Eric the Red by Neil Grant is a young reader's biography about the famous Viking chief and explorer. As a typical Viking, Eric loved the sea almost as much as he loved a good fight. However, due to one of these quarrels, Eric was banished from Norway for three years. Determined to find a new land and obtain the fame and forture that goes along with it, Eric the Red sailed west on a 'voyage of discovery'. He landed and settled in a place now called Greenland. Eric the Red had a boundless curiosity, an adventureous nature, and a fearless spirit. He eventually passed these qualities on to his equally famous son, Leif Ericsson. Following in his father's footsteps, Leif discovered America 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

Similar authors: Haydn Middleton; Andrew Langley; Jacqueline Milton; Andrea Shavick

Similar books: Cleopatra: The Queen of Dreams by Haydn Middleton; Amelia Earhart: The Pioneering Pilot by Andrew Langley; Captain Cook: The Great Ocean Explorer by Haydn Middleton; Galileo: Scientist and Stargazer by Jacqueline Milton; Alexander The Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World by Andrew Langley

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/16/2010

ISBN-10: 0195214315

ISBN-13: 9780195214314

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Are you not a dog or a cat lover? Maybe you need an extreme pet. Answering 'The Extreme Pet Pact' at the beginning of this book will help you determine if you are the right person for an extreme pet. If you want it just to tease your little sister, perhaps another pet would be better for you. Learn all you can about caring for your extreme pet because it is a living thing that needs you. The five chapters are: (1) Cold-Blooded; (2) Pocket Pets; (3) Insects; (4) Slimy Pets; and (5) DIY Guide-How to convince your parents you would be an excellent extreme pet caretaker.

Reviewed by: cjones

Date read: 10/18/2010

ISBN-10: 0439829488

ISBN-13: 9780439829489

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Full of bright photographs and vivid descriptions, Extreme Sports by Lynette Evans is a riveting introduction to the world of extreme sports. Evans encompasses a wide range of the extremes, from rock climbing and surfing to mountain boarders and extreme ironing (yes, extreme ironing!). The book also includes vocabulary-expanding insets, tips for critical reading, and a glossary of helpful terms. While the book shows how exciting and fun extreme sports can be, it also highlights the many dangers associated with the extreme behaviors of these athletes. The book does not pass judgment either way and leaves it up to readers to consider the pros and cons of extreme sporting events.

Reviewed by: mkl

Date read: 8/12/2009

ISBN-10: 0531177599

ISBN-13: 9780531177594

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Have you heard of Antonio Taguba, Eleanor Concepcion Mariano, or Allan Pineda Lindo? They are all Filipino Americans-either half Filipino or all Filipino who have grown up in America. Antonio Taguba was a U.S. Army general who had the courage to write a report about his collegues who were mistreating Iraqi prisioners. Eleanor Concepcion Mariano was the White House physician for Presidents George H.W.Bush and Bill Clinton. Allan Pineda Lindo is a singer in the group The Black Eyed Peas. The Black Eyed Peas were the featured group of the 2011 Super Bowl halftime show. There are many other interesting biographies of notable Filipino-Americans in this book. This book is part of the Succesful Americans series. Isn't it great that America is made up of people from so many different countries of the world?

Reviewed by: jb

Date read: 2/19/2011

ISBN-10: 142220524X

ISBN-13: 9781422205242

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Wildfires are one of Mother Nature's most destructive forces, but they are also used for ecological reasons. Flip through this book to get a good look at the real-life experiences of people who risk their lives to battle wildfires, including their training, and equipment.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/14/2009

ISBN-10: 0152010424

ISBN-13: 9780152010423

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