Lee, Sally Eleanor Roosevelt (bilingual)

Lee, Sally        Eleanor Roosevelt (bilingual)         

Capstone Publishers 2011   24p  23.99     978-1-4296-6112-6           

elem    Pebble Plus (Capstone)       VG       A biography

of Eleanor Roosevelt with full page photos of her and her family.  The

highlights of her life are presented in English/Spanish for grades 3-5.            This

easy to read biography of Eleanor Roosevelt is part of a series called First

Ladies. The focus is on Roosevelt╒s childhood, her interest in helping the poor

and working class citizens as well as her humanitarian work. A timeline at the

bottom of the page allows students to trace important events in her life. The

bilingual text with English at the top of the page and Spanish at the bottom

make the text accessible to native Spanish speakers as well as provides students

learning Spanish with a quick translation for verification of their Spanish

skills. Even the photos and timeline use the bilingual approach. A glossary,

index and access to the publisher╒s internet site, Facthound, complete the book.

            This bilingual Pebble Plus series focuses on President╒s wives in a series

called First Ladies/Primeras Damas. A timeline at the bottom of the pages,

numerous photos as well as bilingual text provide an overview of the

accomplishments of First Ladies.     McNicol,Lois