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Riding to Washington (Tales of Young Americans) 2 reviews
Gwenyth Swain
Sleeping Bear Press, 2008
Come and 'walk the walk' with Janie . . .
Gwenyth Swain's new picture book "Riding to Washington" (isbn #1585363247) is for ages 4 - UP THROUGH ADULTS. It is a poignant and colorful nudge to my memory of that time - 45 years ago - when the author's father and my father and our local pastor went by bus from Indianapolis to be part of Martin Luther King's MARCH ON WASHINGTON.
Swain's story is one often categorized nowadays as "a ...
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Tigers (Our Wild World)
Gwenyth Swain, John F. McGee
NorthWord Books for Young Readers, 2002
The largest of all wild cats, the tiger is also a graceful and beautiful creature. This new book delivers an in-depth look at this amazing cat with easy-to-understand information with fun-facts and full-color photos. Provides an ideal introduction to wildlife.
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Carrying (English-Arabic) (Small World series)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
Milet Publishing, 2000
Great Bilingual and Multicultural Books!
I own the Arabic and Chinese bilingual versions of this book. Both include English text too. I am so happy that this author considered wriiting and producing books that reflect many students in classrooms today. My students not only need to learn English but maintain their home language which enhances the development of literacy in any language and maintains family/social connections. Thanks ...
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Get Dressed (Small World)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
First Avenue Editions, 2002
Books young children Love
This is wonderful collection of books by Gwenyth Swain. These are a must have for any earlychildhood educator or parent of young children. This book shows children from around the world in their different outfits with simple
text. In the back of the book there are some great extensions for activities that extend the experience of reading. Check out her others Bedtime! Carrying, Celebrating, ...
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Wash Up (Small World)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
First Avenue Editions, 2002
Introduces children to the world
We have a diverse family made up of our biological children, plus children adopted from other countries. We love all of these books, as they show children around the world doing every day tasks (washing hair, getting dressed, eating, bathing, etc). My 7-year-old can read them to his younger siblings, too. I love how these books introduce our children to other cultures.
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Pennsylvania (Hello USA)
Gwenyth Swain
Lerner Publications, 2001
Introduces the history, geography, people, industries, and other highlights of Pennsylvania.
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Chig and the Second Spread2 reviews
Gwenyth Swain
Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2003
INDIANA HAS NEW HEROINE
CHIG, so-named because she was "no bigger than a chigger," is in truth Minerva Kalpin, a small girl with a TALL task in life. By way of Chig's everyday adventures, the author pulls the 'Depression Years' out of the shadows of history. Young readers will learn about the poverty of the lunch bucket that might hold one biscuit, spread only with ketchup -- instead of a real sandwich with TWO ...
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Tidy Up (Small World)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
First Avenue Editions, 2002
HOW BIG IS YOUR CHILD'S WORLD ?
New in the SMALL WORLD series is "Tidy Up". Author Gwenyth Swain presents pictures of children world-wide helping with tasks. My sisters and I grew up with an elderly aunt who taught us to call this "flaxing." Enjoy reading aloud -- the youngest will remember rhyming phrases, and soon make up some of their own! Curiosity will be aroused among older children about subjects which might not normally ...
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President of the Underground Railroad: A Story About Levi Coffin (Creative Minds Biography)
Gwenyth Swain
Carolrhoda Books, 2001
A biography of a Quaker man from North Carolina whose fearless work on the Underground Railroad in Indiana and Ohio helped thousands of men and women escape the cruelty of slavery.
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Celebrating (English-Arabic) (Small World series)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
Milet Publishing, 2000
Great Bilingual and Multicultural Books!
What a series! I have the Arabic and Chinese versions of the this book. What a great way to develop literacy skills in English and a student's native language! Biliteracy helps develop literacy skills better and faster than just teaching English alone. These books are a great help and hope for ESOL Teachers and the students they serve.
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Freedom Seeker: A Story About William Penn (Creative Minds Biography)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
Lerner Publishing Group, 2003
CAN WE HANG ON TO WILLIAM PENN's HARD-WON FREEDOMS ?
"Freedom Seeker" is an excellent introduction to the man whose seeking set him on a long journey of faith. In his youth he became a "convinced" member of the Quaker faith. These beliefs and practices made him extremely unpopular with the ruling majority in Britain, including his father. (Happily, they were reconciled before the elder's death.) William Penn suffered much for justice & civil ...
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Bedtime (Small World)
Gwenyth Swain
First Avenue Editions, 2002
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Bookworks: Making Books by Hand (Carolrhoda Photo Books)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
Carolrhoda Books, 1995
MAKING BOOKS FROM SCRATCH ? !
BOOKWORKS: Making Books by Hand is published by Carolrhoda Books of Minneapolis, and so filled with projects that adults working with children may want to be selective in suggesting something simple like a collage & accordion book as a first step. Whatever is chosen from the many varied examples is bound to be colorful and fun and give confidence which will lead to more complicated creations. ...
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Eating (English-Vietnamese) (Small World series)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
Milet Publishing, 2000
Great Bilingual Books!
I have Eating in bilingual versions of Chinese and Arabic. Thank god someone is putting out books for bilingual children. Learning literacy in the native language and in English increases comprehension and makes it easier for children to read. Terrific! It's a very nice book for emergent readers whose native language is English too!
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Declaring Freedom: A Look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution (How ...1 review
Gwenyth Swain
Lerner Publishing Group, 2003
LET YOUR CHILD READ THIS BOOK TO YOU !
It is my hope this children's book not be read to older children by an adult reader. Rather the book should be read by the child to the adult audience. Most of us are some distance from our earlier experiences in learning about the Constitution and the conditions of the times which spawned it. Hearing a child read the book will benefit the adult listener with a quick review of the importance of ...
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Little Crow: Taoyateduta : Leader of the Dakota
Gwenyth Swain
Borealis Books, 2004
The Plains Indian Wars of the nineteenth century garnered enduring fame for certain Indian leaders, their names echoing powerfully even today: Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud. Just as significant but less often mentioned is Taoyateduta, known to whites as Little Crow, the reluctant leader of Dakota warriors during the U.S.Chr(45)Dakota War of 1862, the opening salvo of the U.S.-Indian Wars. In this carefully researched biography of the ...
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Smiling (English-Punjabi) (Small World series)1 review
Gwenyth Swain
Milet Publishing, 2000
Lovely Photos
My son, who is seventeen months old, loves this book, and it's easy to understand why. The simple text, about the reasons for smiling, is accompanied by lovely photos of multicultural children from all over the world.
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A Hunger For Learning: A Story About Booker T. Washington (Creative Minds Biographies)
Gwenyth Swain
Lerner Publications, 2005
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Sojourner Truth (On My Own Biography)2 reviews
Gwenyth Swain
Lerner Publishing Group, 2005
Terrific Little Story of Sojourner Truth
This children's book of Sojourner Truth contains information and details that I did not know about the former slave before. It is interesting how her life was shaped by slavery in New York State and her willingness to speak out when women and blacks were discouraged from speaking. Sojourner's religious experiences are detailed here as religion was a major part of her life. A very nice book.
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Indiana (Hello USA)
Gwenyth Swain
First Avenue Editions, 2002
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, environmental issues, and interesting sites of Indiana.
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