Latest industry news from WorldWay on US immigration: American parents place great importance on cultivating their children's reading habits, especially valuing the educational philosophy that "categorized reading creates value." What books should American primary and secondary school students focus on reading? Below is a summary of "Seven Categories of Books for US Primary and Secondary Students (with Book Reviews)" compiled by some new immigrant parents based on the teaching requirements of American children's literature courses, for the reference of parents who have immigrated to the United States:
▋Category 1: Classic Traditional Stories. For example, "Snow White," "Little Red Riding Hood," etc., all belong to this genre.
Recommended Book: Cinderella
Author: Brown, Marcia
Publisher: SeaStar Books; New edition
Recommended Age: 5-8 years old
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( Cover of the book Cinderella)
【Book Review】 There are many different versions of Cinderella around the world. This book tells the life journey of a poor girl who is full of love in her heart but suffers abuse from her stepmother and stepsisters. The happy ending reflects forgiveness and hope in human life.
▋Category 2: Historical Fiction. Novels set against a historical background that relate to a child's growth belong to this category.
Recommended Book: Sounder
Author: William H. Armstrong
Publisher: HarperCollins; Revised
Recommended Age: 8-12 years old
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( Cover of the book Sounder)
【Book Review】 This book shares the painful growth journey of a poor African-American boy in the American South in the 19th century—after his father goes to prison, how he experiences failure and disappointment, and eventually understands life and death with the encouragement of his mother and the companionship of his dog.
▋Category 3: Contemporary Fiction. As the name implies, these are novels related to the lives and education of modern children.
Recommended Book: Maybe I will
Author: Laurie Gray
Publisher: Luminis Books, Incorporated
Recommended Age: 13-16 years old
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( Cover of the book Maybe I will)
【Book Review】 This is the story of an American high school girl—her boyfriend is a popular star at school, but he leads her life in the wrong direction. Peer pressure, sexual assault, friendship, alcoholism, or self-destructive behavior are all vividly described in this book. It is recommended for all high school girls as a potential warning and advice—sexual harassment can happen anywhere, even at a friend's house. Do not suffer in silence when encountering danger or threats; be sure to take the initiative to seek help.
▋Category 4: Children's Poetry Collections.
Recommended Book: How to eat a poem & other morsels: food poems for children
Author: Agree, Rose H.
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Recommended Age: 5-7 years old
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( Cover of the book How to eat a poem & other morsels: food poems for children)
【Book Review】 Snacks, fruit platters, refreshments, table manners... 30 poets wrote these poems to help young children learn how to have good table manners and what to eat to be healthier. Although it was originally published in 1967, these non-didactic, life-oriented poems are still applicable to children today.
▋Category 5: Biographies
Recommended Book: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Author: Ben Carson
Publisher: Zondervan; 20th anniversary ed
Recommended Age: 11-16 years old
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( Cover of the book Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story)
【Book Review】 This book tells the story of how a poor black child grew up to become a world-famous neurosurgeon. At the end of the book, the author also indirectly criticizes American education and gives the younger generation some advice on growth.
▋Category 6: Informational Books. For example, books that explain scientific knowledge to children in a cartoon format belong to this category.
Recommended Book: The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA
Author: Schultz, Mark
Illustrators: Cannon, Zander and Cannon, Kevin
Publisher: Hill & Wang Pub
Recommended Age: 13-16 years old
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( Cover of the book The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA)
【Book Review】 This book introduces the different stages of the evolution of life on Earth from the perspective of an alien, and the illustrations in the book make genetics easy to understand. The narrative is simple and profound, and even middle school or even university science teachers can benefit from it.
▋Category 7: Fantasy and Science Fiction. Children today are most obsessed with this type of book; Harry Potter belongs to this category.
Recommended Book: The Secret River
Author: Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan
Illustrators: Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Recommended Age: 4-8 years old
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( Cover of the book The Secret River)
【Book Review】 This book tells the fantasy of a little black girl—her father, who runs a fish shop, is worried because he has no source of goods. To help her father, the little girl plans to "run" to the river that has many fish to go fishing. But when the girl picks up her fishing gear and sets off, she finds that this "river with many fish" has disappeared. It turns out it was just a dream the little girl had...
In summary, these seven types of books are like seven kinds of food; children must read them in a balanced way to obtain comprehensive and healthy knowledge nutrients. In American schools, as grade levels increase, students will read more and more informational books. Only in this way can families keep pace with the reading requirements of American schools, and children can gain the greatest benefits from reading.
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