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The Miracle ofyour Child's Birth will Stir Your World
I know that some reviewers feel that this book is exaggerated, unrealistic and that it gives a false perception to children that they are more special than they actually are, but you know what? I don't care. I read the good and bad reviews before ordering it and decided to go ahead anyway. I'm glad I did! The coming of my child may not have stirred anyone else's world but it sure stirred my husband's and mine. When I looked into his beautiful little eyes mine couldn't stop running, and when his little face touched my cheek my heart skipped a beat.
Simple, true and spiritual
On the day you were born, the universe rose up to greet you. Share the awe and wonder of life with your precious one. A simple expression of profound truth. A beautiful birthday gift.

Great Gift
I have given this book to many new parents, and with all due respect to the reviewer below, not one has observed that it wasn't realistic.This book is poetry, not geography, not climatology, not anthropology.POETRY...And what's wrong with the idea of a super-happy planet rejoicing at the birth of every new baby?That's how it should be.I applaud the author for dreaming big.This gift will be well received.Don't hesitate. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    2. Family - New Baby    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Life Stages - Infants & Toddlers/General    6. Photography    7. Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World   

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Most children are captivated by snow, but how many go on to make it theirlifework? This beautiful biography, winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal, tells the true story of a Vermont farm boy who was mesmerized by snowflakes. Wilson Bentley was fascinated by the six-sided frozen phenomena, and once he acquired a microscope with a camera, his childhood preoccupation took on a more scientific leaning. Bentley spent his life taking countless exquisite photographs (many that are still used in nature photography today), examining the tiny crystals and their delicate, mathematical structures. Jacqueline Briggs Martin tells this tale with simple, graceful prose that will engage children's imaginations. Edifying and snowflake-scattered sidebars offer more information about Bentley's methods and snowflake science. The artwork of Mary Azarian, whose 19th-century hand-press illustrations decorate the charming Read more

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An Inspiring Story
Snowflake Bentley tells the delightful story of Wilson Bentley, a man who spent his entire life photographing snowflakes. He lived in Vermont his whole life, a place where snow is as common as dirt, but yet, he was still able to see its marvelous beauty. Children will love reading this book about a topic everyone finds pleasure in, plus they will be inspired by the life of Snowflake Bentley.
Bill Bentley and his somewhat odd profession
This book elegantly portrays the life of a rather eccentric man who spent his entire life studying and photographing snowflakes.The artwork is very complementary to his life's story, which is purposefully written with children in mind as the readers. There is enough information available about his life that an entire unit of study can be developed around the themes of winter and snow.Cross-curricular activities can be expanded to other content areas such as Social Studies and Science.I am a teacher and I use this book in conjunction with William Bentley's book of his actual snowflake photos entitled "Snow Crystals".The students learn a lot about snow and about the man.

What a unique and wonderful story
I love finding a children's book with a true story. Kids are bombarded with fiction and silliness all day long (which is wonderful in its own right), but it's such a treat to share a true story with children. Bentley's passion for something so child-friendly as snow inspires great feeling in children and adults alike. The book's detailed woodcut illustrations are beautiful in their own right. Buy this and then go out and buy Bentley's book of Snow Crystals. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. (Wilson Alwyn),    2. 1865-1931    3. Bentley, W. A    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology    6. Children's 4-8 - Biography / Autobiography    7. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    8. Children: Grades 1-2    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Meteorologists    12. Nature photography    13. Photography    14. Science & Nature - Earth Sciences    15. Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Weather    16. Science & Technology - Earth Sciences    17. Snowflakes    18. United States    19. Fiction    20. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology    21. Picture books   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Cats    2. Cats    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Greece    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Mykonos Island    8. Photography    9. Photography of cats    10. Pictorial works    11. Preschool Informational Books    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Cats   

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If you think living, breathing puppies are cute, wait until you see thisfabulous book of photographs of fruit-and-vegetable dogs. Yes, Saxton Freymannand Joost Elffers (Read more

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Fun and creative
Like other books by this author the pictures are imaginative and interesting. This is a great gift for any age, so long as the giftee has a sense of humor.

great for the beginning reader...or the dog lover
Silly pictures that provide cues for text ("hot dog", with a picture of a chili pepper dog and a fire).Great for the a 3-5 year old who can memorize and connect pictoral clues, and will boost their confidence/interest in reading.Or for the dog lover or garde manger chef who just needs a laugh :)

Creative and easy to follow
Some art works look better on book than in real.But the models in this book are for ordinary people.The experience and the results are both pleasing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Dogs in art    7. Fruit carving    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Photography    11. Vegetable carving    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Photography   

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Wow!What a Great Book!
While there may not be a "perfect" guide for digital photography, this one comes as close as I've ever seen.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Digital photography    4. Digital techniques    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Photography    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Photography    9. PSYCHOLOGY - PSYCHOLOGY TRD PB    10. Photographic equipment & techniques   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Art (paintingsculptureartistsarchitectureetc.)    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 3-4    6. Dogs    7. Fiction    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Juvenile Photography    11. Photography    12. Photography & photographs    13. Photography / Nature & Wildlife   

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Inspired by the artistic imaginings of children, Walter Wick has made a career of setting up and photographing elaborate miniature sets crammed with gazillions of gewgaws--yo-yos, buttons, plastic sheep, hot dog buns, playing cards, spoons, funnels, domino tiles, teapot spouts--in the I Spy series (with Jean Marzollo) and his bestselling Read more

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Best children's book of all time!
I just finished reading this with my five year old over the course of several nights and it was a phenomenal experience for both he and I!It's a magical exploration on multiple levels...virtually like being on a ride or in a movie.It's that engrossing and entrancing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - Hidden Picture    2. Children's 4-8 - Games / Gamebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Games & Activities - General    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Picture puzzles    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Puzzles    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Photography   

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The combo of poetry/photos will make your heart ache.
Walker Evans' photos speak volumes without any poetry alongside them but Cynthia Rylant did a superb job of complementing the photos with her gritty observations.I bought this book several years ago and have read itnumerous times since. Just looking at his brutally honest snapshots of thehard times (supposedly) gone by was worth the books' price but just as youthink you've absorbed all the beauty his photographs hold, you look over toread her accompanying poem and your heart aches a little more!This bookis beautiful and moving - there are really no other words to describe it! It truly makes one relate to and hurt for the suffering/troubles of thepeople in the photos.And, one should always keep in mind, just becausethe photos were taken so long ago doesn't mean there aren't still people inthe grip of poverty (& classism, suffering, depression, etc.)just asbadly as the people whose images were captured in Evans' photos so manyyears ago.I've not really done that great a job explaining just howmoving this book is but I guarantee you'll find it both gripping andtouching and you'll laugh, cry, and get angry. Definitely a classic worthadding to your library!

Beautiful book!
Though they are simple and black and white, I found the photographs by Walker Evans to be fascinating.Cynthia Rylant's poetry adds depth to the photographs in this interesting look at the Depression era.I recommend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American poetry    2. Children's 12-Up - Photography    3. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Photography    7. Poetry (Young Adult)    8. Poetry - General    9. Rylant, Cynthia    10. English literature: poetry texts & anthologies    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Photography    12. Photography & photographs   

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Widely respected for his stunningly astute observations of dogs (more specifically, of the majestic Weimaraner), William Wegman once again dazzles with Read more

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Adorable Calendar!!
I am a huge Weimaraner fan, and so when I saw this I was so excited.The puppies in the calendar are just so cute!The pictures are great, with two pictures per month.William Wegman is an incredible photographer!I have seen other pictures of his, and the ones in this calander are fantastic.

Always good for a giggle!
As always, the William Wegman Puppies Calendar is adorable!If you love Weimaraner puppies - this calendar is a must!

Wegman and Weimerainer Fans
Have enjoyed Wegman's photography for 15 years.Loved Man Ray shots, loved Fay Ray shots, have followed Batty, Chundo, and the rest of the pack, including human boy Atlas. I was afraid the puppies calendars were going to be too cute, but they are not.Just sweet and absurd and beautifully strange. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's 4-8 - Animals/Pets    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Dogs    6. Infancy    7. Juvenile literature    8. Photography    9. Photography of dogs    10. Weimaraner (Dog breed)    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Dogs    12. Photography & Photographs   

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Cama cama cama, cama chameleon
The concept of photography as an art is finally coming into its own.Once reluctant art centers are placing their Edward Westons alongside their Claude Monets.As recently as 2004 the very first Caldecott Honor was given to a picture book that contained photography in some way (it was "Knuffle Bunny" by Mo Willems).And Joy Cowley has singlehandedly reinvented the notion of the photographic picture book.Having begun this process with "Red-Eyed Tree Frog" (a title that National Geographic Press must feel they should've gotten first dibs on), Cowley has once again paired with photographer extraordinaire Nic Bishop with the multi-colored and magnificent, "Chameleon, Chameleon".Until these last two books, the notion of a fictional photographic tale has never been properly realized ("Stranger In the Woods" by Carl R. Sams does NOT count).Now all that has changed and Cowley & Bishop can be commended for formenting an entirely new genre in the picture book oeuvre.No small task.
full of info
If youhaveever wanted to learn more about chameleons this is the book for you.It features several chameleons and follows then through out their day.We see their homes, we find out how they catch their prey and how they eat it.We also we how they react to one another.The authors note in the back of the book gives lots of factual information on chameleons.
A Terrific Book for The Rain Forest and Earth Day!
Joy Cowley dreams up another simple fun book with pictures of great detail.It reminds what I have been missing, not looking at photographs of chameleons rather than drawings.The photos are spectacular! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians    2. Chameleons    3. Children's 4-8 - Nature    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Photography    9. Preschool Informational Books    10. Reptiles & Amphibians    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Photography   

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Debunks some of the myths about wolves
Even though nearly everyone has a close association with domesticated wolves, there is a common and unwarranted hysteria about them. This unwarranted thought process has led to them being reviled by many and hunted to near extinction. Plans by wildlife managers to re-introduce them into places like Yellowstone Park have met with strong and at times irrational resistance. This book is designed to set the record straight and to show wolves as they truly are.
Really good short last minute book!!
This book is really good.There are really big pictures that give you an image of what they are saying.The words are really big which makes it easy to read.Seymoue Simon talks about the relationship between humans and wolves.He talkes all about wolves.I think everyone should read this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Juvenile literature    5. Photography    6. Wolves    7. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Mammals    8. Wild animals    9. Zoology & animal sciences   

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1997 Ohio Farm Bureau Women's Award for Children Winner
This book received the 1997 Ohio Farm Bureau Women's Award for Children's Literature for books with an agricultural theme. It is a wonderful resource for teachers to include when they teach georgraphy, science, math and the language arts. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Agriculture    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. Food crops    5. General    6. Harvesting time    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Photography    10. Technology - Agriculture    11. United States   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    2. Children: Babies & Toddlers    3. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    4. Juvenile literature    5. Photography, Artistic    6. Pictorial works    7. Surfaces (Technology)    8. Textures    9. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / General   

Subjects:  1. Argentina    2. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Juvenile Geography    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Latin America - South America    8. Photography   

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lots of good info
Science author Seymour Simon gives us a great education on Gorillas in his book titled Gorillas.We learn neat facts about these creatures. They can weight only weight about 5 pounds we they are born up grow to weight more than 400 pounds! The book includes lots of full color photos of Gorillas.It also tells us there are 3 group of gorillas.We learn about all three groups in the book and get to see pictures of them as well. The majesty of the gorilla
In "Gorillas," a rich assortment of full-color photographs is complemented by the interesting, straightforward text of Seymour Simon. The result is fine book for young readers who are interested in gorillas. Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Apes & Monkeys    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Gorilla    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Photography    8. Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Photography   

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Mathematics    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Concepts - Size & Shape    5. Geometry    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Mathematics - General    9. Photography    10. Pictorial works    11. Shape    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Photography    13. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    14. Picture books    15. Shapes & patterns   

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This work is perhaps the most complete and enjoyable children's book ever written about one of the nation's most fascinating and important figures, Abraham Lincoln. Russell Freedman covers Lincoln's life and career in a balanced treatment that is enhanced by period photographs and drawings.The book won the Newbery Medal, the Jefferson Cup Award and the Golden Kite Honor Book Award, and earned a citation as Read more

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Great history book and great biography book
This medium-sized illustrated book on the life of Abraham Lincoln covers the private and public life of one of America's greatest presidents.The book gives good balance to the different stages of Lincoln's life; including his youth, childhood education, teenage years, early days as a country lawyer, entrance into local politics, his marriage, and finally his rise to the presidency and his death.The book does not concentrate on the Civil War, but instead gives a full picture of the man, including his personal traits such as love of storytelling, good humor, and ability to win over people given enough time.Overall, a great book for students in middle school or early high school.

A Review of Lincoln a Photobiography
This book is all about Abraham Lincoln from living in the backwoods to the Presidency and the assassination. Before Lincoln became President he was a lawyer and a State and U.S. Congressman. He married Mary Ann Todd and they had four boys.He was a member of the Whig Party until 1856 when he switched to the Repuplican Party. He was elected President in 1860 and ledthe Union to victory over the Confederates in the Civil War.He was shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14,1856. He was watching the play My American Cousin at Ford's theater. The next day he died in a boarding house across the street.I give this book five stars because it was an awesome book. I learned a lot about Lincoln and life in the 1800's. Russell Freedman packed the book with a bunch of interesting facts that kept me reading.It wasn't just about Lincoln.It was also about the Civil War and political issues. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read about history, Presidents and likes to read biographies.
Great history book for preteens and teens
I bought this book for my son's 11th birthday. He's always been interested in President Lincoln because they have the same birthday (albeit different years!). This book was the last present he opened - after the gameboy, the new game, and several other books. The gameboy went on the table and the book came out. He read for nearly an hour, occasionally stopping to fill me in on tidbits from the book. The book is very interesting reading, even for adults, and is written in such a way to capture the reader's interest from the beginning. I would highly recommend it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1809-1865    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - General    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    6. Children: Grades 4-6    7. Classics    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Lincoln, Abraham,    11. Photography    12. President U.S    13. Presidents    14. United States    15. Biography: general    16. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / General    17. Lincoln, Abraham   

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Adults - Enjoy this book, too.
Do you know what a butterfly, a hippo, a crab, an ostrich, or a pretzel looks like?Think again.The Look Book by Tana Hoban will challenge your knowledge.One page is a black sheet of paper with a hole in the middle of it.Look at the exposed picture through the hole.Fooled you, didn't it? A gray, white, and black band turned out to be a pigeon.This is a greatbook for teaching children logical thinking skills and encouraging originalthought.Recommended reading for ages 4-8, the book is fun for adults,too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Photography    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. Concepts - General    5. Juvenile literature    6. Nature photography    7. Photography    8. Specimens    9. Toy and movable books    10. Early learning / early learning concepts    11. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / General   

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Photography    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Juvenile literature    4. Photography    5. Water   

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A good start
Photography Guide For Kids is a slim, informative, quick read for kids who like to take creative pictures. I bought this for my son who is ten years old and has been snapping shots since he got his first Fisher Price camera when he was five. I noticed his interest in photography when he would ask to go for walks to test out his new camera on fenced in dogs barking at him and the buses going by. He read this book front to back in two days and took from it a bit more of an understanding in capturing mood, speed and creative portraits in different ways. I read this book myself and found it easy to understand the explanations on different cameras, film speed and black and white photos. Although not really a learning tool, I do feel this is a helpful guide to open up the minds of children interested in taking pictures. And the fact it's not a large text book, and is written on an age appropiate level makes it a good start for children who may not think they can learn all there is to learn about photography and may motivate them to capture their own memories and feelings in a creative way. And maybe they'll give the Nintendo a break. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Photography    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Photography    7. Reference - General    8. Technology - How Things Work/Are Made    9. Cameras & photographic techniques    10. Games / General    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Photography    12. Reference works    13. Technology & Applied Sciences