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April 2005 Winter, Jonah. Roberto Clemente : Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates / Jonah Winter ; illustrated by Raul Colon. New York : Atheneum, 2005. A well-written, almost poetically spare introduction to the life of Roberto Clemente. Starts with his life of poverty in Puerto Rico to his climb to the top of the major leagues. Ends with Mr. Clemente's untimely death in an airplane crash when he was transporting relief supplies to earthquake victims. Illustrations capture the feel of the times and experiences as well as the excitement of the sports action. This excellent picture book will introduce another generation to a real hero. May 2004 Thimmesh, Catherine. The sky's the limit : stories of discovery by women and girls / Catherine Thimmesh ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2002. 0618076980 (Grades 5-8) A thoroughly enjoyable look at some women and girls in science. Well written and interestingly presented research. Mentions some well known and some lesser known scientists. Has a section on top science fair projects prepared by girls. Superb book design. Uses collage and watercolor creating a log book/scrap book effect. April 2004 Yee, Lisa. Millicent Min, girl genius / by Lisa Yee. New York : Arthur A. Levine Books, 2003. 0439425190 (Ages 10+) -- 2004 Sid Fleischman Humor Award Winner It's the summer before Millicent's Senior year of high school. She has a hard time making friends and fitting in because she is ELEVEN years old. Millicent is a genius, but there's a lot that she needs to learn about living. Life is going to get a little crazy, for order-loving Millicent. This is a quick read that is hard to put down. It is perfect pool side reading.
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April 2005

Winter, Jonah. Roberto Clemente : Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates / Jonah Winter ; illustrated by Raul Colon. New York : Atheneum, 2005.

A well-written, almost poetically spare introduction to the life of Roberto Clemente. Starts with his life of poverty in Puerto Rico to his climb to the top of the major leagues. Ends with Mr. Clemente's untimely death in an airplane crash when he was transporting relief supplies to earthquake victims. Illustrations capture the feel of the times and experiences as well as the excitement of the sports action. This excellent picture book will introduce another generation to a real hero.

May 2004

Thimmesh, Catherine. The sky's the limit : stories of discovery by women and girls / Catherine Thimmesh ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2002. 0618076980 (Grades 5-8)

A thoroughly enjoyable look at some women and girls in science. Well written and interestingly presented research. Mentions some well known and some lesser known scientists. Has a section on top science fair projects prepared by girls. Superb book design. Uses collage and watercolor creating a log book/scrap book effect.

April 2004

Yee, Lisa. Millicent Min, girl genius / by Lisa Yee. New York : Arthur A. Levine Books, 2003. 0439425190 (Ages 10+) -- 2004 Sid Fleischman Humor Award Winner

It's the summer before Millicent's Senior year of high school. She has a hard time making friends and fitting in because she is ELEVEN years old. Millicent is a genius, but there's a lot that she needs to learn about living. Life is going to get a little crazy, for order-loving Millicent. This is a quick read that is hard to put down. It is perfect pool side reading.

Librarian's Choice: Best Books