinctive entries will appeal to middle-school students." Julie Corsaro
Kids Do the Web by Cynthia Bix with Mary Petrillo, Tom Morgan & John Miller
Adobe Press, 1996
ISBN: 1568303157
A tour of the educational resources available on the World Wide Web is lavishly illustrated and includes visits to web sites for kids, tips and techniques for creating web sites, and suggestions on how to optimize pages. Original. (Beginner).
Adobe Press, 1996
ISBN: 1568303157
A tour of the educational resources available on the World Wide Web is lavishly illustrated and includes visits to web sites for kids, tips and techniques for creating web sites, and suggestions on how to optimize pages. Original. (Beginner).
Sunset Best Kids Love-the-Earth Activity Book by Cynthia Overbeck Bix, Sydney L. Donahoe, and Patricia Parrott West
Sunset Publishing Corporation, 1993
Ages 9-12
ISBN-10: 0376040106
ISBN-13: 978-0376040107
Offers fun-filled suggestions, such as special hikes and nature projects, to help children learn to appreciate and understand the world around them.
Sunset Publishing Corporation, 1993
Ages 9-12
ISBN-10: 0376040106
ISBN-13: 978-0376040107
Offers fun-filled suggestions, such as special hikes and nature projects, to help children learn to appreciate and understand the world around them.
Lerner Natural Science Series
Named Outstanding Science Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Associaton/Children's Book Council
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ALA Booklist (Starred review)
“Each title in this lucid, handsomely photographed series focuses on the life cycle of a particular animal or plant, exploring the natural process of growth and change. The full-color close-ups are noteworthy.” "This series has single-handedly uplifted the credibility of science books, and convinced any of us who still needed convincing, that kids can handle weightier subjects with ease, if they are presented professionally. Even a book on beetles, done this well, circulates."
How Seeds Travel (Lerner Natural Science Books) by Cynthia Overbeck
Lerner Publications (First Edition 1982; September 1990)
ISBN-10: 0822595699
ISBN-13: 978-0822595694
Describes how seeds are moved from place to place by wind, water, and animals, and how they function in plant reproduction. Ages 9-12
Amazon: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reading for both children and adults, May 21, 1998
“Overbeck answers the many questions I had about the dissemination of seeds. Though the book is directed at 9-12 year olds, I maintain the text is an excellent introduction for any adult who wonders why the heck maintaining a yard can be such a struggle at times! Those relentless plants keep tossing their seeds about to keep us adults busy.” by A Customer
Named Outstanding Science Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Associaton/Children's Book Council
http://www.lernerbooks.com
ALA Booklist (Starred review)
“Each title in this lucid, handsomely photographed series focuses on the life cycle of a particular animal or plant, exploring the natural process of growth and change. The full-color close-ups are noteworthy.” "This series has single-handedly uplifted the credibility of science books, and convinced any of us who still needed convincing, that kids can handle weightier subjects with ease, if they are presented professionally. Even a book on beetles, done this well, circulates."
How Seeds Travel (Lerner Natural Science Books) by Cynthia Overbeck
Lerner Publications (First Edition 1982; September 1990)
ISBN-10: 0822595699
ISBN-13: 978-0822595694
Describes how seeds are moved from place to place by wind, water, and animals, and how they function in plant reproduction. Ages 9-12
Amazon: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reading for both children and adults, May 21, 1998
“Overbeck answers the many questions I had about the dissemination of seeds. Though the book is directed at 9-12 year olds, I maintain the text is an excellent introduction for any adult who wonders why the heck maintaining a yard can be such a struggle at times! Those relentless plants keep tossing their seeds about to keep us adults busy.” by A Customer
Swallowtail Butterflies (Lerner Natural Science Books) by Cynthia Overbeck and Jane Dallinger
Lerner Publications (First Edition 1982)
ISBN-10: 0822514656
Lerner Publications (First Edition 1982)
ISBN-10: 0822514656
Carnivorous Plants (Lerner Natural Science Books) by Cynthia Overbeck
Lerner Publications (First Edition 1982)
ISBN-10: 0822514702
Lerner Publications (First Edition 1982)
ISBN-10: 0822514702
Sunflowers (Lerner Natural Science Books) by Cynthia Overbeck
Lerner Publications (First Edition 1981)
ISBN-10: 0822514575
Lerner Publications (First Edition 1981)
ISBN-10: 0822514575
