Storm Chasers
Level R,
nonfiction
Tornadoes are both exciting and terrifying; storm chasers know this first-hand. They are fearless men and women who place themselves in harm.s way to study these often violent storms. Most storm chasers are scientists who hope to gather information about wind speed and direction in order to predict the path a tornado will travel. Readers will learn what storm chasers do, how tornadoes form, and how they are classified. Photographs and scientific illustrations support the text.
Inventions
Level R,
nonfiction
Inventions is an informative book about many different inventions. It explains why people invent, and how inventions pave the way for other inventions. Some of the inventions highlighted in the book include the wheel, the engine, the lightbulb, and computers. Photographs, illustrations, and timelines support the text.
The Hard Stuff! All About Bones
Level R,
nonfiction
What do humans have in common with snakes, elephants, and whales? A skeleton! The numbers of bones may vary, but the purpose is the same--to support and protect all of the organs inside the body. Photographs, illustrations, X-rays, and detailed diagrams of various bones help readers make meaningful connections with the text.
We're In Business
Level R,
fiction
We're in Business tells the story of a group of student leaders who work together to generate and implement new ideas and programs for their community. The Kids Company Leaders enters a national contest to win $3,000 to fund a project of their choice. Each of the leaders has a unique strength to share with the group, and their cooperation and innovation help them to create an inspirational proposal. Illustrations support the text.
How Robin Stole Fire
Level R,
fiction
How the Robin Stole Fire is an Australian Aboriginal folktale. An old man tells a group of birds the secret of fire: Mar, the cockatoo, keeps fire under his wing. The birds decide to invite Mar to a party in order to steal his fire. But Mar leaves before they can steal it, and the birds begin to doubt the story. They first send a wren, and later a robin, after Mar. The robin steals the fire but burns his breast red. The fire gets out of control, and neither the robin nor the cockatoo owns it anymore. Fire now belongs to everyone.
Wonders of Nature
Level R,
nonfiction
Our planet has many unique and fascinating animals, and Wonders of Nature introduces the reader to some of the most interesting among them. Amazing photos support the facts that readers will learn about these creatures.
Bessie Coleman
Level R,
nonfiction
The first African-American female pilot, Bessie Coleman, was a brave pioneer. She set new standards for what women could do and achieve in the world. She also was instrumental in helping to create equal opportunities for African-Americans in the 1920s. This informative book, filled with photos of Coleman and the planes she flew, chronicles her life from childhood to her tragic early death in 1926.
Foods Around the World
Level R,
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.
Murdoch's Path
Level R,
fiction
In this folktale-style story by famous Irish author Juliana Horatia Ewing, poor Pat finds himself dancing with the fairies after he accidentally takes the infamous Murdoch's Path. Fortunately, Pat knows his manners, and the fairies richly reward him despite his trespasses. But when a greedy shoemaker tries to duplicate Pat's success, he finds that the fairies aren't so generous to those who would trick them.
