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Insects and Spiders
Christine Taylor-Butler
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2013)Presents information about insects and spiders, looking at some of the behavior of different species, how they are classified under the larger grouping of arthropods, the places where they live, their life cycles, and how they affect humans.
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American Indian Families
Jay Miller
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)Introduces the different kinds of family relationships observed among American Indians and how they varied from one tribe to another.
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Frederick Douglass
Josh Gregory
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass knew from an early age that all people deserved freedom. Readers will discover Douglasss amazing story, from how he secretly educated himself and taught fellow slaves how to read to how he escaped to freedom and became one of the nations most persuasive voices for abolition.
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Spanish Missions
John Perritano
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2010)The history of Spain's missions in the American South and Southwest reveals much about Spain's strategy, contributions and failures in these regions, which the Spanish came to view as a defensive barrier for the northern frontier of their empire and as a place where pagan souls might be saved.
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Asthma
Ann O. Squire
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)Experts estimate that more than 235 million people around the world suffer from the respiratory condition known as asthma. Readers will get an in-depth look at this common illness as they learn how it attacks the airways of those who suffer from it, making it difficult to breathe. They will also learn about the many possible triggers of asthma attacks, find out how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and much more.
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The Dewey Decimal System
Allan Fowler
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)Explains how the Dewey decimal system of classification for libraries was invented and how it works
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Denali National Park and Preserve
David Petersen
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)Describes the landscape, wildlife, and activities for visitors at Alaska's Denali National Park
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D-Day
Peter Benoit
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2014)On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, to launch a massive attack on Nazi Germany. Readers will discover how the attack was carefully planned and carried out, from how the location was chosen to which kinds of vehicles and weapons were used. They will also learn about the battle's impact on the rest of the war and find out why it is still remembered as such an important victory today. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine main ideas and explain how they are supported by key details. The grade-appropriate context helps readers determine the meaning of domain-specific words and phrases as well.
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Animals Helping To Detect Diseases
Lucia Raatma
Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Feb. 1, 2015)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explains how animals can be put to work diagnosing some of the trickiest diseases, from dogs that sniff out cancer to mice that can detect bird flu, and how scientists are working to reproduce these animals' abilities with electronic devices.
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American Indian Games: A True Book
Jay Miller
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)Briefly describes some of the toys and games used by various North American Indian cultures to amuse their children and teach lessons about life
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Polar Mammals
Larry Dane Brimner
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)Describes such animals as the polar bear, ringed seal, caribou, arctic hare, and wolverine and the ways they have adapted to life in the frigid arctic regions
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