Bake the Best-Ever Cookies! BR 14410
by Sarah A. Williamson
1 volume
More than twenty-five step-by-step cookie recipes for beginning
bakers. Suggests "Secret Treat Thumbprints" for a first cookie-
baking experience. Includes such favorites as lemon squares,
brownies, and snickerdoodles. Provides practical advice on basic
equipment, ingredients, and preparation. For grades 3-6 and older
readers. 2001.
The Hero's Trail: A Guide for a Heroic Life BR 14518
by T.A. Barron
1 volume
Explores the elements of heroism, including facing challenges
with courage, strength of character, and wisdom. Mixes brief
sketches of historic examples such as Anne Frank, Wilma Rudolph,
and Helen Keller with those of ordinary kids who prevailed in
emergencies. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
Walt Whitman: A Biography BR 14524
by Milton Meltzer
1 volume
The life and times of the nineteenth-century American poet who
who was profoundly affected by the Civil War. Includes excerpts
from his major work, Leaves of Grass (BR 08420). For
grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002.
The Cosmic Joker BR 14613
by Brian Innes
1 volume
Discusses occurrences that cannot be explained scientifically,
such as manifestations of psychic powers, unusual disappearances,
objects falling from the sky, and odd coincidences. Presents
information about American writer Charles Fort, who reported many
such events through the 1920s. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
1999.
Civil War A to Z: A Young Readers' Guide to over 100 People,
Places, and Points of Importance BR 14642
by Norman Bolotin
1 volume
Compact encyclopedia of the 1861-1865 conflict covers 130 topics,
from Abolitionists to Zouaves. Provides a broad overview of the
era as well as personal anecdotes and engaging details. Includes
eyewitness accounts of events and excerpts from key documents
such as Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. For grades 5-8.
2002.
Helen Keller BR 14643
by Jane Sutcliffe
1 volume
Focuses on the early years of Helen Keller and how she learned to
read, write, and sign with the help of her teacher Annie
Sullivan. Grade 1 braille. For grades 2-4 and older readers.
2002.
Spiders BR 14776
by Stuart A. Kallen
1 volume
Factual information on the general characteristics of spiders--
including habitat, body parts, and methods of catching their
prey. Also describes how spiders spin a web and fight off
attackers. For grades 4-7. 2002.
On the Same Day in March: A Tour of the World's Weather BR
15007
by Marilyn Singer
1 volume
A tour around the world, describing the weather and what's
happening in different places--all on the same day in March.
PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000.
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