Books with author Patricia Lear

Milliken's ""Book Reports"" workbook is a compilation of book report forms on twelve book categories from Adventure to Sports and Hobbies. Each book report form includes questions at three levels of comprehension: literal, interpretive, and creative. A book list, forms to keep track of silent and oral reading, and tips for choosing a book and giving an oral book report are also included.

Lives are forever changed in this riveting tale with a surprise ending. Josh is a typical fourteen-year-old whose days are consumed with video games, drum lessons, school and friends. While visiting his great-aunt's historic inn in Dover, TN, he is thrust back to the year 1862, a time before electricity, running water, telephones or automobiles. To make matters worse, the country is embroiled in the Civil War. Trapped in the past, Josh has no choice but to become involved.

I’m too scared to go to sleep. Monsters might hide in my room and creep! But not to worry, my mommy knows what to do. If you had monsters in your room, what would you do? Sleeping on the floor? A can of monster spray? What will keep the monsters away? Find out what works for this little dragon. Maybe you’ll find way to get rid of the monsters in your room too!

Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe. A new chapter on the environment focuses on politics and economics as well as on endangered species and the effects of industrialization. Additional authentic recipes add general interest while new maps offer further, easy-to-find facts in "About the Geography, " "About the Culture" and "About the Economy" sections.