Friday, March 13, 2009

More Great Non-Fiction~






The Anne Frank Case by Susan Rubin- In 1958, in Linz, Austria, demonstrators interrupted a performance of The Diary of Anne Frank, claiming that Anne Frank never existed. Determined to prove otherwise, Simon Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor, set out to find the Gestapo officer who arrested the Franks years before.







Bubble Homes and Fish Farts - by Fiona Bayrock- Bubble Homes and Fish Farts offers accurate, real-world science with tongue-in-cheek humour, on a topic with natural kid appeal.Real-world science meets tongue-in-cheek humor to describe how animals make bubbles, ride bubbles, breathe bubbles, and even live in bubbles. Discover the truth about popping shrimp, nesting frogs, and gas-passing fish.




Book Fiesta a bilingual book by Pat Mora- Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children and the book fiestas that are often included.


Money Madness by David Adler-What's all this madness about money? Long ago, people traded rocks or sheep for the items they wanted, but rocks were heavy and sheep ran away. This beginning guide to economics will have readers thinking about the purpose, and not just the value, of money.








Recycle Every Day! by Nancy Wallace- When Minna has a school assignment to make a poster about recycling, her entire rabbit family spends the week practicing various kinds of recycling and suggesting ideas for her poster.






Pyramid by James Harpur- See inside the world of the pyramids.






If you were a Plus Sign by Trisha Shaskan- If you were a plus sign, you would add things together. You could add people and animals. You could add up and down or side to side. What else could you do if you were a plus sign?




Top Ten Cats for Kids- by Dana Rau-There are many types of cats. Each one has special needs. What type is best for me? This book can help you pick the best pet for you and your family. The top 10 cats are approved by the American Humane Association and are listed alphabetically.

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