What caused ships and planes to disappear, vanish into thin air, with their crews, around Bermuda and surrounding islands? Was there something strange going on, or was there a logical explanation behind each of the incidents? Read this book and decide for yourself! Part of the X Science series.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0836831969

ISBN-13: 9780836831962

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Bessie Coleman was born in Texas in the late 1800's. As a member of a big African-American family, she had to pick cotton which she really disliked a lot. Bessie did many daring things during her life which began in her childhood. She loved math and would dare to speak to the white overseer when he would try to cheat her family of the money they were due at the end of a day of picking cotton. Learning how to fly was her main ambition as an adult. Being a woman and an African-American in the United States kept her from her dream. She went to France where she was treated as an equal and learned to fly. Bessie wanted to open a flying school for women, but needed money. She performed many stunt flying shows to earn the money. She died in a tragic air crash in Florida before she opened her school.

Reviewed by: cj

Date read: 2/8/2010

ISBN-10: 0876149190

ISBN-13: 9780876149195

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Black Holes by Ker Than is an exciting explanation and discussion about the scientific phenomenon of Black Holes in space. This book engages the reader with clear and precise language and amazing photographs depicting different kinds of Black Holes. Even though the concept and properties of Black Holes is a little advanced, the clear language of this book makes the subject easily understood. This is a great read for the child who always has his or her eyes on the stars.

Similar authors: Laura Hamilton Waxman; Marcia Zappa; Paul Sipiera; Dana Meachen Rau

Similar books: Exploring Black Holes by Laura Hamilton Waxman; Black Holes by Marcia Zappa; Black Holes by Paul P. Sipiera; Black Holes by Dana Meachen Rau

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/9/2012

ISBN-10: 0531168948

ISBN-13: 9780531168943

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Black Out! is the perfect non-fiction book for anyone intertested in learning all about insects, animals, and fish that live in the dark. In this book, you are introduced to strange and unfamiliar creatures like the luna moth,the snipe eel, the glowworm, and many more that inhabit the darkest places on earth.

Similar authors: Jackie Glassman

Similar books: Bug Out by Ginjer L. Clarke; Fake Out by Ginjer L. Clarke; Freak Out by Ginjer L. Clarke; Cross Out by Ginjer L. Clarke; Giant Lizards by Ginjer Clarke; Sharks by Ginjer L. Clarke

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0448448246

ISBN-13: 9780448448244

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On Thursday, December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbor, Nova Scotia. One ship was filled with 2,925 tons of explosive materials meant for the war in Europe. The resulting explosion flattened two towns and killed almost 2,000 people. The next day, a blizzard dumped almost a foot of snow on the still-smoldering ground. This true story is told through the eyes of five families who lived in the towns then. This gripping story uses maps and period photos to illustrate the largest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb, heroic survivals and rescues, and eventual rebuilding.

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award

Awards nominated: 2014 Rebecca Caudill Nominee

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 1/29/2013

ISBN-13: 9780805089455

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