A Couple of cool books for the summer…
In case you are looking for a couple of cool books to check out over the summer, here are a couple I just read that are *perfect* for easy summer reading and will definitely hold your attention:
What the World Eats- Peter Menzel & Faith D’Aluisio:
(easy read, non-fiction, pictures) This book really gave me a new appreciation for the living conditions in many parts of the world and how fortunate we really are to live in the United States. With LOADS of photographs and graphics, this book documents what a typical family in 25 different parts of the world eats. It tells how much is spent on groceries and gives a unique insight into daily life for the people. It is a quick read for all reading levels. My favorite part was looking at all the prepackaged and junk food the typical families in eat in each of the developed countries.
Far From Home: Latino Baseball Players in America- Tim Wendel & José Luis Villegas:
(easy read, non-fiction, pictures, sports) Calling all baseball fans! If you root for Manny Ramirez, Albert Pujols, David Ortiz (GO RED SOX!) or Vlad Guerrero, this book will walk you through the humble history of latino baseball and the rise to prominence of latinos in the major leagues. If you claim to know about baseball and don’t know who Roberto Clemente, Luis Aparicio, or Tony Oliva are, then pick this book up! Filled with lots of gritty, real-life pictures of baseball in the farm leagues and the developmental leagues outside of the U.S.
WAR IS- Marc Aronson & Patty Campbell:
(non-fiction, adult language) Without taking any sides or espousing any political views regarding war, this book talks about the realities of enlisting, fighting in battle, war wounds, and the after-effects of fighting in a war. WARNING- there are a few instances of inappropriate language in this book, but such are the realities of war. There are lots of first-hand accounts of people’s experiences, letters from the battlefield, and stories of heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice. My favorite part is where the book answers questions like: “How will my body react to combat?”, “Will it feel like a video game?”, “What does it feel like to kill someone?”, and “Will I be afraid?”. Tough questions and tough answers.
Read any of these books? What do you think about them?
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