Books with author Charles R. Smith Jr.

Bubbling brown sugarbubbles Baby's belly.Syrupy sweet sticky centershakes like a bowl of jelly.Oooh, baby! This board book is sweet enough to eat. Infants, toddlers, and their older siblings will drool as they rejoice in the beauty of brown babies. Here, carob cherubs show all their true colors--everything from peanut butter to honey to cinnamon spice. Expressive photos and a mouthwatering rhyme encourage babies to find splendor in the many hues of their own skin.

The compelling true story behind the building of the White House, a powerful part of history rarely taught. From Coretta Scott King Award winners Charles R. Smith Jr. and Floyd Cooper.The home of the United States president was built by many hands, including those of slaves, who undertook this amazing achievement long before there were machines to do those same jobs. Stirring and emotional, Floyd Cooper's stunning illustrations bring to life the faces of those who endured hard, brutal work when the profit of their labor was paid to the master, not the slave. The fact that many were able to purchase their freedom after earning money from learning a trade speaks to the strength of those individuals. They created this iconic emblem of America, brick by brick.Includes an insightful author's note and a list of selected resources.

Each day features a different influential figure in African-American history, from Crispus Attucks, the first man shot in the Boston Massacre, sparking the Revolutionary War, to Madame C. J. Walker, who after years of adversity became the wealthiest black woman in the country, as well as one of the wealthiest black Americans, to Barack Obama, the country's first African-American president.With powerful illustrations by Shane Evans, this is a completely unique look at the importance and influence of African Americans on the history of this country.

With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith Jr. profiles the distinctive styles of the best players in basketballTim Duncan cashes in double-digit points by banking it off the backboard. Kevin Garnett makes his new-and-improved moves in 3-D. As for Shaquille O’Neal, just see what it might take to fill his gargantuan shoes (shown actual size). With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith profiles the distinctive playing styles of twelve of the best male players in basketball.An International Reading Association Children’s ChoiceA New York Public Library Book for the Teen AgeA Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices List SelectionBack matter includes notes on the poems and an author’s note.

ALL YOU NEED TO MASTER YOUR KINDLE OASIS E-ReaderIf you are planning to get a Kindle Oasis e-reader or you just purchased one, then this book is for you. Discover a comprehensive guide to walk you through the numerous hacks and troubleshooting techniques for the Amazon Kindle Oasis. This book provides an insight into basic and advanced functions of the Oasis E-reader that you would never find in the manual that accompanies the device. Charles Smith offers techniques to master various settings, charge time to boost battery life, wireless networks setups, x-ray features utilization, security features to safeguard your device and how to increase the productivity of the e-reader. This book is written in simple English devoid of ambiguous technical jargons for easy understanding and implementation of solutions provided. GRAB THIS MANUAL TODAY AND LEARN:-Using Experimental Browser-PDF Features on the Oasis-Sending Documents or Books Via Email to Kindle Oasis-Checking Out Books and Purchasing them on the Kindle Store-Manually Transferring Kindle Books from one Kindle Account via a Computer to your Kindle Oasis-Transferring Books Saved on your PC to your Kindle Oasis-Moving Books from Old or Broken Kindle to Another-Getting Purchased Books Through the Amazon Website Into Your New Kindle Oasis-Transferring Books from an Android Device to the Kindle Oasis-Download and Installing Apps on Your Kindle Oasis-Enhancing Your Reading Experience on the Kindle Oasis-X-Ray features-Borrowing Books From Owner’s Lending Library on the Oasis-Borrowing Books From A Public Library-Lend and Share Kindle e-book With Friends and Family-Exporting Kindle Highlights to Evernote-Goodreads Integration On The Oasis-Listening to Audiobooks on An External Bluetooth Speaker-Maximizing Your Reading Experience On Kindle Oasis-Troubleshooting the Kindle Oasis such as:oKindle Oasis Won’t Turn ONoThe Screen's Image is Distorted or Has Dead PixelsoThe Screen Is Non-Responsive To TouchoOasis Stuck on a Pageo"Next Page, Previous Page” Buttons Are Not WorkingoKindle Oasis Frequently Disconnects from Wireless ConnectionoUnable to a Maintain Wireless ConnectionoOasis won’t Register to Amazon AccountoInternal System ErroroFaulty E-book and Lots more.Do not wait any longer, download “KINDLE OASIS OWNER’S MANUAL FROM BASIC TO ADVANCE USER” right away and get the maximum benefit from your Kindle E-Reader Now!

This Coretta Scott King Award-winning photography book based on Langston Hughes’ classic poem is perfect for kids and moving and powerful for readers of all ages.Langston Hughes's spare yet eloquent tribue to his people has been cherished for generations. Now, acclaimed photographer Charles R. Smith Jr. interprets this beloved poem in vivid sepia photographs that capture the glory, the beauty, and the soul of being a black American today.

Poet and photographer Charles Smith, Jr. has created a poignant, stunning photographic picture book that celebrates the many faces that make up America."I am America/I am proud/I am diverse/soft-spoken/and loud."The powerful poem in this one-of-a-kind book is enhanced by the accompanying photographs that represent children of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. The playful images and touching poetry work together to tell the story of America. Children and parents alike will be moved by each unforgettable face and each strikingly beautiful line of verse. Photographer Charles Smith, Jr. brings his unique artistic style to this patriotic and poignant portrayal of America's children.

From the Coretta Scott King Award–winning photographer of My People, an illuminating pairing of poetry and portraits depicts the splendor of our global community.I am the world. I am strong.I am the spirit of generations gone. The children of our world come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. Celebrate the vibrancy, the fibers, and the ingredients that define the unique nature of cultural heritages across the globe and the universal truths that unite each and every one of us in this rich, elegant verse paired with striking, diverse images from award-winning poet and photographer, Charles. R. Smith, Jr.

We all know them, we all love them--our favorite Motown songs just keep getting better and better. These heartfelt lyrics have stood the test of time--and now they take on a whole new meaning when paired with irresistible photos of babies who come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. The Motown Baby Love board books are sure to zoom to the top of the charts!

We all know them, we all love them--our favorite Motown songs just keep getting better and better. These heartfelt lyrics have stood the test of time--and now they take on a whole new meaning when paired with irresistible photos of babies who come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. The Motown Baby Love board books are sure to zoom to the top of the charts!