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The Honey Makers
Gail Gibbons. How sweet it is! Thousands of bees visited more than one million flowers to gather the nectar that went into that one-pound jar of honey. Here’s the buzz on how these remarkable insects work together to create this amazing food. Ages 6-10. 32 pages; paperback; Mulberry Books. Proofreader’s note: Reference is made to 80 million years.
The Last River
No European had ever taken boats down the Colorado river and come out alive. In May 1869, ten men boarded four rowboats in Green River City, Wyoming. Three months and 1,000 miles later, two battered boats carrying six exhausted and starving men emerged from the depths of the Grand Canyon. The Last River tells their remarkable story. Color illustrations. Suitable for lower and middle-grade school children. Paperback; 47 pages. Proofreader’s note: Instances of violence and evolution on pp. 12, 35, 43.
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The Nile
Molly Aloian. The Nile is the world’s longest river and the birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. This book takes readers along the “River in the Sand” as it flows north from its source in central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, crossing thousands of miles of desert. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.
The Yangtze
Molly Aloian. The mighty Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This intriguing book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The river flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau, crossing thousands of miles before emptying into the East China Sea. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.
Thomas Edison
This book tells the story of Thomas Edison’s life, from when he was a young lad inadvisably playing with fire until he became a renowned inventor. This well-researched book tells the story without covering up his problems. His mind and hands were always busy, tackling the next challenge or idea. But his family life suffered, and there were times when the debt was piled high. A good book to learn the history of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Middle/upper grades; 203 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: One instance of inappropriate language on pp. 183.
Wilderness Champion
The Story of a Great Hound. When Johnny lost the best hound pup of the litter on the trail leading to his ranger cabin high in the Alberta peaks, he almost gave up hope of finding it. Then a wilderness adventure brought the hound back to his master and Reddy became the greatest hunting hound in the whole north country. 195 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: There are instances of inappropriate language on pp. 87, 97, 125, and 192.
Wonsit: Ute Girl Crossing Wild Wyoming
See the colorful history of the White River Ute people through the eyes of a child. Ten-year-old Wonsit and her people travel away from land-hungry settlers to a far-away place where they hope for a better life. 191 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: A statement on p. 156 portrays a resistant attitude.