January 17, 2017 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com The Bookworm ... For Kids Heroes And Heroines Get Their Due In Books “The Book of Heroes” by Crispin Boyer; © 2016, National Geographic Kids; 175 page; “The Book of Heroines” by Stephanie Warren Drimmer; © 2016, National Geographic Kids; 175 pages. ——— “The Book of Heroines,” your child will find uplifting (and unique) footprints to follow. Here, he’ll read a variety of mini-biographies of people from the pages of history and mythology, actors and their characters, comic books and people who do superheroic things, writers and readers, warriors, spies, animals and others who will pique her interest. Each page is awash in color and just-right detail (these books are, after all, from the National Geographic folks), as authors Stephanie Warren Drimmer and Crispin Boyer give your child plenty to choose from. It may, in fact, be hard for kids to pick who to read about next. Also nice: these books cross-reference one another, and are actually relatively gender-balanced, so give “The Book of Heroes” and “The Book of Heroines” to your 8-to-14-year-old. These are surely books to look up. BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Who would you say you look up to? Is it a teacher who really inspires you? A coach who helps you reach for the stars? Maybe you admire your Mom or your Dad, who’ve guided you through life; or a sibling or grandparent who makes you proud. Whoever it is you look up to, you know that that person makes you want to be your best, and in “The Book of Heroines” by Stephanie Warren Drimmer and “The Book of Heroes” by Crispin Boyer, you’ll find even more inspiration. What do you think of when you hear the words “hero” or “heroine”? You might think of someone in a cape and tights, able to walk on the side of buildings or beat up bad guys. Those are great comic-book examples but real heroes and heroines are humans (and animals!) who do brave, smart, strong or compassionate things. Let’s say, for example, that you’re in need of a leader to follow. You might like Eleanor Roosevelt, who “changed the role of the first lady forever” through thoughtful deeds and actions. Or how about Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, New Jersey, who saved lives and fought crime in his city and beyond. If sports are more your thing, you’ll find many inspirational stories. Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson both fought against racism in their respective sports (track and baseball). Surya Bonaly broke figure skating records with her feats on the ice, and “she did it on her own terms.” Pat Tillman was a football player and a soldier. Or maybe you’d like some exciting footsteps to follow. Open a book and find Mavis Batey, who was a secret codebuster during World War II. Robert Gould Shaw led a charge of Black Union soldiers during the Civil War. Annie Oakley and Calamity Jane were both gun-totin’ women of the West. Witold Pilecki was captured on purpose during World War II, so he could spy inside Nazi prisons. And if they don’t inspire you, keep looking. You’ll find plenty of ordinary, everyday heroes and heroines here and in real life. We all need someone to emulate, someone who makes us want to be better and do better. In “The Book of Heroes” and Want your business to be seen? Get your display ad here! Call 605-665-5884 Or Drop By At 319 Walnut St. BULL SALES Selling at the Sioux Empire Farm Show January 26, 2017 2017 SIOUX EMPIRE FARM SHOW 2 REG POLLED HEREFORD 2 YEAR OLD BULLS HEREFORD SALE February 7, 2017 THURSDAY JANUARY 26th Selling at the Watertown Farm Show 2 REG POLLED HEREFORD YEARLING BULLS WH LYONS FAIRGROUND SIOUX FALLS, SD SHOW 8:00 AM SALE 11:30 AM REG. 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In Print and Online! • Call 665-5884 2017 SD Aviation Art Contest Under Way PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting a youth art contest to celebrate aviation and space exploration as part of the 2017 International Aviation Art Contest. More than 650 letters were sent Oct. 17 to South Dakota schools across the state seeking contest entries. Aviation has a rich history in South Dakota dating back to March 9, 1911, when the first heavier-than-air aircraft flight occurred in Rapid City, and 1927 when Charles Lindberg flew into Pierre heralding the possibilities of flight in the state. The theme of this year’s art contest celebrates “Beyond the Clouds.” We live beneath the clouds. We look up and see them stand stationary or speed across the sky. We see them reflect the bright colors of the sunrise or sunset. They turn dark and purple, letting us know a storm is coming. We see almost every aspect of clouds, except what they look like from above. Above the clouds is a space known only to those who dare to break the bounds of earth. Some soar in hot air balloons, gliders and hang gliders, floating across the sky with the clouds. Others fly in planes, as pilots or passengers, watching the clouds and earth race by below. Specially trained pilots in rugged aircraft fly into storm clouds, taking measurements that help those on the ground predict where the storm will go. Those in helicopters can stand still, like clouds on a still day, or can fly across the sky high and low. Aerobatic pilots love clear skies, so those below can watch their amazing feats of flight. Intrepid aviators on the ground send up weather balloons almost to space, both for science and for the amazing pictures that can be taken only when you get above the clouds. The world of aviation is always changing as each new generation of pilots and designers bring their vision of flight to the world. Now it’s your time to grab your favorite art supplies and turn your imagination loose. Create a work of art that celebrates the adventures and excitement only available in that special place beyond the clouds. The South Dakota Pilots Association is a co-sponsor for the contest and is encouraging eligible youth to show off their imagination and art skills by making an entry into the contest. Entries will be grouped into three age categories: Junior (age 6-9), Intermediate (ages 10-14), and Senior (ages 14-17). Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age category and the top three entries will be displayed at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum located adjacent to Ellsworth Air Force Base. All applications must be submitted to the SD Department of Transportation by Jan. 20, 2017. Specific information for submitting artwork can be provided by going to the SDPA web site (www.sdpilots.org) or by contacting Jennifer Boehm (605773-4430 or jennifer.boehm@ state.sd.us), South Dakota DOT Office of Air, Rail & Transit. Additional information can also be provided by contacting Steve Hamilton, Executive Director, SDPA (605-665-8448 or email skyhawk@iw.net).