Say Hola to Spanish
by Susan Middleton Elya
Published 1996 by Lee & Low Books

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An irresistible introduction to reading and speaking Spanish. With verse as bouncy as a conga line, this book makes it fun for children to learn to read and speak Spanish. This playfully illustrated book of verse will tickle a child's fancy, while introducing a new language and culture. "Kirkus Review" Pointer. Color illus. More...

Bugs Are Insects
by Anne F. Rockwell
Published 2001 by HarperCollins Publishers

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Grandma Elephant's in Charge
by Martin Jenkins
Published 2003 by Candlewick Press (MA)

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So You Want to Be an Inventor?
by Judith St George
Published 2002 by Philomel Books

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The Caldecott Medal-winning creators of "So You Want to be President?" are back with another spirited and witty look at history--this time focusing on the inventors of things that were once only fantasies, including light bulbs and automobiles. More...

Ha! Ha! Ha!: 1,000+ Jokes, Riddles, Facts and More
by Lyn Thomas
Published 2001 by Maple Tree Press

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Earning a Ride: How to Become a NASCAR Driver
by Bob Woods
Published 2003 by Child's World

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Here's a collection they'll race to read -- twenty-four books about the origins of NASCAR and today's famous names. Show them how words can summon the roar of the engines and the daring action of the finish line. One book sneaks into the pit for the 20 seconds in which the crew services the car, while another zips behind the scenes to show how the cars are conceived, tested, and built. This series will put young readers on the fast track! More...

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
by Kathleen Krull
Published 1996 by Harcourt Children's Books

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Wilma Rudolph had plenty of love and attention from her parents and her 21 brothers and sisters while she was growing up in the 1940s in Clarksville, Tennessee. When she contracted polio, the doctor said she would never walk again--but Wilma refused to believe him. Over the years, Wilma overcame incredible odds to become one of the world's finest athletes. Full Color. More...