Boxes for Katje

This book tells about one girl's generosity and how it touches lives in another part of the world.  The story is based on something the author's mother did and is a great lesson on how a spirit of giving can transcend nationalities, differences, etc.  Also would be good for a lesson on WWII and its effects.

Crow Call

just have a minute to spare... we just read this book and it's sooo beautifully written and illustrated... about a little girl reconnecting with her father who had just come back from the war. true story by Lois Lowry.

Amphibious Techniques

Amphibious Techniques (Modern Military Techniques)

This is a cool and informative.  Well-written.  Graphics could have been updated a bit, but overall a good book.  My favorite part was the illustrations.  I really liked the tactical section because of the strategies they used during the invasions. - Paco, 13

Betsy-Tacy

Wonderful book on girls' friendships.  Like the simplicity (and at the same time, complexity) of their play.  Excellent introduction to chapter books for young readers.  Yena loves these books!

The thing i love about these books is the adventures and fun Betsy and Tacy have.-- Yena 

Betsy-Tacy and Tib

Fun book for girls!  They can be naughty and nice, but always enjoyable.  It's the kind of book that stays with you and becomes part of you (it's also part of a series so don't neglect the others).  You can grow with Betsy, Tacy and Tib.  Good for a history supplement too (19th-20th century). - Mom

I Have A Dream

Beautiful, beautiful book.  Text from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech, partnered with illustrations from Coretta Scott King Award winners and Coretta Scott King Book artists.  Includes a foreword from Coretta Scott King herself. 

Great addition to a history unit study, with lots of vocabulary for copywork or language arts.

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Good summary for kids about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life.  It does cover his assassination, in case you're watching out for that and want to shield your kids.  For that reason I'm tagging this "middle school".