Grade 3 Summer Reading List Landon Lower School

Grade 3 Summer Reading List - 2016 Landon Lower School Summer is a fun time for reading, and we encourage you to read as much as possible during your ...
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Grade 3 Summer Reading List - 2016 Landon Lower School Summer is a fun time for reading, and we encourage you to read as much as possible during your vacation time! Here are the requirements for summer reading for Grade 3 boys:     

You must read at least 5 books over the summer. 4 books must be chosen from the list, and 1 is a “free choice” selection. You must read books from at least 4 of the 5 categories listed on the following pages. You must read one book from the science & technology category. Books that have a triple asterisk (***) in front of the title are 2015 Lower School Book Club selections.

List the 5 required books below and bring back this sheet on the first day of school with your parent’s signature. List additional books on the back of this sheet or type them on another sheet of paper.

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Grade 3 Summer Reading List - 2016 Landon Lower School FICTION Adler, David A.

Danny's Doodles: The Dog Biscuit Breakfast (series) Danny knows his friend Calvin has crazy ideas, so he's not surprised when Calvin suggests they start a Rent-a-Pet business.

Babbitt, Natalie

Kneeknock Rise Egan comes to Instep to visit his aunt and uncle and finds that his other uncle, Uncle Ott, has disappeared.

Barber, Tiki

Red Zone (series) Based on the childhoods of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, this story of determination and of confidence will inspire all who read it.

Birney, Betty

Mysteries According to Humphrey (series) Humphrey is a witty, fun, lovable character who is always getting into mischief. Imagination According to Humphrey Secrets According to Humphrey

Black, Holly

Spiderwick Chronicles After moving to a creepy old mansion, the Grace kids come to believe that an old book with hand-drawn pictures holds the key to all the weird things that have been going on.

Blume, Judy

***Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Peter finds his ever demanding two-year old brother, Fudge, an ever increasing problem.

Bond, Michael

A Bear called Paddington Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same.

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Bowen, Fred

***Double Reverse (series) Although he knows all the plays, freshman wide receiver Jesse is reluctant to try out for quarterback until his brother , a college player , is asked to switch positions and the two make a deal that forces them out of their comfort zones.

Butler, Dori

Case of the Fire Alarm (The Buddy Files series) Buddy is starting his work as a therapy dog at Four Lakes Elementary School, where Connor attends and Mom is the principal.

Byars, Betsy

***Tornado As they wait out a tornado in their storm cellar, a family listens to their farmhand tell stories about the dog that was blown into his life by another tornado when he was a boy.

Cleary, Beverly

Beezus and Ramona (series) Big sister Beezus has to be patient with her little sister, but Ramona keeps getting into trouble and her family all have to be alert and ready for disaster.

Cleary, Beverly

The Mouse and the Motorcycle A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling.

Cowell, Cressida

How to Betray a Dragon’s Hero (How to Train your Dragon series) Hiccup and the Company of the Dragonmark are in hiding in the Murderous Mountains. The witch's Spydragons are guarding the shores of Tomorrow - but Hiccup is determined to become King of the Wilderwest.

Cuyler, Margery

Battlefield Ghost When fourth grader John and his sister Lisa move into an old house in Princeton, New Jersey, they find it haunted by the ghost of a Hessian soldier from the Revolutionary War and try to reunite him with the ghost of his beloved horse.

Daywalt, Drew

Day the Crayons Came Home Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group of crayons who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued.

Deedy, Carmen

Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale Skilley, an alley cat with an embarrassing secret, longs to escape his hard life dodging fishwives brooms and carriage wheels and trade his damp alley for the warmth of the Cheshire Cheese Inn.

de la Pena, Matt

Last Stop on Market Street A young boy rides the bus across town with his grand-mother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. 4

DePaola, Tomie

Strega Nona When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

DiCamillo, Kate

Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic, Flora Belle Buckman, is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight after being revived.

DiCamillo, Kate

Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon (Tales from Deckawoo Drive series) When she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost, Animal control officer Francine Poulet questions her abilities. Leroy Ninker Saddles Up

Egan, Kate

Vanishing Coin (Magic Shop series) Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start, but Mike's already back in the principal's office. It seems like nothing can help, until he discovers The White Rabbit, a magic shop with a mysterious proprietor.

Farmer, Nancy

Warm Place In this fantasy/adventure, Ruva, a young wild giraffe, is snatched from her African home, captured and taken to a San Francisco zoo

Fleischman, Sid

The Whipping Boy A spoiled prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws.

Gannett, Ruth S.

My Father’s Dragon (series) A young boy is determined to rescue a poor baby dragon that is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island.

Grabenstein, Chris

Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers What do you get when you add up: 1 middle-school bully, 2 bank robbers; 57 dogs in peril; 4,000 missing dollars and 5 daring troublemakers led by the one and only Riley Mack? Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble

Gutman, Dan

Get Rich Quick Club Summer vacation in their small Maine town does not look too promising until twelve-year-old Gina and four of her friends make a pact to become millionaires before school starts in September.

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Gutman, Dan

Mrs. Meyer is On Fire! (My Weird School series) The students of Ella Mentry School are learning about fire safety. Mrs. Meyer, their teacher, is the weirdest safety expert in the world. She likes fire just a little too much. Will Mrs. Meyer catch on fire? What will transpire?

Hamilton, Virginia

If People Could Fly A fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom.

Harris, R.P.

Tua and the Elephant In Chiang Mai, Thailand, nine-year-old Tua releases an abused elephant from its chains--can she complete the rescue by getting it to an elephant refuge without being caught herself?

Herriot, James

James Herriot's Treasury for Children Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small. . Rikki-Tikki-Tavi In this glorious picture book, readers are plunged into the lush garden Rikki rules and the life of the family he comes to guard.

Kipling, Rudyard

Klise, Kate

The Circus Goes to Sea! (Three-Ring Rascals series) For many years, Sir Sidney’s Circus has traveled by train. But one day a letter arrives from Miss Flora Endora Eliza LaBuena LaPasta inviting the circus to travel aboard the SS Spaghetti. Who can resist?

Levin, Ellen

Henry’s Freedom Box Inspired by an actual 1830s lithograph, this beautifully crafted picture book recounts the true story of Henry Brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom.

Lowry, Lois

Gooney Bird Greene (series) Gooney Bird Greene, an entertaining second grader who introduces challenging vocabulary words and tells "absolutely true" stories.

Mass, Wendy

Archie Takes Flight (Space Taxi series) Archie is finally allowed to ride along in his dad's taxi cab. But he's about to discover his dad is no ordinary cab driver...In fact, he drives an intergalactic space taxi!

Mattick, Lindsay

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear A fictionalized account of Captain Harry Coleburn’s relationship with a bear cub in 1914, who became the inspiration for A.A. Milne’s Winnie- the-Pooh.

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McCloskey, Robert

One Morning in Maine (and other stories by the author) Follow the story of Sal and her lost tooth and feel like you have spent a day with her family on their island.

Mills, Claudia

Being Teddy Roosevelt Fourth-grader Riley finds himself inspired by Roosevelt's perseverance and resolves to find a way to get what he most wants--a saxophone and music lessons.

Newman, Leslea

Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed A kitten’s stroll down a keyboard leads to a celebrated one-minute composition in this charming portrait of a remarkable true friendship.

Nilson, Ulf

Detective Gordan: The First Case Someone is stealing nuts from the forest, and it's up to Detective Gordon to catch the thief!

O’Connor, Barbara

On the Road to Mr. Mineo's Summer days drift by slowly in Meadville, South Carolina—that is, until Sherman the one-legged pigeon flies into town and causes a ruckus.

O’Hara, Mo

Fins of Fury: My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish (series) When Tom's big brother decides to become an Evil Scientist, his first experiment involves dunking Frankie the goldfish into toxic green gunk. He's now a big fat zombie fish with hypnotic powers . . . and he's out for revenge!

Oppenheim, S.

Hundredth Name Set in a Muslim village in Egypt, this is a tale of friendship and faith. Salah is sad because his beloved camel, Qadiim, seems so solemn and unhappy.

Osborne, Mary P.

Balto of the Blue Dawn (Magic Treehouse series) The magic tree house has returned and it’s taking Jack and Annie to Alaska,1925. There they meet Balto, a Siberian husky destined to save victims of the diphtheria epidemic and he needs Jack and Annie’s help!

Paterson, Katherine

King’s Equal In order to wear the crown of the kingdom, an arrogant young prince must find an equal in his bride.

Patterson, James

***House of Robots: Robots Go Wild (series) In book two of the House of Robots series, it's ‘bot brains versus 'bot brawn in an all-out war!

Paulsen, Gary

Lawn Boy (series) Things get out of hand for a twelve-year-old boy when a neighbor convinces him to expand his summer lawn mowing business. 7

Pierce, Lincoln

Big Nate Blasts Off (Big Nate series) Meet Big Nate, P.S. 38's coolest doodler and definitely NOT the teacher's pet! Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka

Polacco, Patricia

Tucky Jo and Little Heart Friendship, loyalty, and kindness stand the test of time in this heartwarming World War II–era picture book based on a true story.

Ravishankar, Anushka

The Boy Who Drew Cats A talking tea kettle, a monstrous goblin-spider that lives in a haunted temple, miniature soldiers that plague a lazy young bride, and other fanciful creatures abound in this captivating collection of eleven Japanese fairy tales.

Roy, Ron

Bald Bandit (A to Z Mysteries series) Third graders Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are getting ready for Halloween when they are approached by a man claiming to be a private detective. He enlists their help in recovering the videotape of a bank robbery. December Dog (Calendar Mysteries series) Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy find a lost puppy on Christmas Eve. The poor dog was meant to be a present for someone. It has a ribbon with a tag around its neck, but the tag is ripped.

Sachar, Louis

Sideways Stories from Wayside School (series) Hilarious and wacky school stories from Wayside School.

Salisbury, Graham

Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven (series) Calvin wants a dog! He asks his mom for one, but she say Calvin is too irresponsible to care for a pet.

Say, Allen

Grandfather's Journey A sensitive story of a Japanese man who came to America around the turn of the century. He brings his bride to California and proceeds to build his life there. With time, he grows restless for his homeland and longs to return.

Selznick, Brian

Houdini Box Does the mysterious locked box contain the secrets to Houdini’s most famous magic tricks?

Sharmat, Marjorie

Nate the Great and Hungry Book Club (Nate the Great series) Nate and his faithful dog, Sludge, set off to solve this latest mystery.

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Spinelli, Jerry

Third Grade Angels Suds is determined to be the first to earn the halo from Mrs. Simms, his 3rd grade teacher, but he's finding the challenge of always being good to be more stressful than he had anticipated.

Stilton, Gerinimo

Mouse Overboard! (Geronimo Stilton series) Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is fast-paced with a unique twist at the end. The Underwater Planet My Autosaurus Will Win!

Sobol, Donald

Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective (series) 10-year old, Leroy Brown, a.k.a. Encyclopedia Brown, with an uncanny knack for trivia, solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency.

Tarshis, Lauren

I Survived the Hindenberg Disaster, 1937 (series) Follow brave kids as they struggle to survive and overcome various historical disasters.

Vail, Rachel

Justin Case: School, Drool, and Other Daily Disasters It’s the start of the school year, and nothing feels right to Justin. He didn’t get the teacher he wanted and he’s not in the same class as his best friend. And to top it off, he’s lost his favorite stuffed animal, but he can’t tell anyone.

Vernon, Ursula

Castle Hangnail When twelve-year-old Molly arrives at Castle Hangnail to fill the vacancy for a wicked witch, the minions who dwell there have no choice but to give her a job.

Voigt, Cynthia

Young Fredle Fredle, a young mouse cast out of his home, faces dangers and predators outside, makes some important discoveries and allies, and learns the meaning of freedom as he struggles to return home.

Warner, Gertrude

The Legend of the Irish Castle (Boxcar Children Mysteries series) Enjoyed the adventures of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny in these Boxcar Children books.

Warner, Sally

EllRay Jake Stands Tall (EllRay Jake series) EllRay Jakes may be the shortest kid in his class, and he may get into trouble from time to time, but he can always count on his best friends Kevin and Corey.

White, E. B.

Stuart Little The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird. 9

Woodson, Jacqueline

Show Way Based on Woodson's own history, the unforgettable story tells of African American women across generations, from slavery and the civil rights movement to the present.

BIOGRAPHY Anderson, Annmarie

When I Grow Up: Sally Ride Sally Ride was the first American female astronaut to go to space. But Sally Ride did more than just travel to space. She also was a teacher and an author.

Andrews, Troy

Trombone Shorty New Orleans jazz musician, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, tells the story of how he got his nickname and his start in jazz music.

Bodden, Valerie

Kevin Durant (Big Time series) An introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Kevin Durant, a professional basketball star for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Buzzeo, Tony

A Passion for Elephants: The Real Life Adventure of Field Scientist Cynthia Moss A science and nature biography of Cynthia Moss, the elephant expert.

Byrd, Robert

Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin Presents a detailed tribute to the life and times of the Founding Father.

Chin-Lee, Cynthia

Amelia to Zora Biographies of 26 women who changed the world.

Coy, John

Hoop Genius Discover the true story of how Naismith invented basketball in 1891 at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Demi

Dalai Lama This brief biography covers the life and mission of the Tibetan spiritual and political leader.

Fritz, Jean

Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? Why were those pesky Americans causing so much trouble?

Meltzer, Brad

I am Albert Einstein (series) This biography series brings American history to life for young children, providing them with the right role models and inspiring them to strive and dream.

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Nat’l Geog.

Sacagawea Sacajawea is a book about the life of a Shoshone American Indian girl who helped American explorers, Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark find a route to the Pacific Ocean. Nelson Mandela Son of a Thembu chief in South Africa, Mandela began his life-long campaign against white colonial rule while a college student. His commitment to freedom gained him the Nobel Peace Prize.

Macarthy, Meghan

Earmuffs for Everyone: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs As a young boy, Chester Greenwood went from having cold ears to becoming a great inventor in this brightly illustrated picture book.

Nobleman, Marc

Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman In 1934 during the Depression-era Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two misfit teens from Cleveland created a superhero who was everything they were not.

Pinkney, Andrea

Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech and Mahalia Jackson’s gospel songs changed the course of history.

Rappaport, Doreen

Frederick’s Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglas The author captures Frederick's journey from boy to man, from slavery to freedom, by weaving Frederick's powerful words with her own.

Robertson, Robbie

Hiawatha and the Peacemaker Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same story with a new generation.

St. George, Judith

You're On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt In this series of picture storybooks learn about the lives of our presidents.

Thompson, Laurie

Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah In 2001, with one strong leg, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah bicycled 400 miles around Ghana to spread the message that “being disabled does not mean being unable.”

Winter, Jonah

You Never Heard of Sammy Koufax? (series) In this striking picture book biography, an old-timer tells us what made Sandy Koufax such an amazing baseball player.

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Who Is/Was Bios

Who was Sojourner Truth? (series) Easy to read, illustrated biography series Who was Joan of Arc? Who was Blackbeard?

HISTORY Bateman, Teresa

Red, White, Blue and Uncle Who? This book discusses the origins of all the major American patriotic symbols.

Conklin, Thomas

Titanic Sinks! Exciting and true story about the "unsinkable" Titanic! Dramatic accounts and fast-paced action of how the world's biggest, safest ship sank on its maiden voyage.

Cook, Peter

You Wouldn’t Want to Sail on the Mayflower! In this book readers will become the main character and can revel in the gory and dark sides of life throughout the important moments in history.

DK Publishing

Civil War (Eyewitness Books) Rare documents, powerful weapons, and priceless artifacts. Stories of courage, adventure, and defiance paint an unforgettable portrait of the Civil War.

Floca, Brian

Locomotive Pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving;and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean.

Freedman, Russell

Boston Tea Party From the arrival of the ships full of controversial taxed tea in Boston Harbor, through the explosive protest meetings at the Old South Church, Freedman includes all the details.

Gerstein, Mordicai

Man Who Walked Between the Towers This effectively spare, lyrical account chronicles Philippe Petit's tight rope walk between Manhattan's World Trade Center towers in 1974.

Hinshaw, Dorothy

Dogs on Duty: Soldiers' Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond Follow man's best friend onto the battlefield, learn why dogs are uniquely qualified for the job at hand, how they are trained, how they contribute to missions, and what happens when they retire.

Kurlansky, Mark

Story of Salt Explores many ways salt is gathered from the earth and sea; how ancient emperors in China, Egypt, and Rome used it to keep their subjects happy; why salt was key to the Age of Exploration; what salt 12

meant to the American Revolution; And even how the search for salt eventually led to oil. Nelson, Vaunda M.

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth and Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore Relates the story of the National Memorial African Bookstore, founded in Harlem by Louis Michaux in 1939.

Provensen, Alice

Buck Stops Here: The Presidents of the United States Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the Presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their term.

Reynolds, Jan

Himalaya (Vanishing Culture series) For the Sherpas and Tibetans who live high in the Himalaya, sharing and living in harmony with the world around them is most important.

Rockliff, Mara

Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved A Mystery That Baffled All of France The story of Ben Franklin’s involvement in the early development of the scientific method during a visit to France during the American Revolution.

St. George, Judith

Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence A witty and wonderfully illustrated true story of the invincible Declaration.

Standiford,

Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto A compelling account based on an actual event of Balto, a sled dog who led his team through snow and ice over 53 miles of northern Alaska wilderness to deliver some medicine.

Natalie

Where is series

Where is the Parthenon? (series) Easy to read, illustrated historical landmark series Where is the Brooklyn Bridge?

Weatheford, Carole B.

Freedom in Congo Square This poetic, nonfiction story about a little-known piece of African American history captures a human’s capacity to find hope and joy in difficult circumstances.

Winter, Jonah

Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 An elderly African American woman, en route to vote, remembers her family's tumultuous voting history.

100 Facts:

Ancient Greece One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations and hilarious cartoons give you the inside story on Greek life, while fun quizzes test your knowledge.

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POETRY Dakos, Kalli

Don’t Read this Book, Whatever You Do These poems celebrate the world of education and all the poignant, whimsical, and wondrous moments that occur in the classroom.

Florian, Douglas

Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles Meander through the different aisles of comical poems, everything from laugh-out-loud limericks to frenetic free verse.

Hopkins, Lee B.

Extra Innings; Baseball Poems This collection of 19 poems is about baseball.

Janeczko, Paul

Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems Thirty-six very short poems in this collection remind readers that a few perfect words and pictures can make the world glow.

Joyce, Sidman

This is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness When Mrs. Merz asks her sixth grade class to write poems of apology, they end up liking their poems so much that they decide to put them into a book.

Lewis, J. Patrick

Poem-mobiles: Crazy Car Poems Inventive poems about cars but they're not just any cars.

Muldrow, Diane

We Planted a Tree In this simple poem with environmental themes, two young families in two very different parts of the world each plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families.

Muth, Jon J

Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons Bestselling author/artist Jon J Muth takes a fresh and exciting new look at the four seasons!

Prelutsky, Jack

Dragons are Singing Tonight These 17 poems about dragons range from the whimsical to the scary, but all reflect Prelutsky's incomparable flair for rhythm and humor.

Silverstein, Shel

Light in the Attic A collection of humorous poems and drawings by the beloved poet. Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook

Spinelli, Eileen

Polar Bear, Arctic Hare: Poems of the Frozen North These playful poems capture the icy splendor of the Arctic's environment and its inhabitants. Facts about each creature are included in the back matter.

Yolen, Jane

Shape Me a Rhyme: Nature’s Forms in Poetry Unusual collection of poems and photographs focused on shapes in nature.There are imaginative surprises too. 14

Yoon, Joohee

Beastly Verse Consisting of playful as well as powerfully memorable poems, this book aims to help return the wonder of poetry to children's lives.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Every student must read one book from this category. Adams, Simon

Anthony, Joseph

Best Book of Volcanoes Colorful close-ups help explain the different types of volcanoes. Clear cutaway illustrations take readers from the outer crust to the red hot core. In a Nutshell A beautifully illustrated book about the life cycle of an oak and how it supports life even after it is gone.

Berger, Melvin

101 Hidden Animals Discover the 101 most amazing disguises in the animal kingdom! How insects, reptiles, mammals, birds, and fish blend into their backgrounds.

Burleigh, Robert

One Giant Leap On July 29, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did the seemingly impossible--something humans had dreamed of doing for centuries: They traveled 240,000 miles through space and set foot on the moon.

Clarke, Ginjer L.

Giant Lizards Fascinating facts about lizards, both living and extinct.

Cole, Joanne

Magic School Bus 3-D: Journey Through the Solar System Mrs. Frizzle's exciting tour to the solar system is even more dramatic in 3-D.

Duke, Kate

In the Rainforest Describes the physical divisions of the rainforest, such as the canopy and the understory. Included are special features of the area.

Gifford, Clive

Robots (Discover Science series) Read about the real-life robots that are mowing our lawns, spying on us, saving lives, and doing what humans cannot.

Hatkoff, Craig

Hope for Winter: The True Story of A Remarkable Dolphin Friendship Exactly 5 years and 1 day after Winter, the tailless dolphin, was rescued something pretty amazing happened. Just feet from where Winter was found another injured dolphin appeared, orphaned from her mother and struggling to survive. 15

Jenkins, Steve

Never Smile at a Monkey: And 17 Other Important Things to Remember Some creatures have unusual ways of protecting themselves or catching prey which can make them harmful to your health.

Jennings, Ken

Outer Space Did you know that Mars has a volcano bigger than the state of Arizona? Or that there’s a star with a diamond the size of our moon at its core? Become an expert and wow your friends with out-of-thisworld facts.

London, Jonathan

Hippos are Huge! An acclaimed naturalist takes an exuberant look at these massive, swift, and super dangerous animals in this lavishly illustrated picture book.

Lowell, Barbara

George Ferris, What a Wheel! When George Ferris, first pitched the idea, everyone thought he was crazy. A 250-foot bicycle wheel that goes around and around and carries people in train cars? Can't be done! He proved them wrong.

Nat’l Geog.

Mars Learn the newest information on Mars, the Mars Rover, and our ongoing exploration of the Red Planet. Robots Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow and learn about the science behind these amazing machines. Everything Dogs Explores the world of these extraordinary animals! Learn all about the characteristics that define dogs, their daily lives, the different breeds, and much more! Everything Insects They're creepy and crawly and all over Earth. They're in the sky and in the soil. Insects are everywhere! Meteors Discover the fascinating world of meteors. Learn all about these objects hurtling through space—and into our atmosphere. Prehistoric Mammals This book gives a rare glimpse at a world gone by.

Neuschwander, C.

Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert This humorous story offers one explanation for the origin of pie charts and bar graphs while serving up some possible mathematical or culinary career choices for youngsters.

Nguyen, Nam

Extreme Rainforest Rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's surface, yet they support more than half of the world's plant and animal species

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Parker, Steve

Inside Military Machines Have you ever wondered how missiles seek their targets? Or why aircraft carriers have catapults? Discover how military machines work - from helicopter gunships to rocket launchers

St. George, Judith

So You Want to Be an Inventor? This volume furnishes brief sketches of inventors and inventions both famous and little-known.

Simon, Seymour

Hurricanes Hurricanes. Typhoons. Cyclones. No matter what you call them, these formidable, swirling storms are the most devastating events in nature.

Worth, Bonnie

Once Upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals Learn about the Great Ice Age and early human life, the characteristics of mammals, and the study of fossils.

Summaries for the books are taken from professional reviews and various Internet sources. 17