Ned dreams of being a dinosaur hunter, finding real fossilized dinosaur bones that can be displayed in museums. His father wants him to focus on work at their ranch. When Ned is out checking the fences for his father after a storm, he meets George, who travels with his own father to hunt for dinosaur bones. Will Ned find any dinosaur bones on his property? This book includes an Author's Note about fossil collectors in the 1870s and 1880s (the time period in which the book is set).

Similar books: Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter by Sally M. Walker

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 12/23/2010

ISBN-10: 0060283033

ISBN-13: 9780060283032

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This play-by-play account of the final moments of the championship game of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1946 captures the excitement of this moment in baseball history. The content of the game is recreated from historical sources and told through the eyes of a young fan of the league, with many color illustrations as well as photographs of the players. Sit on the edge of your seat with Margaret and her family as the game proves that, 'You have to be tough to play baseball in a skirt.'

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 9/3/2009

ISBN-10: 0803720424

ISBN-13: 9780803720428

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Mummies have a long, long history. You may think mummies are scary creatures in a movie, but they can teach you many things. Many of your questions about mummies will be answered in this book. For example, are Egyptians the only ones who made mummies? There is also a list of places you can visit to view mummies at the back of the book.

Reviewed by: cjones

Date read: 10/18/2010

ISBN-10: 0060287810

ISBN-13: 9780060287818

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'When you come to a stone wall, if you look far enough, you will find a door in it.' Robin receives these words of advice, but is not quite sure what they mean. In 14th century England, Robin was expecting to prepare for knighthood at Sir Peter de Lindsay's castle. Unfortunately, Robin becomes ill, and, as a result, he can no longer walk. Brother Luke rescues him, and, eventually, helps him get to Sir Peter's castle, where Sir Peter is recovering from war wounds. Sir Peter's castle comes under attack by a Welsh army. Because of thick fog, Sir Peter cannot determine how strong the attacking army is, but his forces manage to keep them out of the castle. There is a standoff and, soon, the food and water supplies dwindled. Someone must go for help, but whom? Sir Peter can't spare any of him men. Suddenly, Robin understands what was meant about the door in the wall. This won the Newbery Medal in 1950.

Awards won: John Newbery Medal

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/12/2009

ISBN-10: 0440227798

ISBN-13: 9780440227793

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When his Uncle Foxfire comes for a visit to China in 1865, fourteen-year-old Otter finally gets to realize his wish to work on the Transcontinental Railroad in Nevada. However, the dangerous hardships Otter endures are the opposite of the America in his dreams. Will Otter be able to survive the hardships he faces while working? This title is the sequel to Mountain Light.

Awards won: Newbery Honor book 1994

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0060229721

ISBN-13: 9780060229726

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