Burgan, Michael. Nikola Tesla: Physicist, Inventor, Electrical Engineer.
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2009 112p 34.65 978-0-7565-4086-9 ms/hs
Signature Lives (Compass Point)
Biography of Nikola Tesla, whose fascination with electricity led him to create many of the electrical inventions, such as the AC motor, which heralded the modern era of electricity in the United States. This fascinating volume recounts the life, accomplishments and trials of Nikola Tesla, an often-overlooked scientist, inventor and engineer whose advancements in electricity research and electrical engineering paved the way for the modern electrical era in the United States. The text is fresh and interesting, presenting little-known facts in a narrative format, with many vintage photographs and informative text boxes. The layout and the information are presented lead the reader to discover and explore the man as well as his legacy. One can almost get angry at the way his work was overshadowed and appropriated by Edison, among others. A timeline, comparing Tesla’s life to world events presents a unique perspective. Essential facts appear in the section “Life at a Glance.” Bibliographical references and an extensive index complete this useful volume. Naismith, Pat
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Nardo, Don. Barack Obama.
Nardo, Don. Barack Obama.
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2010 64p 26.65 978-0-7565-4285-6 elm/ms Profiles of the President (Compass Point) An overview of the life of Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States. This biography includes information about his childhood, family, political career, first one hundred days in office, and includes the text of his Inaugural Address. An excellent, well-researched and up-to-date biography of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. His life is explored from his parents’ marriage and his birth to his first 100 days in office. This inspirational portrait is well illustrated with family photos, maps and campaign stills. Included at the end of the section on his fist 100 days are a number of supplemental materials, including a timeline of his life, set against the events in the world at that time, his public and private life, his Presidential cabinet, further reading, a glossary and comprehensive index. A very useful volume for students researching the life of our current President. Naismith, Pat
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2010 64p 26.65 978-0-7565-4285-6 elm/ms Profiles of the President (Compass Point) An overview of the life of Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States. This biography includes information about his childhood, family, political career, first one hundred days in office, and includes the text of his Inaugural Address. An excellent, well-researched and up-to-date biography of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. His life is explored from his parents’ marriage and his birth to his first 100 days in office. This inspirational portrait is well illustrated with family photos, maps and campaign stills. Included at the end of the section on his fist 100 days are a number of supplemental materials, including a timeline of his life, set against the events in the world at that time, his public and private life, his Presidential cabinet, further reading, a glossary and comprehensive index. A very useful volume for students researching the life of our current President. Naismith, Pat
Alternative Energy: Beyond Fossil Fuels.
Rau, Dana Meachen. Alternative Energy: Beyond Fossil Fuels.
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2010 64p 31.99 978-0-7565-4247-4 ms/hs
Green generation (Compass Point)
This book provides an overview of alternative energy sources, as well as other sustainable practices that will prolong the earth’s viability. This book does not take several very important points regarding energy into account . First of all, it states on page 9 that “at the rate we now use fossil fuels, scientists estimate that the world’s reserves will last 40 to 70 more years.”Objections to this statement -- (1) the rate at which the world is using fossil fuels is not constant, it is always increasing. (2) “scientists estimate” - which scientists? There is a lot of disagreement about how much fossil fuel remains in the earth. (3) there is no mention of the fact that once half of the fossil fuel has been removed from the earth, the other half that remains will be much more difficult to pump and to process, and at the same time, worldwide demand will be rising. In general, this book should be focusing more on the fact that the earth’s population is going to have to learn to live a different lifestyle, because we are in an age of declining fossil fuels. We are also going to destroy our climate if we don’t change our lifestyle pronto. No amount of alternative fuels will ever be able to substitute for the huge quantities of fossil fuels that we now burn every day. Kennedy, Carol
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2010 64p 31.99 978-0-7565-4247-4 ms/hs
Green generation (Compass Point)
This book provides an overview of alternative energy sources, as well as other sustainable practices that will prolong the earth’s viability. This book does not take several very important points regarding energy into account . First of all, it states on page 9 that “at the rate we now use fossil fuels, scientists estimate that the world’s reserves will last 40 to 70 more years.”Objections to this statement -- (1) the rate at which the world is using fossil fuels is not constant, it is always increasing. (2) “scientists estimate” - which scientists? There is a lot of disagreement about how much fossil fuel remains in the earth. (3) there is no mention of the fact that once half of the fossil fuel has been removed from the earth, the other half that remains will be much more difficult to pump and to process, and at the same time, worldwide demand will be rising. In general, this book should be focusing more on the fact that the earth’s population is going to have to learn to live a different lifestyle, because we are in an age of declining fossil fuels. We are also going to destroy our climate if we don’t change our lifestyle pronto. No amount of alternative fuels will ever be able to substitute for the huge quantities of fossil fuels that we now burn every day. Kennedy, Carol
American Patriot: Benjamin Franklin.
Burgan, Michael. American Patriot: Benjamin Franklin.
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2010 48p 19.99 978-0-7565-4119-4 elem
We the People (Capstone)
This is a simple biography of Benjamin Franklin that tells about his life and shows him as a printer, inventor, statesman, scientist, diplomat and patriot. After introducing Franklin in a brief introductory chapter, the following chapters chronologically show different aspects of the multifaceted Franklin. There is a chapter explaining his childhood and early training as a printer, one about his scientific experiments and inventions, another about his role as a public servant representing Pennsylvania in Britain and later representing the young Nation in France. It also includes his role in the formation of the government of the United States. He is the only one to have signed four important documents - the Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Alliance with France, Treaty of Paris and the Constitution. The text is kept relatively simple, illustrated with many drawings and copies of paintings. Some of the illustrations are somewhat cartoonish. There is a glossary, timeline, sources for more information which include museums in Philadelphia, brief summaries of people connected to Franklin, some extra facts about Franklin and an adequate index. Through Capstone’s web connection called Fact Hound, students can connect to grade level appropriate selected web sites . Theal, Joan
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2010 48p 19.99 978-0-7565-4119-4 elem
We the People (Capstone)
This is a simple biography of Benjamin Franklin that tells about his life and shows him as a printer, inventor, statesman, scientist, diplomat and patriot. After introducing Franklin in a brief introductory chapter, the following chapters chronologically show different aspects of the multifaceted Franklin. There is a chapter explaining his childhood and early training as a printer, one about his scientific experiments and inventions, another about his role as a public servant representing Pennsylvania in Britain and later representing the young Nation in France. It also includes his role in the formation of the government of the United States. He is the only one to have signed four important documents - the Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Alliance with France, Treaty of Paris and the Constitution. The text is kept relatively simple, illustrated with many drawings and copies of paintings. Some of the illustrations are somewhat cartoonish. There is a glossary, timeline, sources for more information which include museums in Philadelphia, brief summaries of people connected to Franklin, some extra facts about Franklin and an adequate index. Through Capstone’s web connection called Fact Hound, students can connect to grade level appropriate selected web sites . Theal, Joan
Friday, April 9, 2010
Mary Walker, Civil War Surgeon and Feminist
Fitzgerald, Stephanie. Mary Walker, Civil War Surgeon and Feminist.
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2009 112p 25.99 978-0-7565-4083-8 ms/jr
Signature Lives (Compass Point)
The life and career of feminist Mary Walker, the only woman to ever receive a Medal of Honor, for her tireless efforts as a physician and patriot during the Civil War. This book is well written and well organized, with appropriate photographs, illustrations, maps and facsimiles of primary sources sprinkled throughout. There is a timeline that puts Walker’s accomplishments in the context of broader events, as well as a glossary, source notes, bibliography, references, and a good index. Kennedy, Carol
Compass Point Books/Capstone 2009 112p 25.99 978-0-7565-4083-8 ms/jr
Signature Lives (Compass Point)
The life and career of feminist Mary Walker, the only woman to ever receive a Medal of Honor, for her tireless efforts as a physician and patriot during the Civil War. This book is well written and well organized, with appropriate photographs, illustrations, maps and facsimiles of primary sources sprinkled throughout. There is a timeline that puts Walker’s accomplishments in the context of broader events, as well as a glossary, source notes, bibliography, references, and a good index. Kennedy, Carol
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