5학년이 꼭 ~~ 읽어야 하는 책

[Clara]

베니 친구엄마들이 가장 많이 들어오시니까 먼저 5학년이 꼭 읽어야 하는 필독 도서리스트 부터 올릴께요..^*^

물론 이책들을 꼭 봐야 하는 것은 아니지만 재미있고 가장 많은 전문가들이 5학년들에게 권하는 책이예요.. 올해 한권씩 읽혀 보면 어떨까요??

저는 주로 한국에서 있을때 인터넷교보문고에서 해외배송주문을 이용했었어요.. 다행이 아래 책 표지가 나와있으니 표지보시고, 제목, 저자 확인하시고 주문해 보세요... 해외주문전 꼭 서점에 보유하고 있는지 먼저 확인하시구요..

아마 조금 어렵겠지만 그래도 한권 한권 읽다보면 늘어요.. 제가 확신합니다..

아이들에게 보여주고 책 밑에 설명이 조금 나와있으니 몇권 골라보라고 하시면 더 좋을거 같아요..

Favorite Books for Fifth-Graders

Our panel of children's book experts recommends these great books for your fifth-grader.

 

Fiction

Adventure

I Am the Ice Worm by MaryAnn Easley (Boys Mill Press, 1998).
This book is sort of a girls' version of Gary Paulsen's classic Hatchet. In both stories, a teenage character is stranded in the wilderness following a plane crash. In I Am the Ice Worm, 14-year-old Allison is rescued from the Alaskan wild by an Inupiat trapper, who takes her to his village to stay until she can be reunited with her mother. Allison's upbringing in an upper-class family in southern California certainly didn't prepare her for this icy adventure, but she turns out to have courage and adaptability that she didn't expect. Though Allison may initially seem too "girly" for boy readers, this novel has a great blend of adventure, wilderness and family matters that will captivate boys and girls alike.127 pages.

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Simon & Schuster, 2007).
The story is about Brian, 13, and how he manages to survive 54 days in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. Brian was flying to visit his father when the pilot dies of a heart attack in mid-flight. Brian crash lands the plane into a small lake and swims out of the wreckage. He has his clothing, a tattered windbreaker and a hatchet (a gift from his mother). The novel takes us through Brian's days, how he learns patience through his experiences with failures and small successes: building a fire, fishing and hunting, making his shelter a safe one. He endures a porcupine attack, a tornado and being utterly alone for almost two months. This is a tale of adventure but, more importantly, it is a tale of character growth. This edition includes a new introduction and sidebar commentary by the author. 192 pages

Kit's Wilderness by David Almond (Dell-Laurel Leaf, 1999).
Kit's family moves to Stoneygate, an old coal-mining town where his family has lived for generations, to be near his ailing grandfather. Here, Kit is invited by an odd neighbor boy to play a game called Death. The game and the town's haunted history get under Kit's skin, while the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur. This multi-generational tale is engrossing and chilling. 229 pages.

Peakby Roland Smith (Harcourt, 2007).
When 14-year-old Peak Marcello is caught scaling a skyscraper to place his signature graffiti tag, he is offered a choice: spend three years in juvenile detention or climb Mt. Everest with his long-absent father. Though the choice might be easy, the journey is not. Peak is physically and emotionally challenged by the grueling climb, the weather, and the politics and drama of climbing culture. And the pressure is on, because if Peak can reach the summit before his 15th birthday, he'll break a world record and gain glory and money. Peak is gripping and surprising, and though it's written for a middle-grade audience, readers young and old will be sucked in by the sharp writing and memorable characters. 246 pages.

The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean (Harper Teen, 2005).
Sym Wates is obsessed with everything Antarctic — especially the doomed explorer Titus Oates, who died in a 1911 expedition to the South Pole. She is thrilled when her uncle Victor arranges to take her to Antarctica, but her delight doesn't last; it turns out that Uncle Victor has a strange ulterior motive for the trip and that some of Sym's fellow travelers aren't who they claim to be — especially Uncle Victor. The White Darkness weaves history, family drama and adventure into a thrilling tale. 373 pages.

The Light Princessby George McDonald, illustrated by Maurice Sendak (Farrar Straus Giroux, 1984).
Just when you think your child might be getting too old for fairy tales, along comes this amazing 19th-century princess story to change both of your minds. Chock-full of puns and mixed with just the right blend of whimsy and ethics lessons, The Light Princess deserves a fresh set of 21st-century eyes. Resoundingly recommended. 110 pages.

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illustrated by Jules Feiffer (Yearling, 1988).
Described by many children as "the best book ever," this is fantasy at its best. Full of irony and insights, Juster created a masterpiece when he wrote The Phantom Tollbooth. Give this book to your child and let the wave of words and numbers sweep them into a fantastical world. A clever, almost indescribable book that you may already know about, but is too indispensable to keep from mentioning it here. First published in 1961. 255 pages.

The Secret Gardenby Frances Burnett, illustrated by Tasha Tudor (HarperCollins, 1911).
Beautifully written, the book shows two selfish, disagreeable children transformed by the magic of nature and their own imaginations as they work to bring a near-dead garden back to life. For the serious kid reader, this is a stay-up-all night, flashlight-under-the-covers story with fine watercolor illustrations. Hodgson combines realism, mystery and moral sensibility to make a world children will love. 368 pages.
Read the complete review on the Common Sense Media Web site.
Read Aloud: Ages 9+. Read Alone: Ages 11+.

Bread and Roses, Tooby Katherine Paterson (Houghton Mifflin, 2006).
Life in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1912 wasn't easy. ... Born to Italian immigrants, Rosa's parents and older sister work in the mills. After her father died in a mill accident, Rosa's mother took in a family of boarders. Even though they needed the money, Rosa's feisty mother insisted that 12-year-old Rosa attend school rather than work in the mill. ... With her unfailing empathy for the young, Paterson combines the thoughts and feelings of a timid child who is torn between the admonitions of an admired teacher who talks against an unfolding mill strike and her earthy Italian mother who, along with Rosa's older sister, participates wholeheartedly in the strike. ... Once again, Paterson displays her gift for bringing the hard past to life for present-day readers. 288 pages.

The Cay by Theodore Taylor (Yearling, 2002).
Set during World War II in the Dutch West Indies, this is a story about true friendship, survival and overcoming racism. This enduring tale strikes many of the same chords today as it did in 1969, the year it was first published. 144 pages. Krisha Roach

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (Yearling, 1971).
The Newbery Medal winner for 1961, this book could be seen as a precursor to Gary Paulsen's Hatchet (see below). Karana is a 12-year-old Native American who refuses to abandon her 6-year-old brother when her island, Ghalas-at (off the Southern California coast) is evacuated. Shortly thereafter, he tragically dies after being attacked by wild dogs, and Karana begins her solitary wait for a ship to come for her. She waits 18 years. Karana survives by foraging, fishing in the ocean, defending herself from wild dogs and elephant seals, and hiding from the Aleut tribe. Told from her point of view, we share the details of her day-to-day life, watch the days turn into years, and wait for the ship to carry her off her lonely island. O'Dell based this novel on an actual historical figure, known as The Lost Woman of San Nicolas, who lived on the island from 1835-1853. 192 pages.Pauline Harris

The Mysterious Edge of the Heroic World by E. L. Konigsburg (Simon & Schuster, 2007).
This is brilliant writing for brilliant kids. There are mentions of matters sexual and violent, but they are glancing references, nothing more. There is some mild swearing. Families can talk about the general historical background and Hitler's specific views of art. Why would controlling art have been so important to a dictator like Hitler? Why would others risk their lives for it? What could make a painting so important? Also, the author is sometimes very subtle, and even gifted readers may need some help sorting out the story. 244 pages.

Number the Starsby Lois Lowry (Houghton Mifflin Children's Books, 1989).
A brave Danish girl helps smuggle her Jewish friends to safety. Lowry's sense of timing and choice of details put readers in the middle of the story. A riveting read, but your kids may have questions afterward. 137 pages.
Read the complete review on the Common Sense Media Web site.
Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 9-12, Read Aloud: 9+, Read Alone: 10+. Common Sense Media

On the Wings of Heroes by Richard Peck (Dial Books, 2007).
This book is a funny, poignant book about life on the home front during World War II. There is some violence: a father is knocked out with a wrench, a girl's hand is caught in a rat trap, and an old lady likes to tell tales of gruesome injuries. Families can talk about the differences between life then and now. What aspects of Davy's life sound similar to your own? Which are completely different? Does it sound like it was fun to grow up then? Is it more fun now? What else have you seen and read about World War II? 148 pages.
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The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood (Puffin Books, 2000).
Fourteen-year-old orphan Widge works for a mean and unscrupulous master who goes by the name of Falconer. Ordered to steal the script for Hamlet, Widge is taken to London and forced to attend a performance of the play. Instead of concentrating on stealing the script, he becomes engrossed in the show. Reluctantly, Widge admits his failure to Falconer and is told to return until his mission is accomplished. Nothing goes as planned and a very surprised Widge finds himself an accepted member of the backstage crew. Once a lonely outcast, he has friends and a place to call home for the first time in his life. Will he have the moral integrity to disobey his master or will he betray his new family? Set in Elizabethan London, The Shakespeare Stealer introduces us to Shakespearean stagecraft, life on the streets of London and to the truth behind the youthful appearance of Queen Elizabeth I! 216 pages . Kepler's Books

The Slave Dancerby Paula Fox (Penguin Putnam, 2004).
This moderately graphic depiction of the worst of the slave trade, told exclusively from a white boy's point of view, will raise many questions, both historical and moral. Though the reading level is middle to upper elementary, sensitive children may find it very disturbing. 176 pages.
Read the complete review on the Common Sense Media Web site.
Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 9-12, Read Aloud: 10+, Read Alone: 11+.

The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis (Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2007).
This award-winner shows a child's view of the Cold War. This serious book deserves time and close attention. There are many big political and philosophical ideas, and mentions of events that may disturb some children, including a plane hijacking, imprisonments and deaths. Families can talk about and compare what was happening in America during that time. Are grandparents available to share their own memories of the Cold War era? Families can also explore the Western cultural touchstones that meant so much to Sis - the Beach Boys, the Beatles. Awards: Caldecott Honor, New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award, Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice, School Library Journal Best Book, Parents' Choice Award Winner, Horn Book Fanfare. 56 pages.
Read the complete review on the Common Sense Media Web site.
Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 8-12, Read Aloud: 8+, Read Alone: 12+.

Humor

The Canning Seasonby Polly Horvath (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003).
Ratchet loves her selfish mother but receives little in return. Without warning or luggage of any sort, Ratchet's mother ships her to Maine to spend the summer with two elderly relatives. Tilly and Penpen are un-identical twins who are tremendously eccentric; they are also kind and generous. A laugh-aloud, farcical story evolves from this unlikely premise. Winner of the 2003 National Book Award for Children's Literature. 208 pages. © Parents' Choice

The Pepins and Their Problems by Polly Horvath, illustrated by Marylin Hafner (Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2004).
Whether it's waking up to find toads in their shoes or searching for cheese when their cow makes lemonade, the Pepin family's endless tangles entertain the reader. Lucky for them they have the author, whose insight into their hilarious misfortunes helps guide them in problem solving. 192 pages. Children's Choices

The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of 5th Grade by Kenneth Derby (Holiday House, 2004).
Tony Baloney is obsessed with David Letterman and is determined to be a guest on his show. This fast-paced, action-packed story is sure to keep the reader amused — top 10 lists and all! 144 pages. Children's Choices

What Would Joey Do? by Jack Gantos (HarperTrophy, 2004).
Now that Joey's divorced mom has a new boyfriend, his dad has returned to town to buzz their house on his roaring motorcycle. The fact that his own sick, elderly mother is living with his son and former wife doesn't deter him at all. When Joey's mom sends him to be homeschooled with a bratty blind girl with a religious mother whose motto is "What Would Jesus Do?" Joey adopts this motto - with his own modifications. While the premises of Joey's story - no allies except a small dog and a sick old lady - are harsh, the book is hilarious. 240 pages. © Parents' Choice

Mysteries

Airbornby Kenneth Oppel (Eos, 2005).
Matt is a cabin boy on board a luxurious airship, the Aurora. Matt meets Kate, who has arranged for a flight on the Aurora so that she can investigate diary entries her grandfather made regarding large, feline creatures with bat-like wings. Soon, the Aurora is attacked by pirates and forced by a storm to land on a tropical island. While exploring the island, Matt and Kate stumble across the bones of one of the "cloud cats" and observe one living in the treetops. But they are captured by the pirates, whose hideout is on the very same island. Will Matt and Kate be able to escape? You won't want to stop turning the pages until you know the answer! Rich with action, the character development does not suffer. Matt and Kate are likable heroes, the pirates vile and even the airship, Aurora, takes on a personality of its own. 544 pages. Kepler's Books

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett (Scholastic, 2004).
Mysterious letters, picture puzzles called "pentominoes" and a stolen painting by the Dutch artist Vermeer unite unlikely friends, Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay, in an effort to solve a mystery. 254 pages. Krisha Roach

Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Caseby Donald J. Sobol (Dutton, 2007).
Children will enjoy beating Encyclopedia Brown to the solution in each of these 10 short stories. The cases require different knowledge to solve them, so this collection is good for budding history buffs and scientists. 128 pages. Children's Choices

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Simon & Schuster, 1967).
Twelve-year-old Claudia and her younger brother Jamie are running away from the tyranny of unappreciative parents and the drudgery of day-to-day living. Claudia has carefully hand-picked the beautiful Metropolitan Museum of Art as their new home. There they quite unexpectedly stumble upon an unknown statue by none other than Michelangelo...or is it? Winner of the 1967 Newbery Award. 162 pages. Krisha Roach

The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman (Simon & Schuster, 2006).
Young readers will recognize their classmates and maybe themselves in the key witnesses who describe the events (interrogation-style) leading up to the discovery, use and destruction of a computer that was supposed to make kids' lives easier. It didn't. 160 pages. Children's Choices

The Lady Grace Mysteries(series) by various authors writing as Lady Grace Cavendish (Random House, 2004-2006).
Lady Grace Cavendish is the Nancy Drew of the Elizabethan Age, an independent-minded teenager whose godmother just happens to be Elizabeth I. Court intrigues and rivalries, swashbucklers, unlikely friends and a mystery in each book make these very lively historical novels. © Parents' Choice

Spy Force Mission: In Search of the Time and Space Machine by Deborah Abela, illustrated by George O'Connor (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005).
An 11-year-old girl discovers boredom is the least of her problems during the summer she spends at her aunt's farm. Her secret-agent stories take on a new reality when she happens upon a real spy ring. This story is the ultimate thriller for our age. 240 pages. Children's Choices

Time Stops for No Mouse by Michael Hoeye (Penguin, 2004).
Hermux is a watchmaker who also happens to be a mouse. He is mostly content with his life of order and quiet nights curled up with some cheese and a good book, but that all changes when one Linka Perflinger, aviatrix and daredevil, enters and mysteriously exits the picture. 279 pages. Krisha Roach

Realism

Alabama Moonby Watt Key (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2006).
In the piney woods of south Alabama, 10-year-old Moon Blake has been raised by his survivalist father, a paranoid Viet Nam veteran. When his father dies, Moon buries him beside his mother, who had softened their harsh existence while she lived. Not long before he died, Moon's father told him to write him letters after his death - and if Moon burned the letters, the messages would reach him. Pap called these "smoke letters." ... With a wonderful villain and touches of distinctive humor, the author takes his wiry, tough, goodhearted hero through a residence in a boys' "home," a true friendship, assorted escapes and into a happy ending. ... This debut novel is absolutely first-rate. 304 pages. © Parents' Choice

Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Munoz Ryan (Scholastic, 2005).
Naomi Leon Outlaw is many things: a great sister, a kind granddaughter and an excellent soap carver, but she is having a harder time just being Naomi. Her journey to find her own true voice and reconnect with her father takes her from a trailer park in Lemon Tree, California, to a radish-carving festival in Oaxaca, Mexico. 272 pages. Krisha Roach

The Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan (Harper Trophy, 2001).
Set in India, this is a lyrical and compassionate portrait of a survivor. Thirteen-year-old Koly is getting married to someone she has never met. When her new husband turns out to be gravely ill, things take a turn for the worse. Koly finds herself widowed, hopeless and on the streets. 192 pages. Krisha Roach

The Liberation of Gabriel Kingby K.L. Going (Penguin Young Readers Group, 2005).
Frita Wilson works hard to help her friend Gabe to overcome the fear of bullies in fifth grade. This is an inspiring story about friendship and understanding between an African American girl and a white boy. 151 pages. Children's Choices

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (Little, Brown, 1990).
A homeless orphan becomes a legend in a town divided by racism in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always exciting story. Jeffrey Magee's exploits may have made him famous, but reconciling a town filled with hate and finding a decent life for himself may be more than even he can manage. 184 pages. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and Newbery Medal.

No Talkingby Andrew Clements, illustrated by Mark Elliott (Simon & Schuster, 2007).
This is an ear-to-ear-grinningly delightful school story. Parents need to know that there is nothing to be concerned about here and lots to cheer. It's a story that even reluctant readers can love, about good-hearted children and adults who grow in compassion and understanding. Families can talk about silence and civil disobedience. Why does the silence seem so powerful? How does it change everyone's perceptions? What do you think of the standoff between Dave and the principal? 146 pages.

Pollyanna by Eleanor Porter (Simon and Schuster, 2002, first published in 1913).
A tonic in cynical times, this book offers a philosophy of life that can have a big impact on younger children. Playing the Glad Game is worth a try for any family. Like other books of its time, Pollyanna contains a few comments that are considered racist by modern standards: a maid is referred to as "Black Tilly," and there are several comments to the effect that little boys from India are "heathens" who "don't know any more than to think that God was in that [idol]." 304 pages.

The Emerald Wand of Oz by Sherwood Smith, illustrated by William Stout (HarperCollins Children's Books, 2005).
This book transports the reader back to the enchanted land of Oz, but it is a much different Oz than the one to which Dorothy traveled. Two girls named Dori and Em will try to save Oz from yet another wicked witch. 272 pages.   

Haroun and the Sea of Storiesby Salman Rushdie (Penguin, 1999).
Rushdie's only children's book begins somewhere in Western Asia. Drawing upon the folklore of India and Muslim cultures, the story takes its father and son heroes on a quest from our contemporary world into a magnificently conceived "other" world. In the real world, Rashid Khalifa, the father, has lost his remarkable ability to tell stories, earning the moniker the Shah of Blah. Simultaneously, in the fantasy world, stories are disappearing from the Sea of Stories. Haroun, Rashid's son, searches for the mysterious cause of his father's loss and remedy to restore his talent. He encounters situations and characters of great originality, humor and imagination in a fast-moving tale full of word play and clever dialogue. 224 pages.

Ranger's Apprentice Book One: The Ruins of Gorlanby John Flanagan (Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, 2005).
Will wants to attend Battleschool to serve the kingdom. His small size leads him to be assigned as a Ranger's apprentice. His bravery and skills eventually fulfill his dream of protecting the kingdom. 249 pages. Children's Choices

The Scarecrow and His Servant by Philip Pullman, illustrated by Peter Bailey (Random House, 2005).
This scarecrow is not from a cornfield in Oz. He is from a real cornfield, but he springs to life and goes on many dangerous adventures. The biggest danger is from a family that the reader is sure to find exciting. 229 pages.  

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The True Meaning of SmekDayby Adam Rex (Hyperion, 2007).
A rollicking adventure told by young Gratuity Tucci, this is the story of the invasion of Earth by aliens known as the Boov. All Americans are relocated to Florida (but then to Texas, once the Boov figure out the joys of orange juice). Gratuity only wants to find her mom. She sets out on her own, joins forces with a renegade Boovian mechanic named J.Lo, has to figure out how to save the Earth, and then the Boov from the Gorg. Good grief, what a mess! But Gratuity Tucci is a heroine of the most invincible kind: a small, 12-year-old girl. And in the grand tradition of small, 12-year-old girls everywhere, she is completely underestimated by absolutely everyone! 423 pages . Kepler's Books

A Wizard of Earthsea: The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1by Ursula Le Guin (Bantam Books Published, 2006).
This is high fantasy, written by a master, one of the great works of young adult literature of the 20th century. So what keeps the pages turning? For turn they do — this thoughtful and thought-provoking novel hasn't stayed in print for 40 years for nothing. It's all in the details, the gradual unfolding and perfecting of another world, with its own rules and geography and magic. 183 pages.
Read the complete review on the Common Sense Media Web site.
Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 10+, Read Aloud: 10+, Read Alone: 11+. Common Sense Media

Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin by Dugald A. Steer, illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, and Helen Ward (Candlewick Press, 2005). This book is chock full of information presented in somewhat old English. The fascinating thing about this book is all the manipulatives it has on each page. These manipulatives give added depth to the spells, diagrams, and ultimately to the learning. 28 pages. Children's Choices

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Yearling, 1973).
A children's classic from the 1960s, A Wrinkle in Time still captures audiences today. Lovers of fantasy, science fiction and time travel will devour this book. And they will certainly want to read the other books in the series. Join the Wallace children in this magical adventure to planet Uriel. Many complex themes, such as good versus evil, family relationships, and love and courage, offer a great springboard for important character education discussions. 256 pages. Jennifer Thompson

Seasonal Stories

Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge (TorBooks, 1993).
In this enduring winter classic, Hans and his sister Gretel must find a way to help their desperately poor family survive. Their chance to win the coveted silver skates in a race on the village's frozen canals could save them all. Continuously in print since 1865, this is a timeless classic of love and loyalty to share with a new generation.
Danielle Marshall and the Kids' Team at Powells.com

Snow Wingsby Jutta Goetze (Allen & Unwin, 2006).
Snow Wings is a fantasy where evil forces have taken over the world. Six kids must learn to face their fears and work together to save the planet in this page-turner that takes its heroes on alpine adventures involving avalanche rescues, ski races, snow lizards, flying sleighs and magical snowmen. An engaging fantasy mixed with a modern-day thriller. 300 pages.
Danielle Marshall and the Kids' Team at Powells.com

The Winter Roomby Gary Paulsen (Laurel Leaf, 1998).
The winter room is where Eldon, his brother Wayne, old Uncle David and the rest of the family gather on icy-cold Minnesota nights, sitting in front of the stove. There the boys listen eagerly to all of Uncle David's tall tales of bygone loggers. When the boys begin to doubt their uncle's stories, he stops telling them altogether, until they discover something special about him. Modern day mythology filled with incredible descriptive scenes. 112 pages.
Danielle Marshall and the Kids' Team at Powells.com

Nonfiction

Animals

Gorilla Doctors: Saving Endangered Great Apesby Pamela S. Turner (Houghton Mifflin, 2005).
The veterinarians of Rwanda's Mountain Gorilla Project make house calls — or rather, "forest calls" — tracking down and treating ailing gorillas in the wild. Short chapters present dramatic accounts of real incidents, such as an expedition to untangle a gorilla from an antelope snare or the rescue of an orphaned baby gorilla. Factual information about these endangered animals is included, as well as full-color photos of the gorillas and the doctors. This book will appeal to animal lovers and to kids thinking of careers as veterinarians or naturalists. 64 pages.
Reading grade level: 7, Interest grade level: 4-8. Ellen Phillips

Biographies

Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Making of a Championby Russell Freedman (Clarion Books, 1999).
This is an uplifting sports bio for tweens and up. Parents need to know that Babe struggles with prejudice against women. Written with verve that matches Babe's personality, this true story will encourage young readers, especially those interested in sports. Families who read this book could discuss how Babe's discipline helped her win at a time when women were not accepted in sports. Why were woment treated this way? How have things changed? Do they need to change more? 192 pages.
Read the complete review on the Common Sense Media Web site.
Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 9-12, Read Aloud: 10, Read Alone: 11. Common Sense Media

Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth's Coming to Age in Apartheid South Africaby Mark Mathabane (Free Press, 1998).
Mathabane's autobiography is testimony to living in a brutal, bigoted society. Intended for older readers, this story informs first-hand about the unpredictable attacks and sheer madness of Apartheid and a government that is now, fortunately, historical. The author eloquently rises above the suffering inflicted by the secret police on his family and friends, giving readers a story that powerfully portrays personal ingenuity and courage. 368 pages. © Parents' Choice

Books to Inspire Young WritersMythologywritten by Lady Hestia Evans, edited by Dugald A. Steer (Candlewick, 2007).
The illustrations, maps and interactive pop-ups in this book will develop a child's interest in mythology. Add to that a sidebar of mystery on every page, and they will learn the relationships between the characters in no time. 332 pages. Children's Choices

Show; Don't Tell! Secrets of Writingby Josephine Nobisso, illustrated by Eva Montanari (Gingerbread House, 2004).
This nonfiction text offers older students the chance to explore the genres of writing in an easy-to-use format. The characters and illustrations were found to be intriguing enough to make students want to finish the book. 40 pages. Children's Choices

Fun Books About Math

The Grapes of Mathby Gregory Tang, illustrated by Harry Briggs (Scholastic, 2004).
Parents and teachers alike, if you want a fun and innovative way to motivate your math students, this book is for you! Tang cleverly teaches problem solving through the use of mind-stretching riddles. Don't expect the ordinary with this book. Children are taught to look for patterns and solve problems in unexpected ways. In fact, your child will be so engrossed that he won't even realize the educational value of this book. 40 pages. Jennifer Thompson

General KnowledgeDo Not Open: An Encyclopedia of the World's Best-Kept Secretsby John Farndon (DK Publishing, 2007).
The name of the book alone gets readers to pick it up. Once open, they'll find weird and interesting facts. Readers engage in learning through rich illustrations of the world's best-kept secrets. This book contains much more than just trivia. 256 pages. Children's Choices

Pick Me Up: Stuff You Need to Know... by Jeremy Leslie and David Roberts (DK Publishing, 2006).
Longtime publisher of kid's information-weighted books and software, Dorling Kindersley (DK) is trying to bring the computer-mesmerized, videogame-addicted, next-generation kids back to books. And this energetic, colorful, oddball compendium of info "you need to know" tackles that objective head-on. ... True to DK's approach, this plump collection of all and everything is illustrated to the extreme, some of its pages dominated with poignant or wacky photos and minimal explanations, others filled with words in the tiniest of type. ... Unconventional, yes, but the book is fun and fascinating, and aptly titled. Young readers will pick it up again and again, and undoubtedly learn something they "need to know." 352 pages. © Parents' Choice

Recipe Books

Emeril's There's a Chef in My World! Recipes that Take You Placesby Emeril Lagasse, illustrated by Charles Yuen (HarperCollins, 2006).
Star chef Emeril Lagasse takes readers' taste buds on a trip around the world in this follow-up book to his two previous kids' cookbooks (There's a Chef in My Soup! and There's a Chef in My Family!). Young chefs will enjoy this lively cookbook that includes more than 70 recipes from every region of the world. The format is friendly with clear ingredient lists and numbered directions. There are pronunciation guides for foreign names, interesting food and cultural facts (for instance, in Ireland, salmon is the most prized fish and thought to have magical powers), and bright and colorful illustrations of the dishes. This book would be a great way to get the whole family into the kitchen and cooking together. 210 pages.
Interest grade level: 5+. Ellen Phillips

Roald Dahl's Even More Revolting Recipesby Felicity Dahl and Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake and Jan Baldwin (Puffin, 2003).
If the Addams Family had a favorite cookbook, this would be it. Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake have teamed up again to create the companion volume to his first culinary compendium, Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes. Aficionados will recognize some of the dishes from Mr. Dahl's other works, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. While some of the recipes may sound fairly disgusting, none of them really is. The titles alone are enough to fill young and mischievous cooks with glee as they look forward to presenting company with a plate of Soil with Engine Oil or some Boiled Slobbages. Parents, please note: While the dishes are calculated to appeal to younger appetites, the directions may get a bit overwhelming for junior chefs. Adult supervision is the rule rather than the exception here, so get a firm grip on your sense of humor and wade on in. Who knew lizard's tails could be so tasty? 64 pages.    

Hurricane Force: In the Path of America's Deadliest Stormsby Joseph B. Treaster (Kingfisher, 2007).
The author of this book, longtime New York Times reporter Joseph Treaster, was in the New Orleans city hall when Hurricane Katrina hit the city in 2005. He draws on his experiences covering Katrina and its aftermath to provide younger readers with a first-hand look at the deadly storms we call hurricanes. Along with his eyewitness accounts, there is information about what scientists currently know about how and why hurricanes form, how they are tracked, and how they impact coastal areas. Precautions and planning for future storms are also discussed. Dramatic color photos enhance the solid information presented in this book. 128 pages.
 

How Basketball Worksby Keltie Thomas, illustrated by Greg Hall (Maple Tree Press, 2005).
Young readers who enjoy basketball will love this book. Beyond the usual retelling of the history of the game (the physical education teacher who nailed the peach baskets to the gymnasium balcony to give athletes something to do in the winter), this book provides information about the rules of the game, how to become a better player, anecdotes about legendary players, how equipment has evolved over time and tips on game strategy. Conversational text is interspersed with lively illustrations, diagrams and photographs. Even reluctant readers might actually take a break from shooting hoops to read this one. 64 pages.

[지우맘]

ㅎㅎㅎ... 저희집에 있는 책이라고는 The Secret Garden ...한권뿐이네요..
너무 좋은 자료 감사해요..

[Clara]

ㅎㅎ저도 많이없어요 항상 책을 사주었는데 저도 오늘 두권샀어요 우리 같이 읽혀요

[khlee]

찬희 제일 좋아하던 Ranger's Apprentice도 있네^^ 읽어야 할 좋은 책은 이렇게 많은데.. 좋은 정보 고마워 잘 지내지? 보고싶다.

[Clara]

민주가 좋아하던 책이야.. 베니도 읽고 있지.. 시리즈로 되어있어서 한번 빠지면 쭉~~~ 읽게 되지..ㅎㅎ
너도 잘 지내고..찬희랑 정인이도 잘있지?? 나도 보고싶어.. 엄청 많~~~이 ㅎㅎ

[악어]

good information!! 지민이도 무슨 책을 읽혀야할지 몰라서 힘들었는데..지민이 리딩수준이 아직 5학년도 안되는 것 같긴해..ㅎㅎ..

[Clara]

ㅋㅋ 지민이 많이 늘었지.. 잘 할거야..ㅎㅎ