Toni Tarvin's Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780448443010 | Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci? | Roberta Edwards, Who HQ | Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time—Italy during the Renaissance. | Penguin |
| 9780448488530 | Who Was Maya Angelou | |||
| 9780545801126 | Who Was Milton Hershey? | James Buckley (Jr.) | "Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey's life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didn't have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today."--Provided by publisher. | |
| 9780545920186 | Who Was Sally Ride? | Megan Stine | Looks at the life and career of the physician and NASA astronaut who became the first American woman in space in 1983. | |
| 9780399542657 | Who Were The Navajo Code Talkers? (Who Was?) | James Buckley Jr., Who HQ | Learn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a secret, unbreakable code and helped the US win major battles during World War II in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. In this new book within the #1 New York Times bestelling series, author James Buckley Jr. explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their amazing code, recounts some of their riskiest missions, and discusses how the country treated them before, during, and after the war. | Penguin Workshop |
| 9780152020989 | Wilma Unlimited | Kathleen Krull | A biography of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympics. | Clarion Books |
| 9780590481120 | Witches Don't Do Backflips | Debbie Dadey | The new gymnastics teacher has a black cat, recites strange rhymes that come true, and looks like she's flying when she does backflips. Eddie is convinced Miss Brewbaker is a witch! | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780531245057 | You Wouldn't Want To Sail On The Titanic! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want To…: History Of The World) | David Stewart | It's 1912, and a brand-new ocean liner is crossing the Atlantic for the first time.This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. The huge ship is fitted out with unimaginable luxury, and her distinguished captain has many years' experience. Some say the Titanic is unsinkable...This new extended edition includes a Titanic timeline, a map of shipwrecks around the world, and a list of places to visit. | Franklin Watts |