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Changes for Addy: A Winter Story (An American Girl #6)
by Connie PorterAs 1865 ends, Addy still longs to have her whole family together. She's begun to give up hope when the Walker family finally gets word that baby Esther, Auntie Lula, and Uncle Solomon have started out for Philadelphia. <P><P>Addy begins to search the city for them. Her search is rewarded, but the reunion she dreamed of is mixed with joy and deep sorrow. Freedom has cost her family dearly. <P><P>As Addy prepares for her reading at the Emancipation Celebration at church, she wonders if she even believes the famous words about freedom she is supposed to read. Momma reminds Addy that their family will always be together as long as their love and courage live in her heart
The Gammage Cup
by Carol KendallA handful of Minnipins, a sober and sedate people, rise up against the Periods, the leading family of an isolated mountain valley, and are exiled to a mountain where they discover that the ancient enemies of their people are preparing to attack.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
Ivan and the Star of David
by Myrna GrantThe summary of the book is taken from the Back Cover: "Ivan Nazaroff meets a beautiful young girl whose family is being closely watched and sometimes questioned by the police. Julia Devenko confides to Ivan that they are believers in God. Yet none of the other Christians know them. Ivan soon finds himself deeply involved in a dangerous battle of wits with the police. Once again Ivan's faith is put to the test as he takes great risks to help his new friend."
Flour Babies
by Anne FineSimon's class is sick of taking care of their six-pound flour babies. But for Simon, the pack of flour provides an understanding of his fatherless life.
KneeKnock Rise
by Natalie BabbittFrom the moment young Egan arrives in Instep, he senses the spell cast over the villagers by the Megrimum--the mysterious something that lurks on the mist-wreathed peak of Kneeknock Rise. Everyone shudders in horror--delicious horror--whenever the Megrimum's unearthly wail floats down to the village. Before long, Egan is climbing the Rise to find a practical explanation for those wails.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
Railway Ghosts and Highway Horrors
by Daniel CohenFrom the Book jacket: Feel like taking a little late night journey? Beware! Those eerie shadows along the road and bloodcurdling cries in the dark might be more than figments of your imagination. Ghastly tales of railway ghosts and highway horrors are infamous. Have you heard of the headless brakeman who warns of approaching danger on the railway, or the screaming, faceless phantoms who strike terror along the roadways? These and other spine-chilling stories are based on actual reports that will spook even nonbelievers. Are they in fact true? Do such supernatural beings exist? Only you can decide. RL 5
The Noonday Friends
by Mary StolzEleven-year-old Franny Davis and her best friend share school and family problems in this realistic, often humorous story set in New York's Greenwich Village.<P><P> 1966 Newbery Honor Book
Powerhouse: Inside a Nuclear Power Plant
by Charlotte WilcoxYou use electricity every day at home and at school, but do you know where it comes from? About twenty percent of our electricity comes from nuclear energy-energy released when the nucleus of an atom splits apart. To find out how power from tiny atoms of uranium turns into the power behind your light switch, step inside a nuclear power plant. In Powerhouse, author Charlotte Wilcox follows the process of creating electricity from nuclear fuel at Prairie Island, a nuclear power plant in Minnesota. Along the way, readers will learn about atoms, radiation, the problem of nuclear waste, and the future of nuclear power. Jerry Boucher's full-color photographs give a behind-the-scenes look at this important and controversial energy source.
Freshman, Class of '88 (Class of '88, #1)
by Linda A. CooneyIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was a time of wishes, hopes, hurts, fears, and loves. It was their first year of high school. Five friends. Nick the golden boy, Celia the beautiful, Sean the thinker, Allie the wild, Meg the brave Brand-new Redwood High holds a different promise for each of them. Celia could be popular for the first time in her life-if she stops being Allies friend. Nick could be a campus star-but only if he plays by someone else's rules... rules that don't include Sean. Meg has a chance to be a leader... and to be passed over by the boy she loves. Together, they could have faced anything. but after freshman year, they may never be together again.
Everything You Need to Know About Acne (Need to Know Library)
by Jennifer CeaserDescribes the different types of acne, their causes, treatment, and prevention.
Sophomore, Class of '88 (Class of '88 #2)
by Linda A. CooneyFive friends. Nick the golden boy Celia the beautiful, Sean the thinker, Allie the wild, Meg the brave. Celia flirts outrageously with Redwood High's # 1 b-ball star. She's not really using him... she's just trying to get ahead. Meg's got a new guy, too. So what if Nick thinks he's too wild for her? Nick doesn't know everything about Meg. He doesn't know everything about his buddy Sean, either. Sean sees more than people think he does- especially about what's happening between L.P. and Allie. When five friends make it this far together, why should sophomore year tear them apart?
Lions (World Life Library)
by Brian BertramFrom the Book jacket: With its authoritative information based on world-recognized research, plus spectacular color photography and range maps, Lions helps readers of all ages discover fascinating facts about this phenomenal animal. This book is a wonderful introduction to the remarkably adaptable lion and its characteristics, its uniquely social nature and structure. Lions also covers research studies in the wild and the great conservation efforts being made on behalf of the Asiatic subspecies of lion. Brian Bertram is a freelance zoological advisor, acting principally for the Bristol Zoo Gardens, England, as Special Projects Coordinator. He was Curator of Mammals at the Zoological Society of London, and he spent four years studying lions and leopards in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Discover the world's animals with the WorldLife Library from Voyageur Press. This highly acclaimed series brings you the latest research from leading naturalists, along with stunning color photographs of your favorite animals.
The Corn Grows Ripe
by Dorothy RhoadsWhen his father is badly injured in an accident, a young Mayan boy called Tigre wonders who will plant and harvest the corn that they need to survive--and to please the Mayan gods. Twelve-year-old Tigre has never done a man's work before. Now he will have to take his father's place. <P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
Pinochle is the Name of the Game
by Walter GibsonHave you ever watched a hand of this fascinating game and wished you knew how to play? Or do you already know how and want to play better? Well, here's your opportunity to "hire" one of the game's foremost authorities as your personal "pro." Watch him deal out a sample hand and show you how to play it. His play-by-play instructions, written for the beginning player, will guide you confidently through the fundamentals. And with the ease that comes with confidence, you will quickly master the finer points of the game. It is on this gamesmanship that those already familiar with the game can sharpen their skills. Included are the rules for two-, three-, and - four-handed pinochle, as well as for auction pinochle and auction pinochle with partners.
The Jazz Man
by Mary Hays WeikWhen the Jazz Man played, Zeke thought about nothing else but the wonderful music that drifted from the bright yellow room across the courtyard. He did not think about how his mother crept up and down five long flights of stairs every day to go to work. He did not think about the jobs he knew his father must work. He thought about just of the dreamy blues adding color to his drab world. How long will Zeke's dreams last when the Jazz Man leaves?<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor Book
Li Lun, Lad of Courage
by Carolyn TreffingerBanished to a mountaintop to learn to grow rice, Li Lun proves his courage as he fights the elements and his own loneliness to make his rice seedlings flourish where no one else has for generations.<P><P> A Newbery Honor book.
The Fish Hawk's Nest
by Stephen W. MeaderAndy, while going fishing on a south Jersey island, finds a slaughtered cow and a small chest. Both lead to a smugglers ring and adventure in 1830s south Jersey and Philadelphia. Excellent historical fiction and great characterization
Rabbit Hill
by Robert LawsonIt has been a while since Folks lived in the Big House, and an even longer time has passed since there has been a garden at the House. All the animals of the Hill are very excited about the new Folks moving in, and they wonder how things are going to change. It’s only a matter of time before the animals of the Hill find out just who is moving in, and they may be a little bit surprised when they do.<P><P> Newbery Medal Winner
It's Like This, Cat
by Emily Cheney NevilleMy father is always talking about how a dog can be very educational for a boy. This is one reason I got a cat.<P><P> Dave Mitchell and his father yell at each other a lot, and whenever the fighting starts, Dave's mother gets an asthma attack. That's when Dave storms out of the house. Then Dave meets Tom, a strange boy who helps him rescue Cat. It isn't long before Cat introduces Dave to Mary, a wonderful girl from Coney Island. Slowly Dave comes to see the complexities in people's lives and to understand himself and his family a little better.<P> Newbery Medal Winner
Sandra Day O'Connor: Justice for All (Women of Our Time)
by Beverly GhermanFrom the Book Jacket: Sandra Day O'Connor is one of the most influential-and controversial-women of today. In 1981, she was the first woman named to the United States Supreme Court, and since then, her rulings have helped to shape and interpret the laws of our nation. From her childhood on an Arizona ranch to her days as a young lawyer, Justice O'Connor has always fought for what she believed in: legal representation for the poor, clear mental health laws, and fair working conditions for men and women. Her opinions are not always popular, but Justice O'Connor continues to live by the words she tells the young people she meets: "The individual can make things happen." Praise for the Women of Our Time® series: "A series of uniform excellence." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Ages 7-11
Elijah of Buxton
by Christopher Paul Curtis11-year-old Elijah is the first child born into freedom in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves just over the border from Detroit. Things change when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of slavery in the South. Elijah embarks on a dangerous journey to America in pursuit of the thief. <P><P> <b>A Newbery Honor book</b> <P><b>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal</b> <P><b> Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction </b>
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?
by Jean FritzWhere was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? Languishing on a sack of salt in his country store? On the floor of the House of Burgesses speaking against England's stamp tax? In the green Virginia woods fishing and imitating birdsongs? At the royal governor's palace being elected governor? The truth is that all his life as planter, lawyer, statesman, things seemed to happen to Patrick Henry on the 29th of May. And no matter where he was he might be orating. Patrick Henry had a good ear (he even taught himself to play the flute when he was stuck indoors with a broken collar bone) and what people called a "sending voice." What he cared most for was his native Virginia and her freedom. Jean Fritz' keen eye for humorous and humanizing detail, her insight into the Revolution, and her unconventional approach make for a revealing and colorful portrait of Patrick Henry --from practical joker to passionate Virginian.
Sharks (Worldlife Library)
by Doug PerrineFrom the Book Jacket: There are some 375 recognised species of sharks around the world, with exciting discoveries of new species every year. Like so many creatures of the underwater world, researchers are only just beginning to understand sharks and their life in a delicate marine habitat. SHARKS explores the changing times of these often misunderstood creatures. Popularly described as 'killers' and 'primitive', recent research reveals that they are rarely dangerous to humans and that they have evolved into sophisticated hunters, with unique adaptations to sustain them as top marine predators. Despite their resilience, sharks have not yet developed a protection against unnatural pressures from mankind. Fishing, sporting interests and pollution now account for the death of some 100 million sharks every year. Clearly, swift and far-reaching conservation measures are necessary to secure the healthy future of sharks, and the priceless balance of their marine environment. Discover the world's most-loved animals in the Worldlife Library by Voyageur Press. This highly acclaimed series brings you the latest research and the personal experiences of international authorities and leading naturalists.
Why Do We Celebrate That?
by Jane WilcoxFind out why we celebrate being born, the coming of age, weddings, spring, summer, fall, winter, the New Year, farming festivals, fasts, feasts, pilgrimages, birthdays, holy people, dying, festivals, national holidays and take a quiz at the end of the book.