Books in Robbie Reader series

By the time she was 11 years old, Dakota Fanning had taken Hollywood by storm. Her roles in I Am Sam, War of the Worlds, Dreamer, and other movies have showcased her talent and made her extremely popular. She started her acting career when she was just a little girl, then she went on to fame in television and in movies. Meanwhile she has continued to live a normal, carefree life. Here is the story of one of Hollywood s brightest stars a girl who is just as happy to be on a movie set as she is playing dress-up with her little sister at home!

What tunnel is named after a Boston Red Sox baseball player? Who were the Minutemen? What s a triple-decker, and where do Bostonians celebrate the Fourth of July? Join Abby and her friends on their class trip to Boston and learn the answers to these questions and more. Meet some of Boston s famous people, including Phillis Wheatley, America s first African American poet, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. Take a tour of the city s historic neighborhoods, from elegant Back Bay to busy Chinatown to the North End, home of the Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere. Come along as Abby and her classmates hike the Freedom Trail, visit the site of the Boston Tea Party, and hop aboard Old Ironsides, the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy. They ll even teach you how to make an authentic sailor s windsock so that you ll always know which way the wind blows!

A new twist on the old pet care books! These delightful books will help beginning readers reach informed decisions as to whether an animal would make an acceptable pet. Not all the animals covered in the series are suitable for every family. Each title provides simplified technical info about the species, including how the animal lives in the wild, how big it will get, and how long it lives. It also provides details on care of the pet, such as space requirements, how and what to feed it, health care, and handling. Once readers understand whether the animal would make a good pet, they are prepared to try to convince their parents they can . . . care for the pet. Ferrets are fun, friendly family pets but they take a lot of work. They love to play, and they want to spend every waking moment of their days playing with you. They steal things when you re not looking and dig into whatever they can. They also jump, twist, and even dance. With this book, you can learn all about the special needs of these long and lanky pets and find out if they are the best pet for you and if you are the best owner for them. Arm yourself with the facts, and then you can show your parents just how prepared you are!

In the ancient forests of North America lives a nocturnal hunter the spotted owl. With its keen eyesight and hearing, it listens and watches for prey. From western Canada to Mexico, and in the states between these two countries, wildlife biologists are observing and counting spotted owls. Once abundant in number, this flying predator s days on earth may be limited if changes aren t made. To make wood products, the lumber industry is destroying the forests in which spotted owls reside and search for food. Some spotted owls are unable to locate the prey that they need to live. They are starving. In this book, read out how this owl lives, what threats it faces, and what scientists and protesters are doing to help it. Then find out what you can do to help save this threatened bird.

Sophie Chien and the rest of her elementary school class can hardly wait. They are going on a class trip to San Diego! Before they go, they ll learn all about this historic city on the Pacific Coast. Founded in 1769 by Father Junípero Serra, who established the mission San Diego de Alcalá, San Diego became the first permanent Spanish settlement in California. Besides its history, the class will also learn about San Diego s climate, sports teams, universities, and huge Balboa Park, which has museums, a botanical garden, and Sophie s favorite, the San Diego Zoo. Finally the big day arrives, and Sophie is not disappointed. Follow her and her class as they take a trolley from Seaport Village to Old Town, enjoy tacos and tamales for lunch, and end their day at the zoo s butterfly exhibit. Find out what s exciting about California s oldest city in this vibrant book about a Class Trip to San Diego.

Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student s native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can find out how to Meet a New Student and maybe make a new friend. A new student from China is joining Ashley s third-grade class in Boulder, Colorado. The whole class wants to help welcome Cui Ping, so they are eager to learn as much as they can about her country. Join them as they learn about power struggles in ancient dynasties and how bronze was used. See the magnificent artistry in colossal achievements such as the Great Wall and the Giant Buddha of Leshan. Find out what kinds of things Americans buy from China, and discover some fun Chinese games like tiaoban (seesaw jumping!). Then join Ashley and her class in preparing some almond cookies and tea and welcoming a New Student from China. Hen hao!

Brian Rasoldi and his fourth-grade class think Ms. Reynolds is nuts when she walks in with a pile of newspapers, a green doll, a copy of the Declaration of Independence, a library book, and a fireman s hat. But when they find out they re taking a class trip to Philadelphia, it all starts to make sense. Join Brian and his friends as they learn about the City of Brotherly Love, from its history and mysteries to its famous residents, including William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, and Will Smith. Philadelphia is also home to the Phillies and the Eagles, and it hosts the Mummers Parade, which entertains fans with their feathers and strings every New Year s Day. Visitors to Philadelphia can still see symbols of the birth of the United States, such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Brian and his classmates have a terrific day of sightseeing and antics, and top it off with a visit to the colorful Italian Market.