Roberta Baxter

Eclipses are fascinating events where space occurrences impact earth. Kids, ages 9-12, will find fast facts in this book. Learn about solar and lunar eclipses: -How often do eclipses happen?-What happens to animals during a solar eclipse?-Do other planets have eclipses?-What does a lunar eclipse look like from the moon? Top Ten Facts About Eclipses answers these questions and more. Young astronomers reading this book will know facts about eclipses of all kinds. Buy it now

While Jennifer has been struggling to master the lip movements for "Jingle Bells" on her trombone, someone has vandalized her middle school repeatedly. The culprit has spray-painted lockers, flooded a bathroom, and pulled a fire alarm. The irate principal decides to cancel all field trips until he can identify the vandal. The cancellation threatens Jennifer's chance to make her parents proud at the mall Christmas concert, the way her brother makes them proud at basketball games. To save the concert, Jennifer and other band members decide to solve the mystery themselves. The five members of the Detective Band look for clues in between studying for tests and dashing to class. Their detective work becomes more urgent when suspicion falls on one of them." The band characters were likable and full of personality that the kids will enjoy," says one reviewer. "The plot with an investigative hunt for clues keeps you guessing. The story itself was a pleasurable read and I would recommend it to others "

A History Perspectives Book

A History Perspectives Book

A History Perspectives Book

A History Perspectives Book

A History Perspectives Book

A History Perspectives Book

Read factual details of the Battle of Gettysburg that took place during the U. S. Civil War. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a Confederate soldier, a Union soldier, and a woman merchant near the battle.

A History Perspectives Book