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Books in Fact to Fiction series

  • Bugs and Spiders

    David Orme, Jorge Mongiovi

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Investigate the insect world then read "What's Bugging You?"
    V
  • Ancient Mysteries

    David Orme

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Did ancient Egyptians really fly airplanes? Are ancient tombs always booby-trapped? Explore great mysteries then read "Doorway to Demons!"
    U
  • Spies

    David Orme

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, March 1, 2010)
    The Trailblazers series has been written for older children and young adults with a reading age of 5'8. The books are suitable for general reading or as part of a more structured reading program. Each book cover a strong, popular topic, with a colorful, attractive layout. Each book has a non-fiction and a fiction section. The fiction story appears in two formats'one with simple texts for poor readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are just starting to learn to read. These two levels of entry give access points for children and young adults with different reading ages. Carefully limited vocabulary and simple sentences to reinforce reading skills, make the books suitable for even the poorest readers.
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  • Vampires

    David Orme, Oivind Hovland

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Introduces vampire lore and some of the scientific and historical facts behind the legends and includes a fictional story about the search for a vampire.
    F
  • Ancient Mysteries

    David Orme

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, March 1, 2010)
    Did ancient Egyptians really fly airplanes? Are ancient tombs always booby-trapped? Explore great mysteries then read "Doorway to Demons."
    X
  • Strange Creatures

    David Orme

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, March 1, 2010)
    Identifies weird creatures in caves, the desert, and the arctic before presenting a a creature that's so weird you have to ask "Is It Alive?"
    Q
  • Inside the Earth

    David Orme

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, March 1, 2010)
    Explore caves, mining, and more before learning there's more to be afraid of than the dark in "The Railway Ghost."
    S
  • Plagues

    David Orme

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, March 1, 2010)
    What is a plague? Where do plagues come from? Investigate some historic and modern plagues before reading "The Lost Village."
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  • Dinosaurs

    Helen Orme, David Orme

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, July 1, 2009)
    When did dinosaurs rule the Earth? What were the biggest dinosaurs? Why did they die out, and how? In the story, "The Land Time Forgot," dinosaur hunters find more than they bargained for.
    M
  • Bionic Limbs

    Holly Duhig

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Cyborgs, heroes with missing hands, and prosthetics that allow sight in the blind are just some of the unbelievable plot points in science fiction that began years ago. Today, much of this technology exists. Those without legs can be fitted with bionic limbs so well made they can run marathons. Readers learn the history of bionic limbs in science fiction and popular culture and connect it to the real, amazing science of today. Full of interesting STEM content, each chapter engages readers with the ideas behind, execution, and future of this technology.
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  • Robin Hood

    Tammy Gagne

    Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc., July 30, 2015)
    Nestled in the heart of England is the small city of Nottingham. Today it is home to a variety of tourist attractions. The most famous is Sherwood Forest--the legendary home of Robin Hood. Nottingham's library includes more than 700 different books about this outlaw, who is best-known for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. And it's not just Nottingham. The adventures of Robin Hood have become the subject of countless movies, cartoons, and bedtime stories around the globe. Nearly everyone knows his name and exploits. But was Robin Hood a real, living person? Is his story based on actual events? Or is it merely a legend?
    R
  • Inside the Earth

    David Orme

    Paperback (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Explore caves, mining, and more before learning there's more to be afraid of than the dark in "The Railway Ghost."
    S