Tuesday, June 04, 2013

New Non-Fiction to Read!!!

Mount Everest- To reach the top of Mount Everest is to stand on the top of the world. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. The summit soars 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) in the air.

Liquids- Can you drink it? Can you pour it into a container? If so, it might be a liquid. Liquids do not have shape, but they do have size and volume.

Sea Monsters- Set off on an imaginary thrill-ride to a hidden ocean of ancient underwater terrors. You will need nerves of steel and quick reactions to avoid the deadly jaws of T.rex and the colossal crocodile, Deinosuchus.

Master George's People- George Washington once wrote his farm manager at Mount Vernon that he expected that "my people...be at their work as soon as it is light, work 'till it is dark, and be diligent while they are at it." But one day, near the end of his life, George Washington recorded how his expectations for his people had grown into a new desire. 

Contractions At the Zoo- Learn about contractions and how they are used at the zoo.

Disabled Dogs- Learn about dogs with disabilities and the things they can still do. 

Diego Rivera- Diego Rivera offers young readers unique insight into the life and artwork of the famous Mexican painter and muralist. The book follows Rivera's career, looking at his influences and tracing the evolution of his style. His work often called attention to the culture and struggles of the Mexican working class. Believing that art should be for the people, he created public murals in both the United States and Mexico, examples of which are included

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