Colleen and the Leprechaun
Level N,
fiction
Colleen and the Leprechaun is the story of an eight-year-old girl who takes a trip to Ireland to meet her grandparents for the first time. On the way to her grandparents' home, her grandfather fascinates her with stories of Celtic fairies and Irish legends, mysteriously warning her to watch for little people.
Totem Poles
Level N,
nonfiction
What kind of tree trunk can tell a story? One that's been carved into a totem pole! In this informational book, readers will learn in what parts of the United States totem poles are found, why they are used and by whom, and how totem poles are carved. Photographs of totem poles, and of figures found on totem poles, enhance the text.
Mount Rushmore
Level N,
nonfiction
Mount Rushmore teaches readers about the making of a memorial to honor four of America's most popular presidents. The faces of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt were carved into a mountain of granite over the course of twelve years. Completed in 1941, the memorial receives 2.5 million visitors each year and is preserved yearly. Photos, captions, a map, and a time line support the text.
Puppets
Level N,
nonfiction
Have you ever wondered how puppets are made? Are you interested in learning how to make puppets yourself? Puppets is a book that teaches the reader about the four basic kinds of puppets and how they are operated. The book also contains detailed instructions for making several puppets.
Making Rice
Level N,
nonfiction
Making Rice is an informational text about rice and its importance in China. The book provides instructions on how to prepare and cook rice. Also included is a detailed, step-by-step recipe for chicken-fried rice that the whole family can enjoy.
The Mystery Wind
Level N,
fiction
The Mystery Wind is a story about a little African girl named Taba. The mystery wind comes to grant Taba several wishes. Taba uses these wishes to help improve the lives of the people in her village. Her unselfishness inspires the mystery wind and will inspire readers as well.
Foods Around the World
Level N,
nonfiction
How does grilled antelope sound? Or perhaps caterpillars dried and cooked with onions and tomatoes? This entertaining and informative book takes us on a culinary trip around the world in search of the delicious and disgusting (at least, to our palette). Appetizing photographs accompany the text.
Coral Reefs
Level N,
nonfiction
Coral reefs are massive undersea communities where one quarter of all plants and animals in the ocean make their homes. The book discusses the diverse but fragile world of the coral reef and the need for its protection.
The Shepherd and the Fairy
Level N,
fiction
The Shepherd and the Fairy is a rags-to-riches-to-rags Corsican folktale about a young man who wins the love of a magical fairy. She makes him wealthy with her wishes, but he succumbs to the temptation of wanting a better love and more worldly goods. In the end, he is left with nothing.
The Buffalo Hunt
Level N,
fiction
Wind-in-the-Treetops is going on his first buffalo hunt with the men of his tribe. This short narrative describes the preparation for and the events of the hunt, and what the hunt means for the family. The illustrations bring the story to life.
