Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J. K. Rowling, illustrated by Mary Grandpre, Arthur A. Levine Books, Scholastic Press, New York, NY, 1999
Danger lurks waiting for Harry in the Chamber of Secrets at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is the second volume in a best selling series about Harry Potter.
Master Weaver from Ghana, by Gilbert "Bobbo" Ahiagble & Louise Meyer, photographs by Nestor Hernandez, Open Hand Publishing, Inc., Seattle, WA,1998
A modern day weaver explains the traditional weaving of Ghana and the importance of Kente cloth in his Ewe culture.The photography is exceptional and the book contains a list of additional suggested readings for children and adults.
Pecos Bill A Tall Tale Retold and Illustrated by Steven Kellogg,Morrow Junior Books, New York, NY 1986
Some incidents from the American frontier legend of Pecos Bill from his childhood to his wedding
to Slewfoot Sue.
Yippee-Yay! A Book about Cowboys and Cowgirls by Gail Gibbons,Little Brown & Co., Boston, 1998
An explanation of the real work of cowboys and cowgirls in the Old West, their equipment and lifestyle.
Pete's A Pizza by William Steig, HarperCollins Publishers, New York,1998
When Pete is in a bad mood his family plays a game that cheers him up.
Acorn Magic by Maggie Stern, pictures by Donna Ruff,Greenwillow Books, New York, NY 1998
A book about exploring nature with the aid of a "magic acorn" while on a camping trip.
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilkey, Scholastic, Inc., New York, NY 1999
A very funny "Epic Novel"about a slightly less than super hero, complete with flip animated comic illustrations. One of a series.
Tea with an Old Dragon, A story of Sophia Smith, Founder of Smith College by Jane Yolen Illustrated by Monica Vachula, Boyds Mills Press, Inc., Homesdale, PA, 1998
A fictionalized account based on some real incidents in the life of a woman who pioneered education for women and a child she befriended.
Sun and Moon, A Giant Love Story by Lisa Desimini, The Blue Sky Press, Scholastic, Inc., New York, NY,1999
On a small planet a boy giant follows the sun and a girl giant follows the moon. It takes a special celestial event for them to meet.
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