Land of Big Dreamers: Voices of Courage in America By Neil Waldman

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Quotations from some of America's most courageous voices are presented with stunning original artwork and additional text to explain the significance of the quote. The book includes speakers such as Thomas Jefferson, Rachel Carson, Sitting Bull, Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, and Barack Obama. A perfect way to introduce young readers to many of the people who have helped shape our country and stand up for the rights of a Land of Big Dreamers: Voices of Courage in America

This book would work well as a hook into a biography unit or one on equality/civil rights. Hardcover a great book for teaching immigrants about the best of America Hardcover This book is very thought-provoking, but it only provides a brief introduction to some of the people who have helped our country become what it is today. The organization is clear and crisp and easy to follow. Each double-spread page has a quote, a brief biography and explanation of the context of the quote, and a beautiful illustration. I did notice the Martin Luther King, Jr. page was missing the quote (in the ARC), but I assume that has been corrected in the finished book.

The additional biographical information included at the back is helpful, as are the source notes, but it would have been nice to see a bibliography and a list of resources for student use. Overall, the book is well-presented and I think that my fifth grade teachers could use this for an introduction to their history fair unit (the students dress up as a famous person from United States history). This book provides a great way to get students interested in some of the people from our past. It would also be a great discussion starter to get the kids thinking about dreams and what they really mean and what dreams they themselves might have. Hardcover Great resource for intermediate / middle school. Each spread includes a famous quote and the origins of that particular quote, as well a beautiful watercolor illustration of the speaker. I was a little confused about why there was no particular quote highlighted on the Martin Luther King, Jr. spread. Otherwise, I thought this was very well-done. I only wish more people had been included. I've already pre-ordered a copy for our library. Hardcover