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Everything you could want to know about ghosts and more. You will find information about different types of ghosts around the world, what to do if you meet a ghost, and step by step instructions on how to get rid of a ghost. Of course, there are plenty of stories about individual ghosts that will make your skin crawl.
Reviewed by: caroll
Date read: 8/31/2011
ISBN-10: 0822508370
ISBN-13: 9780822508373
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Sillier & Sillier
Judy Sierra (2002), 82 pages
Illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
This collection of some of the world's silliest folktales from 20 different countries on six continents is a great way to introduce younger readers to traditional tales. Some you will recognize, some will be new. Children will enjoy the nonsense words and repetition, but also the important lessons. Especially fun for the littler ones will be the fact that in the stories, the youngest or least significant of the characters prove to be the smartest or bravest. These tales also reinforce a child's sense of right or wrong while providing a glimpse into other cultures.
Reviewed by: ewl
Date read: 9/14/2011
ISBN-10: 0375906096
Sleep Is for Everyone
Paul Showers (1997), 32 pages
Illustrated by Wendy Watson
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Category: Nonfiction
Did you know that when chickens sleep their eyelids go up? This title, in the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science series, explores many aspects of sleep. It explores how animals sleep, how much sleep babies need, how much sleep adults need, and what happens if we don't get enough sleep. The purpose of sleep is discussed, as well as what happens when we dream. So pour yourself a glass of warm milk, snuggle up with a fluffy blanket, and enjoy Sleep is for Everyone.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/14/2009
ISBN-10: 0064451410
ISBN-13: 9780064451413
Sojourner Truth: Path to Glory
Peter Merchant (2007), 48 pages
Illustrated by Julia Denos
Audience: Preschool - 3rd Grade
'Sojourner Truth, Path to Glory' written by Peter Merchant is a young reader's first introduction to the freedom fighter, Sojourner Truth. Isabella Baumfree, who later changed her name to Sojourner Truth, was born a slave in New York State. She spent most of her young life being sold to different land owners. She was treated cruelly and longed for the day when she would be free. Due to the New York State Emancipation Act of 1827, Isabella was granted her freedom. From then on she devoted her life to preaching about the rights of all people to be free and for a women's right to vote.
Book Series: Ready-To- Read Stories of Famous Americans
Similar authors: Pat McKissack; Suzanne Slade; Peter Krass
Similar books: Albert Einstein: Genius of the Twentieth Century;
Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Women's Rights by Deborah Hopkins;
Teddy Roosevelt: The People's President by Sharon Shavers Gayle;
Ben Franklin and His First Kite by Stephen Krensky
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/9/2010
ISBN-10: 0689872070
ISBN-13: 9780689872075
Just how do giant dinosaurs come to life in Jurassic Park, or an alien ship blow up the White House, like in Independence Day? This behind-the-scenes look into special effects will show you how movie magic is created, including some step-by-step detail.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/14/2009
ISBN-10: 078942813X
ISBN-13: 9780789428134
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