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Fun and Food with Guy Fieri
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
Despite some drawbacks, this is a useful hi-lo introduction to a variety of artistic styles and periods.
Gridiron Heroes
The film is inspiring, particularly when centered on Chris and Eddie, but it might be difficult to find a strong curriculum connection.
Mo'ne Davis
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?
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?.
Barbara Reid
Not recommended, except in Canadian libraries in need of additional low-level Canada resources.
Black Bart (Bartholomew Roberts)
Despite some notable flaws, these are recommended research materials on a subject of enduring fascination.
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