The Robber Baby: Stories from the Greek Myths
by Anne F. Rockwell
Published 1900 by Greenwillow Books

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They Did What?!: Your Guide to Weird and Wacky Things People Do
by Jeff Szpirglas
Published 2005 by Maple Tree Press

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Over the course of history, humankind has achieved remarkable things: the Great Pyramids, space travel, and the World Wide Web. But what about the eccentricities, the famous bloopers, the bits that have been edited out for so long, like pet rocks, air guitar contests, and turkey-and-gravy soda? It's time to embrace, not erase! With "They Did WHAT?!, Jeff Szpirglas awards the booby prize to history's most absurd behaviors and creations.... More...

Myths and Monsters: Secrets Revealed
by Katie Edwards
Published 2004 by Charlesbridge Publishing

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Ever wonder why ancient Greeks believed in the Cyclops? It's likely they discovered elephant skulls whose trunk holes were mistaken for eye sockets. In this fascinating collection, readers meet various mythological creatures then learn the scientific facts of each myth's real-life origins. Bold illustrations bring each monster to life. Glossary and pronunciation guide included. More...

Forces of Nature
by Catherine O'Neill Grace
Published 2004 by National Geographic Society

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Spectacular images, detailed diagrams, and fact-filled narrative combine to bring readers up close and personal with some of Earth's most dynamic forces. Full color. More...

Jurassic Poop: What Dinosaurs (and Others) Left Behind
by Jacob Berkowitz
Published 2006 by Kids Can Press

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An Egg Is Quiet
by Dianna Hutts Aston
Published 2006 by Chronicle Books

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Award-winning artist Long teams with up-and-coming author Aston to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to eggs. From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, it magnificently captures the incredible variety of eggs and celebrates their beauty and wonder. Full color. More...

Owen & Mzee: The Language of Friendship
by Isabella Hatkoff
Published 2007 by Scholastic Press

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This exciting follow-up to the "New York Times" bestseller "Owen & Mzee" continues the true story about an orphaned baby hippo named Owen and the 130-year-old giant tortoise, Mzee. This book traces their first year together. Full color. More...

Helicopter
by David West
Published 2006 by Raintree

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Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields
by Lynn Curlee
Published 2005 by Atheneum Books

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From Sibert Award honoree Lynn Curlee comes a full-color illustrated exploration of where our national pastime is played. "Curlee's illustrations communicate not just information, but also excitement and sentiment."--"The New York Times Book Review." More...

Thanks a Million
by Nikki Grimes
Published 2006 by Greenwillow Books

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Multiple Coretta Scott King-honored author Grimes teams up with Cabrera for this picture book that honors a wide range of human connections in poetry and pictures--from family to friendships to intergenerational relationships. Full color. More...

Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women Who Changed the World
by Cynthia Chin-Lee
Published 2005 by Charlesbridge Publishing

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From Amelia Earhart, pilot and adventurer, to Zora Neal Hurston, writer and anthropologist, readers learn about the hardships and triumphs of 26 amazing women and discover what inspired each one to change the world around her. More...

This Is America: The American Spirit in Places and People
by Don Robb
Published 2005 by Charlesbridge Publishing

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With informative text and bold illustrations that pay homage to America's past and present, this book features a diverse collection of historical figures from science, entertainment, politics, and education. Full color. More...

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
by Jeanette Winter
Published 2005 by Harcourt

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In war-stricken Iraq where civilians--especially women--have little power, a librarian in Basra struggles to save her community's priceless collection of books. More...