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Books in Voyager/Hbj Book series

  • Detectives in Togas

    Henry Winterfeld, Charlotte Kleinert, Clara Winston, Richard Winston

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Nov. 1, 2002)
    In these two delightful history-mysteries, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure.Yes, Rufus wrote CAIUS IS A DUMBBELL on his tablet at school, but no, he did not break into the schoolroom, did not tie up his teacher, and certainly did not paint his slur about Caius on the Temple of Minerva (even if it is in Rufus's own handwriting). Rufus is doomed unless his six classmates can find out who is really responsible. Every hour seems to bring a new, confusing clue . . . until the boys finally stumble upon someone who is not what he appears to be.
  • Sun Up, Sun Down

    Gail Gibbons

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 7, 1987)
    Simple language and bold illustrations make this a fun and informative book about the sun. “Add this one to primary-grade science shelves.”--Booklist
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  • Frog Went A-Courtin'

    John Langstaff, Feodor Rojankovsky

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 26, 1972)
    “A favorite old nursery ballad now appears in resplendent new dress. . . . Illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky somehow manages to combine quaintness with sophistication and his doughty frog, the coy mouse . . . and others make charming company.”--The New York Times Book Review
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  • Encounter

    Jane Yolen, David Shannon

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 20, 1996)
    When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in 1492, what he discovered were the Taino Indians. Told from a young Taino boy’s point of view, this is a story of how the boy tried to warn his people against welcoming the strangers, who seemed more interested in golden ornaments than friendship. Years later the boy, now an old man, looks back at the destruction of his people and their culture by the colonizers.
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  • Growing Vegetable Soup

    Lois Ehlert

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 15, 1990)
    "Dad says we are going to grow vegetable soup." So begins Lois Ehlert’s bright, bold picture book about vegetable gardening for the very young. The necessary tools are pictured and labeled, as are the seeds (green bean, pea, corn, zucchini squash, and carrot). Then the real gardening happens . . . planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, chopping, and cooking! In the end? "It was the best soup ever." Ehlert’s simple, colorful cut-paper-style illustrations are child-friendly, as is the big black type. A recipe for vegetable soup tops it all off!
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  • Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z

    Lois Ehlert

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 27, 1993)
    While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food.
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  • I Went Walking

    Sue Williams, Julie Vivas

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 17, 1992)
    I went walking.What did you see?I saw a black catLooking at me. These catchy stanzas frolic through the Australian author Sue Williams’s simple, funny read-aloud picture book that tracks a crazy-haired boy’s stroll through the countryside. The boy sees a black cat, then a brown horse, then a red cow, and so on, and before he knows it, he’s being trailed by the entire menagerie! The Australian illustrator Julie Vivas brings the parade to life in lovely, lively watercolors—when the pink pig looks at the boy, for example, the boy sprays off his muddy body with a hose. Big type, repetition, friendly art, clean design—and the visual guessing game created by introducing each animal only partially at first—make this beloved tale a winner at story time.
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  • A Visit to William Blake's Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers

    Nancy Willard, Alice Provensen, Martin Provensen

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 29, 1982)
    1982 Newbery Medal Winner A 1982 Caldecott Honor Book Inspired by William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake’s imaginary inn and its unusual guests.
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  • Possum Magic

    Mem Fox, Julie Vivas

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 15, 1991)
    Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. “Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured. The whimsical illustrations are a wonderful complement.”--Children’s Book Review ServiceBook Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 9/15/1991Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 4 and Up
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  • Susanna of the Alamo: A True Story

    John Jakes, Paul Bacon

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 24, 1990)
    “Remember the Alamo!” is one of the most familiar battle cries in American history, yet few know about the brave woman who inspired it. Susanna Dickinson’s story reveals the crucial role she played during that turbulent period in Texas-American history.
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  • Night Noises

    Mem Fox, Terry Denton

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 17, 1992)
    As elderly Lily Laceby dozes by the fire, her dog, Butch Aggie, becomes alarmed by strange noises outside. Finally awakened by Butch Aggie’s growls and barks, Lily finds a lovely surprise waiting for her. “The language, pacing, tension, and sparks of excitement are absolutely at one with the artwork.”--The Horn Book
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  • Papagayo: The Mischief Maker

    Gerald McDermott

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 15, 1992)
    The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he’s a good friend to have--even if he is a bit NOISY.
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