Through the eyes of a young boy named Sam, you learn what it was like living in Lexington, Massachusetts during the time of the American Revolution. You learn how Sam, in the middle of the night, must join his father and other minutemen to fight for America's freedom. 'Sam the Minuteman,'perfect for the developing reader, is an interesting, and easily understood historical telling of the Battle of Lexington, which marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

Similar books: Meet Felicity: An American Girl by Valerie Tripp; The Battle for St. Michaels by Emily Arnold McCully; At Home in a New Land by Joan Sanden; Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express by Eleanor Coerr; Dust for Dinner by Ann Warren Turner; The Drinking Gourd: A Story of the Underground Railroad by F.N. Monjo; Prairie Friends by Nancy Smiler

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/6/2009

ISBN-10: 006020480X

ISBN-13: 9780060204808

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'Sandy's Circus' by Tanya Lee Stone introduces the young reader to the extraordinary artist Alexander Calder. Although Calder would never call himself an artist, he invented the mobile as a form of moveable art and created giant sculptures that can be seen all over the world. 'Sandy' (Alexander) first became famous for his creation of a moveable and 'magical' circus. People came from miles around to see Calder make his minature circus figures perform. For the young reader who loves to create,'Sandy's Circus' is an inspiration.

Similar authors: Laurence Anholt; Mary Arrigan; Linda Lowery

Similar books: Alexander Calder by Mike Venezia; Pablo Picasso by Linda Lowery; Dreamer From the Village: The Story of Marc Chagall by Michelle Markel; Camille and the Sunflowers: a story about Vincent Van Gogh by Laurence Anholt

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0670062685

ISBN-13: 9780670062683

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What would it be like to have a unicorn as your own special friend? Meet Sarah who lives in the forest with her Aunt Mag. Aunt Mag used to be a nice witch until a magic spell blew up in her face and turned her heart into stone. Now all Aunt Mag thinks about is being a powerful witch and making Sarah's life miserable. One night, while gathering toads and spiders in the woods for Aunt Mag, Sarah discovers a beautiful unicorn who fills her nights with adventure and joy. What will Aunt Mag do if she discovers her secret friend whose horn is magical? This book has an easy-to-read story with detailed black and white illustrations that will delight the reader.

Similar books: The Foolish Giant by Bruce and Katherine Coville

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0397318731

ISBN-13: 9780397318735

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A small cat is lost. Everywhere, everyone says, 'Scat, Cat!' The cat has no place to go. Will the small cat ever find home? Follow the small cat on this journey to find a place to be welcomed. (Reading Level: 2.6)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 5/13/2011

ISBN-10: 0061177547

ISBN-13: 9780061177545

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This is an historical telling of a deadly storm that blew across the midwestern states in 1888. Through the eyes of a little girl named Sarah, you learn of her fear and her courage as she faced this storm with her sister. Sarah explains how her brave teacher, Miss Freeman, must lead 14 students out into the storm to safety. Read all about one of the worst blizzards in history called 'The Schoolchildren's Blizzard'!

Similar authors: Candice Ransom

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Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/13/2009

ISBN-10: 1575055864

ISBN-13: 9781575055862

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