School Library Journal articles from August 2009, page 3

School Library Journal archives from August 2009

Liao, Jimmy. When the Moon Forgot.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... LIAO, Jimmy. When the Moon Forgot. adapt, by Sarah L. Thomson. illus, by author, unpaged. CIP. Little, Brown. 2009. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-316-113908. LC 2008019618. Gr 1-5--This allegorical tale of a boy who finds and befriends a fallen moon...

Lobel, Gillian. Moonshadow's Journey.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... LOBEL, Gillian. Moonshadow's Journey. illus, by Karin Littlewood. unpaged. CIP. Albert Whitman. Sept. 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8075-5273-5. LC 2009000004. K-Gr 4--Young Moonshadow embraces the wisdom and warmth of his grandfather before...

McDonald, Megan. Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MCDONALD, Megan. Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt. illus, by Peter H. Reynolds. 128p. Candlewick. 2009. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-3962-4. LC 2008021533. Gr 1-3--It's a pirate-themed holiday for Judy and younger...

McGhee, Alison. Song of Middle C.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MCGHEE, Alison. Song of Middle C. illus. by Scott Menchin. unpaged. Candlewick. 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-3013-3. LC 2008934176. K-Gr 3--A young musician describes the week leading up to her first piano recital: "Hoo boy, have I been...

Malaspina, Ann. Finding Lincoln.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MALASPINA, Ann. Finding Lincoln. illus. by Colin Bootman. unpaged, further reading. Albert Whitman. Sept. 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8075-2435-0. LC 2008055551. Gr 1-3--A story set in 1951, when most public libraries in the South were for...

Moss, Marissa. Max Disaster: Alien Eraser to the Rescue.(Max Disaster: Alien Eraser Unravels the Mystery of the Pyramids)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MOSS, Marissa. Max Disaster: Alien Eraser to the Rescue. Bk. 1. ISBN 978-0-7636-3577-0; ISBN 978-0-7636-4407-9. --.Max Disaster: Alien Eraser Unravels the Mystery of the Pyramids. Bk. 2. ISBN 978-0-7636-3585-5; ISBN 978-0-7636-4408-6. ea...

Negron, Ray. One Last Time: Good-bye to Yankee Stadium.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... NEGRON, Ray. One Last Time: Good-bye to Yankee Stadium. illus, by Laura Seeley. unpaged. HarperCollins/Collins. 2009. Tr $19.99. ISBN 978-0-06-147162-9. LC number unavailable. Gr 1-4--This is not the kind of tribute that Yankee Stadium...

Neuschwander, Cindy. Pastry School in Paris: An Adventure in Capacity.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... NEUSCHWANDER, Cindy. Pastry School in Paris: An Adventure in Capacity. illus. by Bryan Langdo. unpaged. CIP. Holt. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8050-8314-9. LC 2008013425. Gr 1-3--Twins Matt and Bibi return in another math-and-travel...

Neuschwander, Cindy. Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens: A Math Adventure.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... NEUSCHWANDER, Cindy. Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens: A Math Adventure. illus, by Wayne Geehan. 32p. CIP. Charlesbridge. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-57091-727-1; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-1-57091-728-8. LC 2008025336. Gr 1-4--Sir...

Numberman, Neil. Do Not Build a Frankenstein!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... NUMBERMAN, Neil. Do Not Build a Frankenstein! illus, by author, unpaged. CIP. HarperCollins/Greenwillow. Aug. 2009. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-156816-9. LC 2008020751. PreS-Gr 2--This pointless book starts with a boy yelling hysterically to get...

O'Connor, Jane. The Dazzling Book Report.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... O'CONNOR, Jane. The Dazzling Book Report. illus, by Ted Enik. 32p. (Fancy Nancy. I Can Read! Series). glossary. CIP. HarperCollins. 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-06-170369-0; pap. $3.99. ISBN 978-0-06-170368-3. LC 2008024646. K-Gr 1--Monday is...

O'Connor, Jane. Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... O'CONNOR, Jane. Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire! illus, by Robin Preiss Glasser. unpaged. (Fancy Nancy Series). CIP. HarperCollins. 2009. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-06-168486-9. LC 2008024647. K-Gr 3--Nancy returns with all of the...

Oram, Hiawyn. My Unwilling Witch Goes to Ballet School.(My Unwilling Witch Sleeps Over)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ORAM, Hiawyn. My Unwilling Witch Goes to Ballet School. Bk. 1. ISBN 978-0-3160-3472-2. LC 2009000201. --.My Unwilling Witch Sleeps Over Bk. 2. Aug. ISBN 978-0-316-03453-1. LC number unavailable. ea vol: illus, by Sarah Warburton. l12p....

Paterson, John B., Jr. & John B. Paterson, Sr. Roberto's Trip to the Top.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... PATERSON, John B., Jr. & John B. Paterson, Sr. Roberto's Trip to the Top. illus. by Renato Alarcao. unpaged, glossary. Candlewick. Aug. 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-2708-9. LC 2008938426. K-Gr 2--Roberto's reward for good grades is a...

Pennypacker, Sara. The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... PENNYPACKER, Sara. The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery. Bk. 2. illus, by Macky Pamintuan. 81p. (Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures Series). CIP. HarperCollins. 2009. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-06-142993-4; pap. $4.99. ISBN 978-0-06-142992-7. LC...

Pennypacker, Sara. The Mount Rushmore Calamity.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... PENNYPACKER, Sara. The Mount Rushmore Calamity. Bk. 1. illus, by Macky Pamintuan. 71p. (Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures Series). CIP. HarperCollins. 2009. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-06-142991-0; pap. $4.99. ISBN 978-0-06-142990-3. LC 2008043823....

Poydar, Nancy. Fish School.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... POYDAR, Nancy. Fish School. illus, by author. unpaged. CIP. Holiday House. Aug. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2140-4. LC 2008022576. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] K-Gr 3--Charlie takes his goldfish to school for show-and-tell and proudly...

Pulver, Robin. Never Say Boo!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... PULVER, Robin. Never Say Boo! illus, by Deb Lucke. unpaged. Holiday House. Sept. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2110-7. LC 2008022609. PreS-Gr 2--"Being the new kid is a bummer," even for ghosts. At Gordon's old school, everyone was a...

Reagan, Jean. Always My Brother.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... REAGAN, Jean. Always My Brother. illus. by Phyllis Pollema-Cahill. unpaged. CIP. Tilbury House. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-88448-313-7. LC 2008045821. Gr 2-5--Becky narrates this story about her brother's death and its effects on her and her...

Regan, Dian Curtis. Barnyard Slam.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... REGAN, Dian Curtis. Barnyard Slam. illus. by Paul Meisel. unpaged. CIP. Holiday House. Aug. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-1907-4. LC 2005050293. K-Gr 3--"Yo Mama Goose" is hosting a poetry slam in the barn. The animals gather around a...

Robbins, Jacqui. Two of a Kind.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ROBBINS, Jacqui. Two of a Kind. illus. by Matt Phelan. unpaged. CIP. S & S/Atheneum. 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-2437-1. LC 2006033210. K-Gr 2--Anna and Julisa are friends who both wear red glasses and are quiet, shy, and helpful....

Roberts, Carole. Beth's Job.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ROBERTS, Carole. Beth's Job. illus, by Michael Garland. 24p. (Green Light Readers Series). photos. CIP. Houghton/ Sandpiper. 2009. RTE $12.99. ISBN 978-0-15-206710-6; pap. $3.99. ISBN 978-0-15-206716-8. LC 2008006886. K-Gr 1--In this level...

Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Little Oink.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ROSENTHAL, Amy Krouse. Little Oink. illus, by Jen Corace. unpaged. Chronicle. 2009. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-8118-6655-2. LC number unavailable. PreS-Gr 2--Fans of Little Pea (2005) and Little Hoot (2008, both Chronicle) will enjoy this team's...

Schertle, Alice. Look Out, Jeremy Bean!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SCHERTLE, Alice. Look Out, Jeremy Bean! illus, by David Slonim. 60p. CIP. Chronicle. 2009. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-8118-5609-6. LC 2007002050. Gr 1-3--Three short stories introduce Jeremy Bean. He is frustrated because he can't come up with a...

Self, David, retel.: The Lion Book of Wisdom Stories from Around the World.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SELF, David, retel. The Lion Book of Wisdom Stories from Around the World. illus, by Christina Balit. 45p. Lion, dist. by Trafalgar Square. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-7459-6060-9. LC number unavailable. Gr 2-5--This collection focuses on...

Shields, Gillian. Puppy Love: The Story of Esme and Sam.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SHIELDS, Gillian. Puppy Love: The Story of Esme and Sam. illus, by Elizabeth Harbour. unpaged. CIP. S & S. 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-8010-0. LC 2008041869. K-Gr 1-Lady and the Tramp, anyone? Esme Lamour is a much-loved poodle who...

Shulevitz, Uri. When I Wore My Sailor Suit.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SHULEVITZ, Uri. When I Wore My Sailor Suit. illus, by author, unpaged. CIP. Farrar. Sept. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-374-34749-9. LC 2008016187. PreS-Gr 1--Shulevitz's latest picture book relays an early childhood memory of visiting a...

Silverman, Erica. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Horse in the House.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SILVERMAN, Erica. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Horse in the House. illus, by Betsy Lewin. unpaged. CIP. Harcourt. 2009. RTE $15. ISBN 978-0-15-205390-1. LC 2007043356. K-Gr 2--One morning, Cowgirl Kate wakes to the tickle of horse whiskers on her...

Sixtus, Albert. Rabbit School: A LightHearted Tale.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SIXTUS, Albert. Rabbit School: A LightHearted Tale. tr. from German by Roland Freischlad. illus, by Fritz Koch-Gotha. unpaged. Godine. 2009. Tr $14.95. ISBN 978-1-56792-383-4. LC number unavailable. PreS-Gr 2--Originally published in 1924,...

Skrypuch, Marsh Forchuk. Call Me Aram.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SKRYPUCH, Marsh Forchuk. Call Me Aram. illus, by Muriel Wood. 88p. photos. reprods, further reading, glossary, index. Web sites. CIP. Fitzhenry & Whiteside. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-55455-000-5; pap. $10.95. ISBN 978-1-55455-001-2. LC...

Soctomah, Donald & Jean Flahive. Remember Me, Mikwid Hamin: Tomah Joseph's Gift to Franklin Roosevelt.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SOCTOMAH, Donald & Jean Flahive. Remember Me, Mikwid Hamin: Tomah Joseph's Gift to Franklin Roosevelt. illus. by Mary Beth Owens. unpaged. CIP. Tilbury House. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-88448-300-7. LC 2008045961. Gr 2-5--Inspired by a...

Steggall, Susan. Rattle and Rap.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... STEGGALL, Susan. Rattle and Rap. illus. by author, unpaged. Frances Lincoln. 2009. Tr $15.95. ISBN 978-1-84507-703-7. LC number unavailable. PreS-K--This story begins on the title page with a father standing at a ticket window while his son...

Stinson, Kathy. Big or Little?(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... STINSON, Kathy. Big or Little? illus, by Toni Goffe. unpaged. CIP. Annick, dist. by Firefly. 2009. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-169-3; pap. $6.95. ISBN 978-1- 55451-168-6. LC C2008-905397-4. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PreS--Originally published...

Tafuri, Nancy. The Big Storm: A Very Soggy Counting Book.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... TAFURI, Nancy. The Big Storm: A Very Soggy Counting Book. illus, by author. unpaged. CIP. S & S. Aug. 2009. RTE $15.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-6795-8. LC 2007047989. PreS-K--Youngsters will begin counting up to 10 immediately as the gathering...

Thomas, Jan. Can You Make a Scary Face?(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... THOMAS, Jan. Can You Make a Scary Face? illus, by author, unpaged. CIP. S & S/Beach Lane Bks. Aug. 2009. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-8581-5. LC 2008038288. PreS-K--This book will have youngsters jumping, wiggling, dancing, pretending, and...

Todd, Barbara. Edward and the Eureka Lucky Wish Company.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... TODD, Barbara. Edward and the Eureka Lucky Wish Company. illus, by Patricia Storms. unpaged. CIP. Kids Can. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-55453-264-3. LC C2008-903322-1. PreS-Gr 2--Edward wants his bicycle, which he has named the Sky-Hopper...

Trapani, Iza. Haunted Party.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... TRAPANI, Iza. Haunted Party. illus, by author, unpaged. Charlesbridge. 2009. RTE $15.95. ISBN 978-1-58089-246-9. LC 2008025330. K-Gr 2--A muted (but nicely contrasted) palette and creepy creatures inhabit this Halloween counting book: "3...

Verroken, Sarah. Feeling Sad.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... VERROKEN, Sarah. Feeling Sad. tr. from Dutch & illus, by author, unpaged. Enchanted Lion. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-59270-083-7. LC number unavailable. K-Gr 3--Even on a melancholy day, children can discover wonderful surprises that...

Warhola, James. Uncle Andy's Cats.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WARHOLA, James. Uncle Andy's Cats. illus, by author, unpaged. CIP. Putnam. 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-399-25180-1. LC 2008033699. K-Gr 2--In Uncle Andy's (Putnam, 2003), Warhola mentions that his famous uncle lived with his mother and owned...

Watt, Melanie. Scaredy Squirrel at Night.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WATT, Melanie. Scaredy Squirrel at Night. illus, by author, unpaged. CIP. Kids Can. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-55453-288-9. LC C2008-904793-1. K-Gr 2--Children will be delighted as Scaredy Squirrel attempts to face his fear of falling asleep...

Wheeler, Lisa. Dino-Soccer.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WHEELER, Lisa. Dino-Soccer. illus, by Barry Gott. unpaged. CIP. Carolrhoda. Sept. 2009. PLB $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8225-9028-6. LC 2008039197. Gr 1-3--Once again Wheeler and Gott have teamed up for an action-packed sports extravaganza. The...

Whitman, Candace. Lines That Wiggle.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WHITMAN, Candace. Lines That Wiggle. illus, by Steve Wilson. unpaged. Blue Apple. 2009. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-934706-54-1. LC number unavailable. K-Gr 4--Through bouncy verse and lively artwork, this creative collaboration explores the many...

Wild, Margaret. Piglet and Granny.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WILD, Margaret. Piglet and Granny. illus. by Stephen Michael King. unpaged. CIP. Abrams. Sept. 2009. RTE $15.95. ISBN 978-0-8109-4063-5. LC 2008046400. PreS-Gr 1--In this creative team's third collaboration, irrepressible Piglet looks forward...

Williams, Karen Lynn & Khadra Mohammed. My Name Is Sangoel.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WILLIAMS, Karen Lynn & Khadra Mohammed. My Name Is Sangoel. illus, by Catherine Stock. unpaged. CIP. Eerdmans. 2009. RTE $17. ISBN 978-0-8028-5307-3. LC 2008031735. Gr 1-3--When eight-year-old Sangoel comes to the United States from...

Worsham, Adria F. Max Celebrates Cinco de Mayo.(Max Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day)(Max Celebrates Ramadan)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WORSHAM, Adria F. Max Celebrates Cinco de Mayo. ISBN 978-1-4048-47590. LC 2008006318. --.Max Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ISBN 978-1-4048-4761-3. LC 2008006317. --.Max Celebrates Ramadan. ISBN 978-1-4048-4762-0. LC 2008006315. ...

Ziefert, Harriet. Flip-a-Face Furry Friends: Same and Different.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ZIEFERT, Harriet. Flip-a-Face Furry Friends: Same and Different. illus, by SAMi. unpaged. Blue Apple. 2009. BD $9.99. ISBN 978-1-934706-58-9. LC number unavailable. PreS--Each spread in this Flip-a-Face[TM] board book features a different...

Ziefert, Harriet. You and Me: We're Opposites.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ZIEFERT, Harriet. You and Me: We're Opposites. illus. by Ethan Long. unpaged. Blue Apple. 2009. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-1-934706-48-0. LC number unavailable. PreS--Cartoon zoo animals are used to illustrate 14 opposites. The pictures invite...

Adler, David A. Honest Abe Lincoln: Easy-to-Read Stories About Abraham Lincoln.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ADLER, David A. Honest Abe Lincoln: Easy-to-Read Stories About Abraham Lincoln. illus, by John Wallner. 32p. bibliog, chron, notes. Holiday House. Aug. 2009. RTE $15.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2057-5. LC 2007044285. Gr 1-3--Seven two- to four-page...

Adler, David A. & Michael S. Adler. A Picture Book of Harry Houdini.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ADLER, David A. & Michael S. Adler. A Picture Book of Harry Houdini. illus, by Matt Collins. unpaged, bibliog, chron. Web sites. CIP. Holiday House. Aug. 2009. RTE $17.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-2059-9. LC 2008023212. Gr 1-3--From Houdini's...

Art For Baby: High-Contrast Images By Eleven Contemporary Artists to Explore with Your Child.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ART FOR BABY: HIGH-CONTRAST IMAGES BY ELEVEN CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS TO EXPLORE WITH YOUR CHILD. illus, by Paul Morrison, et al. unpaged. Candlewick/Templar. 2009. BD $19.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-4424-6. LC 2008935207. PreS--Child-development experts...

Barretta, Gene. Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... BARRETTA, Gene. Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci. illus, by author, unpaged. Web sites. CIE Holt/ Christy Ottaviano Bks. Aug. 2009. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8050-8703-1. LC 2008038220. Gr 2-5--Similar in format and style to Now...

Benbow, Ann & Colin Mably. Lively Plant Science Projects.(Real Life Science Experiments Series)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... BENBOW, Ann & Colin Mably. Lively Plant Science Projects. ISBN 978-0-7660-3146-3. LC 2008001745. --.Sprouting Seed Science Projects. ISBN 978-0-7660-3147-0. LC 2008001731. ea vol: illus, by Tom Labaff. 48p. (Real Life Science...

Brown, Craig. Mule Train Mail.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... BROWN, Craig. Mule Train Mail. illus. by author, unpaged. CIP. Chadesbridge. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-1-58089-187-5; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-1-58089-188-2. LC 2008007252. PreS-Gr 2--In this engaging text, Brown relates the daily trip made by...

Butcher, Kristin. Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers: One Hundred Ancient Egyptian Jobs You Might Have Desired or Dreaded.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... BUTCHER, Kristin. Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers: One Hundred Ancient Egyptian Jobs You Might Have Desired or Dreaded. illus, by Martha Newbigging. 96p. further reading, index. CIP. Annick, dist. by Firefly. 2009. Tr $25.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-171-6;...

Carney-Nunes, Charisse. I Am Barack Obama.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... CARNEY-NUNES, Charisse. I Am Barack Obama. illus. by Ann Marie Williams. unpaged. photos. Brand Nu Words. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-9748142-4-7. LC 2008911406. K-Gr 5--This title uses inspirational verse and illustrations to introduce...

Davies, Huw. The Games Book: How to Play the Games of Yesterday.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... DAVIES, Huw. The Games Book: How to Play the Games of Yesterday. illus, by Lisa Jackson. 128p. Scholastic. Aug. 2009. pap. $9.99. ISBN 978-0-545-13403-3. LC number unavailable. Gr 1-6--This small book takes a look at the games in simpler...

Deedy, Carmen Agra, with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah. 14 Cows for America.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... * DEEDY, Carmen Agra, with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah. 14 Cows for America. illus. by Thomas Gonzalez. unpaged. CIP. Peachtree. Aug. 2009. Tr $17.95. ISBN 978-1-56145-490-7. LC 2008055968. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gr 2-5--Kimeli Naiyomah...

Falk, Laine. Meet President Barack Obama.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... FALK, Laine. Meet President Barack Obama. 24p. (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers Series). maps. photos, further reading, index. Web sites. CIP. Children's Press. 2009. PLB $20. ISBN 978-0-531-23403-7; pap. $6.95. ISBN 978-0-531-23524-9. LC...

Fox, Debbie & Allan L. Beane. Good-Bye Bully Machine.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... FOX, Debbie & Allan L. Beane. Good-Bye Bully Machine. illus. by Debbie Fox. 48p. CIP. Free Spirit. 2009. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-1-57542-326-5; pap. $6.99. ISBN 978-1-57542-321-0. LC 2008041025. K-Gr 5--This book equates living with...

Grant, Shauntay. Up Home.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... GRANT, Shauntay. Up Home. illus, by Susan Tooke. unpaged. CIP. Nimbus. 2009. Tr $19.95. ISBN 978-1-55109-660-5. LC C2008-900824-3. K-Gr 3--Grant shares her memories of a happy, wonderful childhood growing up in North Preston, Nova Scotia--one...

Hewitt, Sally. My Bones.(My Body Series)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... HEWITT, Sally. My Bones. ISBN 978-1-59566-552-2. LC 2008011705. --. My Brain. ISBN 978-1-59566-553-9. LC 2008011707. --. My Digestive System. ISBN 978-1-59566-555-3. LC 2008011710. . My Heart and Lungs. ISBN 978-1-59566-554-6. LC...

Hollyer, Beatrice. Our World of Water: Children and Water Around the World.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... HOLLYER, Beatrice. Our World of Water: Children and Water Around the World. 48p. map. photos. glossary. Holt. Sept. 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8050-8941-7. LC 2008040596. Gr 3-5-Seven- and eight-year-olds share what water means to them by...

Houghton, Gillian. Balancing a Checkbook.(Invest Kids Series)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... HOUGHTON, Gillian. Balancing a Checkbook. ISBN 978-1-4358-2772-1. LC 2008037755. --. Cash and ATMs. ISBN 978-1-4358-2771-4. LC 2008035165. --. Creating a Budget. ISBN 978-1-4358-2774-5. LC 2008039977. --. How Banks Work. ISBN...

Kenney, Scan. Cool Cars and Trucks.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... KENNEY, Sean. Cool Cars and Trucks. photos by John E. Barrett. 32p. diags. CIP. Holt/Christy Ottaviano Bks. Sept. 2009. Tr $12.99. ISBN 978-0-8050-8761-1. LC 2008036812. Gr 1-5--Crisp color photographs and diagrams show how to construct...

King, Zelda. Examining Backyard Habitats.(Graphic Organizers: Habitats Series)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... KING, Zelda. Examining Backyard Habitats. ISBN 978-1-4358-2720-2. LC 2008024314. --. Examining Desert Habitats. map. ISBN 978-1-4358-2721-9. LC 2008028406. --. Examining Forest Habitats. map. ISBN 978-1-4358-2718-9. LC 2008023569. --....

MacDonald, Margaret Read. Surf War!: A Folktale from the Marshall Islands.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MACDONALD, Margaret Read. Surf War!: A Folktale from the Marshall Islands. illus, by Gerald Valerio. unpaged. CIP. August House/LittleFolk. Sept. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-87483-889-3. LC 2008042589. K-Gr 2--Sandpiper, who waits for the...

McDonough, Yona Zeldis. Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MCDONOUGH, Yona Zeldis. Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott. illus, by Bethanne Andersen. unpaged. CIP. Holt/ Christy Ottaviano Bks. Aug. 2009. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-8050-8192-3. LC 2008038222. Gr 3-6--McDonough has captured the essence of...

Manning, Mick & Brita Granstrom. Tail-End Charlie.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MANNING, Mick & Brita Granstrom. Tail-End Charlie. illus. by authors. 40p. photos. reprods. glossary. Frances Lincoln. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-84507-6511. LC number unavailable. Gr 3-5--The remembrances of Manning's father, a British...

Manolis, Kay. The Circulatory System.(Blastoff! Readers: Body Systems Series)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MANOLIS, Kay. The Circulatory System. SBN 978-0-531-21701-6. LC 2008032693. --. The Muscular System. ISBN 978-0-531-21703-0. LC 2008032700. --. The Respiratory System. ISBN 978-0-531-21705-4. LC 2008032702. --. The Skeletal System. ISBN...

Markel, Michelle. Tyrannosaurus Math.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MARKEL, Michelle. Tyrannosaurus Math. illus. by Doug Cushman. 32p. CIP. Tricycle. Aug. 2009. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-1-58246-282-0. LC 2008042389. K-Gr 3--From the moment Tyrannosaurus Math (T-Math for short) is hatched, he views the world in...

Markle, Sandra. Animals Marco Polo Saw: An Adventure on the Silk Road.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MARKLE, Sandra. Animals Marco Polo Saw: An Adventure on the Silk Road. illus. by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini. 45p. map. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Chronicle. 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-8118-5051-3. LC 2007053057. Gr...

Miller, Bobbi, retel. Davy Crockett Gets Hitched.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MILLER, Bobbi, retel. Davy Crockett Gets Hitched. illus, by Megan Lloyd. unpaged. CIP. Holiday House. Aug. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-1837-4. LC 2006050063. K-Gr 4--Using the tallest of tall--Tale language and exaggeration, Miller...

Miller, Tori. Eels.('Octopuses and Squid' and 'Pufferfish')(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... MILLER, Tori. Eels. ISBN 978-1-4358-2754-7. LC 2008030456. --. Octopuses and Squid. ISBN 978-1-4358-2757-8. LC 2008035084. --. Pufferfish. ISBN 978-1-4358-2818-6. LC 2008030654. ea vol: 24p. (Freaky Fish Series). photos. glossary....

Phelps, Michael, with Alan Abrahamson. How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... PHELPS, Michael, with Alan Abrahamson. How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals. illus. by Ward Jenkins. unpaged. CIP. S & S. 2009. RTE $17.99. ISBN 9781-4169-8669-0. LC 2009000379. Gr 1-4-A champion at the 2008 Beijing Olympics...

Platt, Richard. Through Time: London.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... PLATT, Richard. Through Time: London. illus, by Manuela Cappon. 48p. maps. chron. glossary. index. Kingfisher. 2009. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-7534-6255-3. LC number unavailable. Gr 3-6--The history and culture of London from 3500 BC to today are...

Ross, Kathy. Beautiful Beads.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ROSS, Kathy. Beautiful Beads. illus, by Nicole in den Bosch. 48p. CIP. Millbrook. Sept. 2009. PLB $26.60. ISBN 978-0-8225-9214-3; pap. $7.95. ISBN 978-1-58013-884-0. LC 2008044441. Gr 2-5--A diverse collection of 21 fun and unique projects....

Ryder, Joanne. Panda Kindergarten.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... RYDER, Joanne. Panda Kindergarten. photos by Katherine Feng. unpaged. CIP. HarperCollins/Collins. 2009. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-06-057850-3. LC 2008026826. PreS-Gr 1--This inviting book introduces 16 cubs at the China Conservation and Research...

Scanlon, Liz Garton. All the World.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... * SCANLON, Liz Garton. All the World. illus, by Maria Frazee. unpaged. CIR S & S/Beach Lane Bks. Sept. 2009. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-8580-8. LC 2008051057. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] K-Gr 2--Charming illustrations and lyrical rhyming...

Scieszka, Jon. Truckery Rhymes.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... SCIESZKA, Jon. Truckery Rhymes. illus. by David Shannon, Loren Long, & David Gordon. 57p. (Jon Scieszka's Trucktown Series). CIP. S & S. Aug. 2009. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-1-4169-4135-4. LC 2007037439. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PreS-Gr...

Thomson, Ruth. The Life Cycle of a Crab.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... THOMSON, Ruth. The Life Cycle of a Crab. ISBN 978-1-4358-2834-6. LC 2008026175. --. The Life Cycle of an Owl. ISBN 978-1-4358-2833-9. LC 2008026176. ea vol: 24p. (Learning About Life Cycles Series). photos. further reading, glossary....

Walden, Katherine. Meerkats.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WALDEN, Katherine. Meerkats. ISBN 978-1-4358-2691-5. LC 2008020793. --. Rhinoceroses. ISBN 978-1-4358-2687-8. LC 2008019534. --. Warthogs. ISBN 978-1-4358-2688-5. LC 2008019531. --. Wildebeests. ISBN 978-1-4358-2692-2. LC 2008021587. ...

Whitaker, Suzanne George. The Daring Miss Quimby.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WHITAKER, Suzanne George. The Daring Miss Quimby. illus. by Catherine Stock. 32p. bibliog. chron. Web sites. CIP. Holiday House. Sept. 2009. RTE $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8234-1996-8. LC 2008022569. Gr 2-5--Harriet Quimby was a writer and adventurer...

Wood, Douglas. Miss Little's Gift.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... WOOD, Douglas. Miss Little's Gift. illus. by Jim Burke. unpaged. CIP. Candlewick. Aug. 2009. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-1686-1. LC 2008017915. Gr 1-3--This autobiographical picture book chronicles the author's straggles in second grade....

Alvarez, Julia. El mejor regalo del mundo: La leyenda de La Vieja Belen/The Best Gift of All: The Legend of La Vieja Belen.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
August 1, 2009... ALVAREZ, Julia. The Best Gift of All: The Legend of La Vieja Belen/ El mejor regalo del mundo: La leyenda de La Vieja Belen. tr. by Rhina P. Espaillat. illus. by Ruddy Nunez. 32p. Alfaguara Infantil. 2008. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-1-60396-325-1. LC...