Earthfasts -- by William Mayne (Author) (Book - Child)
"Two boys meet an eighteenth century drummer boy who has arisen from the earth with a astrange candle that triggers a series of odd events." From Choosing Books for Kids
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Beginnings: Creation Myths of the World -- by Penelope Farmer (Author) (Book - Child)
"Stories and poems from many countries explaining the Creation and the different ways people have tried to interpret their world and experiences from the beginning of time." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
No Such Thing As a Witch -- by Ruth Chew (Author) (Book - Child)
"When Nora and Tad observe a squirrel reading a little newspaper and their dog behaving strangely, they decide their new neighbor is a witch." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Great Civilizations of Ancient Africa -- by Brooks Lester (Author) (Book - Child)
"A handsomely designed and well-written book that helps to fill the great gap in the knowledge of most people concerning African history and culture. An appendix containing a time-line relating...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Witch of Blackbird Pond -- by Elizabeth Speare (Author) (Book - Child)
"Forced to leave her sunny Caribbean home for the bleak Connecticut Colony, Kit Tyler is filled with trepidation. As they sail up the river to Kit's new home, the teasing and moodiness of a young...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Young and Female -- by Pat Ross (Author) (Book - Child)
"Vivid excerpts full of wit and courage from the lives of a group of American women. Shirley MacLaine.--Shirley Chisholm.--Dorothy Day.--Emily Hahn.--Margaret Sanger.--Althea Gibson.--Edna...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Mulberry Music -- by Doris Orgel (Author) (Book - Child)
"An eleven-year-old girl slowly realizes that Grandmother Liza is not just sick, but dying." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Changing Desert -- by Ada Graham, Frank Graham (Authors) (Book - Child)
"Describes the plants, animals, weather, and history of desert areas; man's adverse influence on these lands; and efforts to preserve what is left." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Macmillan Illustrated Almanac for Kids -- by Ann Elwood (Author) (Book - Child)
"A reference book with twelve chapters on subjects of particular interest to children: what kids think, problems, odd facts, law, people, boday and mind, sports, money and work, animals, science,...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
How to Help Your Child with Homework -- by Jeanne Schumm (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Put an end to homework-related excuses, arguements, and power struggles. This book is packed with proven techniques, step-by-step strategies, and expert advice you can start using today. You'll learn...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
