The American Revolution comes alive in this biography of Benedict Arnold which is packed with adventure, war strategies and battles on land and sea. Benedict's astonshing life story unfolds as he begins his service to his country with unwavering loyalty and bold, heroic actions in battle. He gains the trust of General George Washington and moves into positions with more and more power. And then, Benedict changes sides and he commits treason in an extraordinary fashion. This is a fast-paced biography that brings the reader right into the action.

Reviewed by: adf

Date read: 9/21/2012

ISBN-13: 9781596434868

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During World War II, Annemarie, a ten-year-old Danish girl, and her family, help Jewish people escape the Nazis, when they invade Denmark. Find out if Annemarie is able to save her friend, Ellen, from the cruelty of the Nazis in this exciting story. This won the Newbery Medal in 1990 and the Rebeca Caudill Award in 1992.

Awards nominated: 2014 Bluestem Nominee

Awards won: John Newbery Medal, Rebecca Caudill Award

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/12/2009

ISBN-10: 0395510600

ISBN-13: 9780395510605

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You've probably heard of Albert Einstein, but you may not know much about him. Albert was always a little different. He was smart, that's for sure, but also odd. He had a temper, and he did NOT get along with his little sister. As Albert grew up, he had trouble in school. His brain just worked a little differently. But Albert was always curious, and always trying to figure things out. His ideas would make him famous, and would lead to the inventions of all sorts of things that we use today. This biography doesn't try to explain all of the complicated things that Einstein thought about, but it will give you a good idea of what he was like.

Similar books: Starry Messenger by Peter Sis; Leonardo Da Vinvi by Diane Stanley; The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jaques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

Reviewed by: lauraf

Date read: 5/14/2012

ISBN-10: 0618492984

ISBN-13: 9780618492985

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Hypatia was born in Alexandria, Egypt in the fourth century. When she was born, her father, the mathematician Theon, pledged to teach her everything he knew. In the book, 'Of Numbers and Stars: The Story of Hypatia' by D.Anne Love, we learn how Hypatia's father kept that promise. She grew up to be a women famous for her knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Young scholars flocked to Egypt from all over the world to be her students. In an age when girls weren't even allowed to learn how to read and write, Hypatia became one of the most accomplished women of the ancient world.

Similar authors: Diane Stanley

Similar books: The Birth of Mathematics: Ancient Times to 1300 by Michael John Bradley; Cleopatra by Diane Stanley; Outrageous Women of Ancient Times by Vicki Leon; Ancient Mathematics by Rob Staeger

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 8/2/2010

ISBN-10: 0823416216

ISBN-13: 9780823416219

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Old Crump is based on a true story of the trip west by a family during the California Gold Rush. Old Crump is an ox, who carries the kids on his back through the heat and drought of Death Valley. This faithful ox kept going when all of the others had given up. His stamina, and perseverance, helped the family reach their new home, where, in return for his loyalty, he lived out the remainder of his days with them, contentedly grazing in the San Joaquin Valley.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 5/18/2009

ISBN-10: 0823416089

ISBN-13: 9780823416080

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