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The life cycle of amphibians

Spilsbury, Richard, 1963-


Discusses how amphibians differ from other animals, their habitat, how they are born and develop, what they eat, how they reproduce, and their typical life expectancy.
Date Published:2003

Crazy Horse, 1842-1877

Todd, Anne M.


Includes index. Includes chronology. Includes glossary. This book discusses the life of Crazy Horse, a Sioux warrior who would not give up hope for his people's freedom.
Date Published:2003

Sitting Bull

Aller, Susan Bivin.


A boy called slow -- A changing world -- Fighting for freedom -- Sitting Bull's vision -- Living for his people. School Library Journal, April 2004. Horn Book, October 2004. Introduces the life of Lakota Sioux warrior and holy man Sitting Bull, who led his people to victory at Little Bighorn and brought them to safety in Canada before surrendering so that they would not starve.
Date Published:2004

The outsiders

Hinton, S. E.


Wilson's Senior High School, November 2002. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2005. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2006. Booklist. Horn Book. Rivalry between rich and poor gangs in 1960s Oklahoma leads to the deaths of three teenagers and intense soul-searching for one of the youths involved, a sensitive fourteen-year-old writer named Ponyboy.
Date Published:1967

Killer whale : habitats, life cycles, food chains, threats /

Carwardine, Mark.


Introduces the behavior of killer whales from birth to old age, describing their feeding and mating habits, social structure, threats, and more.
Date Published:2000

Giant panda : habitats, life cycles, food chains, threats /

Penny, Malcolm.


Describes the habits and behavior of giant pandas at different stages of their lives, as well as threats to their continued survival.
Date Published:2000

Charlotte's web

White, E. B. (Elwyn Brooks), 1899-1985.


Wilbur the pig is desolate when he discovers he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner, until his spider friend Charlotte comes up with a plan to save him.
Date Published:1952

Jackson Pollock

Venezia, Mike.



Date Published:1994

Rats

Powell, E. Sandy.


Includes index.
Date Published:1994

Osceola

Todd, Anne M.


A Seminole hero -- Growing up a Creek indian -- Life as a Seminole -- Taking a stand -- Fighting sickness -- Captured again -- Osceola remembered. A biography of Osceola, warrior chief of the Seminole people who tried to prevent his people from being removed from their Florida lands, describing his childhood, his leadership during difficult times, and the effects of his efforts.
Date Published:2004

Sacagawea

Koestler-Grack, Rachel A., 1973-


Seeing the big water -- Kidnapped -- A new life -- Beginning the journey -- Danger along the way -- A happy reunion -- At the Pacific Ocean -- A woman of courage. A biography of Sacagawea, describing her childhood, kidnapping by an enemy tribe at age twelve, and service as an interpreter to Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery as they crossed the country to the Pacific Ocean.
Date Published:2004

Tecumseh

Aller, Susan Bivin.


The shooting star -- Boldest warrior of the West -- A dream of all tribes united -- The chief and the prophet -- Like a hero going home -- Timeline. A biography of Tecumseh, whose integrity, personal magnetism, and public speaking skills helped him to lead the Shawnee and people of other tribes in the fight to save their lives and lands from being taken by white men.
Date Published:2004

Sequoyah

Waxman, Laura Hamilton.


Includes chronology. Clever boy -- Talking leaves -- Meeting the challenge -- Sequoyah's invention -- A time of tears. This is a biography of Sequoyah, who invented a way for the Cherokee to write and read in their own language.
Date Published:2004

Chief Joseph

Sutcliffe, Jane.


The Wallowa Valley -- Broken bargain -- The Nez Perce war -- "I will fight no more forever" -- "I have been asked to show you my heart.". A biography of Chief Joseph, who led the Nez PercÃ© as they hid from, fought with, and finally surrendered to Army soldiers, and who later spoke in Washington, D.C. about the rights of his people.
Date Published:2004

Geronimo

Welch, Catherine A.


Dangers of the Apache life -- Becoming a warrior -- Fighting back -- Chasing Geronimo -- Prisoners of war. School Library Journal, April 2004. Horn Book, October 2004. A biography of the famous Apache warrior who fought for the right of Native Americans to live and roam freely on their homeland.
Date Published:2004

The life cycle of fish

Spilsbury, Richard.


Discusses how fish differ from other animals, their habitat, how they are born and develop, what they eat, how they reproduce, and their typical life expectancy.
Date Published:2003

Polar bear : habitats, life cycles, food chains, threats /

Penny, Malcolm.


Describes the habits and behavior of polar bears during the different stages of their lives, as well as threats they face and efforts to protect them.
Date Published:2000

Little gold star : a Spanish American Cinderella tale /

San Souci, Robert D.


A Spanish American retelling of the familiar story of a kind girl who is mistreated by her jealous stepmother and stepsisters. In this version, the Virgin Mary replaces the traditional fairy godmother.
Date Published:2000

The ancient Maya

Fretland VanVoorst, Jenny, 1972-


Includes chronology. Includes glossary. The world of the Maya - A well-ordered universe - Intellectual achievements - Daily life - Decline and fall. This book describes the civilization of the ancient Maya, which was at its peak about 1750 to 1100 years ago, discussing how they pleased their gods by building stone temples, developing a written language, and playing a ball game with life-or-death consequences.
Date Published:2013

Includes chronology. Includes glossary. The world of the Maya - A well-ordered universe - Intellectual achievements - Daily life - Decline and fall. This book describes the civilization of the ancient Maya, which was at its peak about 1750 to 1100 years ago, discussing how they pleased their gods by building stone temples, developing a written language, and playing a ball game with life-or-death consequences.

Date Published:2013