Walt Disney Books for report

[linanglab]

My 13 year old son is doing a report on Walt Disney. They had to pick someone famous who is no longer alive. He has to have 7 different resources for his information for his report. I thought about buying a couple of books (I would be interested in reading them too!)

Anyone have any good books I could pick up and know where I could buy them from?

[lmroyea]

My absolute favorite is Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas. It's very comprehensive without being to wordy, in other words plenty easy for a 13 year old. Another one I have is The Quotable Walt Disney compiled by Dave Smith. This one really won't give much info, but a quote or 2 from another source might come in handy in trying to use 7 resources :) I would check abebooks if you want SR credit, they're 1 of my favorites. Huge selection, cheap prices, fast shipping, and always credits for me. Hope this helps. Can they use a DVD as a resource? I have 1 to recommend if so, just can't remember the title, I'll have to check at home.

[askomsky]

Can different websites provide as a resource? DS8 had to do a famous (dead) person and he ended up choosing Milton Hershey. (Of course we had just came back from DC and he could have picked any president! lol) He was able to use books from the library plus different websites that provided a lot of useful information. (He did think of Walt but 1 or 2 others picked him and he wanted to be different. So he was really mad when another girl who happens to have a crush on him also picked Hershey! lol)

[linanglab]

Can different websites provide as a resource? DS8 had to do a famous (dead) person and he ended up choosing Milton Hershey. (Of course we had just came back from DC and he could have picked any president! lol) He was able to use books from the library plus different websites that provided a lot of useful information. (He did think of Walt but 1 or 2 others picked him and he wanted to be different. So he was really mad when another girl who happens to have a crush on him also picked Hershey! lol)

Yes. He can use a couple websites, as many books, magazine articles, etc. as long as they come up to 7.

I like the quotable book! That would be nice to add to the report....I LOVE reports! I will have to make sure that he does it ON HIS OWN! I will have to tape my mouth shut because I think it is SO fun writing research papers! Hold me back!

[askomsky]

Yes. He can use a couple websites, as many books, magazine articles, etc. as long as they come up to 7.

I like the quotable book! That would be nice to add to the report....I LOVE reports! I will have to make sure that he does it ON HIS OWN! I will have to tape my mouth shut because I think it is SO fun writing research papers! Hold me back!


LOL Where were you when I was in college???????????? :rotfl:

[kimntrent]

I just sent you a pm about some stuff.

[linanglab]

Thanks Lisa! I ordered those 2 books. I never knew that store existed! What great prices! I will have to remember that place for future buys!

[ligrumpygirl]

My DD and I just read a semi-fiction book about Disney World. The Mystery at Disney World by Carole Marsh. It is not necessarily about Walt Disney but DW.

Semi-fiction is a weird word but not sure how to describe it! It is about some kids who love Disney and travel around MK. They use real info in the book so that part is real. Does that make sense??

I hope this helps SOMEBODY out. It is not for young kids...unless a parent reads it with them. PM if you want to know why...don't want to ruin it.

[linanglab]

LOL Where were you when I was in college???????????? :rotfl:

I never considered myself a nerd....but I guess I have a few nerdy qualities! LOL I loved getting my 3 1/2 X 5 cards out, doing the outline, looking through dozens and dozens of microfish (do they still have those?), and thumbing through old - and I mean OLD - magazines, for information about certain topics! I was always the first one done with my report.....ahhhh...those were the days!

[lmroyea]

Yes. He can use a couple websites, as many books, magazine articles, etc. as long as they come up to 7.

I like the quotable book! That would be nice to add to the report....I LOVE reports! I will have to make sure that he does it ON HIS OWN! I will have to tape my mouth shut because I think it is SO fun writing research papers! Hold me back!

You're not alone Angela! Remember I was an English major, most of my friends thought I was crazy for picking a major where reading and writing weren't just requirements, but the total focus of all the classes! Then... I went back to grad school to become a librarian. I went from my own reading and writing, to wanting a profession where I could tell others what to read and how to research! :rotfl: I think I'm at least 1 "geek" level above you! :rotfl:

Anyways, the DVD is Walt: The Man Behind the Myth...A portrait of a legend from those who knew him best. I would highly recommend watching this even if it can't be used for the report. As a Disney fan in general you'll appreciate it.

I'm glad you liked abebooks. It's my favorite because you can choose the condition of your book and they have such a variety. It's like shopping in a world wide book store!

[linanglab]

Lisa - where do you get that DVD from? That is definitley a source he could use.

[fourfoxesinpa]

When I was a library director, I remember purchasing this DVD about Walt Disney -

http://www.amazon.com/Walt-Disney-Treasures-Your-Host/dp/B000ICM5RG

If you want to save some $, check with your library. I bet they have it. If not, some other library in your county should have it and they'll have free delivery.

Another fun semi-fiction one to read is the Kingdom Keepers. Sorry I don't remember the author but there are some kids who jump between time dimensions in the Magic Kingdom. I enjoyed reading that one.

Wish your DS good luck on his report.

[lmroyea]

I got it a few years ago at The Disney Store and I think they still sell it in the parks, but the only place I could find it now is amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Walt-Behind-Dick-Van-Dyke/dp/B0001AVZWG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1210273506&sr=1-2
I would definitely check with your library too, that's a great idea.

[~Kathie]

Lisa - where do you get that DVD from? That is definitley a source he could use.

I found these places that have it.

Disney DVD Express
Disney Movie Club
Deepdiscount.com
TigerDirect

Things From Another World has the Disney Treasures DVD

I also found this when I did an SR search.


The Story of WALT Disney by Bernice Selden, ISBN 0440402409 Walmart $4.24

Description: When WALT Disney was a child, he loved to draw. It's no wonder he grew up to create such memorable and loveable characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.

WALT Disney spent a lifetime entertaining and delighting millions of children and adults alike--on film, on television, and in his magical kingdoms of Disneyland and Disney world. This is his story.

Have your son do a Google search for Marceline MO. It's the town where Walt spent a lot of his childhood and it was the small town he based 'Main Street USA' on. I think the woman who lives in the farm house that Walt Disney grew up in wrote a book.

The Disney Treasures is also available at Walmart.