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Cherry Ames, visiting nurse (Cherry Ames Nurse Stories Ser.)
By Helen Wells. 2006
Cherry Ames lands a visiting nurse position in New York and moves into a Greenwich Village apartment with her girlfriends.…
Cherry treats the new patients in her district but becomes especially concerned with the welfare of a mysterious recluse who may need her help. For grades 5-8. 1947Martin Bridge ready for takeoff! (Beginning chapter book)
By Joseph Kelly, Jessica Scott Kerrin, Jessica Kerrin. 2005
Three stories about Martin at home and at school. "Riddles" is about school bus drivers, "Faster Blaster" concerns telling lies,…
and "Smithereens" tells about exploding friendships and rockets. A beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2005Discovering careers for your future: Publishing (Discovering Careers for Your Future Ser.)
By Facts on File, Inc. Staff. 2005
Highlights various careers in the publishing industry, such as editor, press worker, columnist, literary agent, writer, and webmaster. Includes job…
descriptions, educational requirements, earnings, outlook, and more. For junior and senior high readers. 2005Other people's words: what plagiarism is and how to avoid it (Issues in focus today)
By Barbara Francis. 2005
Explains why it is dishonest to present someone else's work as your own. Discusses the temptation to copy material from…
the Internet and the best ways to avoid plagiarism. Includes examples of people who plagiarized and the consequences they faced. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005The journey that saved Curious George: the true wartime escape of Margret and H.A. Rey (Curious George)
By Louise Borden, Allan Drummond. 2005
Biography of the Jewish writers who fled from Nazi-occupied France with the original manuscript for Curious George. Features the creation…
of the illustrated story and its four-month journey with the couple by bicycle, train, and ship to New York City, where the book was published. For grades 3-6. 2005Consumer advocate and author of Give Me a Break (RC 57751) continues to debunk what he says are common media…
myths. Investigates business, education, government, and other areas, pointing out deception and bad laws. Includes "fast food makes you fat" and "antidiscrimination laws stop discrimination." Bestseller. 2006Biohazards: humanity's battle with infectious disease (Science & technology in focus)
By John Tabak, Sean M. Grady. 2006
Describes the nature, growth, transmission, societal effects, and treatments of potentially dangerous, disease-causing microorganisms called biohazards. Traces outbreaks through history…
such as the Black Death and polio, and modern threats such as anthrax, West Nile virus, and AIDS and their use in biological warfare. For senior high readers. 2006Milton Meltzer: writing matters (Single Title - Bios Ser.)
By Milton Meltzer. 2004
The much honored author of more than one hundred nonfiction books for young people and adults describes how he became…
a published writer. This memoir covers his lifelong love of reading, discipline to the craft of writing, and career path. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2004Keeping a journal (Life balance)
By Trudi Strain Trueit. 2004
Encourages journal keeping as a means of self-discovery. Offers tips and exercises for starting a personal log whether in a…
notebook, online, on recorded cassette, or in another format. Provides examples from famous diary writers and includes a thirty-day calendar of creative ideas. For grades 4-7. 2004Sickle cell disease (Just the Facts)
By Oliver Gillie. 2004
Explains this inherited disease--when and how it was first diagnosed, its effects on the body, and practical measures for controlling…
it. Discusses treatment and research and includes personal accounts from sickle cell anemia sufferers. For grades 5-8. 2004Poisoning (My Health)
By Alvin Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Virginia B. Silverstein. 2003
Defines toxic substances found in the everyday world: household products and food, outdoor problems, and airborne sources. Covers poisonous plants…
and animals, smoke and paint fumes, and bacteria. Features procedures for first aid and handling emergencies. For grades 3-6. 2003Bites and stings (My Health)
By Alvin Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Virginia B. Silverstein. 2001
Discusses irritations and injuries from mosquitoes, ticks, bees, snakes, and other sources in the outdoors--as well as pet dogs, cats,…
and hamsters. Covers the body's reactions to bites and stings and ways to treat them. Gives tips on awareness and prevention. For grades 3-6. 2001Haiku: Asian arts & crafts for creative kids (Asian Arts and Crafts For Creative Kids)
By Patricia Donegan. 2003
Introduces the form of Japanese poetry known as haiku, explores the seven keys to writing it, and provides instructions for…
projects including making a book. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2003I'm tougher than diabetes!
By Alden R. Carter, Alden R Carter, Carol S. Carter. 2001
Natalie explains her disorder--diabetes--and what she must do every day to keep her blood sugar at a safe level. She…
tells how her parents and sister help her and how supportive her classmates are. Includes a section of frequently asked questions and answers on diabetes. For grades 3-6. 2001Writing winning reports and essays (Scholastic Guide Ser.)
By Paul B. Janeczko, Paul B Janeczko. 2003
Outlines strategies for writing successful research reports and essays. Gives basic guidelines for using note cards, citing sources, outlining, and…
writing drafts. Provides samples of completed papers. Suggests ideas by school subject and offers research tips. For junior and senior high readers. 2003You and an illness in your family (Family matters (New York, N.Y.))
By Tabitha Wainwright. 2001
Offers practical advice for young people with a seriously ill family member. Uses real-life scenarios to discuss options for coping…
with tough situations--including death--and for communicating with others. For grades 5-8. 2001Dentist = El dentista (People in my community)
By Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Tatiana Acosta, Guillermo Gutiérrez. 2002
Describe el trabajo del dentista y cómo el dentista ayuda a la gente. Explica qué se puede esperar cuando se…
visita al dentista. Para niños preescolares hasta el grado 2. Edición bilingüe en inglés y españolBoy on Fairfield Street: how Ted Geisel grew up to become Dr. Seuss
By Kathleen Krull, Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher. 2004
Introduces the renowned writer and illustrator Ted Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, author of The Cat in the Hat (DB…
33062) and others. Describes Ted's childhood in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he lived near both the zoo and the library; also discusses his career. For grades 3-6. 2004Biography of Canadian doctor Frederick Banting (1891-1941), whose medical research led to the use of insulin as a treatment for…
diabetes. Relates how Banting received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1923 and shared the award money with his closest research associate. For grades 4-7. 2002Cooking up fun for kids with diabetes
By Tami A. Ross, Patti Bazel Geil, Patricia Bazel Geil, Patricia Geil, Tami Ross. 2003
Discusses healthy eating and nutrition for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes kitchen safety tips and advice…
for grownup helpers. Provides recipes for main dishes, snacks, and desserts. Published by the American Diabetes Association. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003