Margaret C. Hall

Very interesting short paragraphs on how to live. Example: "POSSESSION" "If someone admires something of yours, give it to them. If you don't, understand how you need it. Don't use money as the reason unless you're broke." That's the whole page. Think about that!

I liked this book for three reasons. First, the book has organized tables for newly introduced vocabulary words about Ramadan. While the text states, “Ramadan remembers the time long ago when the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Koran”, there is a chart on one page that defines the Koran as the Muslim holy book. The charts throughout this book present the information in a clear manner that allows the reader to develop a deeper understanding of another culture. show more Second, the book is filled with copious illustrations that enhance the story. For example, the book displays a large picture of an example of a mosque that many Muslims would attend while the text says, “During the month of Ramadan, many Muslims go to mosques more often. They read the Koran and pray together.” The pictures in the book give the reader a realistic experience and insight into the Muslim culture and support what is being said within the text to help the reader understand new concepts. Third, the language in the book is clear. As the book introduces new vocabulary that the reader may not understand, it puts the pronunciation of the word in parenthesis. To demonstrate this, there is a sentence in the book that states, “religion (ri-LIJ-uhn): a system of belief, faith, and worship of Gods or gods.” Overall, the main idea of the book is for the reader to understand what Muslims eat, do, and practice during Ramadan. It is designed to give the reader an insight into the Muslim culture for people who do not understand. show less

This is a graphic novel that transports the reader immediately into a medieval time in history rich in wealth, royalty, and death.
The story as most know starts out with a promise. Uther Pendragon promises Merlin the wise wizard anything, if only he can defeat his foes.

Nine months later the promise s fulfilled when Uther's first born is handed over to the wizard who then hides the child. In time Uther dies and his sword is placed in a stone- the inscription on the stone reads "Whosoever show more pulleth this sword" and lo and behold- a young man named Arthur pulls the sword from the stone- after years of the biggest burliest strong men were unable to do the same. So Arthur becomes king, and his adventures lead him to do great things. He joins with the Lady of the lake and disappears.

The book is a wonderful and delightful entry into the world of swords, dragon, high courts and kingdoms passed so many centuries ago. I enjoyed it, as it reminded me, I am never too old to remember what it felt like to wish for a king like Arthur, whence i was a child. I think its a good reminder that we need a man like Arthur on our side in the white house, today. show less

This book has lovely photographs of animals in hibernation. The book is about how different animals hibernate and the importance of hibernation. The way this book is written is playful. Engaging its readers into the contents of the book.