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Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition
by John Geiger Owen Beattie Shelley TanakaOwen Beattie is an anthropologist who thinks he knows what happened to the famous expedition led by Sir John Franklin in the mid 1800's. Sir John was sure that he would be able to discover the ever illusive Northwest Passage, a route that would make it possible for Europeans to travel to China across the top of Canada. So, in 1845, Sir John set out with two ships, the Erebus and the Terror. The ships were fitted with the best technological advances of the time and everyone was sure that Sir John would succeed where so many failed before him. Instead the two ships got frozen in the ice and none of the crew members came home. An enormous rescue mission was launched and even when it was clear that everyone on the ships must have died, explorers still went out looking for answers as to what had happened on that ill-fated voyage. Now, all these years later Owen is hoping that he will be able to prove once and for all that the expedition had been doomed from the start and the cause was a very simple one - poisoning. Sir John's crew all ate food from cans, cans which had been soldered shut with lead. The lead would have made the crew sick and weak. It would have made them behave irrationally and would have impaired their ability to make sound decisions. Finally the lead in their bodies would have killed many of them. By describing Owen's own experiences and by also telling the story of the Franklin expedition from the point of view of one of the crew members, the authors of this excellent book bring the whole extraordinary tale to life. Period photographs and photographs of artifacts from the two ships, along with maps and illustrations help the reader see the journey and try to be a detective reaching into the past to find out what happened all those years ago. Though this is undoubtedly a tragic tale, it is a fascinating one, as we are able to see how scientists today can discover intimate details about people who died long ago.
...If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island
by Ellen LevineA great way to celebrate the centennial of the great immigration movement through Ellis Island, this unique, interactive history book encourages readers to step into the past with its question-and-answer format. It's also packed with quotes from children and adults who passed through Ellis Island.
The Midnight Mystery
by Betty Ren WrightIf only Rosie's mother hadn't bought the old man's wardrobe ... If only Rosie's father didn't have to go to Milwaukee for his job ... If only Rosie had ten fingers ... If only the "Dance of the Dinosaurs" could be a march ...
Escape from Warsaw
by Ian SerraillierHistorical fiction. In Warsaw in 1942, the Balicki chidren watch in horror as Nazi Storm Troopers arrest their mother. With the war raging around them, they live in constant fear.
E, My Name Is Emily
by Norma Fox MazerThere's nothing like having a best friend to share your innermost thoughts with. In each of these novels Norma Fox Mazer explores the special ties between best friends-from worrying about boys, to studying for tests, to dealing with divorced parents, to just plain growing up.
The Ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane
by Sam McbratneyThe three mischievous Sweet children discover that their new house is home to three eccentric ghosts who want only to be left alone. [from the back cover] "They aren't afraid of those kids! Nice ghosts. Peaceful ghosts. Ordinary happy ghosts. That's what the three ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane are, until the horrible Sweet children move in! But what can the ghosts do when the nasty Sweet kids sell people ghostwatching tickets? When the beastly brats chase them with cameras, flashlights, and paint? When the little monsters refuse to listen to ghostly reason? What any respectable ghost would do--haunt them! But what if it doesn't work? Will the ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane ever have a peaceful home again?" RL5, Ages 8-12 There are many more books about ghosts in the Bookshare collection. Look for The Ghost of Popcorn Hill, The Ghost on Saturday Night, The Ghost That Came Alive, The Ghost With The Halloween Hiccups, The Ghost Inside the Monitor, Ghosts! Ghostly Tales From Folklore, Ghosts Beneath Our Feet, Ghost Witch, Ghost Cave, The Ghost Twins Books, Ghost and Pete, Georgie and the Noisy Ghost and many more.
The Fledgling (Hall Family Chronicles, #4)
by Jane LangtonWhen the mysterious Canada goose appears at Georgie's window, she climbs on his back and learns how to really fly. But one person will stop at nothing to prevent her lovely Goose Prince from coming. <P><P> A Newbery Honor Book.
A Dog Named Toe Shoe (Bad News Ballet #10)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "Doggone! Okay, so the stray mutt that the gang finds near their dance school isn't the cutest dog they've ever seen... but the girls fall in love with him anyway. And they decide to make Toe Shoe their mascot. Only problem is, none of the gang's parents will let them have a dog. And then their enemy, Courtney, gets poor Toe Shoe thrown in the pound. Rocky, Zan, McGee, Mary Bubnik, and Gwen may be known for messing things up--but they're going to get their dog back if it's the last thing they do right!" There are more funny situations in store for these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Catch up on any of the books in this series you've missed. Check out #1 The Terrible Try outs, #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3 Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #6 Save D.A.D., #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, #9 Boo Who?, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe.
Boo Who? (Bad News Ballet #9)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "Who's crying now? This is one spooky Halloween for the gang! First they get cast as bats in the ballet Dracula. And then Zan gets the girls involved in a big mystery. Someone in Deerfield is scaring little old ladies--by yelling BOO at them and stealing their purses! If Zan, McGee, Rocky, Gwen, and Mary Bubnik can catch the crook, they'll be heroes. And the boy bats in the ballet will come to McGee's party. But if they fail...all the candy corn in the world won't cheer them up! Can the gang help save Halloween?" There are more funny situations in store for these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Check out #1 The Terrible Try outs, #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3 Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #6 Save D.A.D.! #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe.
Camp Clodhopper (Bad News Ballet #8)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "Zan, McGee, Mary Bubnik, Rocky, and Gwen are sick and tired of being laughed at by their enemies, the Bunheads. So for their summer vacation, the girls are going to a special camp to become better ballerinas. Only Camp Claude Harper is all run down. And their dancing teacher doesn't know any ballet! But even worse, the Bunheads are across the lake at some fancy camp. And they're calling the gang's camp Camp Clodhopper. This can only mean war!" There are more funny situations in store for these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Check out #1 The Terrible Try outs, #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3, Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #6 Save D.A.D., #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, #9 Boo Who?, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe, with more to come.
Agnes the Sheep
by William TaylorAn eccentric old lady leaves her large and nasty sheep, Agnes, to Belinda and Joe, setting off a wild and woolly sheep chase. [from the back cover] "Agnes is a real woolly bully. Joe and Belinda made a promise to old Mrs. Carpenter. They promised to take care of Agnes--no matter what. But Agnes isn't your ordinary, everyday sheep. She's Agnes--the attack sheep. So when Agnes wants her bread and milk, she gets it. And when Agnes feels like chasing a neighbor around the yard and butting him over the fence, no one can stop her. But there are people who want to stop her. And even though Joe and Belinda realize that Agnes isn't the nicest sheep in the world, they don't understand why anyone would want to turn her into a sweater and a few lamb chops. So they decide to save Agnes. And to prove that you can teach an old sheep new tricks. Sometimes." Look for Knitwits, another humorous book by William Taylor you will enjoy from the Bookshare collection.
Koya Delaney and the Good Girl Blues
by Eloise GreenfieldKoya Delaney, an eleven-year-old African-American girl, has trouble expressing anger, until her cousin, a popular male singer, comes to town.
Circle of Gold
by Candy Dawson BoydAfter the death of Mattie's father, hermother seems to take out her frustrations on Mattie. But Mattie devises a plan to bring her family back together again. Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book; Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.
One More River To Cross: The Stories Of Twelve Black Americans
by Jim HaskinsPresents brief biographies of twelve African Americans who courageously fought against racism to become leaders in their fields, including Marian Anderson, Ralph Bunche, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Malcolm X.
Save D. A. D.! (Bad News Ballet #6)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "For SALE: One ballet school The gang may hate ballet ... but if they don't take dance class, they'll never see each other again! That's why Rocky, Zan, Mary Bubnik., Gwen, and McGee have to prevent their school from closing. How can five washed-up ballerinas raise enough money to save the Deerfield Academy of Dance? Bake sales? Car washes? No way--the girls need big bucks. And if anyone can help Save D.A.D., it's the gang!" There are more funny situations in store for these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Check out #1 The Terrible Try outs, #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3 Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, #9 Boo Who?, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe.
Sixth-Grade Sleepover
by Eve BuntingJaney worries that the sixth grade Rabbit Reading Club's all-night sleepover will expose her fear of the dark, but it turns out that she is not the only member with a secret.
The Boxcar Children
by Gertrude Chandler Warner L. Kate DealThe New York Times-bestselling tale of four orphaned siblings who will do anything to stick together, featuring more than thirty original illustrations. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden take care of one another. They have no parents, no other family--except for a grandfather they don't care to see--and no home . . . until the night they find the boxcar. Old, rusty, lonely, and abandoned in the woods, it's the perfect home for four brave children on their own. Through hard work and courage, the Aldens begin to build a life full of fun and adventure. But when they're faced with a problem they can't solve themselves, they're forced to look for adult help--and will find it in the most unlikely ally. Hailed by School Library Journal as one of the top 100 children's novels of all time, Gertrude Chandler Warner's story has delighted generations of young readers and launched a long-running series and an animated film featuring her fearless foursome. Now, new and old fans alike can delight in the timeless book that started it all, featuring illustrations by L. Kate Deal.
101 Silly Summertime Jokes
by Stephanie CalmensonWhat do you say to a forty-ton shark with razor-sharp teeth, who is listening to his headphones with the volume turned way up? Anything you want. He can't hear you. * * * Over 140 jokes, including Camp Crack-Ups; Cool Ghouls; Seaside Sillies; Beach Bound Biggies; and more, more, more!
Eat Your Heart Out, Victoria Chubb
by Joyce HuntIt's summer vacation at last! But Roger and his friends, Lizzie, Gina, and Buck, are bored. Then they come up with a plan. They open a business, a luncheonette for the local kids. And it's a smash hit ...until nasty Victoria Chubb shows up. Victoria is jealous of the foursome's close friendship, so she sets out to ruin their project. When the luncheonette is in real trouble, Victoria unexpectedly comes to the rescue with a great idea But Roger and his partners soon find that Victoria's good ideas may just put them out of business! Can the luncheonette survive Victoria Chubb? RL 5 8-12
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
The Adventures of the Red Tape Gang
by Joan Lowery NixonA group of kids decide to correct the unresolved issues in their neighborhood. It's all fun at first, but then they discover there are more problems than they thought. Their activities get noted by the wrong people. The way out of these problems could be terrible for one of them.
Harry Houdini: Master Of Magic
by Robert KraskeThis biography recounts the life of Harry Houdini from his boyhood through his years as an escape artist and master showman.
The Hundred Penny Box
by Sharon Bell MathisMichael loves his great-great-aunt Dew, even if she can't always remember his name. He especially loves to spend time with her and her beloved hundred penny box, listening to stories about each of the hundred years of her life. Michael's mother wants to throw out the battered old box that holds the pennies, but Michael understands that the box itself is as important to Aunt Dew as the memories it contains. <P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Littles and the Great Halloween Scare
by John PetersonIt's almost Halloween and Tom and Lucy Little are going to scare the adults! But before they can come up with a plan, their Uncle Nick retires from the army and comes to live with the rest of the Little clan. The Littles don't know about Nick's pet Mus Mus, a White House mouse, and they are caught off guard and scared silly when the mouse appears in their home. But before Halloween is over, Tom and Lucy will have the last laugh as they play the best prank ever on their family. <P><P> The Littles are tiny people no more than six inches tall who have tails and live inside the walls of a house where the big people don't even know they are there. Read many more books about the little children, ten-year-old Tom and his sister 8-year-old Lucy in the Bookshare collection including The Littles and the Big Storm, The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving, The Littles Give a Party, The Littles Have A Happy Valentine's Day and at least ten more.