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Squids will be squids: fresh morals, beastly fables
Par Jon Scieszka. 1998
Eighteen modern fables with fresh morals about bossy, sneaky, funny, annoying, "dim-bulb" people--all disguised as animals to avoid hurting anyone's…
feelings. Topics include homework, using the telephone on the right occasion, friendship, and dinner-table talk. For grades 3-6What's the deal?: Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase
Par Rhoda Blumberg. 1998
Provides historical background of the United States's purchase of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. Discusses the negotiations by…
Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon, political implications for Spain and Britain, possibilities of war, and the young nation's actual acquisition of the vast area. For grades 5-8Lives of the presidents: fame, shame, and what the neighbors thought
Par Kathleen Krull. 1998
Unusual biographical facts about the personal lives of the presidents of the United States. Discusses the presidents as fathers, husbands,…
pet owners, and neighbors. Provides information on hairstyles, favorite foods, and sports and also some bad habits and fears. For grades 3-6Alice Ramsey's grand adventure
Par Don Brown. 1997
On June 9, 1909, Alice Ramsey left New York City to drive across America in a Maxwell automobile. Accompanied by…
three other women, she had to repair the car several times before finally arriving in San Francisco on August 7, 1909. The book describes the small towns, farms, railroad tracks, rivers, and mountains they passed along the way. For grades 2-4Ultimate soccer
Par Ivor Baddiel. 1998
Presents a brief background of the game of soccer, followed by information on rules, techniques, formations, and championships. Lists top…
goalscorers and summarizes achievements of outstanding national teams. Profiles twelve of the greatest players. Traces the history of the FIFA World Cup. Includes a "Test Your Knowledge" quiz. For grades 5-8 and older readersWhere am I?: the story of maps and navigation
Par A. G Smith. 1997
A history of how people learned to identify their physical location in the world. Traces the development of maps from…
birch bark and clay tablets dated 2300 B.C. to the techniques of aerial photography. Follows navigational skills from Eratosthenes's astronomical experiments to the discovery of the compass and the use of satellites. For grades 5-8Thirty-one grade-school children interview friends and relatives about their roles in the civil rights movement. Three additional essays provide information…
on segregation, the movement to end it, and the struggle against racial discrimination and poverty. For grades 5-8On the line: My story of becoming the first african american rockette
Par Jennifer Jones. 2023
"Though this tale explores painful emotions, its focus on Jennifer's personal experience and the pleasure she found in dance make…
it an absolute delight."—Kirkus Reviews From the first Black Radio City Rockette dancer, Jennifer Jones, comes an inspiring autobiography perfect for fans of trailblazers like Misty Copeland, Mae Jemison, and more. Dancing has always made her feel free, like she can do anything. But when Jennifer was a child, some people didn't think that she had a future as a dancer because of the color of her skin. With the support of her family, especially her mother, she proved that anything is possible when you believe you belong. On the Line is a captivating true story about manifesting your dreamsLives of the athletes: thrills, spills (and what the neighbors thought)
Par Kathleen Krull. 1997
Portraits of twenty well-known athletes, filled with information about their childhood and how they handled fame and fortune. Includes Jim…
Thorpe, Babe Ruth, Sonja Henie, Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, and Bruce Lee. For grades 3-6Social smarts: manners for today's kids
Par Elizabeth James. 1996
The Salem witch trials
Par Lori Wilson. 1997
Discusses the history of witchcraft leading up to events in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692, when accusations against supposed…
witches caused many innocent deaths. Considers the long-term effects of the trials in Salem. For grades 6-9Commander in Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War
Par Albert Marrin. 1997
Judging the Civil War to be the definitive event in the history of the United States, Marrin contends that Lincoln…
was our greatest president. Provides biographical information relevant to understanding why this tragedy was also known as "Mr. Lincoln's war." For grades 6-9Just what the doctor ordered: the history of American medicine
Par Brandon Miller. 1997
Illustrates the changes in medical practices in the United States since Europeans first settled here. Recalls the first medical school…
opening in 1765 and the fact that George Washington, suffering from a sore throat, died from prescribed bleeding in 1799. Attributes improvements in medicine to better education, upgraded sanitation practices, and the discovery of vaccines. For grades 5-8Kids at work: Lewis Hine and the crusade against child labor
Par Russell Freedman. 1994
Documents the abuse of child laborers in factories, fields, mills, mines, and streets of the United States in the early…
1900s by tracing the career of professional photographer Lewis Hine. Hine's work raised public awareness and helped change the nation's laws to protect young people under age sixteen. For grades 5-8Dominoes around the world
Par Mary Lankford. 1998
Explains the basic rules of dominoes and describes how the game is played in Cuba, France, Malta, the Netherlands, Spain,…
Ukraine, the United States, and Vietnam. Also includes rules for playing solitaire dominoes. For grades 3-6Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
Par Rona Arato, Isabel Muñoz. 2023
Ruth Gruber didn't want to live an ordinary life, and she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Born to a…
Jewish American family in 1911, she grew up to become a renowned journalist and activist. Her career spanned seven decades and led her to places that other reporters wouldn't or couldn't go, from Nazi Germany to the remote Arctic regions of the Soviet Union. At a time when women were expected to stay at home and raise families, Ruth told the stories of people in need and fought for their rights to live in safety and freedom.Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie (Scholastic Canada Biography)
Par Elizabeth MacLeod. 2023
Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie, music legend, activist and teacher!Buffy Sainte-Marie is not exactly sure where or when she was born, but…
it was likely the Piapot Reserve in the Qu’Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan. As a baby she was adopted out to a white family in the United States. But nothing would stop Buffy from connecting to her roots and sharing the power and the beauty of her heritage with the world.As a musician, Buffy’s songs have inspired three generations of fans, garnering international acclaim and many awards. She’s a peace activist, an advocate for Indigenous-focused education, and a tireless supporter of Indigenous rights.After an incredible career lasting more than 60 years, Buffy’s music and message are as uplifting and important today as they ever were. Now is the right time to introduce young readers to this fascinating change-maker, with this accessible, engaging book.The Scholastic Canada Biography series is an award-winning collection of titles focused on fascinating people who have shaped Canada’s past and present. Written by acclaimed non-fiction author Elizabeth MacLeod, each book also features comics-inspired illustrations by Mike Deas, which appeal to today’s readers and help bring the story to life.The ballot box battle
Par Emily McCully. 1996
In 1880 the elderly feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton tells her young friend Cordelia about her efforts to win for women…
the right to vote. Cordelia listens to her neighbor's talk of women's suffrage even though she doesn't believe it has anything to do with her. Then Mrs. Stanton tells a story from her own childhood. For grades 4-7Girl Scout badges and signs
Par Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Karen Sparks. 1990
Instructions for earning up to ninety-eight badges in the five Girl Scout worlds of interest: well-being, people, today and tomorrow,…
arts, and the out-of-doors. Requirements for three signs are also included. For grades 4-7Junior Girl Scout handbook
Par Chris Bergerson. 1994
An introduction to the world of Scouting for Junior Girl Scouts ages eight to eleven. Explains the history, traditions, ceremonies,…
and recognitions of Girl Scouting. Covers a range of subjects that include safety and health, life skills, leadership, sports, and outdoor activities. For grades 3-6