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Rumpelstiltskin
Merlin and the Making of a King
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
The Carbon Diaries 2015
School Library Journal: Gr 8 Up: Laura Brown's diary of 2015 charts the first year of carbon rationing in Great Britain. The global climate has declined so precipitously that the country has made the unilateral decision to cut its carbon emissions by 60 percent. Everyone is issued a card that tracks their allowable use of […]
Killer Ants
Children's Literature Different species of ants are found in many parts of the world. This book features some of the flesh-eating killer ants like the army ants, driver ants, fire ants, and bulldog ants. These ants have large mandibles and stingers used for survival and protection. The book starts with a short vignette as army […]
Fun With Roman Numerals
Kirkus Reviews: This team once again hits a home run with their latest math title (Working with Fractions, 2007, etc.). Repetition and lots of examples are the keys Adler uses to make Roman numerals both understandable and memorable. Beginning with the seven symbols, the text introduces the concept that their values never change, unlike the […]
Washington At Valley Forge
From the Publisher: Newbery Award-winning author Russell Freedman offers a powerful account of the survival of American soldiers while camped at Valley Forge during a crucial period in the American Revolution. Maps, time line, index, source notes, and bibliography are included. George Washington's army almost perished during the winter of 1777-78. Camped at Valley Forge, […]