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Let's go rock collecting (Let's-read-and-find-out science. Stage 2 #1)
By Holly Keller, Roma Gans. 1997
Little town at the crossroads (Little House Prequel)
By Maria D. Wilkes, Dan Andreasen. 1997
Young Caroline Quiner, who would grow up to become Laura Ingalls Wilder's mother, and her family have new adventures as…
the frontier outpost of Brookfield, Wisconsin, grows into a bustling townKnit, hook, and spin: a kid's activity guide to fiber arts and crafts
By Laurie M Carlson. 2016
Over seventy projects that use a variety of fiber arts, including knitting, felting, knotting and braiding, spinning, weaving, crocheting, and…
dyeing. Examples of crafts include making a braided chain bracelet, crocheting a bag, and fixing up a jar that serves as a desk organizer. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2016Brothers at bat: the true story of an amazing all-brother baseball team
By Steven Salerno, Audrey Vernick. 2012
Recounts the 1938 formation of a semi-pro baseball team by the twelve Acerra boys in their New Jersey hometown. Describes…
the team's disbanding when six brothers went off to fight in World War II, and its revival after their return. For grades K-3Disabilities awareness
By Boy Scouts of America. 2008
Describes the requirements for earning a Boy Scout merit badge for awareness and sensitivity to physical and learning disabilities. Highlights…
accommodations, accessibility, advocacy, and career opportunities. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2009The day of the pelican
By Katherine Paterson. 2009
When the hostilities between Albanians and Serbs escalate in Kosovo, Meli's older brother Mehmet is temporarily captured. Fleeing to refugee…
camps, the Lleshi family then immigrates to Vermont, where, after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, they face mistreatment for being Muslim. For grades 5-8. 2009Waste and recycling (Green team)
By Sally Hewitt. 2009
Discusses the ways students can recycle paper and cardboard, organic waste, cooking oil, textiles, plastic, metal, glass, cellular phones, and…
big machines. Provides goals and suggests activities including sponsoring a recycling party. For grades 3-6. 2009Discusses the history of petroleum use as fuel and the environmental problems caused by gasoline engines in cars and trucks.…
Explains ways to reduce pollution and suggests alternative sources of energy. For grades 2-4. 2009Boy Scout handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2009
This official guide to Scouting explains the history, ideals, and organization of the Boy Scouts of America. Explores leadership, fitness,…
first aid, campcraft, and other elements of the Scouting program. Provides guidance for advancing in the ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2009Fun for the family
By Boy Scouts of America. 2008
Cub Scouting program that explores activities to shape family identity, develop personal skills, build teamwork at home, connect with the…
community, and face household challenges. Includes requirements to earn the Fun for the Family award. For grades 2-4 and older readers.Cub Scout Tiger Cub handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2001
This 2008 reprint explains the requirements for earning the Tiger Cub badge for first-grade or seven-year-old boys. Details each of…
the five achievements, including family and den activities. Reviews the initial Bobcat badge requirements. Provides an introductory guide for scouts' adult partners. For grades K-3. 2001Our farm: four seasons with five kids on one family's farm
By Michael J Rosen. 2008
Describes the seasonal routines and adventures of the Bennett family--Caleb, Chase, Cayne, Grey, Ali, and their parents--who live on a…
150-acre farm in Ohio. Discusses family chores involving the cows, chickens, and dogs; going hunting, sledding, and swimming; raising food; and attending school. For grades 4-7. 2008Get hooked again: simple steps to crochet more cool stuff
By Kim P Werker. 2007
Covers crochet basics--hook sizes and yarn-buying tips, stitching techniques, and gauge. Provides fifteen patterns of varying difficulty, from a simple…
scarf to a chunky hat crocheted in the round. Projects include a choker, a tote, fingerless mitts, a vest, beaded slippers, and a floral pillow. For grades 6-9. 2007Wolf handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2003
This 2009 reprint explains the requirements for earning the Wolf badge for second-grade or eight-year-old boys. Details each of the…
twelve achievements or "tracks" of the Wolf trail, including identifying and using tools and cooking and eating. Reviews the initial Bobcat badge requirements. Provides a parent guide. For grades K-3. 2003Cub Scout bear handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2003
This 2008 reprint explains the requirements for earning the Bear badge for third-grade or nine-year-old boys. Details each of the…
twenty-four choices available within the twelve achievements, including opening a savings account and building a toolbox. Reviews the initial Bobcat badge requirements. Provides a parent guide. For grades 2-4. 2003Webelos handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2003
This 2008 reprint explains the requirements for earning badges during the last phase of Cub Scouting. Details each of the…
achievements in the categories of physical and mental skills, community, technology, and outdoor activities. Covers rank advancement and special award prerequisites. For grades 3-6. 2003Fieldbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2004
The fourth edition of this Boy Scout manual for outdoor travel, adventure, and caring for the land. Offers tips on…
trek preparation and environmental stewardship. Provides information on backpacking, camping, caving, cross-country skiing, kayaking, rafting, mountain travel, and other activities. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2004The South Beach diet quick & easy cookbook: 200 delicious recipes ready in 30 minutes or less
By Arthur Agatston. 2005
Fast cookery for dieters recommended by the Florida cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet (DB 56409). Includes healthy…
appetizers, main courses, and desserts that use a minimum number of ingredients and are easy to prepare. 2005Crochet: fantastic jewelry, hats, purses, pillows & more (Kids' Crafts Ser.)
By Jane Davis. 2005
Thirty crochet projects, starting with basic stitches. Includes instructions for making squares, rectangles, and triangles--the building blocks for creating slippers,…
a phone carrier, balls, a shawl, a CD case, and other useful gift items. Covers required materials and step-by-step project details. For grades 4-7. 2005Kids knit!: simple steps to nifty projects
By Sarah Bradberry. 2004
Presents basic knitting instructions and twenty step-by-step designs ranging in difficulty. Projects include a doll blanket, sunglasses case, ribbed scarf,…
house cushion, drawstring purse, backpack, and tote bag. Explains increasing and decreasing stitches to knit triangles for head kerchiefs and pot holders. For grades 5-8. 2004