Marfé Ferguson DelanoReseñas

This book shows children how beneficial trees are for animals. I enjoyed how the book shows the life cycle and what objects that grows on trees. Trees are very important as trees helps not only animals us humans as well. This book is great for children ages 3-7 years old.

In the book it shows different types of frogs as well as what they look like and where they live. This book teaches children that all frogs can be different such as their color and skin texture. This book is great for children ages 3-7 years old.

This book is great for children to understand how baby animals grow and live their lives. I enjoy national geographic books as the photos are realistic. This book is great for ages 3-7 years old.½

Learn about the fascinating world of frogs, especially their growth from tadpole to full-grown frog and the relationship between baby frogs and their parents.

The first American president owned slaves. The author details the stories of the enslaved people of Mount Vernon, painting a portrait of their lives interwoven with the life of George Washington. Chronology, Informational Text

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This book is a historical nonfiction book about President George Washington and his career as a slave owner. The book covers the life of George Washington but focuses on the slaves he owned and his evolving view of slavery from the time he was a child all the way to the time he died.

why there are in the sky, different types, and fun activities for outside.
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Ages 3-6

This is a very good book for grades five and up about the lives of slaves on George Washington’s plantation, Mount Vernon, and how Washington’s views on slavery evolved over the years.

Washington left voluminous papers at the time of his death, including his letters to farm managers at Mount Vernon while he was away - first fighting the Revolutionary War, and later serving as the nation’s first president.

He called his slaves “my people,” and told his managers he expected “that my people . . . be at their work as soon as it is light, work ‘till it is dark, and be diligent while they are at it.” He not only used slaves to do all the menial work of taking care of what eventually grew to 8,000 acres and a large house with constant visitors, but a number of them were skilled artisans as well.

Washington was a hard worker himself, but of course his life was his own to choose. He fed and clothed his slaves and took care of them in sickness, but expected in exchange “such labor as they ought to render.” Moreover, they received no more than the bare minimum, per Washington’s orders:

“It is not my wish or desire that my Negroes should have an ounce of meal more, nor less, than is sufficient to feed them plentifully.”

Since "plentifully” wasn’t usually enough, they were allowed to grow vegetables and sell items they made in their “free” time to buy more.

In addition, most married slaves were not able to live in the same place as their spouses; Washington had other farms, and housed them where they were assigned to do work. They generally used their one day off to walk the many miles necessary to see their partners. At age 11, children began work training, and at 14 they were assigned to adult duties.

Although Washington himself was not known to be physically abusive, this was not always true of his overseers. After one reported to Washington that he whipped a female slave for being “impudent,” Washington wrote back “Your treatment of Charlotte was very proper,” adding that “if she, or any other of the servants will not do their duty by fair means, or are impertinent, correction … must be administered.”

Occasionally, Washington’s slaves ran off. The author reports that between 1759 and 1799, at least 47 slaves ran away. She conjectures that more might have left had they not felt bound to Mount Vernon by strong family ties to other slaves. Washington “spared no expense” trying to track them down. He considered their behavior to be acts of betrayal and ingratitude.


In spite of all of this, over time Washington began to see slavery in a new light. Several of his close associates, including the Marquis de Lafayette and John Laurens, were avid abolitionists. When the Revolutionary Army began to take black soldiers, Washington got to see blacks from a different perspective. And a young African-born slave and poet named Phillis Wheatley sent a paean to him that impressed him greatly.

Eventually he decided to free those slaves that he could upon Martha’s death. (He could not free them at the time of his own death since some would revert to the estate of Martha’s family, the Custis estate, per “dower law.” Also, he did not want to break up the families of his own slaves who had intermarried with such “dower” slaves.) In addition, he stipulated in his will that slaves too old and sick to work were to be “comfortably fed and clothed by my heirs while they live.”

Washington’s relative benevolence was in stark contrast with most other Founding Fathers, including of course Thomas Jefferson, the author of the words “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

The book is illustrated with photos by Lori Epstein, pictures of costumed reenactors, and reproductions of portraits and drawings from the era.

The book also contains a chronology, bibliography, and list of sources at the end.

discusses the different stages of how a tree grows up, what it needs to survive, how it changes for the seasons.
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discusses the different aspects of butterflies. their life cycle, what they eat, where they live, what eats them.
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discusses the different aspects of frogs and how they survive. what they eat, where they leg their legs, what eats them.
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In Explore My World Butterflies, curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about the magical world of butterflies: their beauty, their importance to plant life, and their incredible metamorphosis and migration.

Another excellent example of what an informational book should be like. I appreciate that this book doesn't only state the problem but also offers solutions. Kids will be excited to learn about the ways in which they can help their favorite animals. They will gain perspective on the fact that the world needs to be nourished and looked after. This is rather important for children who are able to empathize on so many levels and will grow to be great role models of how everyone should behave towards nature and its creatures.

While the story of Helen Keller is widely known this book about Annie Sullivan was extremely informative. The book takes a look at the life of the teacher behind Helen Keller. Annie Sullivan had a difficult childhood, she was abandoned, mistreated, lived in a state poor house and was herself blind. This is a story of a woman who overcame many trials and obstacles, her time at Perkins school for the Blind and how she came to be the teacher of Helen Keller and how they inspired everyone around them.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and especially the real life photos throughout the book of Annie, Helen, places and people in their lives. It is a book about hope and overcoming adversity. This would be a great book to open up discussion about people with special needs, differences as well as what the world look like during that time period.

An informative, insightful portrait of George Washington as slave owner.

Summary: This book is a cool and easy way to learn about the butterfly world. The book tells about how baby butterfly eggs are hatched ,and how these baby caterpillars are , hungry and ready to eat and grow. It also tells about what kind of food the butterfly eats, and what they are looking for as they are flying. It also talks about where the taste buds are located. The book also tells about the wings of a butterfly how the wings are covered with a thousand tiny powdery scales, and how the scales make up the colors and patterns of the wings.

Personal reaction: I like this butterfly book. It is a short book with a lot of interesting information on butterflies. I also like the close up pictures it shows, and how each page tells me something that I did not know about butterflies.
Extension: This is a book I would use in the classroom for a day or week of exploring the butterfly. The students could learn a lot from each stage of the butterfly.

Global warming, the increase in Earth's temperature, is primarily caused by the accumulation of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the Earth's atmosphere. Pollution, deforestation and the use of fossil fuels are some of the major causes of these rising carbon dioxide levels. Global warming has many detrimental effects on the environment including rising sea levels, the depletion of important natural resources, droughts and other extreme weather conditions, and the extinction of many animals. Unfortunately, global warming has increased quite dramatically within the last 30 years. If we are to halt climate change, we must work together to use green technologies and change our daily routines so that we use fewer nonrenewable resources.

Short Description: This is an autobiography with lots of photos of Albert Einstein from his personal life and also from his professional life from birth to death. It had a lot of great information and things in it that I don't think people normally know about him. We see a man that really changed things in the science field and is very inspiring in many ways.

Personal Reflection: This was an awesome book- the photos were incredible. I think the content was really interesting (that he was an avid peace activist, etc.) and it would inspire a lot of people in a history class or a science class. I would read this before we do work in science that relates to something he did. It also has some interesting little explanations of the theories that he did and how they work- helpful for science classes as well.

This photobiography begins with Albert's birth and follows the detailed story of his professional and personal lives until the time of his death. Being a National Geographic book, the photos and backgrounds used are primary source documents, which really enhanced the book. There are many full- and half-page pictures to look at.

MASTER GEORGE'S PEOPLE: GEORGE WASHINGTON,HIS SLAVES,HIS AND REVOLUTIONARY TRANSFORMATION by Marfe Ferguson Delano with Mount Vernon photography by Lori Epstein. Another powerful book for all ages. Filled with history,facts,pictures,and excerpts from his letters. George Washington,our first President had many faces including "slave owner. He expected all "his" people,employees,soldiers,and family to work hard with no exceptions. An insightful look at our First President,and his revolutionary transformation from "slave owner" to "Father of Our Country". What an extraordinary man. I have visited Mount Vernon in Virginia,it is a beautiful place filled with rich history. I was fascinated and educated on the life,times of this man, Our Country, and its people. This book brings it all together in a thoughtful,fact based,insightful look at our First President,George Washington. I would highly recommend this title for all ages. Educators,children,grandparents alike will enjoy learning more on the George Washington,military man and father of Our Country. Received for an honest review from the publisher.

RATING: 5

HEAT RATING: NONE(YOUNG READERS/CHILDREN'S BOOKS)

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews

This unique biography tells Annie Sullivan’s story in a narrative format using large photographs and unusual items such as Annie Sullivan's ledger entry that recorded her admission to the Tewksbury Almshouse in 1876. Annie’s life and struggle is beautifully relayed through visual images and quotes from her diary as well as Annie Sullivan's. A valuable and insightful resource that would appeal to all ages in understanding the unique life of this remarkable woman.

While many informational texts share stories from history or describe a rare animal, this book presents the reader with a current event that is affecting the world right now. Although only an introduction, the book contains details on the problem, what is causing it, and what every individual can do to help combat the harmful climate change. It is important to introduce children to these topics, because their generation will be faced with the issues surrounding global warming more than ever. I really liked the clear way that information was presented in this book. It is very accessible to young readers.

This book tells of the life of Albert Einstein, the man whose name is no synonymous with the word genius. Through pictures and quotes it tells of the man before, after, and during all of his scientific breakthroughs. It tells of his schooling, his parents leaving him, his wife and children, and about his scientific accomplishments.½

Helen's Eyes was a very informative book about the life of Annie Sullivan--Helen Keller's enormously talented and determined teacher. Annie Sullivan came from a poor background and suffered a lot as a child. She had poor eyesight as well. She was able to better her lot by attending the Perkins School for the Blind. As a young graduate she tool a job teacher a blind and deaf girl--Helen Keller. The two would never separate for the rest of Annie Sullivan's life. Sullivan would accompany Helen to college as well as do a travelling vaudeville act with her. This book shines some light on the woman who was so initimately connected with the success Helen Keller made of her life despite her disabilities.