Books with title Dirt

Life for thirteen-year-old Sammy never changed much Living in the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. That is until he finds himself and orphan along with his seven-year-old sister, Birdie. A pledge he made to keep them out of the state home requires them to learn the art of lying, for if anyone found out their parents had died, they would lose the only thing left of their parents - the farm. As bad as the land had become, no farm animals and no gardens, it had been the only home they knew. Lies are plenty now, but food is scarce. How long can they fool the townspeople and how will he find a way to feed himself and Birdie? These questions followed his every actions until a stranger came into their lives. The question of continuing a life of lies and stealing nagged his every thought. Sammy must come to a decision of giving up everything or continue even after their lives are threatened. Sammy's story is one of determination against all odds and compassion in the face of adversity.

What are different types of soil made of, and just how is dirt made? In this title, students will get the opportunity to conduct experiments that will help them learn all they ever wanted to know about dirt! Kids will also get the chance to investigate what types of things live in dirt, and they will even get to make their own compost! Using everyday items that kids can easily find around the house, young students will turn into scientists as they carry out step-by-step experiments to answer intriguing questions. Along the way, children will learn important science skills as they investigate dirt and soil, record their observations, and draw conclusions. Dirtincludes seven experiments with detailed, age-appropriate instructions, great facts and background information, a "Conclusions" section to pull all the concepts in the book together, and a glossary of science words. Colorful, dynamic designs and images truly put the FUN intoFUN-damental Experiments.

A Horse in the House? Things are hard for eleven-year-old Yonder. Her mother died and her father has sunk into sadness. She doesn't have a friend to her name . . . except for Dirt, the Shetland pony next door. Dirt has problems of his own. He's overweight, he's always in trouble, and his owner is the mean Miss Enid, who doesn't have the patience for a pony's natural curiosity. His only friend is Yonder, the scrawny girl next door. So when Miss Enid makes the cruel decision to sell Dirt for horsemeat, Yonder knows she has to find a way to rescue him. Even if that means stealing Dirt away and sneaking him into her own house. What follows will make you worry, will make you cry, and will ultimately fill you with hope, love, and an unshakable belief in the power of friendship. Especially the four-legged kind.

Washington would rather be playing basketball in the tournament instead of traveling to East Texas for a family reunion. He hates to read, but takes off on his own with a book to satisfy his parents. Washington travels back to the past where he encounters his ancestor Square and witnesses the brutal punishment of a slave when he is caught reading.When he steps out of the circle of dirt, Washington fears he may never be able to return to the present or see his family again.

A horse in the house? Things are hard for 11-year-old Yonder. Her mother died, and her father has sunk into sadness. She doesn't have a friend to her name...except for Dirt, the Shetland pony next door. Dirt has problems of his own. He's overweight, he's always in trouble, and his owner is the mean Miss Enid, who doesn't have the patience for a pony's natural curiosity. His only friend is Yonder, the scrawny girl next door. So when Miss Enid makes the cruel decision to sell Dirt for horsemeat, Yonder knows she has to find a way to rescue him. Even if that means stealing Dirt away and sneaking him into her own house. What follows will make you worry, will make you cry, and will ultimately fill you with hope, love, and an unshakable belief in the power of friendship. Especially the four-legged kind.