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Of Numbers And Stars: The Story of Hypatia
D. Anne Love (2006), 32 pages
Illustrated by Pam Paparone
Audience: 1st Grade - 5th Grade
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, Egypt in the fourth century. When she was born, her father, the mathematician Theon, pledged to teach her everything he knew. In the book, 'Of Numbers and Stars: The Story of Hypatia' by D.Anne Love, we learn how Hypatia's father kept that promise. She grew up to be a women famous for her knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Young scholars flocked to Egypt from all over the world to be her students. In an age when girls weren't even allowed to learn how to read and write, Hypatia became one of the most accomplished women of the ancient world.
Similar authors: Diane Stanley
Similar books: The Birth of Mathematics: Ancient Times to 1300 by Michael John Bradley;
Cleopatra by Diane Stanley;
Outrageous Women of Ancient Times by Vicki Leon;
Ancient Mathematics by Rob Staeger
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 8/2/2010
ISBN-10: 0823416216
ISBN-13: 9780823416219
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On the Go with Mr. and Mrs. Green
Keith Baker (2006), 72 pages
Illustrated by Keith Baker
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Mr. and Mrs. Green do everything together. They perform scary magic tricks, bake and eat lots and lots of cookies, make delicious desserts, and build new inventions. But whatever they do, or wherever they go, Mr. and Mrs. Green will always be together. Read this delightful 4th book in the series following the adventures of our alligator friends, Mr. and Mrs. Green.
Similar authors: Arnold Lobel
Similar books: Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel;
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker;
Lucky Days with Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker;
More Mr. and Mrs. Green by Keith Baker
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/22/2009
ISBN-10: 0152057625
ISBN-13: 9780152057626
Ora has two wings, four arms, and six toes on each foot. She lives in a cave at the bottom of the ocean. Her favorite thing is gold, and she even has a gold cat(fish)! Ora only leaves the water when she wants to search for more gold. One day when she is searching for gold, she finds a little boy. He tells her that a giant captured his house, and that if Ora can get rid of it, he will give her his gold horn. Ora likes music, so she agrees. She finds the mean old giant and breathes fire at him! Read the book and find out what happens next.
Reviewed by: lauraf
Date read: 10/8/2012
ISBN-10: 1434216314
ISBN-13: 9781434216311
Oscar and the Frog: A Book About Growing
Geoff Waring (2007), 32 pages
Illustrated by Geoff Waring
Audience: K - 2nd Grade
Oscar is a little kitten with lots of question about growing things. He meets Frog at the pond, who shares lots of information about growing, eating, and living. Includes an index and summaries in the back.
Reviewed by: donna
Date read: 9/29/2009
ISBN-10: 0763635588
ISBN-13: 9780763635589
Owl at Home
Arnold Lobel (1975), 64 pages
Illustrated by Arnold Lobel
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Owl lives alone in his cozy little home. Read how Owl invites Winter into his home to warm-up and gets scared when he goes to sleep to find two little bumps at the end of his bed. Learn how Owl makes his favorite tea, Tear-Water Tea, and makes friends with the moon. This is the perfect book for the beginning reader.
Book Series: I Can Read Book
Similar authors: Cynthia Rylant
Similar books: Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel;
Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/3/2009
ISBN-10: 0064440346
ISBN-13: 9780064440349
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