Stephen Krensky
4) Noah's bark
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Noah is distracted by animals making whatever sound comes into their heads while he is trying to build, then pilot, the ark, and so he devises a way for each animal to choose only one sound.
15) Binky rules
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When Binky is accused of vandalizing school property, Buster and Fern test their detective skills to find the real culprit.
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Directed by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark teamed up in 1805 to explore the land included in the Louisiana Purchase. Find out how the findings from their two-year expedition Corps of Discovery set the stage for later settlement of the American West. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available....
17) John Henry
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Some folks say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He sure loved to pound things and his muscles were harder than rocks. At work, John laid down tracks for the railroad company. The earth shook when he swung down his heavy hammers. John was stronger than the strongest worker, but was he stronger than a machine? Find out in this powerful tale.
18) Henry Hudson
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British captain Henry Hudson investigated the eastern coast of North America. Find out how he explored the river that would someday bear his name--the Hudson River. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
19) Pecos Bill
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Folks might think Pecos Bill was nothing but trouble. After all, he was raised by coyotes in the Wild West. And he made friends with a gang of outlaws. But Bill had a heart of gold. All he wanted was to be the best cowboy. So Bill learned to ride a mountain lion and lasso a tornado. He found himself a dynamite-eating horse. Then he met his match in a girl named Sue. Author Stephen Krensky and illustrator Paul Tong capture Pecos Bill's spirit in this...
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The sky god Nyame owns all the stories in the world. He keeps them to himself in a box in his kingdom in the clouds. But Anansi thinks the stories should be shared by all creatures. So one day he strikes a bargain with the sky god. If Anansi can trick some of the earth's fiercest and quickest creatures, Nyame will share his stories. Learn how Anansi wins the box of stories in this ancient tale from West Africa.