Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories -- by Maurice Sendak, Isaac Singer (Authors) (Book - Child)
"Silly, outrageous, and sometimes poignant, the stories reflect the traditions, heroes and villains of middle European folklore. The devil makes an appearance more than once, as do the ever-so-foolish...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Beyond the Divide -- by Kathryn Lasky (Author) (Book - Child)
"In this affecting pioneer tale by a Newbery Honor-winning author, an amish girl heads west with her father after he has been shunned by their community." From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Night Journey -- by Kathryn Lasky (Author) (Book - Child)
"Rachel has been warned by her parents not to discuss the past with her great-grandmother. But Nana Sashie ahs other plans. She begins telling Rachel about her family's flight from the pogroms and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
In Their Own Words: A History of the American Negro, 1916-1966 -- by Milton Meltzer (Author) (Book - Child)
"The concept of their own words is what distinguishes this well compiled history of a people." From Choosing Books for Kids
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Allegany County Public Schools (Service Provider)
Ages 5 years - 21 years.
Offices: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)
The Horselover's Handbook -- by Leda Blumberg (Author) (Book - Child)
"Do you know how to cool down a horse after a ride? The 'rules of the road' in riding a trail? This and more is what this factual, practical book offers. Obviously written by a horselover." From...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
The Book of How to Be Naturally Geographic -- by Neill Bell (Author) (Book - Child)
"Text, illustrations, and suggested activites outline such basic concepts of geography as scale, maps, the globe, continental plates, and oceans." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
KidSpeak About Computers -- by Joanne Oppenheim (Author) (Book - Child)
"Text and quotes from young computer users discuss such topics as how to buy a computer, ways to use computer skills at school, creating and selling a computer game, and the power of programming." ...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Treasure Island -- by Robert Stevenson (Author) (Book - Child)
"The Scribner Storybook Classic line adds Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, abridged by Timothy Meis, with vintage illustrations by N.C. Wyeth. Young Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)