Odysseus and the Bag of Winds
Level Y,
fiction
Odysseus and the Bag of Winds tells about Odysseus's place in the stories of Greek mythology. He became known as one of the greatest Greek heroes after winning the Trojan War. However, his journey back home to Ithaca was doomed as he and his men were suddenly blown off course. This story shows how jealousy, greed, and distrust can lead even the most confident people astray. Vivid illustrations and maps support the text.
Believe It Or Not?
Level Y,
nonfiction
People have been intrigued for many decades by persistent mysteries in the natural world. Believe It Or Not? presents four unsolved mysteries, and challenges the reader to decide whether the evidence surrounding them is genuine or fake, or if there are rational explanations. Are Bigfoot, crop circles, the Curse of the Mummy, and the Bermuda Triangle examples of true mysteries, or elaborate hoaxes?
Plate Tectonics
Level Y,
nonfiction
Plate Tectonics is a factual text that explains how the Earth has changed over millions of years and why these changes have occurred. This book describes the structure of the Earth in understandable terms and provides interesting facts about geological events that occur in our world.
Life of Cesar Chavez
Level Y,
nonfiction
This book recounts the life and work of Cesar Chavez, from his childhood on the family farm in Arizona, to his adolescence as a migrant worker, to his dedication to the fight for dignity and justice for farm workers everywhere.
Art of Photography
Level Y,
nonfiction
This introduction to picture taking is loaded with information about cameras, film, composition, and fun photography projects. It also gives students a history of photography and an overview of how cameras work, how film is developed, and the fun of digital cameras. Each photography tip is accompanied by photos showing the dos, and humorous don'ts, of picture taking.
Two Kettles
Level Y,
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 will be known as the first Thanksgiving. In the process, a near tragedy forms a bond of friendship that the girls believe will last forever.
Miltie Math-Head Takes the Mound
Level Y,
fiction
Miltie Math-head Takes the Mound is a continuation of Miltie Math-head, in which Milton leads his football team to victory using his mathematical abilities. This event causes Miltie's ego to swell and his teammates to overestimate his abilities to lead their baseball team to victory in the final tournament. Luckily, his friend Dan helps him realize his true strengths before it's too late. Illustrations support the text.
