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Who
would solve one of the most perplexing scientific problems of all time? This
dramatic picture-book biography brings to life – with illustrations
that glow with wit and inspiration – the fascinating story of the
quest to measure longitude. While the scientific establishment of the
eighteenth century was certain that the answer lay in mapping the
heavens, John Harrison, an obscure, uneducated clockmaker, dared to
imagine a different solution: a seafaring clock. How Harrison held fast
to his vision and dedicated his life to the creation of a small jewel of
a timepiece that would change the world is a compelling story – as
well as a memorable piece of history, science, and biography. |
The Man Who Made Time Travel Farrar Straus & Giroux (Juv); (April 2003) ISBN: 0374347883A Junior Library Guild Selection Starred Review in Booklist ALA Notable Book Chosen as Children’s Book Council, Outstanding Science Trade Book, 2003 Booklist Editor's Choice School Library Journal Best Books of the Year 2004 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book
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Voice of Her Own: The Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet (January 2003) ISBN: 0763602523
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Arriving in Boston in 1760 via slave ship when she was just 7 years old, Wheatley became a learned young woman who was writing poetry by the age of 12. At seventeen Phillis became famous when her poem honoring the Reverend George Whitefield was read in the Colonies and in England. |
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Mommy's Hands
Kathryn Lasky and Jane Kamine. . Illus. by Darcia LaBrosee. 2002. 32p. Hyperion, $15.99 (0-7868-02804).
Ages 3-5. A tender and affectionate series of tete-a-tetes between three moms and their children. "I love my mommy's hands," says an Asian girl, who clings to her mother's hand in the rain. A little redhead loves to count his mom's freckles when his hands pull her close. An African American boy watches his mom's hands pour milk and never spill a drop. The activities are those of daily life: making frost pictures on the windows in winter, planting radishes in the spring, gazing at the constellations on a summer night. The pictures are done in sweet pastel colors without being cloying. The gentlest of lines define facial features and hair-wavy, curly-and the hands of both mothers and children are as expressive as dance and as lovely as flowers. -GraceAnne A. DeCandido American Library Association
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Porkenstein by Kathryn Lasky, David Jarvis (Illustrator) Hardcover: 40 pages ; Publisher: Blue Sky Pr; ISBN: 059062380X; (September 2002)
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"WOW!...Fantastic Children's Book !
My child just can’t get enough. We read it over and over again. This is one of those stories that just doesn’t get old no matter how many times we read it. The illustrations and characters are beautifully painted with details that my child continues to find hidden in the pages every time we read it. It's just a whole lot of fun! This is a real classic tale with a fun twist. Lasky and Jarvis make a beautiful union on this story and we look forward to more. Dont miss this one for Halloween and yearly bedtime reading!"
Born in the Breezes : The
Seafaring Life of Joshua Slocum
by Kathryn Lasky, Walter Krudop
(Illustrator)
Orchard (48 pp) $16.95 Nov 2001
Lasky, a veteran sailor herself, sends children on a voyage they won't soon forget, with a man for whom land never meant "home." Kirkus Reviews
Starring Lucille
by Kathryn
Lasky, Marilyn
Hafner (Illustrator)
$14.95
"Hafner's porcine characters are endearing, and the cheery pen-and-ink and watercolor art reflects Lucille's comfortable home and caring family with humor and affection" Booklist
Science Fair Bunnies, illustrated by Marilyn Hafner,
published by Candlewick, continues the primary school bunnies saga.
Read the rave review from Publisher's Weekly
Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
illustrated by Nneka Bennett, Candlewick, Summer 2000
Read a Starred Review from School Library Journal
"Through a readable text and wonderful illustrations, Lasky brings to life one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in the United States."
First Painter
by Kathryn Lasky, Rocco Baviera (Illustrator)
DK Ink/Kroupa, $16.95
"Readers will come away from this tale believing in the unmistakable connection between creativity and survival." Starred review, Publisher's Weekly
Lucille's Snowsuit
illustrated by Marilyn Hafner
Crown Publishers, September, 2000
"Share Lucille's very real frustrations and her ultimate success and day of fun"
School Library Journal
The Emperor's Old Clothes
by Kathryn Lasky, David Catrow (Illustrator)
Harcourt Brace; March 1999
"Sunny caricatures depict an amiable farmer who comes across articles of elegant clothing on the road, tossed from the emperor's carriage. Not only is the naked emperor a laughingstock in this comical version of the familiar tale, but the farmer presents a pretty absurd figure himself when he tries to muck out the stalls and feed the chickens dressed in all that finery." The Horn Book, Inc.
Sophie and Rose, Candlewick.
Read a review from Publisher's Weekly
MARVEN
OF THE GREAT NORTH WOODS
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Harcourt Brace, 1997
A 10-year-old Jewish boy is sent to a lumber camp to escape the influenza epedemic of 1917-18, and makes some new friends. Based on the true story of Kathy's father.
ALA Notable Book, 1997
National Jewish Book Award, 1997
LUNCH BUNNIES
Illustrated by Marilyn Hafner, Little Brown, 1996
"Clyde the bunny braves the terrors of first grade - and of the school cafeteria. Lasky’s bubbly story and Hafner’s bustling cartoons are perfectly attuned to the sensibilities of their audience." Starred review, Publisher’s Weekly
Best Children’s Books ‘96 Publisher’s Weekly
Honor Book, Society of School Libarians International
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BRILLIANT STREAK:
The Making of Mark Twain
illustrated by Barry Moser, Harcourt Brace, 1998
Mining Clemens' own literary works for quotes and anecdotes, Lasky introduces one of America's best-known and most celebrated storytellers.
HERCULES
The Man, The Myth, The Hero
illustrated by Mark Hess, Hyperion, 1997
The blockbuster book to go with the blockbuster movie, except the plot is not schmaltzed up, just the real myth, please!
THE
LIBRARIAN WHO MEASURED THE EARTH
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, Little Brown, 1995
"This is an irresistibly appealing theme: one small man against the immensity of the earth and all modern science. Ms. Lasky handles it well. The illustrations by Kevin Hawkes beautifully capture the Mediterranean light and sense of architectural grace in ancient Greece." New York Times
Library of Congress, Notable Children's Book
SHE'S
WEARING A DEAD BIRD ON HER HEAD
Illustrations by David
Catrow, Hyperion, 1995
"The true story of two very proper women who fought for the rights of their feathered friends. Ms. Lasky always makes her story fun." New York Times
New York Times, 10 Best Illustrated
Children's Books
SEQUOYAH MASTERLIST 1997-1998
THE GATES
OF THE WIND
Illustrations by Janet Stevens, Harcourt Brace, 1995
"An inspiring reminder of the wonderful world that lies beyond" Publisher's Weekly
"With elaborate images and atmospheric prose, Lasky spins a tale that is rich with meaning and ripe for interpretation. The New Advocate, Review
POND YEAR
Illustrations by Mike Bostok, Candlewick, 1995
"A page-turning account of two friends, "wiggly little girls" up to their knees in mud, exploring the inner life of algae and frogs' eggs.
Smithsonian Magazine, Best Children's Books
CLOUD EYES
Illustrations by Barry Moser, Harcourt Brace, 1994
"In language as clear as 'the honeybee's sweet gold', ..Lasky's lyrical story and Moser's masterful art seem perfectly in tune." Publishers Weekly
I HAVE AN AUNT ON
MARLBOROUGH STREET
Illustrations by Susan Guevara, Macmillan, 1992
"The text is distinguished by its vividly sensory language that..establishes a warm relationship between the generations." Children's Book Review Service
SEASWAN
Illustrations by Catherine Stock, Macmillan, 1988
"Lasky's refreshing story and Stock's bouyant illustrations spotlight a 75-year-old woman who proves that change is always possible: she sets herself a challenge and learns to swim. Plucky Elzibah is sure to make a splash with old and young alike. School Library Journal
School Library Journal Best Book
MY ISLAND GRANDMA
Illustrations by Amy Schwartz, Morrow Jr. Books, 1994
"The long-awaited reissue..is a pleasure to read. This joyful walk through summer experiences on an island reveals the gentle sharing relationships between a grandma and her granddaughter." Oz Books
