Alternative Fuel Cars
Level V,
nonfiction
Inventors are working hard to find new ways to power cars and trucks because oil is a nonrenewable resource and burning it releases damaging pollutants into the air. Possible alternative fuels come from solar cells, hydrogen, chemical batteries, and ethanol. All are discussed in detail.
Volcanoes
Level V,
nonfiction
Volcanoes is a factual text that describes how different kinds of volcanoes are formed. The book also gives details about some of the more famous volcanoes, including Mt. Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens, the Hawaiian Islands, Mt. Etna, and Wizard Island, Crater Lake.
How Little John Joined Robin Hood
Level V,
fiction
In the retelling of this classic tale, readers learn how Robin Hood came to steal from the wealthy and give back to the poor. Readers are also given insight into how John Little met, challenged, and later joined Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. Readers also learn how Robin Hood's strong and faithful friend came to be called Little John.
Female Sports Stars
Level V,
nonfiction
Female Sports Stars is a biographical text that focuses on the inspiration and motivation of four young ladies: Mia Hamm, Venus and Serena Williams, and Bethany Hamilton. Each story provides students with positive messages that inspire them to succeed. Photographs support the text.
Robots
Level V,
nonfiction
This book discusses the various uses robots have been put to in modern society performing tasks that humans can't or don't want to do.
Two Kettles
Level V,
fiction
Brought together by circumstances beyond their control, two young girls, one English and one Native American, work to prepare dishes to be served at a feast that years later would be known as the first Thanksgiving. Emotions such as curiosity, resentment, apprehension, and nervousness all come to the surface in each girl as they work quietly side by side. In the process of laboring all day long together, a near tragedy forms a bond of friendship that will last forever, despite the future uncertainty of their family relations. Illustrations support the text.
Natural Wonders of the World
Level V,
nonfiction
Natural Wonders of the World teaches readers about five of the natural wonders: the Grand Canyon, Paricutin, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest, and the Great Barrier Reef. The book explains how the structures were formed and where they are located. Maps, charts, and photographs support the text.
