Holly Bucy's Library
Rossview Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780448488264 | Where Is the Amazon? | Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ | Without risking life or limb, readers can explore the wonders and beauty of the Amazon in this Where Is...? title. Human beings have inhabited the banks of the Amazon River since 13,000 BC and yet they make up just a small percentage of the "population" of this geographic wonderland. The Amazon River basin teems with life—animal and plant alike. It's a rainforest that is home to an estimated 390 billion individual trees, 2.5 million species of insects, and hundreds of amazing creatures and plants that can either cure diseases, or, like the poison dart frog, kill with a single touch. Where Is the Amazon? reveals the amazing scale of a single rainforest that we are still trying to understand today and that, in many ways, supports our existence on this planet. | Penguin |
| 9781524786267 | Where Is the Bermuda Triangle? | Megan Stine, Who HQ | Who doesn't love a great mystery? This book presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle--roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico--had gained a mythic reputation. The Bermuda Triangle became famous for making boats and ships vanish, and for snatching planes right out of the sky. But are these stories true? And if they are true, is there a more sensible reason that refutes the bad karma of the region? With so many mystifying events to learn about, readers will love disappearing into this story. | National Geographic Books |
| 9781338235708 | Where is the Great Barrier Reef? | Nico Medina | discover the Great Barrier Reef | Scholastic |
| 9780593093306 | Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? | Yona Z. McDonough, Who HQ | Explore the most amazing wonders of the ancient world! More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Author Yona Zeldis McDonough takes the readers on a trip to the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Great Pyramids in Egypt (the only Wonder still standing), the Statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Colossus of Rhodes in ancient Greece, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and the Temple of Artemis, detailing the creativity and skill that these early civilizations possessed. | Penguin |
| 9780064451307 | Who Eats What? | Patricia Lauber | An award-winning author and artist explain how every link in a food chain is important because each living thing depends on others for survival. "Clear, simple drawings illustrate the clear, simple text. Informative and intriguing, this basic science book leads children to think about the complex and interdependent web of life on Earth."'BL. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1996 (NSTA/CBC) | Collins |
| 9780448461922 | Who Is Jane Goodall? | Roberta Edwards | Profiles the life of the primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment. | Penguin |
| 9780448489377 | Who Is Malala Yousafzai | Dinah Brown | On October 9, 2012, a masked gunman boarded a school bus in Pakistan, asked for fifteen-year-old Malala Yousafzai, and shot her in the head. In critical condition, Malala was flown to a military hospital before being transferred for further care in England. Miraculously, she survived. Malala was targeted by the Taliban for a blog she began in 2009 for the BBC, writing about how hard it was for girls in her area to attend school. Now a global advocate for millions who are denied an education, Malala has become the symbol of hope for her own generation. She is an inspiring figure, and still a kid herself, making her story an important addition to the Who Was...? series. | Penguin |
| 9780451532459 | Who Is Michael Jordan? | Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ | Grab your Js and hit the court with this Who Was? biography about NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive--even as a young boy, he fought for attention. His need to be the best made him a star player on his college basketball team and helped him become an NBA legend, both for his skills and his endorsements. His Nike contract for Air Jordan basketball shoes set an unmatched precedent for professional athletes. Author Kirsten Anderson takes readers through each exciting moment, detailing the iconic reverse lay-ups and jump shots of Michael Jordan's storied career. | Penguin |
| 9780448478630 | Who Is Michelle Obama? | Megan Stine, Who HQ | Born into a close knit family in Chicago, Michelle Robinson was a star student who graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law. Then in 1992, she married another promising young lawyer and the rest, as they say, is history. It is undeniable that President Barack Obama has changed the United States but so has Michelle Obama, the self proclaimed "Mom in Chief." This compelling, easy-to-read biography is illustrated by New Yorker artist John O'Brien. | Penguin |
| 9780448444826 | Who Was Anne Frank? | Ann Abramson, Who HQ | In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Black-and-white illustrations including maps and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in an easy-to-read biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for younger readers. | Penguin |
| 9780448455570 | Who Was Jackie Robinson? | Gail Herman, Who HQ | As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did "fans" send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him. Here is an inspiring sports biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780593225707 | Who Was Kobe Bryant? | Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ | Told in a new Who HQ Now format for trending topics, this Who Was? biography details NBA superstar Kobe Bryant's legendary career and the impact of his legacy on the sports world and beyond. Kobe Bryant was just an eighteen-year-old high-school basketball player when he decided to enter the National Basketball Association's draft. Though he was the thirteenth overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, he would never play a single game for them. Instead, Kobe was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would spend his entire twenty-season career, winning five championships and numerous awards. Author Ellen Labreque takes readers through each exciting moment, from his iconic dunks to his 81-point game--all the milestones that span Kobe Bryant's legendary career and legacy. | Penguin |
| 9780448449074 | Who Was Neil Armstrong? | Roberta Edwards, Who HQ | On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life. | Penguin |
| 9780789415301 | Why Are Pineapples Prickly? | Christopher Maynard | Presents information about various kinds of foods by answering such questions as: Why does ice cream melt, Why is fruit good for me, and Why do onions make me cry? | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| 9780789411228 | Why Are Zebras Black and White? | Terry Martin | Tackles the reasons for color variation in nature in question and answer format. | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| 9780789420589 | Why Can't I Be Happy All the Time? | Mary Atkinson, Diane Melvin | Explores the subject of emotions by answering such questions as "Why are silly games so much fun," "Why do I cry when I'm feeling sad," and "Why are some people scared of mice or insects?" | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| 9780789415295 | Why Do Seasons Change? | questions children ask about time and seasons. | DK Pub. | |
| 9780789411211 | Why Do We Laugh? | Terry Martin, DK Publishing, Inc | Presents information, in question-and-answer format, about what happens to the body when we laugh. | Dk Pub |
| 9780789411235 | Why Does Lightning Strike? | Terry Martin | Answers, in simple text and illustrations, some basic questions about the weather including why lightning strikes and why rainbows appear. | Dk Pub |
| 0140549056 | Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears |