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The Broken Tusk: Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha BR
11669
retold by Uma Krishnaswami
1 volume
Introductory pieces describe Hindu mythology and the physical
form of Ganesha, the god with an elephant head on a human body.
Seventeen stories about Ganesha follow. The first explains why
Ganesha has the head of an elephant. The title tale reveals why
Ganesha is special to writers. For grades 5-8. 1996.
Water Buffalo Days: Growing Up in Vietnam BR 11670
by Quang Nhuong Huynh
1 volume
The author tells of being a young boy in the jungle of central
Vietnam before the war. From the age of six, he helps with the
family's herd of water buffalo. When his father buys a male calf
to train to be leader of the herd, the calf and boy develop a
deep friendship. For grades 3-6. 1997.
The Salem Witch Trials BR 11747
by Lori Lee Wilson
1 volume
Discusses the history of witchcraft leading up to events in the
Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692, when accusations against
supposed witches caused the deaths of many innocents. Considers
the long-term effects of the trials in Salem. For grades 6-9.
1997.
Close Encounters: Exploring the Universe with the Hubble
Space Telescope BR 11749
by Elaine Scott
1 volume
Explains how information transmitted by the repaired Hubble
telescope enables scientists to study stars, planets, black
holes, and galaxies. Describes the impact of this new technology
on astronomers' ideas about how the universe was formed. For
grades 4-7. 1998.
How Plants Grow BR 11762
by Malcolm Penny
1 volume
Basic introduction to the growth and development of plants.
Describes how flowers, fruits, and parachutes help disperse
seeds over great distances. Includes information on plants that
are parasites, insect-eaters, or other unusual specimens. For
grades 3-6. 1997.
How Fish Swim BR 11763
by Jill Bailey
1 volume
Explains how fish have different swimming skills, each meeting
the needs of the particular species. Describes physical
adaptations suited to various styles of locomotion--the bending
bodies of eels, the directional use of fins by sea goldfish, the
flapping movements of skates and rays, and the jet propulsion of
squid. For grades 3-6. 1997.
How Bees Make Honey BR 11766
by Michael Chinery
1 volume
Explains the honeybee's physical characteristics that enable it
to gather pollen and nectar. Describes how honeybees communicate
directions, produce honey, and nurture their grubs. For grades
3-6. 1997.
How Birds Fly BR 11767
by Nick Williams
1 volume
Focuses on the aspects of a bird's body that make flying
possible. Describes the structure and movement of the wings,
feathers, and lungs. Explains why different kinds of birds have
specialized flying abilities. For grades 3-6. 1997.
Her Piano Sang: A Story about Clara Schumann BR
11770
by Barbara Allman
1 volume
Allman details the life of Clara Wieck Schumann, who in 1828
gave her first full-length concert at the age of nine. She
discusses Schumann's childhood and explains how her father
influenced her life. The author portrays the pianist's early
relationship with Robert Schumann, her father's disapproval of
their marriage, and her love for her husband that lasted even
after his death in 1856. For grades 3-6. 1997.
How Bats "See" in the Dark BR 11771
by Malcolm Penny
1 volume
Explains how bats, with their poor vision, use
echolocation--creating their own sounds and listening for echoes
from nearby stationary objects and moving insects--to move about
safely and hunt for food. Describes physical features, such as
sensitive ears and specialized nose shapes, that assist in
navigating without eyesight. For grades 3-6. 1997.
You Are the Juror BR 11803
by Nathan Aaseng
1 volume
The author presents the details and evidence from eight famous
cases, including those involving the Lindbergh kidnapping, Patty
Hearst, and O.J. Simpson. Readers are asked to review the
information and make decisions as if they were part of the jury.
For grades 6-9. 1997.
The Life and Death of Crazy Horse BR 11815
by Russell Freedman
1 volume
Russell recounts the personal life and character of the great
Sioux warrior born in 1841. He explains how Crazy Horse became
famous for the victory over Custer at the Battle of Little Big
Horn and for valuing freedom above all else. He reconstructs the
events that led to Crazy Horse's death at thirty-six. For grades
6-9. 1996.
Young, Black, and Determined: A Biography of Lorraine
Hansberry BR 11822
by Patricia C. and Fredrick L. McKissack
2 volumes
Biography of the African American playwright whose award-winning
Raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway in 1959. Provides
the social and historical context in which Hansberry grew up and
developed artistically. Examines her literary achievements and
political activism during her thirty-four-year life. For grades
5-8 and older readers. 1998.
Over the Top of the World: Explorer Will Steger's Trek across
the Arctic BR 11832
by Will Steger and Jon Bowermaster
1 volume
Recounts Steger's 1995 trip over the North Pole by dogsled and
canoe. Steger's journey begins in Siberia with six teammates,
thirty-three dogs, and two tons of gear. His journal entries
detail daily events, weather conditions, setbacks, dog problems,
and human difficulties in successfully mounting the expedition.
Grades 4-7. 1997.
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