Pirate Ships and Flags
Level U,
nonfiction
The image of an eye-patched, peg-legged pirate with a hook for a hand and a parrot on his shoulder may be familiar to many readers. However, they may not be familiar with the ships that pirates used to chase their victims. Pirate Ships and Flags describes various ships used by pirates during the Golden Age of piracy. The types of ships used in different regions of the world, along with the advantages of each in the practice of looting, are explained.
All About Chocolate
Level U,
nonfiction
All About Chocolate is an informational book that is sure to make the reader's mouth water. Interesting facts about the history of chocolate, where and how cacao trees are grown, and the steps taken to make chocolate into candy are included.
Galapagos Wonder
Level U,
nonfiction
Galapagos Wonder is an informational book about the remote Galapagos Islands. Readers will learn about the geology and formation of these unique islands, their unusual animals and plants, and conservation efforts aimed at preserving their natural ecology. Filled with interesting facts, this book is sure to encourage additional research in areas such as endangered wildlife and marine ecology.
Mysteries of Flight
Level U,
nonfiction
The book answers, in easy-to-understand language, the intriguing question about how airplanes succeed in flying through the air like birds. It includes a brief history of aviation from the first hot-air balloon in 1783 through the Wright brothers then focuses on explaining the various parts of a plane that enable a pilot to control it and keep it airborne.
Muscles
Level U,
nonfiction
What do you and a bodybuilder have in common? Over 600 muscles! Yours may not be as big or as strong, but they are there. This nonfiction book explains the three types of muscles, and the functions of each including the cardiac muscle. Photographs enhance the text.
Arrows
Level U,
fiction
Arrows is a story centered on a thirteen-year-old girl who discovers a series of arrows carved into large boulders. With her grandfather's help, she uncovers a hidden cipher. Will they be able to break the code or will the message remain a mystery? Illustrations and a photograph support the text.
The Great Gallardo's Books
Level U,
fiction
In The Great Gallardo's Books, Miguel has to write an essay for homework explaining why reading is an adventure. Miguel doesn't like reading much and is uninspired by the topic until he finds a mysterious trunk in the loft of his mother's shop. The trunk is full of books that show Miguel how reading can be a real adventure.
Coral Reefs
Level U,
nonfiction
Coral reefs are massive undersea communities where one quarter of all plants and animals in the ocean make their homes. Readers are invited to explore the diverse but fragile world of the coral reef. The author helps us learn more about why these unique communities are in need of our protection. Photographs, diagrams, captions, and a map support the text.
