Bob Hassett

169 Articles

Date Range

All

Last 30 days

Last 6 months

Last 12 months

Last 24 months

Specific Dates

From:

To:

Format

All

Article Collection

Blogs

Columns

Downloads

Surveys

Videos

Fun and Food with Guy Fieri

Stephanie FINNE | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

These are good high-interest, general purpose reads, though less valuable as research materials.

These biographies cover the personal and professional lives of six reality-TV stars, with information ranging from the serious (Tim Gunn's teenage suicide attempt) to the superfluous ("[Rachael] Ray has a pit bull named Isaboo"). Projects/recipes "inspired by" the books' subjects are fairly uninspired, but middle-grade fans of the shows may enjoy the serviceable texts and color photos. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Reality TV Titans titles: Fun and Food with Guy Fieri, Getting Gritty with Mike Rowe, Pioneer Practices with Ree Drummond, Simple Solutions with Rachael Ray, Tasteful Fashion with Tim Gunn, and Zany Eats with Andrew Zimmern.

Albrecht Dürer

Alix WOOD | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

Despite some drawbacks, this is a useful hi-lo introduction to a variety of artistic styles and periods.

Gridiron Heroes

| MEDIA, Nov 01, 2015

The film is inspiring, particularly when centered on Chris and Eddie, but it might be difficult to find a strong curriculum connection.

Elon Musk and Tesla

Andrea NAKAYA | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

First-rate research sources, and highly enjoyable reads.

Van Gogh

Jessica TOYNE | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

These outstanding introductions are well suited for both research and ready reference.

Mo'ne Davis

Kayleen REUSSER | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

Good research materials for intermediate readers looking for a little more depth than a more strictly hi-lo title.

What's Your Story, Harriet Tubman?

Ellen LABRECQUE | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

Though these are serviceable introductions to important historical figures, their value for research is limited.

Cub Reporter "interviews" American figures who overcame challenges to achieve their goals. Each subject responds to simplistic questions about his or her complicated life (e.g., "Were you ever afraid?" in Tubman) in a hokey first-person voice. Cartoons of a microphone-holding bear cub alternate with captioned photos or illustrations that extend information. The premise may work for reluctant readers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cub Reporter Meets Famous Americans titles: What's Your Story, Harriet Tubman?, What's Your Story, Abraham Lincoln?, What's Your Story, Cesar Chavez?, What's Your Story, Helen Keller?.