Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry -- by Mildred Taylor (Author) (Book - Child)
"Her Newbery Medal-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry tells the story of one African American family, fighting to stay together and strong in the face of brutal racist attacks, illness, poverty, and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Little Men in Sports -- by Larry Fox (Author) (Book - Child)
"The lives of Bogg Riggs, Phil Rizzutto, Mario Andretti and others who became sports heroes in spite of their size. May be especially meaningful to a youngster who is small for his age." From...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Almost a Hero -- by Clyde Bulla (Author) (Book - Child)
"A boy who grows up in a harsh orphanage returns to it as a young man, determined to revenge himself on those who caused his suffering, only to find his feelings have changed." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Matter of Time -- by Roni Schotter (Author) (Book - Child)
"Sixteen-year-old Lisl develops her sense of self whild her mother is dying of cancer." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
A Killing Season -- by Barbara Brenner (Author) (Book - Child)
"Her interest in photography and wildlife, especially the bears living near her home in the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, provide 16-year-old Allie with opportunites to rebuild her life after her...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
The Yearling -- by Marjorie Rawlings (Author) (Book - Child)
"Fighting off a pack of starving wolves, wresting alligators in the swamp, romping with bear cubs, drawing off the venom of a giant rattlesnake bite with the heart of a fresh-killed deer--it's all in...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Into Winter: Discovering A Season -- by William Nestor (Author) (Book - Child)
"A guide to the seasonal environment of winter, including activities and collecting projects, and information on plant and animal adaptation to cold." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Rebecca -- by Daphne Maurier (Author) (Book - Child)
"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again. . . With these words the reader is ushered into an isolated gray stone manse on the windswept Cornish coast, as the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter recalls...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (Online - Parent)
"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Homeschool Your Child for Free: More Than 1,200 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for Home Education Onthe Internet and Beyond -- by LauraMaery Gold, Joan Zielinski (Authors) (Book)
Ninety-five percent of all homeschoolers in North America are single-income families who consequently look for simple, inexpensive resources to use in teaching their children. The Internet is rife...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
