CHILDREN'S NONFICTION
ANIMALS
101 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT BACKYARD WILDLIFE by Ann Squire
The author has studied many exotic animals but was amazed by
all the wild creatures she found in her backyard when she moved to a large home
in the country. For grades 3-6. 1996.
118 pgs. 1 vol. BR11654 $11.80
101 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT PETS AND PEOPLE by Ann Squire
The author answers a host of questions about dogs, cats,
birds, fish and other creatures. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1988.
142 pgs. 1 vol. BR8444 $14.20
BEARMAN: Exploring the World of Black Bears by Laurence Pringle
Lynn Rogers is a United States Forest Service biologist who
has studied Ursus americanus, or the American black bear, for more than twenty
years. This book tells of his early life and interest in wildlife. For grades
4-7. 1989.
49 pgs. 1 vol. BR8735 $4.90
DINOSAURS WITH FEATHERS: The Ancestors of Modern Birds by Caroline Arnold
Discusses similarities between fossils of dinosaurs and
ancient birds and their apparent relationship to modern birds. Explains how new
fossil discoveries continue to offer evidence of the dinosaur-bird connection.
For grades 3-6. 2001
46 pgs. 1 vol.
BR14308 $4.60
DOUGAL DIXON’S AMAZING DINOSAURS: The Fiercest, the Tallest, the Toughest,
the Smallest by Dougal Dixon
Provides facts about the six different types of dinosaurs recognized
by scientists and answers frequently asked questions about them. For grades
3-6. 2000.
180 pgs. 1 vol.
BR13331 $18.00
JANE GOODALL: Living with the Chimps by Julie Fromer
Jane Goodall knows the world of the chimpanzee better than
anyone; for more than thirty years she has lived with the wild chimps of Africa
and in 1960 began her now well-known landmark study of chimp lives. For grades
3-6 and older readers. 1992.
63 pgs. 1 vol. BR9445 $6.30
OPERATION SIBERIAN CRANE: The Story behind the International Effort to
Save an Amazing Bird
by Judi Friedman
Chronicles the efforts of the International Crane Foundation
(ICF) to save the endangered Siberian crane. For grades 4-7 and older
readers. 1992.
101 pgs. 1 vol. BR9453 $10.10
PREDATOR! by Bruce Brooks
A predator is an animal or plant that kills animals for
food. The author explains how they hunt and how they kill the prey when they
find it. For grades 5-8. 1991.
94 pgs. 1 vol. BR10067 $9.40
THE THIRTEEN MOONS, NEW EDITION by Jean Craighead George
A series for children 8 through 12. Each book describes a
different animal and its behavior and habits at certain times of the year. The
one volume books are $3.75 each
or you may obtain the complete set at a 10% discount ($43.87). Please order by
BR number and title or state "full set" when ordering all thirteen
titles.
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THE MOON OF THE ALLIGATORS ---- BR9644 |
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THE MOON OF THE BEARS ---- BR9636 |
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THE MOON OF THE CHICKAREES ---- BR9638 |
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THE MOON OF THE DEER ---- BR9643 |
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THE MOON OF THE FOX PUPS ---- BR9640 |
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THE MOON OF THE MOLES ---- BR9647 |
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THE MOON OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES ---- BR9639 |
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THE MOON OF THE MOUNTAIN LIONS ---- BR9642 |
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THE MOON OF THE OWLS ---- BR9635 |
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THE MOON OF THE SALAMANDERS ---- BR9637 |
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WATER BUFFALO DAYS: Growing Up in Vietnam by Quang Nhuong Huynh
The author tells of being a young boy in the jungle of central Vietnam before the war. From the age of six he helps with the family’s herd of water buffalo. For grades 3-6. 1997.
190 pgs. 1 vol. BR11670 $19.00
WHERE TO FIND DINOSAURS TODAY by Daniel and Susan Cohen
The authors scoured the United States and Canada in search
of dinosaurs and developed a guide to dinosaur fossils, exhibitions, and
memorabilia. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1992.
290 pgs. 2 vols. BR9437 $29.00
WITH LOVE FROM KOKO by Faith McNulty
The author writes of her visit with Koko, a five-year-old
gorilla, and her trainer, Penny Patterson, a scientist with whom Koko has lived
since she was one year old. For grades 3-6. Companion to Koko's Story.
1990.
24 pgs. 1 vol. BR8397 $2.40
THE ARTS
>>>>> Poetry <<<<<
BARBARA FRIETCHIE by John Greenleaf Whittier
On September 10, 1862, the troops of the Confederate States
of America marched through Maryland, a border state with citizens loyal to both
the Union and the Confederacy. John Greenleaf Whittier wrote about an act of
heroism in which ninety-five-year-old Barbara Frietchie waved the Union flag in
General "Stonewall" Jackson's face. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
1992.
25 pgs. 1 vol. BR9529 $2.50
HOPE THROUGH HEARTSONGS by Mattie J.T. Stepanek
A third collection of poems by a young boy with an incurable
disease, who cherishes hope even as he faces adversity and personal challenge.
In September 2001 he wrote “For Our World,” wishing that everyone would pray
for peace. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2002.
178 pgs. 1 vol. BR14065 $17.80
MAKE THINGS FLY: Poems about the Wind
edited by Dorothy M. Kennedy
Twenty-seven poems describing the wind. For grades 4-7.
40 pgs. 1 vol. BR12687 $4.00
MARVELOUS MATH: A Book of Poems
selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Fourteen poets present their feelings about numbers,
measurements, and mathematics in the everyday world. For grades 2-4. 1997.
25 pgs. 1 vol. BR12518 $2.50
OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! by Dr. Seuss
"Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to
Great Places! You're off and away!" So begins the inimitable Dr. Seuss in
this graduation speech for both young and old. Filled with wit, wisdom, and
insight, this advice in rhyme humorously deals with coping with the various ups
and downs of life, taking charge, and ultimately succeeding against the odds.
For readers of all ages. Bestseller. 1990.
11 pgs. 1 vol. BR8247 $1.10
THE PLACE MY WORDS ARE LOOKING FOR: What Poets Say about and through Their
Work selected by Paul B. Janeczko
A collection of poems by thirty-nine poets who also comment
on why the write – their inspiration, memories, and enjoyment of playing with
words. For grades 4-7. 1990.
151 pgs. 1 vol. BR13513 $15.10
THE SINGING GREEN: New and Selected Poems for All Seasons by Eve
Merriam
A collection of poems about a wide variety of topics. For
grades 3-6 and older readers. 1992.
86 pgs. 1 vol. BR9515 $8.60
SOMETHING BIG HAS BEEN HERE by Jack Prelutsky
A delightful collection of short, witty, zany poems
including "The Turkey Shot out of the Oven" (it was stuffed with
unpopped popcorn). For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1990.
112 pgs. 1 vol. BR8563 $11.20
WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS: The Poems and Drawings of Shel Silverstein by Shel Silverstein
A collection of 127 madcap poems. Subjects include acrobats, Band-aids, dancing pants, and sleeping sardines. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1974.
127 pgs. 1 vol. BR11502 $12.70
ZOOMRIMES: Poems about Things That Go by Sylvia Cassedy
Twenty-six poems about objects that move, each representing
a different letter of the alphabet. For grades 3-6. 1993.
33 pgs. 1 vol. BR9431 $3.30
>>>>> Music
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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Composer by
Dynise Balcavage
The life and times of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven, born in
1770. He began losing his hearing as a young adult but was able to communicate
and to pursue his musical career by using an ear trumpet and various devices.
For grades 6-9 and older. 1997.
168 pgs. 1 vol. BR11628 $16.80
BRAVO! BRAVA! A NIGHT AT THE OPERA: Behind the Scenes with Composers, Cast, and Crew by Anne Silberell
An overview of opera introducing all the people involved in a stage performance. Provides answers to basic questions about this art form from its history to production details. Includes brief plots of twenty-seven popular operas. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2001.
98 pgs. 1 vol. BR14301 $9.80
STEVIE WONDER by Tenley Williams
Biography of the composer, pianist, and singer whose musical talent was evident from childhood. Discusses his success despite being “blind, black, and broke”. For grades 6-9. 2002.
147 pgs. 1 vol. BR14571 $14.70
BIOGRAPHIES
BAREFOOT DANCER: The Story of Isadora Duncan by Barbara O'Connor
The book describes the life of Isadora Duncan who performed
and taught dance until her accidental death in 1927. For grades 4-6. 1994.
109 pgs. 1 vol. BR10082 $10.90
CLEOPATRA by Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema
A short biography of the Queen of Egypt, the last of the
Greek rulers in Egypt. Describes Cleopatra’s attraction to two of the most
powerful men in the Roman Empire – Julius Caesar and, after his assassination,
Mark Anthony. Relates how Mark Anthony and Cleopatra ended their lives. For
grades 4-7. 1994.
40 pgs. 1 vol. BR13692 $4.00
COLUMBUS AND THE WORLD AROUND HIM by Milton Meltzer
Meltzer moves beyond Columbus's skills as a navigator to
paint a picture of an arrogant, obsessive dreamer. Driven by greed for wealth
and power, he saw non-Europeans as inferior beings ripe for enslavement, and
their lands ripe for European exploitation. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1990.
245 pgs. 1 vol. BR8496 $24.50
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOTHER by Jean Fritz
A biography of Mary Ball Washington, the strong-willed
mother of the first president. For grades 2-4. 1992.
19 pgs. 1 vol. BR9972 $1.90
FREEDOM'S CHILDREN: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own
Stories by Ellen Levine
The words of participants in landmark civil rights
struggles recreate their experiences. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1993
333 pgs. 2 vols. BR9686 $33.30
HELEN KELLER by George Sullivan
Biography of the gifted woman who successfully dealt with
her own disabilities while trying to better the lives of other deaf and blind
people. Uses excerpts from Helen Keller’s writings. For grades 3-6. 2000.
109 pgs. 1 vol. BR14116 $10.90
IDA B. WELLS: Mother of the Civil Rights Movement by Dennis Brindell Fradin
and Judith Bloom Fradin
Biography of a woman who was born a slave and became a civil
rights leader. Best known for her fight against lynching African Americans,
Wells was a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People. For grades 5-8 and older. 2000.
286 pgs. 2 vols. BR12999 $28.60
JOHANNES KEPLER AND THE NEW ASTRONOMY by James R. Voelkel
A biography of the German astronomer whose discoveries include three of the laws that govern the movement of planets. For grades 6-9 and older. 1999. 239 pgs. 1 vol. BR13520 $23.90
THE JOURNEY BACK by Johanna Reiss
World War II is over and Annie and her sister Sini emerge
from the dark, tiny room in which they have spent the last three years hiding
from the Nazis. They can finally rejoin their father and older sister Rachel, who,
unlike millions of other Jews in Europe, have survived. Sequel to The
Upstairs Room. For grades 5-8. 1976.
242 pgs. 2 vols. BR8398 $24.20
THE RICHES OF OSEOLA MCCARTY by Evelyn Coleman
Traces the youth of Oseola McCarty, an African American
woman in Hattiesburg, Mississippi; her career as a laundress; her rise to fame
in 1995. For grades 3-6. 1998.
35 pgs. 1 vol. BR12553 $3.50
THE SHAMAN’S NEPHEW: A Life in the Far North by Simon Tookoome
One of the last Inuit to live the traditional nomadic life
in northern Canada, Tookoome relates his experiences as a hunter to feed and
clothe his family. For grades 6-9. 1999.
61 pgs. 1 vol. BR13516 $6.10
SHIPWRECKED! The True Adventures of a Japanese Boy by Rhoda Blumberg
A biography of the first Japanese person to live in the
United States. The book recounts Manjiro’s adventures including a fishing
accident and rescue by a whaling ship. Adopted by the captain, the teenager
arrived in Massachusetts in 1843. Eventually returning to Japan, Manjiro worked
for understanding between the two cultures. For grades 4-7. 2001.
79 pgs. 1 vol. BR13732 $7.90
TENDING THE FIRE: The Story of Maria Martinez by Juddi Morris
Account of Maria Martinez, born in 1887, who revived the
Pueblo Indian art of pottery making. Describes her childhood when she learned
the art from her aunt. For grades 4-7. 1997.
133 pgs. 1 vol. BR13130 $13.30
THURGOOD MARSHALL: A Life for Justice by James Haskins
The author examines the life and career of Marshall, who
became legendary as the NAACP's chief counsel and architect of the famous Brown
v. Board of Education Supreme Court case. For grades 6-9 and older readers.
1992.
235 pgs. 1 vol. BR9508 $23.50
THE TRUE STORY OF POCAHONTAS by Lucille Recht Penner
This is a short account of the brave young Native American
who helped the English settlers of Jamestown, Virginia. For grades K-3. 1994.
18 pgs. 1 vol. BR12810 $1.80
THE UPSTAIRS ROOM by Johanna Reiss
Based on the author's experience as a Jewish child in
Holland during World War II. After being separated from their parents, she and
her sister hid from the Nazis in the upstairs room of a farmer's home for more
than two years. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Followed by The Journey
Back. 1972.
268 pgs. 2 vols. BR8399 $26.80
CLASSICS
BLACK SHIPS BEFORE TROY: The Story of The Iliad by Rosemary Sutcliff
A retelling of the Greek myth. Traces the story of the Trojan
War, beginning with the quarrel of three goddesses over a golden apple. For
grades 5-8 and older readers. 1993.
164 pgs. 1 vol. BR10228 $1.38
CALL IT COURAGE by Armstrong Sperry
Mafatu is the son of a great chief of a Polynesian island,
where courage is a man's most respected quality. But Mafatu is afraid of the
sea. For grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1940.
101 pgs. 1 vol. BR9146 $10.10
BLUE MOON SOUP: A Family Cookbook by Gary Goss
Thirty-three soup recipes group by season. Includes nine related recipes for breads, nachos, and croutons. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999.
95 pgs. 1 vol. BR12815 $9.50
EMERIL’S THERE’S A CHEF IN MY SOUP! Recipes for the Kid in Everyone by Emeril Lagasse
New Orleans chef shares seventy-five favorite recipes that children can make: breakfast foods and salads, pizza and pasta, lunch and dinner dishes, vegetables, and desserts. Lists ingredients and tools needed and provides step-by-step directions. Includes tips for family fun and safety. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002.
349 pgs. 2 vols. BR14113 $34.90
THE MASH AND SMASH COOKBOOK: Fun and Yummy Recipes Every Kid Can Make! By Marian Buck-Murray
Collection of recipes that lets you use your hands to mash, bash, pound, and smash up some of your favorite foods all by yourself. For grades 3-6. 1998.
181 pgs. 1 vol. BR11630 $18.10
EDUCATIONAL
THE DISEASE FIGHTERS: The Nobel Prize in Medicine by Nathan Aaseng
Presents several Nobel Prize winners who discovered the
causes, cures, and prevention of infectious and nutrient-deficient diseases.
For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1987.
120 pgs. 1 vol. BR7856 $12.00
HOW DID WE FIND OUT ABOUT COAL? by Isaac Asimov
Presents the history of how human beings tamed fire and
examines the use of wood as a fuel. Discusses the formation of coal and the
history of its use as a fuel. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 1980.
58 pgs. 1 vol. BR8216 $5.80
HOW TO WRITE TERRIFIC BOOK REPORTS by Elizabeth James and Carol Barkin
Offers guidance on selecting appropriate material, reading
for information, writing and organizing, and delivering an oral presentation.
For grades 3-6. 1999.
87 pgs. 1 vol. BR13131 $8.70
THE LOOK-IT-UP BOOK OF THE FIFTY STATES by Bill Gutman
Presents historical, geographical, and miscellaneous
information about each of the fifty states in the union. For grades 5-8. 2002.
507 pgs. 3 vols. BR14493 $50.70
NORTH AMERICA by April Pulley Sayre
Describes the unique geographical characteristics of the
North American continent including its waterways, weather, plants, and animals.
Discusses the northern lands of Canada and Alaska, as well as Mexico and its
links to Central America and the Caribean. Also covers the lower forty-eight
states. For grades 5-8. 1998.
121 pgs. 1 vol. BR13269 $12.10
SOUTHERN AND EASTERN ASIA by Martyn Bramwell
Basic information on the geography, population, and industry of countries located in southern and eastern Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For grades 5-8. 2000.
109 pgs. 1 vol. BR13822 $10.90
STRANGE STUFF: True Stories of Odd Places and Things by
Janet Nuzum Myers
A collection of myths and truths designed to pique a young
person’s curiosity about unusual “stuff.” Topics include the Bermuda Triangle,
meat-eating plants, zombies, quicksand, Bigfoot, mermaids, and black holes in
space. For grades 5-8. 1999.
138 pgs. 1 vol.
BR13694 $13.80
YOUR FOOT'S ON MY FEET! AND OTHER TRICKY NOUNS by Marvin
Terban
The plural forms of regular nouns, irregular nouns, and
nouns that don't change at all are explored in humorous rhymes and tongue
twisters. For grades 4-7. 1986.
34 pgs. 1 vol. BR7594 $3.40
STATE BOOK SERIES
Various authors discuss the geography, history, government, etc., of all fifty states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. For grades 4-7 and older readers. The price is $19.25 for each book. When ordering 10 to 25 books, take 5% off the order; when ordering 26 titles or more, take 10% off; when ordering a full set (52), take 15% off the total price. Please list the BR number and title of each book when ordering. Just state "full set" when ordering all 52 titles.
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Maine ---- BR9023 |
Oklahoma ---- BR9046 |
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Alaska ---- BR9049 |
Maryland ---- BR9007 |
Oregon ---- BR9017 |
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Arizona ---- BR9048 |
Massachusetts ---- BR9006 |
Pennsylvania ---- BR9002 |
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Arkansas ---- BR9025 |
Michigan ---- BR9026 |
Rhode Island ---- BR9013 |
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California ---- BR9031 |
Minnesota ---- BR9032 |
South Carolina ---- BR9008 |
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Colorado ---- BR9038 |
Mississippi ---- BR9020 |
South Dakota ---- BR9040 |
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Connecticut ---- BR9005 |
Missouri ---- BR9024 |
Tennessee ---- BR9016 |
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Delaware ---- BR9001 |
Montana ---- BR9041 |
Texas ---- BR9028 |
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Florida ---- BR9027 |
Nebraska ---- BR9037 |
Utah ---- BR9045 |
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Georgia ---- BR9004 |
Nevada ---- BR9036 |
Vermont ---- BR9014 |
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Hawaii ---- BR9050 |
New Hampshire ---- BR9009 |
Virginia ---- BR9010 |
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Idaho ---- BR9043 |
New Jersey ---- BR9003 |
Washington ---- BR9042 |
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Illinois ---- BR9021 |
New Mexico ---- BR9047 |
West Virginia ---- BR9035 |
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Indiana ---- BR9019 |
New York ---- BR9011 |
Wisconsin ---- BR9030 |
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Iowa BR9029 |
North Carolina ---- BR9012 |
Wyoming ---- BR9044 |
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Kansas BR9034 |
North Dakota ---- BR9039 |
Washington, DC ---- BR9051 |
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Kentucky BR9015 |
Ohio ---- BR9017 |
Puerto Rico ---- BR9052 |
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Louisiana BR9018 |
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GENERAL
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL: Making Connections by Naomi Pasachoff
Emphasizes Bell’s work and scientific experiments leading to his invention of the telephone. Examines his personal life to explain his commitment to working with deaf people. Traces his lifelong scientific curiousity. For grades 6-9 and older. 1996. 214 pgs. 1 vol. BR11657 $21.40
BOG BODIES by Janet Buell
Describes how in 1984 a British archeologist discovered the two-thousand-year-old Lindow Man buried in peat. For grades 5-8. 1997.
105 pgs. 1 vol. BR11626 $10.50
THE BROKEN TUSK: Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha retold by Uma Krishnaswami
Introductory pieces describe Hindu mythology and the physical form of Ganesha, the god with an elephant head on a human body. For grades 5-8. 1996. 121 pgs. 1 vol. BR11669 $12.10
BURY MY BONES BUT KEEP MY WORDS: African Tales for Retelling retold by
Tony Fairman
A collection of African folktales from a wide array of
cultures across the continent. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1991.
241 pgs. 1 vol. BR9454 $24.10
DOODLE DANDY! THE COMPLETE BOOK OF INDEPENDENCE DAY WORDS by Lynda
Graham-Barber
Describes, explains, and provides historical information on
a myriad of words and customs associated with America's Independence Day. For
grades 4-7 and older readers. 1992.
152 pgs. 1 vol. BR9864
$15.20
DUMB CLUCKS! JOKES ABOUT CHICKENS by Rick and Ann Walton
A collection of jokes about chickens such as, "Are mud
hens expensive? No, they're dirt cheep". For grades 4-7. 1987.
12 pgs. 1 vol. BR8259
$ .1.20
THE GODS AND GODDESSES OF ANCIENT EGYPT by Leonard Everett Fisher
Introduces thirteen of the major Egyptian deities, beginning with the sun god Ra. Describes what
each represented, how each was depicted artistically, and explains each god’s role in mythology. For grades 3-6. 1997.
22 pgs. 1 vol. BR11622 $2.20
ICE MAIDEN OF THE ANDES by Janet Buell
Describes the discovery of a young girl’s frozen body on a mountaintop in Peru. Explains how the frozen tissue provides scientists with important biological information. For grades 5-8. 1997.
92 pgs. 1 vol. BR11623 $9.20
MERLIN’S KIN: World Tales of the Heroic Magician retold by Josepha Sherman
A collection of thirty international folktales, featuring both the traditional magician, whose power comes from books or spells, and the shaman, who is a priest and healer. For grades 5-8. 1998.
319 pgs. 2 vol. BR13116 $31.90
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS by Edward Susman
Description of the disabling condition of the nervous system – usually striking women – affecting 350,000 in the U.S. Relates the history of the disease and research advances. For grades 4-7. 1999.
158 pgs. 1 vol. BR13245 $15.80
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE by Katherine Gleason
Introduction to literary history of Native Americans beginning with the oral traditions before European settlers arrived in North America. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1997.
86 pgs. 1 vol. BR11729 $8.60
SOCIAL SMARTS: Manners for Today’s Kids by Elizabeth James and Carol Barkin
Practical advice to help kids navigate social situations without embarrassment. Suggests ways to cope with crisis, such as hospitalization and death. For grades 4-7. 1996.
117 pgs. 1 vol. BR11612 $11.70
TALES FROM SILVER LANDS by Charles J. Finger
The folk magic of a land of silver cascades, mist-shrouded
mountains, and wide pampas fills these nineteen South American stories. For
grades 4-7. Newbery Medal. 1924.
288 pgs. 2 vols. BR9160
$28.80
TO THE TOP! CLIMBING THE WORLD'S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN by S.A. Kramer
Mount Everest in Asia is the highest mountain in the world,
and in 1953 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay hoped they would be the first men
to reach its peak-the top of the world. For grades 2-4. 1993.
31 pgs. 1 vol. BR10059
$3.10
UFOs, ETs, AND VISITORS FROM SPACE by Melvin Berger
Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do UFOs and ETs
really exist? The author presents the search by scientists for the answers to
these and similar questions. He also describes some of the best-known sightings
of UFOs and speculates about possible visits to Earth made by ETs. For grades
6-9. 1988.
100 pgs. 1 vol. BR8091
$10.00
WESTWARD HO HO HO! JOKES FROM THE WILD WEST by Victoria Hartman
A collection of knock-knock jokes, riddles, puns, and
limericks about the wild, wild West. For grades 3-6. 1992.
30 pgs. 1 vol. BR9521
$3.00
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS?: Helping Young Writers Begin by Sandy
Asher
A well-known author describes ways to find ideas for writing
stories, poems, and plays. Over two dozen other children's authors briefly tell
how they got their ideas for various stories they have written. For grades 4-7.
1987.
124 pgs. 1 vol. BR7441
$62.40
YOUR FOOT'S ON MY FEET! AND OTHER TRICKY NOUNS by Marvin Terban
The plural forms of regular nouns, irregular nouns, and
nouns that don't change at all are explored in humorous rhymes and tongue
twisters. For grades 4-7. 1986.
34 pages. 1 vol. BR7594
$3.40
HISTORY
BLACK HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Burke Davis
This book tells the stories of Peter Salem, Oliver Cromwell,
James Forten, and other African-Americans who fought, sacrificed, and performed
valiantly in the War for Independence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1976.
98 pgs. 1 vol. BR8881
$9.80
COMMANDER IN CHIEF ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE CIVIL WAR by Albert Marrin
Judging the Civil War to be the definitive event in the history of the United States, Marrin contends that Lincoln was our greatest president. For grades 6-9. 1997.
542 pgs. 3 vols. BR11624 $54.20
I, COLUMBUS: My Journal--1492-3 by Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was one of the most able and accomplished
sailors of his day. His life's dream was to discover a new way to reach the
East, fabled for its riches. Unlike those before him, he would sail west to
reach the Indies. Here is the record of his voyage, in his very own words. For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 1990.
49 pgs. 1 vol. BR8873
$4.90
ICE WRECK by Lucille Recht Penner
Describes the true story of British explorer Shackleton’s attempted 1914 expedition to Antarctica. For grades 3-6. Grade 1 braille. 2001.
28 pgs. 1 vol. BR14650 $2.80
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED: The History of American Medicine by Brandon Miller
Illustrates the changes in medical practices in the United States since Europeans first settled here. Recalls the fact that George Washington, suffering from a sore throat, died from prescribed bleeding in 1799. For grades 5-8. 1997.
134 pgs. 1 vol. BR11730 $13.40
NOW IS YOUR TIME! THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM by Walter Dean
Myers
Myers weaves the personal stories of influential and
ordinary people-slaves, soldiers, inventors, artists, and political leaders.
For grades 6-9 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 1991.
391 pgs. 2 vols. BR9071
$39.10
PIONEER GIRL: Growing Up on the Prairie by Andrea Warren
Recounts the life of Grace McCance, whose family settled a
Nebraska homestead in 1885 when she was only three years old. Based on her
memories. For grades 4-7. 1998.
132 pgs. 1 vol. BR12604
$13.20
THE WEST INDIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE by Warren J. Halliburton
This book explains West Indian history, recounting how
European settlers wiped out the original Caribbean inhabitants and how modern
West Indians descended from Africans brought over as slaves. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1994.
81 pgs. 1 vol. BR10155
$8.10
THE WORLD IN 1492 by Jean Fritz and others
An introduction to the history, accomplishments, customs, and
beliefs of people living in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Oceania, and the
Americas at the time Columbus discovered the new world. For grades 5-8 and
older readers. 1992.
316 pgs. 2 vols. BR10159
$31.60
A CHRISTMAS TREASURY: Very Merry Stories and Poems
An anthology that includes a selection from Wind in the Willows depicting Mole’s hospitality and Rat’s resourcefulness; “Christmas at the Hollow Tree Inn,” a story featuring a dog who plays Santa Claus; two traditional carols; and Clement Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2001.
36 pgs. 1 vol. BR14121 $11.00
THE DAY THE RABBI DISAPPEARED: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic
A noted folklorist presents twelve Jewish tales from around the world. Each combines elements of magic with a link to a Jewish holiday. For grades 3-6. 2000.
117 pgs. 1 vol. BR13525 $11.70
LILIES, RABBITS, AND PAINTED EGGS: The Story of the Easter Symbols by Edna Barth
Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes. Several activities are included. For grades 4-7. 2001.
74 pgs. 1 vol. BR14127 $7.40
SHAMROCKS, HARPS, AND SHILLELAGHS: The Story of the St. Patrick’s Day Symbols by Edna Barth
Explores the origin and meaning of the symbols and legends associated with St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17. This 2001 edition includes several activities. For grades 4-7. 1977.
110 pgs. 1 vol. BR14115 $11.00
ASTEROID IMPACT by Douglas Henderson
A depiction of the catastrophic collision between the Earth
and an immense asteroid some sixty-five million years ago. Many scientists
theorize that just such an event caused the extinction of pterosaurs,
dinosaurs, and marine reptiles, and brought about a protracted cold darkness.
For grades 3-6. 2000.
42 pgs. 1 vol.
BR13743 $4.20
BRAINSTORM! THE STORIES OF TWENTY AMERICAN KID
INVENTORS by Tom Tucker
A look at twenty inventions, covering more than two hundred
years of history, by young people ranging in age from five to nineteen.
For grades 5-8. 1995.
194 pgs. 1 vol. BR10541 $19.40
DRAGON BONES AND DINOSAUR EGGS: A Photobiography of Explorer
Roy Chapman Andrews by Ann Bausum
A biography of the great explorer-adventurer who discovered
huge fields of dinosaur bones and a complete nest of dinosaur eggs in Mongolia
during the 1920s. For grades 5-8. 2000.
77 pgs. 1 vol. BR13242 $7.70
PLATE TECTONICS by Alvin Silverstein and others
Discusses the phenomenon of plate tectonics – the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving – and its connection to earthquakes and volcanoes. Explains continental drift and prospects for predicting natural events. For grades 4-7. 1998.
126 pgs. 1 vol. BR14303 $12.60
SIGHT by Laurence Pringle
Describes the parts of the human eye and how they work.
Discusses color blindness, visual perception, animal eyes, and eye care, among
other topics. For grades 3-6. 2000.
46 pgs. 1 vol.
BR13241 $4.60
SOLAR POWER by Ian Graham
Explains the concept of solar energy and provides a brief
history of its uses from ancient civilizations through modern times For grades 4-7. 1999.
70 pgs. 1 vol.
BR13268 $7.00
TOO OLD FOR THIS, TOO YOUNG FOR THAT! Our Survival Guide for
the Middle-School Years by Harriet S. Mosatche and Karen Unger
Information, advice, and support for middle schoolers on
issues such as communicating with family and friends, setting goals, handling
peer pressure and dealing with changes including body functions and stress. For
grades 6-9 and older. 2000.
342 pgs. 2 vol.
BR13341 $34.20
TOUCH by Laurence Pringle
Describes the sense of touch, how it differs from the other
senses, how it works, and why it is important. Also examines the sense of touch
in a variety of animals. For grades 3-6. 2000.
44 pgs. 1 vol.
BR13215 $4.40
CHESS: From First Moves to Checkmate by Daniel King
Introduces chess basics. Explains how to set up the board, move individual pieces, place an opponent in check, and secure a checkmate. Discusses the shapes of the pieces, history, rules, and strategies of the game. Describes some of the great players and matches. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2000.
176 pgs. 1 vol. BR13828 $17.60
THE GOOD GUYS OF BASEBALL: Sixteen True Sports Stories by Terry Egan and others
Sixteen biographies describing men in baseball who exemplify some of the best traits an athlete
can possess on or off the field: loyalty, decency, determination, and the willingness to work hard.
For grades 3-6. 1997.
141 pgs. 1 vol. BR11625 $11.28