This is the incredible story of Phineas Gage, the railroad worker who, in 1848, survived the piercing blast of a 13-pound iron rod, which entered below his cheekbone and exited through the front of his skull.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/14/2009

ISBN-10: 0618494782

ISBN-13: 9780618494781

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In this book, ' A Picture Book of Samuel Adams,' the young reader is introduced to one of the most influencial men in our nation's history. Learn about Samuel Adams' life and stuggles as he tirelessly and passionately fights for America's independence from Britain. This is a perfect book for the reader just learning about the beginnings of our country.

Similar authors: Fiona Macdonald; Kathryn Lasky; Elizabeth Van Steenwyk

Similar books: A Picture Book of Sacagawea by David Adler; A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln by David Adler; A Picture Book of Jesse Owens by David Adler; First Dog Fala by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk; When Abraham Talked to the Trees by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk; Vision of Beauty by Kathryn Lasky

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/5/2010

ISBN-10: 0823418464

ISBN-13: 9780823418466

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Pocahontas, meaning 'playful little girl' played an important role in American History. Although she had a very short life, living only to the age of 22, she accomplished great things. She was responsible for helping the 1st settlers of Jamestown survive their first year, she might have saved John Smith's life, and she helped keep peace between the Native Americans and the English settlers. Pocahontas by Lucia Raatma, is an easy to read, yet remarkably complete biography of the highlights of Pocahontas' life. This is a perfect non-fiction book for the young reader.

Similar authors: Anddrew Santella; Elizabeth Dana Jaffe; Vicky Franchino

Similar books: Pocahontas by Joseph Bruchac; Pocahontas: Bridging 2 Worlds by Larry Dane Brimner; Pocahontas: Peacemaker by Anne Holler

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/3/2010

ISBN-10: 0756501156

ISBN-13: 9780756501150

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Did you know that the polar bear is the biggest and most powerful animal living in the Artic? Did you also know that the polar bear's skin is black, not white, to absorb the heat of the sun keeping the polar bear warm in the -30 degree weather, and that they are expert hunters? This book is full of amazing facts and illustrations revealing one of the most beautiful and fierce creatures in the world!

Similar books: Grizzly Bears by Gail Gibbons; Giant Panda by Gail Gibbons; Penguins by Gail Gibbons; Wolves by Gail Gibbons

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/24/2009

ISBN-10: 0823417689

ISBN-13: 9780823417681

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Chewing gum has been around a long, long time. Ancient Greeks chewed sap from mastic trees, American Indians chewed spruce resin and they have even found chewed sap in Sweden that is at least 9,000 years old. But none of that gum could be used to blow bubbles! In the 1920's, an accountant at the Fleer Gum company became fascinated by the company's attempts to create a new kind of gum. Long after the scientists had given up, he continued to play around with different formulas until he came up with something that would change the world of gum chewing forever!

Awards nominated: 2013 Monarch Nominee

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 3/7/2012

ISBN-13: 9781416979708

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