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26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie dePaolaChildren's author-illustrator Tomie dePaola describes his

experiences at home and in school when he was a boy in the 1940’s.

39 Clues by various authors—shelved under 39 Fic

The 39 Clues is a series of adventure novels written by a collaboration of authors, including Rick Riordan, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Jude Watson, Patrick Carman, Linda Sue Park, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Roland Smith, and David Baldacci. The books chronicle the adventures of two siblings, Amy and Dan Cahill, who discover that they belong to the Cahill family, the most influential family in history. The main story follows Dan and Amy's quest to find the 39 Clues, which are ingredients to a serum that can create the most powerful person on Earth.

Steven Spielberg acquired film rights to the series in June 2008, and a film based on the books will be released in 2014. The series also originated tie-in merchandise, including collectible cards and an interactive internet game

43 Old Cemetery Road by Kate Klise

What happens when an 11-year-old boy, a cranky writer, and a ghost named Olive try to spend the summer together in a haunted house? Find out in this giggly ghost story.

Meet Dick Tater. He's a little man with a big plan: He wants to abolish Halloween.

What happens when your fan is a phantom? Find out in the latest installment from the spooky town of Ghastly, Illinois, where phantom flu has settled in . . . and it won't let go!

There once was a very rich man Who decided he needed a planTo make sense of his wealthWhile still in good healthNow go find it all if you can!

Think how fun it would be if a millionaire wrote his will in a series of limericks and hid the poems all over town!

Shadow Children by Margaret Petersen HaddixAmong the Hidden takes place in a society in which drastic

measures have been taken to quell overpopulation. In the first book, Luke Garner, a twelve-year-old child, lives on a farm with his mother, father, and two brothers, Matthew and Mark. As a third child (a Shadow Child), Luke and his parents are in violation of the law. Luke, like all third children, must spend his days hidden or away from public view.

Andrew Clements CollectionBy Andrew ClementsNick Allen, a fifth grader with a gift for creative ideas and a taste for troublemaking, creates a new word for pen -- frindle. All he wanted to do was play a little trick on Mrs. Granger, a legendary language arts teacher with a passion for proper vocabulary. After all, she told him that ordinary people determine which words end up in the dictionary. But when his new word sweeps the nation, Nick fears that he might have created a Monster.

Araminta SpookieBy Angie SageThese funny books tell the story of Araminta ‘Minty’ Spookie, who lives in a haunted house, called Spookie House, with her aunt Tabby, her uncle Drac, and their new inhabitants: the Wizzard family who are trying to solve secrets, mysteries, and all the things that the Spookie House is hiding from them!

BabymouseWritten & illustrated by Jennifer & Matthew Holm The main character is

Babymouse, a grade school mouse who loves to read and longs for some excitement in her life, which usually comes in the form of random creatures that reside in her locker, or from an overactive imagination. But either way, Babymouse has some awesome adventures. Her real life is pretty funny too, especially when she has to deal with Felicia Furrypaws, the school bully, on a daily basis. At the end of the day, Babymouse always learns a life lesson, and realizes her life isn't that bad.

Calendar MysteriesBy Ron Roy

Bradley has an easier time convincing the others when Josh, Ruth Rose, Dink, and the dog go missing the next day. The kids find a piece of paper about alien abductions in Josh's printer tray and receive two disturbing phone calls from the suspected abductees. Will they find out what’s going on? Read it and see!

A mystery every month! In the first book, seven-year-old Bradley wakes up to see strange lights in the backyard. He wakes his twin friends Nate and Lucy to investigate the strange occurrence and is convinced that aliens have landed !

Calvin CoconutBy Graham SalisburyFourth-grader Calvin lives near the beach in Hawaii with his mom and little sister. Mom likes to call Calvin her “Man of the house.” But Calvin’s not great at being the man of the house, or taking care of his responsibilities. He’s too busy bouncing around with his friends. The stories also include Stella, Calvin’s live-in babysitter, and Ledward, his Mom’s new boyfriend. Come, spend some time in the islands!

Classics CollectionBy various authors

Stuart Little by E.B. White: a mouse is adopted as a son by a human family.

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White: a spider spins words into her web to save the life of a pig.

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder: a young pioneer girl shares daily life on the prairies during the 1800s.

Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski: Birdie Boyer belonged to a large "strawberry family," who lived on a flatwoods farm in the lake section of Florida. They raised strawberries for a living. Through all the hazards of the uncertain crop -- battling against dry weather and grass fires, the roving hogs and cattle of their neighbors -- Birdie dreamed of an education that would include playing the organ. 1946.

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin: The Westing Game is about a group of people invited to the reading of Mr. Westing’s will. Someone in the group could become very wealthy but that all depends on how they handle the Westing game.

Clementine seriesBy Sarah PennypackerIn the first book of the series, Clementine tries to help out her friend Margaret, but ends up in a lot of trouble for it. Things get worse each day of the week, until finally she's worried that Margaret is right: Clementine's parents might consider her "the hard one" in the family. They're up to something mysterious...are they thinking they'd be better off if they only had her little vegetable-named brother..."the easy one"?Clementine has more adventures in each book, often involving her friend Margaret, her school, and her family.

Ellray JakesBy Sally WarnerIs a Rock Star = a Third-grader's struggle to look cool gets him in trouble. Zippy, the

Walks the Plank = The classroom goldfish that EllRay was taking care of over spring vacation ends up floating. What is EllRay going to tell the kids in his third-grade class?

Is NOT a Chicken = Eight-year-old EllRay Jakes is sick of getting picked on. But every time he tries to defend himself against class bully Jared Matthews, EllRay is the one who winds up in trouble. It's just not fair! Then his dad offers him a deal: If EllRay can stay out of trouble for a week, they'll go to Disneyland! But being good for one whole week is not so easy. . . .

Football—Barber BrothersBy Tiki & Ronde Barber

Ronde = tampa Bay BuccaneersTiki = New York Giants

These exciting sports stories are based on the childhood of National Football League superstars Ronde and Tiki Barber,. They feature plenty of football action, but also are about the values of family, hard work, and determination to have what it takes to be a champion.

Geronimo Stilton series By Geronimo Stilton

Geronimo Stilton is a talking mouse who lives in New Mouse City on Mouse Island. A best-selling author, he works as a journalist and editor for the fictional newspaper The Rodent's Gazette.Geronimo is a nervous, mild-mannered mouse who would like nothing better than to live a quiet life, but he keeps getting involved in far-away adventures with his relatives: Thea, Trap, Benjamin, & Aunt Sweetfur.

Ivy & Bean seriesBy Annie Barrows and Sophie BlackallIvy (a quiet, intellectual child) and Bean (a rambunctious child) become fast friends despite their differences and their initial reluctance to like each other. They are both 7 years old in the series, and live on a cul-de-sac in a suburban environment on Pancake Court. Now that the girls have become friends, they have plenty of fun together.

Jake Drake seriesBy Andrew Clements

In these books, Jake Drake deals with bullies, becomes a know-it-all so he can win the school science fair, remembers the terrible days in third grade when everybody thought he was the teachers' pet, and becomes a class clown so that he can impress the new student teacher. It’s always something new with third grader Jake Drake!

Just Grace seriesby Charise Mericle Harper

This series is about a third grader, Grace Stewart. We learn that she likes to draw comics and that she has a “teeny tiny superpower” that sometimes gets her into trouble. The superpower is empathy and the desire to help those in need, even when she probably should hold back. Grace thinks that both her drawing and her superpower are “boy things” and because of that she tries to keep them to herself.

Keepers of the SchoolBy Andrew ClementsBelieving that the school needs protection from developers who bought the property, Mr. Keane, a custodian, gives Ben a coin that dates back to the school 's 1783 founding. Now Ben and his friend Jill must unravel the school 's mysteries and outwit a new janitor, who, they suspect, is a spy for the development company.

Each book is a new mystery or adventure for the kids in Benjamin Pratt’s class.

KickersBy Rich Wallace

This series follows Ben and his co-ed soccer team, The Kickers as they compete through the season and try to get to the playoffs. Each book brings a different personal challenge at home or school for the players as well as plenty of on-the-pitch sports action.

Mason DixonBy Claudia MillsIn the first book . Mason Dixon survived the school choir. In the second, he survived adopting his now-beloved dog named, uh, Dog. But in the third he faces his biggest challenge yet: joining the local basketball team. Not by choice, of course. Now, with his best pal Brody and a team of misfits even worse at basketball than him (if that's possible), Mason must try to rally to beat his arch-rival, the school bully Dunk. Just another day-in-the-life of a disaster-prone fourth grader.

Moxy MaxwellBy Peggy Gibson

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On the last day before fourth grade, Moxy Maxwell, usually an avid reader, finds multiple reasons to continue avoiding her assigned summer reading book.

It isn't as though Moxy isn’t grateful for her Christmas presents. She is. She’s just not thrilled that she has to write a thank-you note for each one by tomorrow . . . or she will not be allowed to fly to Hollywood to attend a star-studded Hollywood bash with the father she hasn’t seen in three years.

Moxy Maxwell is set to make her Piano Debut, playing a duet of “Heart and Soul” with her little sister, Pansy. It’s too bad she has no time to practice. Between costume fittings, trying on her crown, warming up her voice, and putting on her stage makeup, Moxy can’t possibly worry about the actual performance!

My Weird School DazeBy Dan Gutman

The weirdness never stops! It’s a new school year at Ella Mentry School—and guess what? Well, I’m not going to tell you! Okay, okay, I’ll tell you! The weird high jinks follow A.J. and his friends to third grade! The weirdest school stories in the world are back with a dozen more books filled with crazy and out-of-control stories.

Nathaniel Fludd BeastologistBy R.L. LaFever

Nathaniel Fludd's life has taken a turn for the worse. With his parents lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin-the world's last remaining beastologist. Soon Nate is whisked off on expeditions with his Cousin Phil to deal with unusual beasts like phoenix birds, basilisks, unicorns, and dragons!

SpiderwickBy Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly BlackThese books follow the adventures of the Grace children, twins Simon and Jared and their older sister Mallory, after they move into Spiderwick Estate and discover a world of faeries that they never knew existed.

StinkBy Megan MacDonald

Stink has two passions in life. The second grader loves to read volumes of the encyclopedia and his pets His older sister, Judy Moody, thinks he is weird. His Mom and Dad are patient with their son. Our hero is not only about stinky items. The Stink Moody books show how younger siblings can survive bossy older ones. Also, you can learn that people with unique qualities have something to contribute to the world. Not many people sit and read volumes of the encyclopedia or have a nose that sniffs out the most peculiar odors. Nevertheless, one-of-a-kind Stink can use his knowledge and talent to help others, and Stink has a very good time while he does it.

Time Warp TrioBy Jon Scieszka

For his tenth birthday, Joe receives a mysterious blue book (known only as The Book) from his magician uncle and namesake, "Joe the Magnificent." Using an often unpredictable number of voice and print cues, The Book transports Joe and his friends, Fred and Sam, to a variety of different times and places, from Camelot's medieval court of knights and dragons to the year 2095, where they meet their own great-granddaughters. The only way they are able to return to present-day Brooklyn, New York is to find The Book again within whatever time period they are in. Plenty of snappy dialogue and laughs!

Troll TroublesBy Alan MacDonald

Ulrik is desperate to be on his school's soccer team, but he doesn't really understand the rules.

It's summer and all of Ulrik's school friends seem to be going on something called “vacation,” so Mr. and Mrs. Troll decide to investigate.

When a family of Trolls moves into the quiet suburb of Biddlesden, it's likely that things are going to get ugly (and possibly hairy and smelly) very soon, since trolls like to roar as loudly as possible and stomp their hairy feet.

When Ulrik Troll invites Grumpa for Trollmas (trollish Christmas) he thinks he is doing a good thing. Little does he know his parents have spun a few white lies about life in Biddlesden - its forests, mountains and healthy troll population. Fresh from Norway Grumpa is looking forward to seeing their wonderful new home. He isn't prepared for suburbia, or worse still - people. But most distressing of all, with no real forest where will they catch the goat for their traditional festive goat pie? They decide to steal a goat from the local farm, but when they bring the goat home, Grumpa doesn't react in quite the way they expected - is that fear in his eyes? Another adventure with the wonderful and hilarious troll family and their long-suffering neighbours the Priddles.When Ulrik Troll invites Grumpa for Trollmas (trollish Christmas) he thinks he is doing a good thing. Little does he know his parents have spun a few white lies about life in Biddlesden - its forests, mountains and healthy troll population. Fresh from Norway Grumpa is looking forward to seeing their wonderful new home. He isn't prepared for suburbia, or worse still - people. But most distressing of all, with no real forest where will they catch the goat for their traditional festive goat pie? They decide to steal a goat from the local farm, but when they bring the goat home, Grumpa doesn't react in quite the way they expected - is that fear in his eyes? Another adventure with the wonderful and hilarious troll family and their long-suffering neighbours the Priddles.

Grumpa comes for Trollmas holiday, but where will they get a goat for the holiday meal?

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A Boy Named Beckoning: the True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American HeroBy Gina CapaldiThis story reveals the remarkable life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, or "Beckoning," who was kidnapped from his Yavapai tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted by an Italian photographer in 1871 and renamed Carlos Montezuma, the young boy traveled throughout the Old West, bearing witness to the prejudice against and poor treatment of Native Americans. Carlos eventually became a doctor and leader for his people, calling out for their rights.

All Stations! Distress!April 15, 1912: The Day the Titanic Sank By Don BrownTHE "UNSINKABLE" MEETS THE UNTHINKABLE -- A gripping account of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic.

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Learn about our presidents’ lives and careers. Easy to read and lots of internet links, too!

Bad news for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. MarshallSitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-

brimmed black hat and twin Colt pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. As a U.S. Marshal - and former slave who escaped to freedom in the Indian Territories - Bass was cunning and fearless. When a lawbreaker heard Bass Reeves had his warrant, he knew it was the end of the trail, because Bass always got his man, dead or alive. He achieved all this in spite of whites who didn't like the notion of a black lawman. For three decades, Bass was the most feared and respected lawman in the territories. He made more than 3,000 arrests, and though he was a crack shot and a quick draw, he only killed fourteen men in the line of duty. Bad News for Outlaws reveals the story of a remarkable African American hero of the Old West.

Helen Keller: Her Life in PicturesBy George Sullivan

Rare photographs and informative text tell the story of Helen Keller's life from the iconic moment at the pump through her career as goodwill delegate to the world.

The images trace Keller's life from birth, to childhood with Annie Sullivan in the cottage, to college, and on to her many years as a dedicated social activist and spokesperson. We get a glimpse of her sense of humor, her experiences as a lecturer on the vaudeville circuit, her many pets, and her last quiet years in Connecticut.

If the Walls Could Talk: Family Life at the White HouseBy Jane O’Connor

In case you've ever wondered, the walls at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue have eyes and ears -- and, what's more, they don't miss a thing. Now, listen up because the walls have a thing or two to tell you! • During President John Tyler's

presidency, the White House was such a mess that it was called the "Public Shabby House."

• President William Howard Taft was so large that he had to have a jumbo-size bathtub installed -- one big enough for four people.

• President Andrew Jackson's "open door" policy at the White House resulted in 20,000 people showing up for his inauguration party. (The new president escaped to the quiet of a nearby hotel!)

• President Abraham Lincoln didn't mind at all that his younger sons, Tad and Willie, kept pet goats in their White House bedrooms.

The Name GameBy Donna M. Jackson

Did you ever wish your initials spelled something? (Or didn’t?) Do you know if you have a Googlegänger? Can your name influence the kind of person you are? Or what you do? When it comes to names, everyone has an opinion, and this book explores the fascinating and inspiring subject of names.

Ultimate 10 Sports Series

Welcome to The Ultimate 10! This exciting series gives readers a front-row seat for the very best from the world of sports—the greatest games, the toughest competitors, and the fiercest rivalries! The Ultimate 10 brings all the action into sharp focus for both the casual and diehard fan. Books in this high-interest series are divided into sections filled with dramatic photos, sidebars, stats, and classic quotes from key players.

VIP Pass series by Clay LatimerStadiums might seem like calm and relaxed places. But come game day, people who work at ahtletic stadiums are ready to swing into action. Many fans don't get to see what happens as stats are updated, coaches adjust game plans, cheerleaders and mascots prepare, and many crew people work hard to keep the fans entertained. Get ready to visit a Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Hockey League, or game and learn what happens behind the scenes.

Weapons, Gear, & UniformsWorld War I was one of the messiest and bloodiest wars ever seen. Soldiers often fought from trenches and used gas warfare, grenades, and machine guns. The war also saw great advancements in vehicles and other tools of war. Learn about the uniforms, amazing weapons, and unique gear used by the Central and Allied powers.

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Sitting Bull RemembersBy Ann Turner

Sitting Bull of the Hunkpapa band of the Sioux Nation was a warrior, a visionary, a horseman and hunter, and a man who had a deep affinity with nature. Above all, he is remembered as an extraordinary leader who fought for the freedom of his people and helped to preserve their spirit, even in a time of great tragedy.

Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a MiracleBy Major Brian Dennis

Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away--without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets.

So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger to find his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world.

Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the World By Julianne, Isabella, & Craig Hotkoff

When Knut was born, the first polar bear cub at the Berlin Zoo in more than thirty years, he was no bigger than a snowball and unable to care for himself. His mother, a rescued East German circus bear, didn't know how to take care of Knut and rejected him. Knut would have died if it weren't for Thomas Dorflein, a zookeeper who nurtured Knut, feeding him, sleeping with him, and giving him the love and attention Knut needed to thrive. But Thomas wasn't the only one who adopted Knut. The adorable little polar bear captured the world's attention, and now Knut is loved around the globe

Winter’s Tale: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim AgainBy Juliana, Isabella, & Craig Hatkoff

When Winter was a baby, she was rescued from a crab trap, her tail seriously damaged, and rushed to Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter survived, but eventually her tail fell off. Then Winter received a prosthetic tail. It was very challenging but now Winter is thriving and using her new tail with great command. Every year, thousands of visitors travel to visit Winter who has become an inspiration to adults and children alike, especially to children who are amputees themselves.

This book became a MOVIE!

Leo the Snow Leopard: The True Story of an Amazing RescueBy Juliana, Isabella, & Craig Hatkoff

When Leo was less than seven weeks old, he became orphaned in the snowy Himalayan mountains in Pakistan. Snow leopards need their mothers during the first two years of their lives, but Leo was all alone. Luckily, the cub was rescued by a kind shepherd and his family, who hand-fed Leo and kept him safe. But Leo quickly grew too large and was given to Pakistani authorities, who also found themselves without the resources to help him. When the Wildlife Conservation Society learned of Leo's plight, they knew they had to do something.

I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History’s Strangest CuresBy Carlyn Beccia

It wasn’t too long ago that people tried all sorts of things to help sick people feel better. They tried wild things like drinking a glass full of millipedes or putting some mustard on one's head. Some of the cures worked, and some of them…well, let’s just say that millipedes, living or dead, are not meant to be ingested.

Carlyn Beccia takes readers on a colorful and funny medical mystery tour to discover that while times may have changed, many of today’s most reliable cure-alls have their roots in some very peculiar practices, and so relevant connections can be drawn from what they did then to what we do now

Owen & Mzee: The Language of FriendshipBy Isabella & Craig Hatkoff

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities.

Languages of the World series

GermanFrenchItalianSpanishPolishHindiUrduMandarin Chinese

These books give some history and facts about the language and includeintroductions on how to say key phrases such as how to say hello and goodbye, or talk about your home, school and family. There are also some facts about typical culture and way of life. There is a pronunciation guide at the back of each book!

What Stinks?By Marilyn Singer

This book is packed with color photos and information about the ways various animals and plants use stinky substances, ranging from excrement and musk to vomit, to mark their territory, frighten their enemies, attract their mates, and more. You will find a wealth of fascinating information, factual details, and amazing photos.

Off Like the Wind: the First Ride of the Pony Express By Michael Spradlin

In 1860, the first Pony Express rider set out on a trail from Missouri to California. With him, he carried a special delivery?the first mail ever carried by hand to the West. Over the next eleven days, he and many other riders would endure harsh weather, dangerous animals, and more, but nothing would diminish their unflagging determination and courage.

Bones: Skeletons and How They WorkBy Steve Jenkins This book is the BEST nonfiction

title about human and animal bones, delivered with in-your-face accuracy and intrigue. You’ll come face-to-face with some head-to-toe boney comparisons, many of them shown at actual size. Here you'll find the differences between a man's hand and that of a spider monkey; the great weight of an elephant's leg, paired with the feather-light femur of a stork; and rib-tickling info about snakes and sloths. How many bones are in the whole human body?

March On – the Day My Brother Martin Changed the WorldBy Christine King Farris

How did the civil rights activist prepare what would become his most famous speech? What was it like to be part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963? Dr. King's sister answers these questions, providing background about the organization of the march, a look at key events of the day, and insight into how King crafted the speech called “I Have a Dream.”

America’s White TableBy Margot Theis Raven

As a special gift to her Uncle John, Katie and her sisters are asked to help set the white table for dinner. As their mother explains the significance of each item placed on the table Katie comes to understand and appreciate the depth of sacrifice that her uncle, and each member of the Armed Forces and their families, may be called to give.

Henry Aaron’s DreamBy Matt Tavares

Before he was Hammerin’ Hank, Henry Aaron was a young boy growing up in Mobile, Alabama, with what seemed like a foolhardy dream: to be a big-league baseball player. He didn’t have a bat. He didn’t have a ball. And there wasn’t a single black ball player in the major leagues. But none of this could stop Henry Aaron.

Give a GoatBy Jan West Schrock

Can reading a picture book in class end up making a difference to a family that lives on a different continent? And what does a goat have to do with it? Some people think philanthropy is only for big foundations with lots of money, but that's only one part of the picture. In this true story, you will discover what is possible when a class works together on a small, but successful project.

Boys of Steel: The Creators of SupermanBy Marc Tyler NoblemanLearn about Jerry Siegel Joe Shuster, two misfit teens in Depression-era Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent—meek, mild, and myopic—than his secret identity, Superman. Jerry wrote stories, and Joe illustrated them. In 1934, they created a superhero who was everything they were not. It was four more years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new format—the comic book. The book includes information about Jerry and Joe’s long struggle with DC Comics when they realized they had made a mistake in selling all rights to Superman for a mere $130!

Moonshot…The Flight of Apollo 11By Brian Floca Here for a new generation of readers

and explorers are the steady astronauts, clicking themselves into gloves and helmets, strapping themselves into sideways seats. Here are their great machines in all their detail and monumentality, the ROAR of rockets, and the silence of the Moon. Here is a story of adventure and discovery -- a story of leaving and returning during the summer of 1969, and a story of home, seen whole, from far away.

All Nic Bishop BooksAuthor & Photographer = Nic Bishop

Stand Straight, Ella Kate!By Kate Klise

Ella Kate Ewing was born in 1872. She started out small, but she just kept on growing. Soon she was too tall for her desk at school, too tall for her bed at home, too tall to fit anywhere. Ella Kate was a real-life giant, but she refused to hide herself away. Instead, she used her unusual height to achieve her equally large dreams.

Tut’s Mummy: Lost & FoundBy Judy Donnelly

The incredible story of how Tutankamun—the boy King of Egypt’s—tomb was found and opened by Howard Carter in 1922.

The Vermeer Interviews: Conversations with Seven Works of Art. By Bob Raczka

AuthorBob the Author asks the subjects of seven paintings a series of questions about themselves and their surroundings, allowing them to give details about the art techniques, historical context, and cultural elements.

Vinnie & AbrahamBy Dawn Fitzgerald

Vinnie Ream is best known for her life-size marble statue of Abraham Lincoln, unveiled in 1871 when she was only 23 years old, that stands in the Capitol Rotunda. This book chronicles Ream's life, including her Wisconsin childhood, the family's move to Washington, DC, at the beginning of the Civil War, and her distinction, at the age of 14, of being one of the first women hired by the U.S. Post Office. Ream had an apprenticeship to a prominent sculptor and her growing relationships with Congressmen who came to have their statues made eventually persuaded the president to sit for her.

Swish! The Quest for Basketball’s Perfect ShotBy Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy

From three-pointers to slam dunks, this book goes beyond the record books and explores all aspects of making a basket. This book features amazing shots, player profiles, and tons of trivia. Authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover basketball from the late 1800s to modern times, showcasing top male and female players both at the college level and in the pros.