Assignment C Book Trailer Elementary

Amazing Fantastic Incredible: a Marvelous Memoir

Summary: Told through comic book format, we learn of the journey of Stanley Lieber, first as an assistant for Timely Comics then later as his current role as the Face of Marvel Comics, a.k.a. "Stan 'the Man' Lee." He is so universally recognized as Marvel comics that his cameos in Marvel's superhero movies are a way for others to pay respects to the man for all of the work he put into the company (especially after the debacle involving DC Comics and Superman creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster). Throughout much of the history of comic books, Stan Lee has been a constant in the success of Marvel Comics. We learn of his many roles that he played in the company, as well as the trials and tribulations/ups and downs of the comic book industry. We also get to see how Stan's personality and character helped to create/co-create so many of Marvel's heroes and promoted them. Why I Picked It Up: Having been a reader of Marvel Comics since the early 1970...

Module 2: Corduroy

Summary: Corduroy is a department store teddy bear who searches for a button that he can use on his overalls. He searches for the button because he thinks that the button will make him complete and attractive to buy. Earlier a young girl wanted to buy him, but her mother said that they hadn't any more money and besides the bear was missing a button. Unfortunately, Corduroy is prevented from obtaining a button and finds himself placed back on the toy shelf by the store's overnight security guard. The next day, Corduroy is excited to see that the girl came back and used her own money to buy Corduroy and was also able to give Corduroy a new button. Reference: Freeman, D. (1976) Corduroy . New York, NY. Puffin Books. Impression: Corduroy is a children's book that touches the heart. The way Corduroy is drawn by Don Freeman's, with simple yet endearing qualities, helps the reader to remember their own personal teddy bears or favorite stuffed ani...

Module 1: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Summary: Mr. Morris Lessmore loves books and enjoys reading his books whenever possible. But, as the story begins, he and his books are caught up in a wind storm. He and his books end up scattered all over the town. Surprisingly, Mr. Morris soon sees a woman flying in the air with the aid of some flying books. One of the books she is caring is dropped off with Mr. Morris. The flying book then takes Mr. Morris to a library filled with animated books flying around inside the building. The books welcome him into the library and invite him to stay and live with them. Mr. Morris gladly stays for many years, reading the books, sharing the books with the community, and even writing his own book. When he is finished writing his own book, Mr. Morris knows it is time for him to leave and, so, lets his own book fly away. As it flies away his book finds a young girl who follows Mr. Morris' book to the library of flying books. Reference: J...

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