Beginning with 'Ready? Press here and turn the page,' this book grabs readers right from the start. What will happen when I press the yellow dot and turn the page? This interactive book truly engages readers making them feel like they are indeed influencing what happens to the dots. So tap, shake, rub, and tilt, and then turn that page. The result is a lot of fun!

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 6/1/2011

ISBN-13: 9780811879545

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Would John Farrington, an 11-year-old boy, be able to help the beautiful Monarch butterflies complete their migration journey safely? After finding that their original 'safe haven' had been turned into a concrete mini-mall, these beautiful creatures turned to John to guide them to a new location. They needed a place to feed, to rest, and to feel safe. In the story, 'The Prince of Butterflies' by Bruce Coville, John became 'one' with the butterflies and led them to a lush green meadow. This experience changed John's life forever. From that day forward, John dedicated his life to the protection of these magnificent insects. He was instrumental in helping to establish 'The Butterfly Road' legislation that protects the Monarch butterflies during their yearly migration. This up-lifting story of courage and dedication shows how one person's vision made a difference and saved the Monarch butterflies from extinction.

Similar authors: Gail Gibbons; Laurence P. Pringle; Phillip Joseph Schappert

Similar books: The Journey of a Butterfly by Carolyn Scarce; The Migration of a Butterfly by Tanya Kant; Butterfly Fever by Lori Haskins and Jerry Smath

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/29/2011

ISBN-10: 0152014543

ISBN-13: 9780152014544

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In a retelling of an Irish folktale, the prince of Ireland's stepmother curses him to stay no longer than two nights anywhere until he brings her giant's horses from the western edge of the world. This tale is full of adventure, magic, giants and a story within the story.

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 7/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0823415732

ISBN-13: 9780823415731

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This book 'quacks' me up! Told in the language of ducks, and illustrated by a series of fabric collages, Quack the duck goes to the moon. Most of the meaning in this book is expressed using variations of the word 'quack,' and readers will have fun interpreting the different quacks and their meanings. Since Quack 'quacked' his friends, and his friends 'quacked' him, he came back!

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0810935481

ISBN-13: 9780810935488

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Have you ever had a great idea that just didn't work out the way it should have? This is what happened to Annie Edson Taylor. At age 62, she decides she needs money to live on in her old age. She thinks about it and comes up with a great way to 'strike it rich.' Her plan is to go over the Niagara Falls in a barrel, live to tell about it, and capture fame and fortune. The year is 1901 and no one has ever done this. On October 24th, she goes over the falls. She is indeed the first person ever to do this and she is still the only woman to have gone over the falls alone. Read this account to see just where her plan goes wrong.

Reviewed by: mec

Date read: 6/1/2011

ISBN-13: 9780547315812

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