It's not surprising that this novel has been made into a movie — author Larry Doyle has been a comedy screenwriter for some time, and this book reads like a screenplay.
The first book in Pierce's The Song of The Lioness quartet introduces Alanna, a young noble-born girl who dreams of becoming a knight of Tortall instead of a lady.
Times have changed in the Kingdom of Tortall. Keladry of Mindelan, who dreams of a knight's shield of her own, is the first girl without a disguise to train for knighthood.
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Collard profiles the wide range of research projects conducted by scientists working on a threatened reef habitat.
Luther, a high school sophomore, works for a vet who rehabilitates falcons. His work with these birds leads him to support forest preservation and puts him in conflict with his stepfather, a long-time logger.
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When a little boy explores his grandfather's garage, he finds a treasure — his grandfather's old guitar. He learns that the guitar has provided the music for Christmas posadas, love songs, and campfires.
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A rhyming text in an intriguing format introduces the moon's cyclical nature — its phases. An informational note concludes this introductory look at the moon and why it appears to change.
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Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin takes the reader on a journey through centuries of air and space aviation, from Isaac Newton to exploring Mars to futuristic space tours. Fascinating details and a timeline are imbedded throughout.
Apollo 13 attempted to repeat Apollo 11's successful moon landing. An explosion, however, changed the mission to just get the astronauts home safely. Dual texts and dramatic illustrations tell the remarkable story and extend the information presented.
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Poetic language and striking illustrations evoke the drama of the first lunar landing. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's first impressions are captured with awe and may well inspire young scientists.