New Books to Read and Enjoy
Picture Books
Stanley's Wild Ride by Linda Bailey
Pteranodon by David West
Triceratops by David West
Velociraptor by David West
How the Ladies Stopped the Wind by Bruce McMillan
If I Ran For President By Catherine Stier
Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies
A Promise is a Promise by Robert N. Munsch
The Perfect Nest by Catherine Friend
Junior Novels
Apollo 13 Mission by Donald B. LemkeThe trials of the Apollo 13 mission, where "failure was not an option".
Arthur and Lancelot: The Fight for Camelot by Jeff Limke
Graphic novel format (reads like a comic book). King Arthur rules his realm from the shining castle of Camelot, where he relies on the wisdom of his wife, Guinivere, and on the bravery of his Knights of the Round Table. But dark forces are at work in Camelot. Enemies in Arthur's Midst seek to take his throne, and rumors about Guinvere and Arthur's best knight and friend, Lancelot, set in motion a terrible conflict. Will Arthur fight to restore the peace in his kingdom, or is this the end of Camelot?
Milton Bradley by Raymond H. Miller
Milton Bradley's games brought comfort to soldiers and citizens durning the Civil War, and his innovative teaching tools years later set the standard in the U.S. public school system. This volume examines Bradley's career-shaping experiences and decisions, his contribution to the kindergarten movement, and the games that made him a household name.
Hindenberg Disaster by Matt Doeden
The story of the Hindenberg, a German airship which exploded while on its first voyage to America.
UFOs The Roswell Incident by Jack Demolay
Written like a comic book (Graphic Mystery) this book tells the story of UFO citings in Roswell New Mexico.
Smart Animals - Chimpanzees by Margaret Fetty
When Washoe was two years old, she loved to get piggyback rides. She would tell the person who carried her which direction to go. Washoe couldn't use spoken words, though. Washoe is a chimpanzee! She used sign language. Look inside to find out more about Washoe and other chimpanzees who are smart enough to learn sign language, use tools to get food and even solve math problems.
Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist by Liz Kessler
Emily should be happy. She's living with her recently reunited parents (a human mother and merman father). She herself is half-human half-mermaid.She finds a ring on the ocean floor which takes her into a magical adventure. In the end she learns that she might not be as unigue as she previously thought. This is a 3 book series. Fans of mermaids and things that sparkle are the likely audience for this light fantasy.
Animal Giants by Sara Louise Kras
Question-and-answer format brings readers to interesting topics. Accessible and photo-packed.
Parrots by Margaret Fetty
Find out how smart Alex and otherparrots are. They can solve problems, talk to people, make up words and find clever ways to stay safe from dangerous animals in the wild.
The Building of the Great Pyramid by Colin Hynson
Graphic Novel. Built nearly 5,000 years ago and taking more than 20 years and thousands of workers, the Great Pyramid of Giza still towers over Cairo, Egypt. Its enormous size dwarfs all of the other pyramids around it. To this day, few other buildings inspire such awe as the Great Pyramid of Giza. The building of the Gratest Pyramid is sure to capture any reader's attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff!
Loch Ness Monster: Scotland's Mystery Beast by Jack DeMolay
Graphic Novel. Uncover evidence of Nessie's existence through historical sightings and present-day efforts to locate this mysterious beast.
Pops Bridge by Eve Bunting
Exciting story of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge seen through the eyes of a construction worker's son. The narrative is superb, combining historical facts (there's an excellent afterward with more information) with a story of friendship and maturity.
Race to the South Pole by Jim Pipe
From the Stories from History series, The Race to the South Pole takes a completely factual look at the all but impossible journey to the South Pole. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes.
Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln by Ruth George
Abraham Lincoln grew up poor and without schooling in a Kentucky wilderness and lost his mother before he was ten. Sparkplug Sally Bush Johnston who married his father, bought a library of books to their log cabin home, and believed in Abe from the beginning. She was an inspiring turning point for young Abe, who went on to become America's sixteenth and most popular and respected president.