January 1, 2008
Gr 3-5-The first book includes a fascinating history of the dance, a section on training and performing, and a chapter about several famous ballerinas. "Doctor" follows Saida Hamdani, a California pediatrician, through her routine. The book includes biographical material and statements about what the physician looks for when she examines a patient. "Photography" and "Chef" are the strongest titles. Both provide a ringside view of real people performing their jobs and introduce several types of professionals. All four books have lively texts, sidebars, and attractive full-color photographs. Purchase where career books are in demand."Barbara Katz, Parish Episcopal School, Dallas, TX"
Copyright 2008 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
January 1, 2008
Young cooks will enjoy this profile of a chef at work; so will kids who like eating out and want to know what goes on behind the scenes. Part of the Reading Rocks! series aimed at reluctant readers, this title invites children to shadow Jason Banks, head chef at a busy California restaurant. In a chatty, sometimes overly exclamatory narrative, Klein talks about Jasons training in cooking school, and then the hard, daily work of planning menus, ordering supplies, and managing the kitchen. Plentiful, well-captioned photos marry well to the text, and a glossary reinforces technical terms, such as sous chef. One chapter focuses on Jasons preparation of a special meal, coq au vin, from the moment it is ordered to the finished dishs presentation at the table. This books focus on one chef in one restaurant, and then on one dish, will grab readers interest, and spur them (with adult help) to make use of the concluding recipe for vanilla cupcakes. A brief further-reading list concludes.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)