Emma Carlson Berne

"100 fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny"--

"In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that lookinto other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted. What made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent woman in...

"In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a hero.0 "--

A young librarian rides a pack horse through the mountains to deliver books to children in Appalachia during the Great Depression. Includes historical note on the packhorse library project.

A young Jewish immigrant from Poland, Rose Schneiderman went to work in a cap factory in New York City when she was just thirteen years old.   She saw that women workers earned much less than men, that the factory was cold and dirty, without even clean water for the workers to drink. Rose spoke up for better conditions, and organized 20,000 women to walk out, leaving factories all over the city empty and still. Following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory...

"How does an acorn become a mighty oak tree? Readers discover the sequence of an oak tree's life cycle with step-by-step photos and clear text." --

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Hanukkah, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting a menorah, making traditional foods, and playing games, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this popular...

"What's a ballot? Can you dance at a politcal party? And what do a donkey and an elephant have to do with it all? Election Day is coming up and with it comes a lot of questions about the U.S. electoral process. From campaigns and politcal parties to voting, kids can find out all about our elections"--

"Many people believe ghosts exist. Ghost hunters are using technology to try to prove it. Readers will investigate the tricks and tools used by people hunting for ghosts around the world."--