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February has been proclaimed National African American History Month, also known as Black History Month. This month is set aside to recognize the achievements and contributions by African Americans. The observance of this special period dates from February 1926, when it was established as Negro History Week by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American author and scholar. Dr. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1915. He established the week during the period of February, which contains the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the month of February was established as Black History Month. You learned about Martin Luther King, Jr., last month when we celebrated his birthday. This month, make it a point to learn about other African Americans who have made great contributions to the world. A few famous African Americans and their accomplishments are mentioned below. Frederick Douglass was one of the leaders of the abolitionist movement, which sought to end slavery in the United States decades before the Civil War. During the Civil War, Douglass served as an adviser to President Abraham Lincoln. He fought for the adoption of constitutional amendments that would guarantee voting rights and other civil liberties for African Americans. George Washington Carver was born a slave, but later earned his college degree and became a chemist. He discovered uses for the peanut, the sweet
potato and the soybean. Astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to enter space in September of 1992. She served on the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor. Lewis Howard Latimer invented an electric lamp and a carbon filament for light bulbs and had them patented in 1881 and 1882. He was also the only African American member of Thomas Edison’s engineering laboratory. Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught mathematician, astronomer and surveyor. He predicted a solar eclipse in 1789 and published the first scientific book published by an African American. He was appointed by President George Washington to work on the commission which surveyed the city of Washington, D.C. Charles Richard Drew was an African American physician, surgeon and a professor at Howard University. He developed a way to preserve blood plasma for transfusion. He was the director of the first American Red Cross Blood Bank.
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Fourth graders at Virginia Williamson Elementary School got a chance to learn about latitude and longitude by using handheld GPS units. Students were introduced to the sport of “geocaching” -- an outdoor treasure hunting game. Several caches were hidden around the school yard and students were given only the latitude and longitude coordinates, a few clues and a handheld GPS. Students enjoyed finding the caches and completing small groups tasks contained within each cache container. Fourth grade teacher, Julie Sloup, has been involved in the hobby of geocaching for three years and was happy to bring the technology and sport to VWES students. 2 KIDSVILLE NEWS
Supply Elementary students, family and staff enjoyed the Wendy’s Night fund-raising event planned by Parent Facilitator Ada McDonald.
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Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your February is off to a great start. As for great starts, I like to start off every school day by saying “I Love You” to my mom and dad. Valentine’s Day is a great time to let the people you love know it, but I like to do it year round! I do love Valentine’s Day though — I get nice cards from my friends and sweets! Speaking of sweets, Jordan Pruitt has a sweet voice. Learn more about her in this month’s “What It’s Like to Be...” There’s a lot going on in February. There is Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day and National African American History Month. Wow, that’s a lot to learn about! History is one of my favorite subjects. Learning history helps you understand how countries of the world came to be and what the people of those countries accomplished. And, we learn history so we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past! Have a fabulous February! Be sure to visit my Web site at www.kidsvillenews.com for more fun and games. Your friend,
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A Very Special Presidents’ Day Celebration “Presidents’ Day” is observed on the third Monday of February to honor all past presidents of the United States. Most Americans probably remember Abraham Lincoln the best of all the presidents. “Honest Abe” rose from very humble beginnings to become the 16th president of our country. On February 12, 2009, we celebrate the 200th anniversary, or bicentennial, of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Born in Kentucky in 1809, Lincoln spent his first seven years in very hard times. His father, a carpenter and farmer, moved the family from farm to farm until they left for Indiana in 1816. They lived in the woods in a threesided shelter until Abe’s father built a log cabin. Abe and his sister worked hard on the farm, but in his whole life, he was only able to attend school for one year. His mother, who could not read or write, encouraged him to study by himself. She died when he was nine years old, but his stepmother encouraged him to read, too, and he would visit nearby farms to borrow books, often reading when he should have been splitting logs for wood! Lincoln also loved to tell stories. He moved to Illinois, and his ability to speak well in public led him to enter politics. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1834, began his law studies, and married Mary Todd in 1842. Traveling by horseback, he practiced law in different counties all across Illinois. He was elected to Congress in 1847 but was not re-elected,
partly because he did not believe in slavery. By 1858, more people agreed with Lincoln. He joined the new Republican Party and was nominated for the U.S. Senate. Though he lost the Senate race, he was elected President in 1860. Yet the country began to divide into the North and South, and soon the Civil War began over not only slavery, but also the rights of each state to make its decision on issues. Lincoln was re-elected in 1864, and the Civil War ended on April 9, 1865, but he would not lead his country through its rebuilding. On April 14, at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., John Wilkes Booth, an actor, shot the President, who died the next morning. As part of the celebration of Lincoln’s birthday, the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission worked with the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Mint. The U.S.P.S. will release four new stamps on February 9 in Lincoln’s hometown! And throughout 2009, the U.S. Mint will issue four new pennies with designs showing different times of Lincoln’s life, and the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar, featuring the last 43 words of his most famous speech, The Gettysburg Address. To learn more about President Lincoln and how you can honor this beloved president, visit the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Web site at www.lincolnbicentennial.gov. Sources: Celebrate! Holidays in The U.S.A., www.usemb.se; Lincoln Bicentennial, 1809-2009, Live the Legacy, www.lincolnbicentennial.gov; The United States Mint, www.usmint.gov.
Did you know that President Lincoln appears on over 50 postage stamps?
The Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion Valentine’s cards are sent world-wide each year!
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Each February, people all over the world, including Australia, Canada, France, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the U.S., exchange an estimated billion Valentine’s Day cards, making it the second-biggest card-giving day behind Christmas! That’s a lot of cards! But who was St. Valentine’s, and who invented the Valentine card? Several legends surround the identity of the original Valentine. The most popular idea is that he was a priest who secretly married couples in ancient Rome — and was arrested for doing so around 270 A.D. Although many ideas may exist about who the real Valentine was, in 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius chose February 14 to honor St. Valentine, the patron saint of people in love. So who sent the first Valentine? Well, one story explains that the first valentine greeting came from — Valentine! The story relates that while he was in prison, Valentine fell in love girl who visited him, and before he died, he supposedly wrote her a letter and signed it, “From your Valentine.” A poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife in 1415 is thought to be the oldest valentine still in existence. One can see it on display in the British Museum. And King Henry V hired a writer to compose a sentimental message to Catherine of Valois. In France and Great Britain, Valentine became one of the most popular saints by the Middle Ages. In the 1600s, the English made Valentine’s Day a popular celebration, and by the mid 1700s, friends and people in love often exchanged small gifts or handwritten notes as tokens of affection. By the end of the 18th century, improvements in the printing process and cheaper postage rates helped to replace handwritten letters with readymade printed cards. While Americans probably exchanged handmade valentines in the early 1700s, most people credit Esther Howland of Massachusetts, “the Mother of the Valentine,” with selling the first mass-produced valentines in the 1840s, made with bits of lace, ribbon and pictures. While we may never be sure who the true Valentine was, or who really sent the first card, the romantic idea behind Valentine’s Day remains popular today as people send valentines, both handmade and readymade, to those they care about. Sources: “The History of Valentine’s Day,” www.history. com/content/valentine/history-of-valentine-s-day.
On February 18, 1930, a cow was milked while flying in an airplane! The cow became the first to ride in an airplane that day. She was milked during the flight, and the milk was sealed in containers and parachuted out over St. Louis, Missouri. Strange!
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The same day that the cow was milked while flying, Pluto was discovered. It was considered the ninth planet of the solar system, until demoted to dwarf planet status.
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In Iceland, February 23 is Bun Day, or Bolludagur. On this special day, children wake up early in the morning, waving colorful sticks or bun wands to get their parents out of bed. They receive tasty treats of cream puffs or buns. The buns come in different shapes and sizes but are usually filled with a delicious cream filling or jam and might be topped with chocolate. Bun Day is two days before Lent. On the following day, Shrove Tuesday, they celebrate Bursting Day, when they fill up on salted meat and peas.
Italy
In Italy, the week of Feb. 22-28 is Carnival Week. On Tuesday and Thursday, they have shows and special events for children. Later in the week, they have parades and parties. Carnival celebrations are held in many other places also. They are similar to the Mardi Gras celebrations held in New Orleans. These celebrations include feasting and festivities before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
Mexico
February 24 is celebrated as Flag Day (El Dia de la Bandera) in Mexico. On this day in 1821, the Plan de Iguala document was signed proclaiming Mexico as an independent country. On Flag Day, there are special festivities held at the monument to General Vicente Guerrero, the first Mexican soldier to swear allegiance to the flag. The flag of Mexico has three bands of colors: green, white in the middle and red. The white part in the center has the symbol of the eagle and the snake, which comes from Aztec history.
Groundhog
February 2 is Groundhog Day, so this is the perfect time to learn all about this curious animal. The groundhog, or woodchuck, is a North American marmot. This animal is a ground-dwelling member of the squirrel family. Groundhogs grow to 26 inches long and usually weigh about 14 pounds. They have short ears and short legs and have a six-inch tail. The coat (fur) of the Kingdom: Animalia groundhog is coarse and is grayish brown, with a paler tan underside. Groundhogs Phylum: Chordata have jaws that are very strong. They feed on Class: Mammalia plants (including leaves, fruits and vegetaOrder: Rodentia bles) and occasionally on snails and insects. Family: Sciuridae The groundhog doesn’t drink much water — in fact, most of their liquids come from Genus: Marmota dewey leaves. The groundhog lives underground and digs burrows with many exits. They are one of the few animals that really hibernate in the winter. Hibernation is not just a deep sleep but more like a deep coma. The body temperature drops to a few degrees above freezing, the heart barely beats, the blood scarcely flows and breathing nearly stops. Baby groundhogs, called a kit or a cub, are usually born in April or May. A litter is typically four or five groundhogs. After just two months, the baby is able to go out on his own. A groundhog’s life span is normally six to eight years. Did you know that groundhogs can whistle? They whistle when they are alarmed and in the spring when trying to find a mate. Source: www.groundhog.org, The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club; Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia.
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“What are rocks, mineral and crystals?”was the presentation theme of special guest Deanne Karnes, owner of Precious Gem and Jewelry. The parent of Bolivia Elementary School fourth grader, Hayden, Mrs. Karnes presented to each fourth grader a “Dig intoRocks” guide for collectors book and a birthstone chart. As a part of fourth grades current unit of study, Mrs. Karnes a Gemologist by trade, shared how gems are formed and how to identify each stone. Precious Gems and Jewelry is an adopt-a-school partner for Bolivia Elementary School.
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It’s time to get out your globe! You need to know about the imaginary lines on globes and maps. These lines are called lines of latitude and longitude, and they tell a pilot or ship’s captain exactly where in the world a certain place is located. Basically, latitude lines (also called parallels) are the horizontal lines on your map. Lines of longitude (also called meridians) are the vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. This mapping system is written in degrees and uses the symbol °. Get ready to travel the world! Did you know that there is a country called Chile? It is in South America and borders the South Pacific Ocean. To find Chile, get out your globe, and find longitude 71º W and latitude 30º S. Chile is a long and narrow strip of land, about twice the size of the U.S. state of Montana. It is bordered by Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Because the country is so long, it has a wide range of climates. It has desert areas in the north and a Mediterranean climate in the central region, and the southern region is cold and damp. The country has the Andes Mountains in the east and lower coastal mountains to the west. These beautiful mountain ranges make Chile a popular tourist destination. It has active volcanos and can have serious earthquakes. The warm waters and beaches in the northern region make it a nice place to vacation. The world's driest desert, lagoons, geysers and other natural attractions are beautiful and unique areas. Easter Island is also a special territory of Chile. The Moai, huge sculpted statues, attract visitors from all over the world. Chile declared its independence from Spain in 1810. The Spanish came to Chile in the 16th century looking for gold and silver. Before the Spanish came, northern Chile was under the rule of the Incas. The Araucanian Where in the Indians (also known as Mapuches) lived in central and World Word southern Chile. Spanish is the official language. territory [ter-i-tawr-ee] Sources: The World Factbook prepared by the Central the land and waters Intelligence Agency; "Chile," Encyclopædia Britannica; under the jurisdiction www.visitchile.com. of a government.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE... SINGER/SONGWRITER? Oakridge Elementary School in Tallahassee, Florida, was the winner of the Samsung Hope for Education Annual Essay Competition. They were awarded over $200,000 worth of electronics from Samsung, software from Microsoft, a lifetime subscription for Directv and a $5,000 cash grant. In addition to having representatives from the participating organizations, there was a very special guest performance by 17-year-old teen superstar Jordan Pruitt. Through Samsung’s partnership with her label, Hollywood Records, the teen sensation is the National Spokesperson for the 2008 Samsung Hope for Education Program. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview her, to find out what it’s like to be a singer/ songwriter.
TRUMAN: What does it take to be a singer/songwriter? JORDAN: To become a singer/ songwriter, it takes lots of hard work, dedication and practice. I began when I was only four years old and have been doing this ever since. The first song that I sang was “Jesus Loves Me.”
much. I get homesick sometimes and really miss my dad and little brother Jared. TRUMAN: What’s the best part of your job? JORDAN: I get to make really cool music, and the fans make it fun. I really love to perform. However, even though I’ve been doing this for a long time now, I still get nervous before I go on stage.
TRUMAN: When and why did you first become interested in becoming a singer/songwriter? JORDAN: I became really interested in the profession when I was nine and wrote my first song. My dad was a worship and song leader at my church in Loganville outside of Atlanta, GA. He helped me make my first rough demo, getting me to where I am today.
TRUMAN: Why is education important to you? JORDAN: While I’m currently a senior in high school, receiving the best education possible has definitely helped me achieve what I have in my career. Furthering education and reading is an important initiative for me. That’s one reason I’m so excited to work with Samsung’s Hope for Education Program. I appreciate the opportunity to work with Samsung, Microsoft and Directv to spread the message about how important technology and education are in our day-to-day lives.
TRUMAN: What’s your typical day like? JORDAN: I don’t know that I have a typical day because it varies so much. It depends on where I am and my schedule. My day can vary from working from 12 to 12, having 25 interviews in one day, five hours of sleep or performing a show, to meeting and greeting fans.
TRUMAN: What advice would you give to kids who are interested in this profession? JORDAN: I would tell them to be yourself and follow your dreams.
TRUMAN: What’s the hardest part of your job? JORDAN: The hardest part of my job is being away from home so
TRUMAN: While you strive to make the world a better place, you are a true inspiration to kids. It appears that you’re just like your album says, No Ordinary Girl. Thank you so much for talking with me about your career as a singer/ songwriter. I’ll make sure to listen out for you on Radio Disney.
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ART GALLERY Franz Marc and Expressionist Painting which artists try to express feelings or emotions through their work. Franz Marc was a German artist. A painter and Expressionist artists are more interested in the feelings presented in art printmaker, he usually used bright colors and than in making sure a painting looks exactly like what it is supposed to painted pictures of animals. be. With the Blue Rider, Franz had a group of friends who understood Franz Marc was born on February 8, 1880, in him as an artist. Together, they had an art show in 1911. Munich, Germany. His father was People loved Franz’ paintings of animals, and he was also a professional painter and offered a one-person art show in 1913. He was fast an art teacher, so Franz was becoming a very well-known artist. encouraged to study art. But, as a Sadly, World War I broke out in 1914. Franz joined child, Franz wanted to be a priest! the Germany Army, even though his name was on a list It was not until he was 20 that of important artists who were not supposed to fight in Franz decided to concentrate the war. On March 4, 1916, Franz was killed in battle. on art. In 1900, he started He was just 36. taking painting classes at the Franz left behind some 60 prints and numerous Munich Academy of Fine Arts, paintings. In October 1999, one of his paintings, where his father taught. Once he Der Wasserfall (The Waterfall) sold for more than $5 got started, he couldn’t stop! million! It set the record for the most expensive German Like many young artists, painting sold in the 20th century. Franz wanted to spend time in Written by Tamar Burris, a former elementary school France, which was a major center teacher who freelance for important modern artists like Vincent Van Gogh T now Y Lworks E R asCa V M P Nwriter P Nand B H Q (Over, Down, Direction) curriculum developer for PBS, the Discovery Channel and and others. In 1903, Franz went to Paris to study these I M Y T B G A A T O O C W A N ADAMS (1, 15, NE) other education-related companies. Sources: Franz Marc great artists. Greatly impressed by what he saw in Paris, HonPArtelino, C X Jwww.artelino.com/articles/franz_ D G V N T L Y Q R R Deer in the Woods II, HARRISON 1912. (14, 1,Biography S) Franz returned twice, once in 1907 and again in 1912. H J Q Y I P B R on G Art B Pin the K LPicture, R O marc.asp; Franz Marc Biography Franz also decided to form a new art group in Germany. JACKSON (11, 15, W) www.artinthepicture.com/artists/Franz_Marc/biography. Together with his friends from the Munich Academy of Art, he created E L K S H C L N R X U H C I L JEFFERSON (6, 8, E) html; Franz Marc on Wikipedia, Der Blaue Reiter, or the Blue Rider. G O en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Marc. O S K H I G Y D Y R Z S Y MADISON (8, 1, SW) This group of artists painted in the Expressionist style, a style in J N R N C H U H X U N U E O A MONROE (6, 10, NW) K R A N S J E F F E R S O N T POLK (9, 1, SE) C N G A O Q K D A Q S O F E B TAYLOR (15, 8, N) V N W X B M P H T M U R Y G W TYLER (1, 1, E) J E S F S K G A R E W V O T M VAN BUREN (7, 1, SE) WASHINGTON (3, 10, NE) H V O M Q E F E O N G H V B V
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Story Time with Truman The Sea Turtle Story Chapter Two - The Rescue
A Quality Serials Story By Mary Maden Illustrated by Vicki Wallace THE STORY SO FAR… A female loggerhead sea turtle (Pancake) is hit by a boat and badly injured. The poor turtle becomes trapped in heavy surf and is in real danger of drowning or being stranded on the shore. Several beach-goers see the struggling sea turtle and call for help. But, will rescuers reach Pancake in time? Not a minute too soon, the rescuers reached the hurt turtle. Gently they wrapped Pancake in towels soaked with seawater and strapped her onto a special carrier. The rescuers took Pancake to a nearby animal clinic. Luckily the vet, Dr. Mary, was there. She had had experience with all kinds of wildlife. Pancake was in good hands! The first thing Dr. Mary did was to examine Pancake, clean her wounds and give her a shot to guard against infection. Pancake’s shell or carapace was badly cut. She would need extensive surgery to repair her carapace. Dr. Mary did the best she could, but she had limited resources at her clinic. She called the Vet School at the State University. The doctors there were some of the best and had helped other sea turtles with injuries just like Pancake’s. The school would have the surgeons and equipment needed to help Pancake! Volunteers rushed Pancake to the Vet School. They kept her comfortable and watched her carefully on the trip. Once there, doctors operated to fix Pancake’s shell. They used screws, pins and metal plates to hold it together! Then the doctors put a bandage on the sea turtle. Pancake would be all right; her injuries would heal. But it would take time and lots of special care for the sea turtle to get better. Pancake needed to go to a place where she could get the care she needed. Pancake would have to depend on people to help her. The doctors knew just what to do. They would send Pancake to a very special place to get well. They would send her to a hospital just for sea turtles! One of the doctors at the Vet School, Dr. Beth, called the sea turtle hospital to see if they could take Pancake. “Jan, can you take a female loggerhead turtle?” Dr. Beth asked the nice lady who ran the hospital. “What’s wrong with her?” Jan questioned. “A boat hit her,” Dr. Beth answered. “The turtle’s carapace was badly cut by the propeller. We patched her up, but she still needs lots of care.” “We’ll make room!” Jan said. “Tell me more about the turtle’s injuries.” Dr. Beth began describing Pancake’s injuries and explaining the de-
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tails of her course of treatment when a young girl burst through the door. Lolly was in a hurry –– as always! She couldn’t wait to get to work. Lolly loved her job at the sea turtle hospital. Her official title was “Junior Biologist.” Although Lolly was still a very young lady, she was as dedicated as anyone when it came to helping sea turtles. Lolly took her job seriously and was very responsible. Lolly had already decided that she wanted to be a marine biologist when she grew up. “Jan!” Lolly called out. “I decided to come in a little early…” Lolly quit talking when she saw that Jan was on the phone. “Okay, we’ll be ready. Thanks, Beth.” Jan finished her conversation with Dr. Beth and hung up. “What good timing!” Jan cried. “We have a loggerhead on its way. I need you to get a tank ready.” “Right away, Jan,” Lolly said. She hurried to get her cleaning supplies. Lolly never minded cleaning or any of the other jobs she was asked to do. She was eager to help. Lolly worked hard scrubbing the turtle tank. She wanted to make sure that it was clean for the new patient. Lolly always worked hard even though she didn’t get paid. Lolly was a volunteer. She and other volunteers helped keep the hospital running smoothly. Just as Lolly finished getting the turtle tank ready, Pancake arrived. The scared sea turtle was carried in on a stretcher. Pancake was carefully placed on a table. The staff examined her bandages and discussed what they needed to do to care for the injured turtle. Lolly helped calm the frightened turtle. Gently, she patted the turtle’s back. “There, there.” Lolly talked softly as the staff looked Pancake over. “What a good girl you are!” Pancake seemed to respond to Lolly and relax under her tender touch. Lolly listened intently as Jan described Pancake’s injuries. She paid close attention to the details of what would be done to help the turtle get well. “Poor Pancake,” Lolly whispered softly, “don’t worry. We’ll take good care of you!” Lolly had helped take care of lots of turtles before. She cared deeply about each and every one. But she felt a special bond with this turtle. Pancake seemed to feel it, too. Lolly was determined to do all she could to help Pancake get well. Someday she hoped the sea turtle would be well enough to be returned back to her ocean home. But only time would tell! Next Time… The Sea Turtle Hospital A Teacher’s Guide to accompany this six-chapter story is available on the Kidsville News! Web site at www.KidsvilleNews.com. Copyright 2001 by Mary Maden. All rights reserved. Mary Maden is an award-winning author. Visit her on the Web at www.marymaden.com!
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Stuttering Stan Takes a Stand
Author/Illustrator: Artie Knapp, Barbara L. Gibson (Illustrator) Publisher: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Barbara McClintock’s charming 19th century-styled drawings depict children in a school play, acting out Lincoln’s life. With art reminiscent of Maurice Sendak, and as a three-time New York Times Best Illustrator, McClintock is sure to garner awards and recognition. And Jim Aylesworth’s ear for rhythms and rhymes will have everyone singing OUT LOUD!
Age Range: 6 to 10 Author Artie Knapp worked with the Division of Speech Pathology at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to create a series of books about pediatric communication disorders. Knapp has created a wonderful story about Stuttering Stan, a squirrel with a stuttering problem. He suffers teasing from other animals in the forest and doesn’t stand up to them. Instead, he runs away from his problem but makes a new friend along the way. She teaches him a valuable lesson about friendship, confidence and self respect. Courage and forgiveness are the end result that leads to a happy ending for Stuttering Stan and the others in the forest. — JK
Our Abe Lincoln
Author/Illustrator: Jim Aylesworth, Barbara McClintock (Illustrator) Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Age Range: 4 to 8 From the publisher: Wise Abe Lincoln said, “No More!” to slavery, “No More!” to slavery, “No More!” to slavery, Wise Abe Lincoln said, “No More!” to slavery, Many brave days ago. This simple song, sung to the tune of “The Old Grey Mare,” was adapted from an actual campaign song for Lincoln during his run for the presidency. Beginning with “Babe Abe Lincoln was born in the wilderness” to “Strong Abe Lincoln fell oaks with a mighty ax” to “Great Abe Lincoln died hard for his noble deeds” — here is a perfect book for Lincoln’s birthday that tells the story of Lincoln to the very youngest audience.
Still I Rise: A Graphic History of Arfican Americans Author/Illustrator: Roland Laird, Taneshia Nash laird, Elihu “Adofo” Bey (Illustrator) Publisher: Sterling Publishing Age Range: 10-12
From the publisher: Still I Rise is a critically acclaimed work with an impressive scope: the entire history of Black America, told in an accessible graphicnovel form. Updated from its original version — which ended with the Million Man March — it now extends from the early days of colonial slavery right through to Barack Obama’s groundbreaking presidential campaign. Compared by many to Art Spiegelman’s Maus, Still I Rise is a breathtaking achievement that celebrates the collective African American memory, imagination and spirit.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Dolores Authors/Illustrator: Barbara Samuels Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Age Range: 4 to 8 From the publisher: The one thing Dolores is absolutely NOT supposed to do is touch her big sister Faye’s things. But when Faye hides a mysterious heartshaped box, Dolores can’t stop herself from peeking inside. What she discovers is irresistible — a singing froggie Valentine’s Day necklace! What would happen if she just “borrows” it for a day? Trouble! For when the necklace disappears, Dolores must go to hilarious extremes to make things right with Faye, even enlisting the help of her long suffering cat, Duncan.
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Smart Ways to Stretch Your Dollars For many of us, the New Year will be full of resolutions. Most people resolve to get in shape and eat right, but especially in these times, it’s wise to make financial resolutions and find ways to spend smart and save in the upcoming year. These are also smart tips to teach your children to help change their thinking about spending. Jennifer Openshaw, successful author, radio host and financial expert, offers the following smart tips to stretch your dollars in 2009: Change the Channels. We all have services we no longer need. Do you really watch all your cable channels? Have you got hundreds of unused cell phone minutes you’re still paying for? A second home phone line you never use? Gym membership you don’t want? They all made sense at one time, but what about now? Take inventory. Check your bills and credit card statements. Find the suspects, and then ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” Make It Last Longer! Clean It. Fix It. Keep It. Simply put, it pays to make things last longer. Cars, furniture, computers or the deck on the back of your house — a little care can pay big rewards. So dedicate time (and maybe a little money) to really cleaning up that old car. “My friend has saved megabucks by keeping his Ford Explorer in good shape for 17 years. Some folks buy three new cars in that amount of time,” says Openshaw. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. Quite often, “used” goods will work just as well as new ones — and cost a fraction of the price. “Used” also includes opened box and returned items in stores. “I just bought a lawnmower. New $439; I got it for $129 — used twice maybe — and runs perfect!” says Openshaw. Learning to buy used if you don’t already can also be a great way to save on items you need. By becoming a member of an online shopping portal or community of sellers like eBay or Craigslist, you’ll open up a two-way road of buying and selling — and saving along the way. Save While You Spend. Use coupons, look for sales or sign up for a savings program like Keep the Change from Bank of America that helps you save money while you spend (BankofAmerica.com). Keep the Change automatically rounds up check card purchases to the nearest dollar and transfers the difference from your checking account to your savings account. The savings really help as you kick off the New Year. Plus, with Keep the Change, you’ll get a match. Do-It-Yourself. By taking over your own gardening, car washing, house cleaning or even a little home improvement, you’ll not only save money, but get some great exercise while expanding your pride of ownership. And it isn’t just grunt work — instead of the weekly trip to a restaurant, try a fancy do-it-yourself meal experience. You can turn DIY into stay-at-home fun, especially if you get the family involved. Take a Calculated Risk. Have you ever thought about raising deductibles on your property, auto, health or other insurances? That extra few dollars of coverage can really add up. “I have a friend who just raised the out-of-pocket family maximum on a purchased high-deductible policy from $4,800 to $8,000 and saved $2,844 a year in premiums by taking on $3,200 more in risk,” says Openshaw. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Para muchos de nosotros, el Año Nuevo vendrá lleno de resoluciones. La mayoría de la gente decide ponerse en forma y comer bien, pero especialmente en estos tiempos, es bueno hacer resoluciones financieras y encontrar formas para gastar dinero de manera inteligente y ahorrar en el año entrante. Jennifer Openshaw, una exitosa autora, presentadora de radio y experta financiera, ofrece los siguientes consejos para sacarle más partido a su dinero en el año 2009: Cambie de canales. Todos tenemos servicios que ya no necesitamos. ¿Realmente usted mira todos los canales en el televisor? ¿Tiene cientos de minutos en su teléfono celular que no ha usado y que aun tiene que pagar? ¿Una segunda línea de teléfono en la casa que nunca usa? ¿Es miembro del gimnasio y realmente no quiere serlo? Todo ello quizá tenía sentido en un momento dado, pero ¿lo tiene ahora? Haga un inventorio. Compruebe sus cuentas y los informes de sus tarjetas de crédito. Encuentre cosas sospechosas, y pregúntese a sí mismo, “¿Realmente necesito esto?” ¡Hágalo que dure más! Límpielo. Arréglelo. Consérvelo. Puesto de una manera simple, merece la pena hacer que las cosas duren más. Los carros, los muebles, las computadoras o el porche en la parte trasera de su casa – un poco de cuidado puede tener grandes recompensas. Asi que dedíquele tiempo (y quizás un poco dinero) a limpiar ese viejo carro en serio. “Mi amigo ha ahorrado muchísimo dinero manteniendo su Ford Explorer en buena forma durante 17 años. Algunas personas compran tres carros nuevos en ese período de tiempo,” dice Openshaw. Usado no quiere decier abusado. Bastante a menudo, las cosas “usadas” funcionan también como las nuevas – y no cuestan ni una fracción de su precio. “Usado” tambien incluye cajas abiertas y artículos devueltos en las tiendas. “Acabo de comprar un cortacesped. Nuevo $439, Lo compré por $129 – usado dos veces quizás—y funciona perfectamente!” dice Openshaw. El aprender a comprar cosas usadas si usted aún no sabe puede ahorrarle en artículos que usted necesita. Haciéndose miembro de un sitio de compras o una comunidad de vendedores como eBay o Craigslist, usted abrirá una vía con doble posibilidad de comprar, vender y ahorrar al mismo tiempo. Ahorre mientras gasta. Use cupones, busque rebajas o regístrese a un programa de ahorro como Keep the Change que ofrece el Banco de América y que le ayuda a ahorrar mientras gasta (BankofAmerica.com). Este programa llamado ‘Keep the Change’ automáticamente redondea a la cantidad entera más cercana la cantidad que usted gaste en sus compras, y que usted pague con cheques o su tarjeta de débito y transfiere la diferencia de su cuenta corriente a su cuenta de ahorros. Los ahorros realmente le ayudan cuando comienza el Año Nuevo. Además, con este programa ‘Keep the Change’, el banco le igualará sus ahorros. Hágalo usted mismo. Haciendo usted mismo su trabajo de jardinería, lavando el carro, limpiando su casa o incluso haciendo unas pocas reparaciones en la casa, no solo ahorrará dinero, sino que también hará ejercicio a la vez que se siente orgulloso de su propiedad. Y no solo nos referimos al trabajo no placentero – en lugar de su viaje semanal al restaurante, pruebe a cocinar una sabrosa comida usted mismo. Puede transformar esta experiencia de cocinarlo usted mismo en algo divertido para hacer en la casa, especialmente si su familia se involucra en ello. Tome riesgos calculados. ¿Ha pensado alguna vez en incrementar sus gastos del pago del deducibles en el seguro de su propiedad, su carro, su salud o en otros seguros? Esos extra dólares en la cobertura realmente pueden suponerle un aumento en su mensualidad. “Tengo un amigo que acaba de aumentar su cobertura familiar en una póliza con una alto pago deducible de $4,800 a $8,000 y ahorró $2,844 al año en recargos tomando un riesgo de $3,200 o más” dice Openshaw.
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George Washington Carver was born a slave in Missouri, in 1860. His mother was kidnapped by slave traders, and his father died before he was born. He was raised like a son by his white masters, who taught him and his brother to read. George loved to learn, and he loved nature. The more he learned about plants, the more he realized that plants could be used to create products that would help farmers. As he grew older and learned more, he invented over 400 plant products from sweet potatoes, peanuts, and other agriculture. His most famous (and most delicious) invention is peanut butter. George continued to learn, research, experiment, and invent during his life. He was very devoted to helping others through his knowledge! One of George’s goals was to create products and farming techniques that would help poor southern farmers, both black and white, improve their farming and eating habits. George’s other goal was to encourage racial harmony and equality. He believed that black and white people should get along and respect each other. America has greatly bene! tted from George Washington Carver’s inventions, discoveries, and ideas. A monument was created to honor him after he died in 1943. It was the ! rst national monument to honor a black Biography synopsis by person! Lauren Leinbach
Reading aloud books about famous black Americans is a great way to share biographical and historical literature with your children, while learning about important people in our nation’s history. Read to your children and have them read to you! There are many wonderful books that share the lives of famous black Americans. Here are a few we love: As Good As Anybody by Richard Michaelson A Band of Angels by Deborah Hopkinson First in the Field by Derek T. Dingle For the Love of the Game by Eloise Green! eld George Washington Carver by Camilla J. Wilson My Brother Martin by Christine King Farris A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman by David A. Adler The Real McCoy by Wendy Towle
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