Mona Kerby
1) Samuel Morse
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Describes Samuel Morse's career as a painter and inventor, and how his development of the Morse's code laid the groundwork for modern telecommunications.
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By the time, she was four, Beverly, or "Bubbles" was, performing in public. She learned to sing opera by imitating her mother's records. When her soon to be voice teacher heard Bubbles sing, she laughed aloud. But, the teacher agreed to take Bubbles, and the rest is history. At a time, when virtually all major opera singers were European, Bubbles became internationally famous because of her spectacular soprano voice and her sparkling and bubbly personality....
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Born a slave in Talbot County, Maryland, Frederick Douglass never planned to be the most famous black man in the world. He just wanted to be free. "Once you learn to read," he wrote, "you will be forever free." By telling his story, Frederick helped change the history of the world. This narrative nonfiction biography is perfect for third through sixth graders and has been, revised with historical photographs.
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Friendly Bees, Ferocious Bees will enthrall youngsters by taking them on an amazing journey into the wonderful world of honeybees. Meticulously detailed coverage of queens, drones, and workers, life within the hive, communication among bees, beekeeping, bee diseases, and bee enemies, and a special section of recipes calling for honey. This edition, will enchant readers seeking narrative science nonfiction.
6) Asthma
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Asthma is a common disease, affecting millions of people. But, it is a frightening condition. During attacks, a person cannot get a breath and helplessly fights for air while the level of panic increases. The first step in controlling asthma is to be informed. Now back in print, this revised and updated edition discusses the different kinds of asthma, their causes, and remedies.
7) Cockroaches
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This engaging science book examines the body parts, behavior, and likes and dislikes of one of the oldest creatures in the world. Fun experiments are, described, including how to stage cockroach fights. Now back in print, this new edition, revised and updated, will enchant readers seeking narrative science nonfiction.
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Fourth grade in Fort Worth, Texas may not be as bad as Nora Jean expects. Something is always happening in Mrs. Carter's class. Skinny Nora Jean, chubby Rosalie, the oh-so-perfect Thomasina, Chip, Rex, and the dreaded Jimmy Lee keep on their toes with a snake in the girls' bathroom, the fall spook house, and a pizza party in the library. Feisty Nora Jean throws herself wholeheartedly, into each adventure.