In the midst of a backyard camp-out, 10-year-old Matt, and four other children, find themselves transported back into the time of George Washington, and the American Revolution, where they begin to live out American history firsthand.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0785701923

ISBN-13: 9780785701927

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If you like astronomy-the Solar System, outer space and black holes-then this is the book for you! George lives a very quiet life with no electricity, no car, no phone and no computers because his parents think science and technology are increasing the pollution of the earth. Imagine his surprise when he meets his next door neighbors, Annie and her scientist father, Eric who have the most sophisticated computer in existence and are using science and technology for good. This computer, Cosmos, can search the farthest reaches of space and open a portal to send people into space. George has the time of his life riding on a comet with Annie. George is fascinated by Eric's explanations of the universe and is horrified when an evil scientist tries to steal Cosmos putting George and Eric in terrible danger. Follow the funny, page-turning adventures of George, Annie and Eric while learning the fascinating story of the universe. Included are side-bars with factual information and many full-color photos of space.

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 7/27/2009

ISBN-10: 1416954627

ISBN-13: 9781416954620

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Starting 2nd Grade can be a little scary, especially if the nice teacher from last year was repaced by a new teacher named Ms. Light. Amber Brown is excited about 2nd grade but is still worried about her new teacher. 'Will she like me?', 'Will she think that my backpack is for babies?', and 'Will she give us lots of homework?' Read to find out if 2nd grade will be an 'enlightening' experience for Amber!

Similar authors: Judy Blume

Similar books: Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger; Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown? by Paula Danziger; It's A Fair Day, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger; Amber Brown is Green With Envy by Paula Danziger

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0399236074

ISBN-13: 9780399236075

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Two kids go to their aunt and uncle's house and check out a beach. But a cemetery is by the beach, and in the cemetery lies.... (read the book to find out!)This is number 22 in the Goosebumps series.

Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader

Date read: 10/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0590477447

ISBN-13: 9780590477444

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Twelve-year-old Benjy, in Virginia visiting his grandmother, meets the ghost of a Virginia Military Institute cadet, who was killed in the Battle of the New Market, in 1864, and helps to recover his family's treasured gold watch.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0590452444

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