Friday, August 21, 2009
11 Planets by David Aguilar
Brilliant photorealistic illustrations and fascinating facts straight from the latest astronomy news bring a comprehensive look at our solar system as we’ve never seen it before.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Calder Game by Blue Balliett
When seventh graderCalder Pillay disappears from a remote English village--along with an Alexander Calder sculpture to which he has felt strangely drawn--his friends Petra and Tommy fly from Chicago to help his father find him.
Here's a link to a Scholastic Book Talk on The Calder Game:
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/video.jsp?pID=1640149541&bcpid=1640149541&bclid=1557820328&bctid=1751847103
For activites and games related to this book and other books by Blue Balliett, click on the link below.
http://www.scholastic.com/blueballiett/games/index.htm
Here's a link to a Scholastic Book Talk on The Calder Game:
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/video.jsp?pID=1640149541&bcpid=1640149541&bclid=1557820328&bctid=1751847103
For activites and games related to this book and other books by Blue Balliett, click on the link below.
http://www.scholastic.com/blueballiett/games/index.htm
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Christo and Jeanne-Claude by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
Diamond Willow by Helen Frost
In a remote area of Alaska, twelve-year-old Willow helps her father with their sled dogs when she is not at school, all the while unaware that the animals surrounding her carry the spirits of ancestors and friends who care for her.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Emperors of the Ice by Richard Farr
Monday, August 17, 2009
Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix
When thirteen-year olds Jonah and Chip, who are both adopted, learn they were discovered on a plane that appeared out of nowhere, full of babies with no adults on board, they realize that they have uncovered a mystery involving time travel and two opposing forces, each trying to repair the fabric of time.
Below is a link to a Trailers for Found.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Gollywhopper Games by Jody Feldman
Twelve-year-old Gil Goodson competes against thousands of other children at
extraordinary puzzles, stunts, and more in hopes of a fresh start for his family, which has been ostracized since his father was falsely accused of embezzling from Golly Toy and Game Company.
For more information, games, and contests related to this book, check out the following web site:
http://www.gollywhoppergames.com/
extraordinary puzzles, stunts, and more in hopes of a fresh start for his family, which has been ostracized since his father was falsely accused of embezzling from Golly Toy and Game Company.
For more information, games, and contests related to this book, check out the following web site:
http://www.gollywhoppergames.com/
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