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2 | STAGECOACH+A2:A2814: THE RIDE OF A CENTURY | A. Richard Mansir | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 1-57091-960-7 1-57091-955-0 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | From the Revolution to the closing of the last stage- coach company in 1910, this book traces the history of the stagecoach using text, fictional journal entries, maps, illustrations, and charts. It includes interesting information about being a passenger, including rules, suggestions for behavior, and the food afforded. Timeline. Index. | Primary (K-2) | 1-Culture | |||||||
3 | MOLLY BANNAKY | Chris K. Soentpiet | Biography | 0-395-72287-X | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This picture book tells the remarkable story of Benjamin Bannaker’s grandmother, a white, English indentured servant, who married an African slave and lived to teach her grandson to read and write. Historical Note. | Intermediate (3-5) | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | |||||||
4 | WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE & THE GLOBE | Aliki | Biography | 0-06-027820-X 0-06-027821-8 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Literature, historical biography, architecture, and archaeology are combined in this carefully researched introduction to William Shakespeare, his life in Elizabethan England, and the Globe Theater for which he wrote his plays. Shakespeare’s Works. Chronology. Words and Expressions. Sites to Visit. | Middle (6-8) | 3-People, Places and Environments | |||||||
5 | TREE OF HOPE | Amy Littlesugar | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-399-23300-8 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Intermediate (3-5) | A girl living through the Great Depression makes a wish on the “Tree of Hope,” the neighborhood’s only remnant of the glory days of the Harlem Renaissance. Her wish is fulfilled when young stage director Orson Welles undertakes the production of a black Macbeth in Harlem. Author’s Note. Bibliography. | High (9-12) | 4-Individual Development and Identity | |||||||
6 | MOTHER TERESA | Amy Ruth. Lerner | Biography | 0-8225-4943-3 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | A biography of the nun who founded the order known as the Missionaries of Charity to work with the sick and destitute in Calcutta and other places and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | 5-Individuals, Groups and Institutions | ||||||||
7 | SILENT THUNDER:A CIVIL WAR STORY | Andrea Davis Pinkney | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-7868-2388-7 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | This powerful story unfolds through the eyes of a brother and sister who are slaves on a Virginia plantation in 1862. Epilogue. Author’s Note. Bibliography. Maps. | Primary/Middle (K-2, 6-8) | 6-Power, Authority and Governance | ||||||||
8 | THE GIRL WHO CHASED AWAY SORROW: THE DIARY OF SARAH NITA, A NAVAJO GIRL | Ann Warren Turner | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-590-97216- 2 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | s one of the latest editions to the Dear America series, this tale provides the first-hand account of a Navajo girl who, along with her family and friends, endured the hardships of the Long Walk in an effort to survive and reach her final destination. | Primary/High (K-2, 9-12) | 7-Production, Distribution, and Consumption | ||||||||
9 | RALPH BUNCHE: WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE | Anne Schraff | Biography | 0-7660-1203-4 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Middle (6-8) | The author deftly weaves the story of a complex man in this well-written and inspiring narrative. Motivated readers will find important insights into the life of one of America’s most important peacemakers. Maps. Chronology. Chapter Notes. Further Reading. Index. | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | 8-Science, Technology, and Society | |||||||
10 | THE ALPHABET ATLAS | Arthur Yorinks | Geography/Peoples/Places | 1-890817-14-77 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate/Middle (K-8) | This unique “atlas” surprises the user by presenting geographic facts visually on quilt squares. Each striking square focuses on one country. Author’s Note. Letterer’s Note. Illustrator’s Note. | Intermediate/High (3-8, 9-12) | 9-Global Connections | ||||||||
11 | THE BOY WHO LOVED TO DRAW: BENJAMIN WEST | Barbara Brenner | Biography | 0-395-85080-0 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | The simple but eloquent text, matched with precise gouache illustrations, details the story of Benjamin West’s early interest in art and his subsequent rise to greatness and fame. Afterword: If You Want to Know More. | Primary/Intermediate/Middle (K-8) | 10-Civic Ideals and Practices | ||||||||
12 | JOURNEYS WITH ELIJAH: EIGHT TALES OF THE PROPHET | Barbara Diamond Goldin | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 1-902283-24-4 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Keepers of family tradition, holders of the knowledge that went before...kind, wise, independent women from many cultures are the heroes of these stories. The narrative flows easily and is appropriate for young story- tellers. | Primary/Intermediate/Middle (K-8) | ||||||||
13 | JOURNEYS WITH ELIJAH: EIGHT TALES OF THE PROPHET | Barbara Diamond Goldin | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 0-15-200445-9 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Intermediate (3-5) | This collection of folktales about the Old Testament prophet Elijah is set across the world and over centuries to demonstrate that Elijah can appear anywhere and at any time. Richly told with realistic characters, Elijah’s tales bring hope to those in need and produce miracles. Historical introduction to each story. Author’s Note. The Life of Elijah. For Further Reading. | Intermediate/Middle/High (3-12) | ||||||||
14 | THE JOURNAL OF BEN UCHIDA, CITIZEN 13559, MIRROR LAKE INTERNMENT CAMP | Barry Denenberg | Biography | 0-590-48531-8 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | Twelve-year-old Ben Uchida keeps a journal of his experiences as a prisoner in a Japanese internment camp in Mirror Lake, California, during World War II. | Intermediate/High (3-5, 9-12) | |||||||||
15 | ANGELS OF MERCY: THE ARMY NURSES OF WORLD WAR II | Betsy Kuhn | World History & Culture | 0-689-82044-5 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate (3-5) | This fine addition to WWII literature for children describes the work of army nurses—one of the most important contributions made by women during that terrible time. Smiling faces may give the lie to actual hardships. Time Line. Maps. Author’s Note. Bibliography. Endnotes. Index. | Middle/High (6-12) | ||||||||
16 | THE STORY OF CLOCKS AND CALENDARS: MARKING A MILLENNIUM | Betsy Maestro | Reference | 0-688-14548-5 0-688-14549-3 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | The marking of the new millennium provides the focal point for describing the history of the recording of time. The clocks and calendars of many cultures are described within their historical contexts. Maps. Afterwords. Index. | Primary/Intermediate/Middle/High (K-12) | ||||||||
17 | A TO Z: DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE ME? | Bonnie Hausman | Social Interactions & Relationships | 0-525-46216-3 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Primary (K-2) | This delightful book uses photographs of children pantomiming their feelings for the letters of the alphabet to create a guessing game for readers. The margins of each page contain dozens of cultural objects that begin with that page’s letter. How this Book Began. Listing of feelings and cultural objects for each letter. | NA | ||||||||
18 | EXODUS | Brian Wildsmith | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 0-8028-5175-4 | 2000 | 5-Individuals, Groups and Institutions | Primary/Intermediate/Middle (K-8) | In bright and finely detailed illustrations, Wildsmith retells the Bible story of the rescue of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. The Ten Commandments are printed on the endpapers. | |||||||||
19 | GRANDMOTHERS’ STORIES: WISE WOMAN TALES FROM MANY CULTURES | Burleigh Mutén. Barefoot | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 1-902283-24-4 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Keepers of family tradition, holders of the knowledge that went before...kind, wise, independent women from many cultures are the heroes of these stories. The narrative flows easily and is appropriate for young story- tellers. | |||||||||
20 | A LETTER TO MRS. ROOSEVELT | C. Coco De Young | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-385-32633-5 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | The Great Depression comes to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Margo writes a letter to Mrs. Roosevelt to seek help in saving her family’s home. This short chapter book is highly realistic and describes the times compactly and well. Author’s Note. | |||||||||
21 | CAL RIPKEN, JR.: PLAY BALL! | Cal Ripken, Jr., and Mike Bryan | Biography | 0-8037-2415-2 0-14-130184-8 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Many full-color photographs enhance this readable and exciting biography of the highly honored Baltimore Oriole baseball player who, in 1995, broke the record for most games played in a row. Career Highlights. | |||||||||
22 | A BIG CHEESE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE | Candace Fleming | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-7894-2573-4 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | his charmingly told, fact-based story relates the efforts of Elder John Leland to organize his fellow townsfolk in order to make a big cheese for President Jefferson. Bold illustrations accompany this retelling of an historic event. | ||||||||||
23 | LEGENDS OF LANDFORMS: NATIVE AMERICAN LORE AND THE GEOLOGY OF THE LAND | Carole G. Vogel | Environment/Energy/Ecology | 0-7613-0272-7 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Wanting to feature geological aspects of the United States, the author has collected Native American myths and researched the scientific explanations for representative landforms. Mount St. Helens, the Grand Canyon, Sleeping Bear Dune, Niagara Falls, and Nantucket Island are some of the diverse places depicted in this very intriguing text. Introduction. Map. Source Notes. Index. | ||||||||||
24 | MOON LANDING: THE RACE FOR THE MOON | Carole Stott | Reference | 0-7894-3957-3 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This detailed history of man’s efforts to reach the moon extends from the earliest dreams of being carried to the moon to modern lunar landings and subsequent explorations. Authentic drawings, photographs, and fact files complete this excellent chronology. Index. Chronology of Moon Missions. | ||||||||||
25 | MARY, BLOODY MARY | Carolyn Meyer | Biography | 0-15-201906-5 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | This historical fiction delight portrays Bloody Mary, usually a vilified historical personage, in the sympathetic light of her own fictionalized words. Her story paints a vivid picture of English court life during her childhood under the reign of Henry VIII. Tudor Family Tree. Prologue. Historical note. | ||||||||||
26 | PIONEER CHURCH | Carolyn Otto | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0805025545 978-0805025545 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate/Middle (K-8) | Based on the records of the Old Zion Church in Brickerville, Pennsylvania, this delightful account reminds us of how communities change over time. Otto’s story and the book’s colorful illustrations may motivate readers to examine the history of their own towns. Author’s Note. | ||||||||||
27 | SCHOLASTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE CIVIL WAR | Catherine Clinton | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-590-37227-0 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This informative and detailed resource about the Civil War is both readable and compelling. Maps. Index. Map endpapers. | ||||||||||
28 | YUKON GOLD: THE STORY OF THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH | Charlotte Foltz Jones | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-8234-1403-5 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Middle (6-8) | Vintage photographs enrich this text, which chronicles the quest for gold that took place in the late 1890s in the Yukon region of Canada. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Maps. | |||||||||
29 | EYEWITNESS BOOKS: OLYMPICS | Chris Oxlade and David Ballheimer | Reference | 0-375-80222-3 0-375-90222-8 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Colorful action photographs tell the story of the Olympics, high- lighting traditions and memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day. Index. | |||||||||
30 | BUD, NOT BUDDY | Christopher Paul Curtis | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-385-32306-9 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | Vividly drawn characters make this account of the life of a ten-year-old African American boy during the Depression humorous and informative. Afterword. Winner of the 2000 Newbery Medal and the 2000 Coretta Scott King Author Award. | ||||||||||
31 | THE STARS IN MY GEDDOH’S SKY | Claire Sidhom Matze | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-8075-5332-8 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | For young Alex, the bond of love he feels is strengthened when his grandfather comes to visit. A trunk full of artifacts helps the boy learn about Geddoh’s Middle Eastern homeland. A shared look at a constellation eases the sad- ness when his grandfather must return home. | ||||||||||
32 | LITTLE CLIFF AND THE PORCH PEOPLE | Clifton L. Taulbert | Social Interactions & Relationships | 0-8037-2174-9 0-8037-2175-7 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Light-filled paintings carry readers to the front porch- es of houses on the Mississippi Delta in 1950. Ingredients for candied sweet potatoes become symbols of the warmth and intergenerational respect between Little Cliff, his grandparents, and neighbors. | |||||||||
33 | CENTURY FARM: ONE HUNDRED YEARS ON A FAMILY FARM | Cris Peterson | Contemporary Concerns | 1-56397-710-9 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Historical and contemporary photographs enhance the story of a Wisconsin farm that has been in the Peterson family for one hundred years. Readers will see the differences and sim- ilarities in farming as each generation works this beloved family farm. | |||||||||
34 | A IS FOR THE AMERICAS | Cynthia Chin-Lee and Terri de la Peña | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-531-30194-X 0-531-33194-6 0-531-07134-0 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | This unusual alphabet book takes readers on a lively tour of the Americas as it links the letters of the alphabet to a variety of intriguing topics, from “empanada” to “vodou.” Available in paperback in Spanish. A Note on the Americas and Their Languages. | |||||||||
35 | NOWHERE TO CALL HOME | Cynthia DeFelice | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-374-35552-5 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | During the Great Depression, orphaned Frankie Blue and Stewpot ride the rails. The young companions forge a powerful, tender friendship that results is an important “coming of age” realization about survival. This is a riveting, realistic saga. | |||||||||
36 | THE MANHATTAN PROJECT | Daniel Cohen | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-7613-0359-6 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | This book offers an accurate and informative treatment of the history of the atomic age, from Einstein’s iconoclastic letter to President Roosevelt to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Chronology. Notes. Bibliography. Index. | ||||||||||
37 | THE BABE & I | David A. Adler | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-15-201378-4 | 2000 | 7-Production, Distribution, and Consumption | Intermediate (3-5) | This picture book is a poignant, believable story about a young boy who sold newspapers to help his family during the Great Depression. It blends economic realities with the exuberance of meeting a hero like Babe Ruth. Author’s Notes. | |||||||||
38 | HERBERT HOOVER | David M. Holford | Biography | 0-7660-1035-X | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | Orphaned at nine years old, Herbert Hoover was raised on a farm by Quaker relatives. Hardworking and serious, Hoover overcame his difficulties in school as well as with poverty. He graduated from Stanford University and went on to become a geologist, an international business leader, and the thirty-first president of the United States. Author David Holford examines Hoover's triumphs as well as his controversial handling of the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression. | ||||||||||
39 | BUILDING THE BOOK: CATHEDRAL | David Macaulay | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-395-92147-3 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Twenty-five years after the first publication of Cathedral, Macaulay tells how he wrote and produced the book, and describes changes he would like to make in the original work. Included are “work in progress” illustrations that were not part of the original book. Glossary. | |||||||||
40 | LOCOMOTIVE: BUILDING AN EIGHT-WHEELER | David Weitzman | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-395-69687-9 | 2000 | 7-Production, Distribution, and Consumption | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This book details step-by-step the process by which a wood-burning, steam-powered 4-4-0 eight-wheeler locomotive was made. Meticulous pen and ink drawings complement the text. | |||||||||
41 | THE HISTORY OF COUNTING | Denise Schmandt- Besserat | World History & Culture | 0-688-14118-8 0-688-14119-6 | 2000 | 8-Science, Technology, and Society | Intermediate (3-5) | This book investigates why systems of counting arose in various cultures, what needs they met, and how they developed and spread. Introduction. Glossary. Index. | |||||||||
42 | LAS POSADAS: AN HISPANIC CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION | Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-8234-1449-3 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Illustrated with engaging photographs, this book traces the nine nights of the Las Posadas celebration, paying special attention to the arts, crafts, food, and musical aspects of the celebration. Strong family connections and a sense of community, as well as historical tradition, are emphasized. Glossary. Index. | |||||||||
43 | AZTECS: THE FALL OF THE AZTEC CAPITAL | DK Publishing | Reference | 0-7894-3957-3 | 2000 | 7-Production, Distribution, and Consumption | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | A brief history of the Aztec Indians including their way of life, religion, and rulers. | |||||||||
44 | RARE TREASURE: MARY ANNING AND HER REMARKABLE DISCOVERIES | Don Brown | Biography | 0-395-92286-0 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Mary Anning’s childhood fascination with fossils leads to her discovery of an ichthyosaur treasure. Brown’s unique water- colors and lyrical text chronicle the many “firsts” of Anning’s remarkable accomplishments. | |||||||||
45 | GREAT ICE BEAR: THE POLAR BEAR AND THE ESKIMO | Dorothy Hinshaw Patent | Environment/Energy/Ecology | 0-688-13767-9 0-688-13768-7 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This superbly illustrated book explains the life cycle and day-to-day existence of the polar bear in the wild. The book discusses its imperiled status as well as its special relationship with humans. Introduction. Index. Map. Illustrations are captioned. | ||||||||||
46 | UNDER THE LEMON MOON | Edith Hope Fine | Social Interactions & Relationships | 1-880000-69-5 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | When the lemons from her prize tree are stolen and the tree becomes sick, Rosalinda starts on a quest for help. Moving through her Mexican village, she discovers both understanding and the ability to forgive. Serene illustrations depicting the village at work and Rosalinda’s joy complement the text. Pronunciation key. | ||||||||||
47 | ELEANOR’S STORY: AN AMERICAN GIRL IN HITLER’S GERMANY | Eleanor Ramrath Garner | World History & Culture | 1-56145-193-2 | 2000 | 6-Power, Authority and Governance | Middle (6-8) | Eleanor is part of an American family caught in Germany during World War II. This compelling story offers readers many chances to step into someone else’s shoes as it puts a human face on the horrors of war. Author’s Note. | |||||||||
48 | ICE STORY: SHACKLETON’S LOST EXPEDITION | Elizabeth Cody Kimmel | Biography | 0-395-91524-4 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 expedition to Antarctica aboard the Endurance is recounted in this highly engaging book. Archival black-and-white photographs taken by the ship’s pho- tographer document this ill-fated voyage. Prologue. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index. Maps. | ||||||||||
49 | ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL: AN INVENTIVE LIFE | Elizabeth MacLeod | Biography | 1-55074-456-9 1-55074-458-5 | 2000 | 7-Production, Distribution, and Consumption | Primary/Middle (K-2, 6-8) | The collage format of this biography presents a fascinating look at the busy, ingenious, creative, pioneering, record-breaking life of Alexander Graham Bell. Every page adds another dimension to the story, in text and visuals. AGB’s Life at a Glance. Visit AGB. Index. | |||||||||
50 | THE MEMORY COAT | Elvira Woodruff | World History & Culture | 0-590-67719-9 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Cousins Rachel and Grisha leave Russia because of the pogroms only to face danger on Ellis Island. A tattered coat made by his mother holds the solution to Grisha’s dilemma. Sensitive oil paintings add to this memorable story. Author’s Note. Historic Notes. | ||||||||||
51 | A PICNIC IN OCTOBER | Eve Bunting | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-15-201656-2 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Intermediate (3-5) | When Grandma leads the annual family pilgrimage to Ellis Island, a young boy comes to realize not only what Lady Liberty stands for, but also the importance of acknowledging his own cultural legacy. This is a sensitive and beautiful pic- ture book. | |||||||||
52 | BUTTERFLY HOUSE | Eve Bunting | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-590-848884-4 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | A child and her grandfather create a special house for a tiny cater- pillar. Stages of the butterfly’s life cycle are brilliantly portrayed by colorful illustrations and descriptive language as the “Painted Ladies” return each spring. Afterword: How to Raise a Butterfly. | ||||||||||
53 | THE HOUSE OF WISDOM | Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland | World History & Culture | 0-7894-2562-9 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | In this low key but powerful picture book, the authors introduce the reader to Ishaq, a young boy living in ancient Baghdad. Ishaq “catches the light” as he becomes a scholar and traveler in search of books and manuscripts for Baghdad’s library, known as the House of Wisdom. Knowledge preserved is an important value. Text and illustrations work seamlessly to tell this story. Bibliography. Glossary. | ||||||||||
54 | THE MATS | Francisco Arcellana | Social Interactions & Relationships | 0-916291-86-3 | 2000 | Intermediate (3-5) | This wonderfully-wrought depiction of a large family in the Philippines centers on how the importance of each member is recognized when a traveling father returns home bearing gifts. | ||||||||||
55 | CHILDREN OF THE TLINGIT | Frank Staub | Geography/Peoples/Places | 1-57505-333-0 | 2000 | Intermediate (3-5) | An insightful text and superb photographs introduce the history, geography, and culture of the Tlingit people of Alaska through the lives of Tlingit children. | ||||||||||
56 | SANTA WHO? | Gail Gibbons | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-688-15528-6 0-688-15529-4 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Primary/Intermediate/Middle (K-8) | If you want to know about Santa Claus, read this book, which traces his origin and evolution from the Turkish Saint Nicholas to the red-suited, modern Santa figure. Similar legendary figures from other cultures are also discussed. | |||||||||
57 | ANSON’S WAY | Gary D. Schmidt | World History & Culture | 0-395-91529-5 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Middle (6-8) | Turbulent eighteenth-century Ireland, with its brutally quelled uprisings and arrogant British nationalism, serves as the backdrop for this intriguing story. Anson, shaken by his first taste of battle and hatred, must choose his “way.” | |||||||||
58 | BRIAN’S RETURN | Gary Paulsen | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-385-32500-2 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Hatchet’s Brian Robeson finds city high school life so difficult and senseless that he returns to the woods to find peace and purpose. Paulsen’s well known character comes to life in a final story that will captivate all Paulsen fans. Author’s Note. | |||||||||
59 | ALIDA’S SONG | Gary Paulson | Contemporary Concerns | 0-385-32586-X | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | With all his talent for making characters come alive, Gary Paulson writes an autobiographical story depicting his life with alcoholic parents. It is a story filled with love for the grandmother who invites him to come work on the farm and who saves him. | ||||||||||
60 | SUMMERTIME: FROM PORGY AND BESS | George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-689-80719-8 | 2000 | Primary (K-2) | Written in 1935, the lyrics to the song “Summertime” come to life in this picture book illustrated in oils by Mike Wimmer. The charm of summer life in rural America is vividly captured. Musical score. | ||||||||||
61 | A DAY WITH A CHUMASH | Georgia Lee | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-8225-1918-6 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Illustrated with lush paintings, photographs, maps, and drawings, this fictional story presents the history and cultural background of the Chumash peo- ple in a format young people will enjoy and understand. Introduction. Afterword. Glossary. Pronunciation Guide. Further Reading. Index. | ||||||||||
62 | MIRANDA’S LAST STAND | Gloria Whelan | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-06-028251-7 0-06-028252-5 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | A summer spent with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show offers Miranda and her mother excitement and new friends. Miranda proves that prejudice and fear of those who are different is learned and can be unlearned. Author’s Note. | ||||||||||
63 | THE UGLY VEGETABLES | Grace Lin | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-88106-336-3 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | A little girl thinks her mother’s garden is the ugliest in the neighborhood until she discovers that flowers may look and smell pretty, but Chinese vegetable soup smells best of all. Glossary. Recipe for Ugly Vegetable Soup. | ||||||||||
64 | WHITE TIGER, BLUE SERPENT | Grace Tseng | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 0-688-12515-8 0-688-12516-6 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Ancient China is the setting for this mythical tale about a young Chinese boy and the many perils he faces to retrieve a beautiful brocade woven by his mother and snatched away by a greedy goddess. | |||||||||
65 | THE GOOD LIAR | Gregory Maguire | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-395-90697-0 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | An artist living in the United States tells of his childhood in WW II France during one summer when his village was occupied by the Germans. There is great warmth in the antics of the storyteller and his two brothers and some unease in their friendship with one soldier. | ||||||||||
66 | A BLIZZARD YEAR | Gretel Ehrlich | Environment/Energy/Ecology | 0-7868-0364-9 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | For one year, thirteen-year-old Timmy records in her journal the changes she sees in the natural world of her family’s activities on their Wyoming ranch, as they fight to save it from financial ruin. | ||||||||||
67 | THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL | Hans Christian Anderson | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 0-8037-2314-8 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Pinkney retells this “time-honored classic” about a child from a poor family, using beautiful, vibrant, two-page watercolor scenes. The story is transported from Anderson’s nineteenth century Danish setting to an early twentieth century American city. | |||||||||
68 | DK SPACE ENCYCLOPEDIA | Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest | Reference | 0-7894-4708-8 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This reference book provides comprehensive infor- mation on astronomy and space travel arranged under such topics as Observing the Universe, Exploring Space, and Practical Stargazing. CD-ROM. Reference Section. Timeline. Biographies. Glossary. Index. | ||||||||||
69 | GOODBYE, WALTER MALINSKI | Helen Recorvits | Social Interactions & Relationships | 0-374-32747-5 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | In 1934, with food and jobs scarce, the Malinski family is finding it hard to survive the Great Depression. With tragic results, Pa takes out on Walter his feelings of frustration at not being able to provide for his family. | |||||||||
70 | CHILDREN OFTHETRAIL WEST | Holly Littlefield | Geography/Peoples/Places | 1-57505-304-7 | 2000 | Intermediate (3-5) | Photographs and text explore the experiences of American chil- dren who traveled west on wagon trains to Oregon and California between 1841 and 1869. The textbook focuses on transportation, chores, recreation, and dangers. Trail Treats: A Recipe for Gingerbread. Note to Teachers and Adults. Resources on the Trail West. New Words. Index. Time Line. | ||||||||||
71 | O’SULLIVAN STEW | Hudson Talbot | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 0-399-23162-5 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Exciting illustrations accompany this lively retelling of an Irish folktale. Kate decides to recapture a horse the King has taken in order to save her village from destruction by a witch. | ||||||||||
72 | BOYS OF THE DEEPS | Ian Wallace | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-7894-2569-6 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | In this story, a young boy in turn-of-the-century Nova Scotia proudly joins his father as a coal miner. They become trapped, and we are reminded of the dangers that called child labor practices into question. Author’s Note. | |||||||||
73 | HOPE | Isabell Monk | Contemporary Concerns | 1-57505-230-X | 2000 | Primary (K-2) | When Hope is suddenly confronted with the knowledge of her mixed heritage, it takes a very special aunt with a very special story to help her understand her situation. This is a sensitive portrayal of the power and importance of family. | ||||||||||
74 | THE DRUMS OF NOTO HANTO | J. Alison James | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 0-7894-2574-2 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Resplendent with bright bold illustrations, this Japanese tale recounts the efforts of villagers to repel the attack of a powerful warlord using their ingenuity and many different village drums. | ||||||||||
75 | AT THE WISH OF A FISH: A RUSSIAN FOLKTALE | J. Patrick Lewis | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 0-689-81336-8 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | In this adaptation of a traditional Russian folktale, the lazy simpleton Emelya catches an enchanted fish, which promises him that every wish he makes will come true. His good fortune leads to wealth and captures the attention of the Tsar and his beau- tiful daughter. Author’s Note. | |||||||||
76 | LAKOTA HOOP DANCER | Jacqueline Left Hand Bull and Suzanne Haldane | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-525-45413-6 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | The activities of Kevin Locke, a Hunkpapa Indian, are described and illustrated as he prepares for and performs the Lakota hoop dance. The homeland and some traditions of the Lakota people are presented. Glossary. Recommended Reading. | |||||||||
77 | LENA | Jacqueline Woodson | Contemporary Concerns | 0-385-32308-5 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Middle (6-8) | Lena must protect her little sister from their abusive father, so the two of them run away. Brave but increasingly vulnerable, they wish only to find safety and warmth … together. Sexual abuse is addressed sensitively, but honestly. | |||||||||
78 | FOOTBALL | James Buckley, Jr. | Reference | 0-7894-4725-8 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | This illustrated look at professional football includes information on the history of the game, the evolution of equipment, old playing fields and modern stadiums, players, fans, and more. Index. | ||||||||||
79 | THE MYSTERY OF THE MAMMOTH BONES: AND HOW IT WAS SOLVED | James Cross Giblin | World History & Culture | 0-06-027493-X 0-06-027494-8 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This book breathes life into an obscure event, as we discover the inside story of Charles Peale’s incredible effort to prove the “new” theory of extinction. Resisting impossible odds, he reassembles the skeleton of a surprising find. Bibliography. Source Notes. Index. | |||||||||
80 | THE CELLO OF MR. O | Jane Cutler | Social Interactions & Relationships | 0-525- 46119-1 | 2000 | 6-Power, Authority and Governance | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | In a war-torn place, a young girl expresses her concern about the destruction that rages around her. The one bright spot is the weekly arrival of the relief truck. When the truck is bombed, Mr. O. tries to restore hope by playing on his cello. When the cello is blown up, Mr. O. resorts to playing a har- monica to instill courage in his neighbors. | |||||||||
81 | MY DEAR NOEL: THE STORY OF A LETTER FROM BEATRIX POTTER | Jane Johnson | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 0-8037-2050-5 0-8037-2051-3 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Primary (K-2) | This charming picture book tells of the gentle, mischievous relationship between Beatrix Potter and Noel Moore, the child who received a famous get-well picture-letter from Potter. The story told in the letter was The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Author’s Note. Endpapers are facsimiles of the original picture-letter of 1893. | |||||||||
82 | TURTLE ISLAND: TALES OF THE ALGONQUIAN NATIONS | Jane Louise Curry | History/Life & Culture in the Americas | 0-689-82233- 2 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | A valuable addition to the body of Native American folktales, this collection of Algonquian tales contains a variety of stories, many of which are teaching tales. The illustrations add to the attractiveness of the collection. | |||||||||
83 | STRETCH YOUR WINGS: FAMOUS BLACK QUOTATIONS FOR TEENS | Janet Cheatham Bell and Lucille Usher Freeman | Environment/Energy/Ecology | 0-316-03825-3 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | This collection of more than four hundred quotations offers young people advice and encouragement about overcoming obstacles to their personal progress. Categorized by topic or theme, the quotes will inspire readers to new heights. Preface. Index and Biographies. | ||||||||||
84 | CHINA | Janet Riehecky | Geography/Peoples/Places | 1-57505-140- 0 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Pack your bags! We’re headed to China. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore China’s bustling cities and quiet countryside, taste a delicious stir-fry, and ring in Chinese New Year with a puppet parade. A special section introduces China’s capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world. | ||||||||||
85 | WHY NOT LAFAYETTE? | Jean Fritz | Biography | 0-399-23411-X | 2000 | 5-Individuals, Groups and Institutions | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | In her usual delightful style, Fritz tells the story of a very bored young Frenchman named Lafayette who traveled to America, fought in the Revolution, and became a hero. Notes. Bibliography. Index. | |||||||||
86 | SEBASTIAN: A BOOK ABOUT BACH | Jeanette Winter | Biography | 0-15-200629-X | 2000 | 1-Culture | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Delightful illustrations and a simple text introduce children to Bach, his large family of twenty children, his love for the organ, and his gift of beautiful music to the world. Afterword. | |||||||||
87 | MARY ANNING AND THE SEA DRAGON | Jeannine Atkins | Biography | 0-374-34840-5 | 2000 | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | This beautiful picture biography of Mary Anning tells of her constant search for “curiosities” and details how unique and determined her efforts were for her time (1799-1847). Her search for and ultimate discovery of fossils contributed extraordinarily to the field of paleontology. Afterword. | ||||||||||
88 | THE QUILTMAKER’S GIFT | Jeff Brumbeau | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 1-57025-199-1 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This outstanding folktale is about a greedy king who loves and demands gifts. A skilled quiltmaker will give her beautiful quilts only to those in need. The lesson is about how the king receives a quilt. Illustrations filled with traditional quilt pat- terns reveal more of the story. This is a gem. Website. Quilt design endpapers. | |||||||||
89 | OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA | Jennifer L. Holm | Social Interactions & Relationships | 0-06-027822-6 0-06-028354-8 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | It is 1899, and May Amelia Jackson is struggling to grow up, not only as the only girl among seven boys, but also as the only girl ever born on the Nasel River in the state of Washington. Named a 2000 Newbery Honor Book. | ||||||||||
90 | UNBROKEN | Jessie Haas | Social Interactions & Relationships | 0-688-16260-6 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | Young Harriet’s world is torn apart when her mother dies after her buggy collides with a Model-T. When it looks as if Harriet’s prospects are zero, supportive people help her to regain hope for the future. Based on a true story, this novel’s setting in 1900 is well-depicted. Author’s Note. | ||||||||||
91 | THE GEOGRAPHY OF HOPE: BLACK EXODUS FROM THE SOUTH AFTER RECONSTRUCTION | Jim Haskins | Geography/Peoples/Places | 0-7613-0323-5 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | This powerful and unforgettable text discusses the conditions of African Americans before, during, and after the Civil War, and describes the migration of former slaves to the West in search of a better life. Chronology. Bibliography. Source Notes. Index. Maps. | ||||||||||
92 | BEYOND THE SEA OF ICE: THE VOYAGES OF HENRY HUDSON | Joan Elizabeth Goodman | Biography | 0-9650493-8-8 | 2000 | 2-Time, Continuity and Change | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Details of Henry Hudson’s four voyages searching for a passage to the Orient come alive in this story of curiosity and courage. Maps, journal entries from Hudson and several crew members, and colorful illustrations enhance the historical account. Author’s Note. The Four Voyages of Henry Hudson. Index. Map endpapers. | |||||||||
93 | EINSTEIN: VISIONARY SCIENTIST | John B. Severance | Biography | 0-395-93100-2 | 2000 | 8-Science, Technology, and Society | Middle (6-8) | his comprehensive biog- raphy covers the span of Einstein’s life and includes many person- al details. Clear explanations of scientific principles as well as examples of how Einstein’s theories affect our current life provide richness and meaning. Photographs enhance the text. Chronology. Bibliography. Index. | |||||||||
94 | STRONG TO THE HOOP | John Coy | Social Interactions & Relationships | 1-880000-80-6 | 2000 | 4-Individual Development and Identity | Primary/Intermediate (K-5) | Mixed media collages enhance the lively text of this picture book as James, a ten-year-old inner-city boy, proves himself on the basketball court. This story of identity and acceptance reflects the realities of contemporary life for some of today’s youth. | |||||||||
95 | GOWANUS DOGS | Jonathan Frost | Social Interactions & Relationships | 0-374-31058-0 | 2000 | 5-Individuals, Groups and Institutions | Primary (K-2) | Three puppies and their mother live in an abandoned cement mixer truck near the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York. As the dogs forage for food, they meet people who want to adopt them. A homeless man uses his little bit of cash to buy food for the dogs, and later adopts the sick female puppy. The man’s life is dramatically changed as he reaches out to help and experiences the human kindness in others. Black and white illustrations work well with the text. | |||||||||
96 | THE LIGHTBULB | Joseph Wallace | Biography | 0-689-82816-0 | 2000 | 8-Science, Technology, and Society | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This engaging book begins by describing life without lightbulbs. It then recounts Thomas Edison’s fascinating experiments as he met the challenge to create a simple, light-weight, movable, smokeless, noiseless, cheap, steady, and bright source of light. Several foldouts show details of lightbulb development. Further Reading. Index. | |||||||||
97 | THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF FATHER AND SON TALES | Josephine Evetts-Secker | Geography/Peoples/Places | 1-902283-32-5 | 2000 | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | This richly illustrated book presents father and son tales from all over the world, exploring many aspects of an important family relationship. Foreword. Notes. Sources. | ||||||||||
98 | THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF MOTHER AND SON TALES | Josephine Evetts-Secker | Folk Tales, Myths and Legends | 1-902283-05-8 | 2000 | 1-Culture | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | Tales from world cultures, all based on the mother/son relationship, are presented in a pleasing form complemented by symbolic illustrations from the various cultures. These narratives are suitable for use by young storytellers. Foreword. Notes. Sources. | |||||||||
99 | EMERGENCY! | Joy Masoff | Reference | 0-590-97898-5 | 2000 | 8-Science, Technology, and Society | Intermediate/Middle (3-8) | All aspects of emergency medicine, including the medical personnel and equipment needed to help patients, are presented without blood and gore in this useful reference book. If You’d Like to Learn More. Author’s Note. Index. | |||||||||
100 | EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN WEST | Judy Alter | Biography | 0-516-20974-4 0-516-26465-6 | 2000 | Middle (6-8) | Seventy short biographies, arranged both thematically and chronologically, give the reader a sense of the history of the West as experienced by women recognized as exceptional in their time. Each biography is unique and well written to capture the interest of young adolescents. For Further Information. Index. |