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Secret of the Andes
Ann Nolan Clark, Jean Charlot
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)"The story of an Incan boy who lives in a hidden valley high in the mountains of Peru with old Chuto the llama herder. Unknown to Cusi, he is of royal blood and is the 'chosen one.' A compelling story."--Booklist. Newbery Award Book.
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Freedom Songs
Yvette Moore
Mass Market Paperback (Puffin Books, Sept. 1, 1992)"In the tradition of Mildred Taylor, Moore presents an authentic, disturbing slice of black American history."--Publisher's WeeklyDuring the spring of 1968, Sheryl Williams, 14, confronts harsh realities while visiting relatives in North Carolina. After witnessing--and then experiencing--acts of prejudice, she understands why Uncle Pete and some neighbors have joined the freedom riders, a group of protesters practicing methods taught by Martin Luther King. Once home in Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheryl decides to collect money for the group by holding a benefit concert with her friends. But will it help to change things?
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Sam and the Moon Queen
Alison Cragin Herzig, Jane Lawrence Mali
Paperback (Puffin, July 1, 1992)Sympathetic to a homeless girl's plight, Sam tries to help her find food for herself and medical aid for her dog
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Beaverbird
Ruth Murray Underhill
Mass Market Paperback (Penguin Books, )None
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The Book of The Human Body: 50 Questions and All the Answers
Ray Bryant
Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 4, 2012)Follow the fun and friendly characters to discover the answers to questions you've always wanted to ask. Each title in the series will allow readers to enjoy learning about their favorite topics, including dinosaurs, creepy crawlies, space, science and technology, historical people, the human body and the natural world. Ever wondered what your body does when you are asleep? Or why people snore? And what happens to food once it has been eaten? This book answers a wide range of questions that children ask about the body, and provides supporting, fun-filled facts. Appealing artworks help explain the answers, allowing children to build up their knowledge in a fun and gentle way.
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