Pattison, Darcy

On December 28, 1848 in London, England, British scientist Michael Faraday gives a lecture to children encouraging them to observe the world around them using the example of carefully observing a candle to try to figure out how it burns.

Explores the history of the university of Kentucky's basketball team, the Wildcats.

When aliens land on Earth, they need to blend in and live while awaiting rescue, so they open an event-planning business. While planning an alien-themed birthday party for his neighbor and classmate, 9 year-old alien boy, Kell, discovers his principal is a UFO-chaser who would turn him over to the government in a snap.

"When Dennis's dog, Clark Kent, leads him on a chase, it becomes the perfect topic for a narrative essay."--Provided by publisher.

"When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazy dog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warm body beside him. They consider different cat personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Mellie writes an opinion essay for her teacher, Mr. Eagle. But will her essay convince her parents to get the cat of her dreams?"--Provided by publisher.

"When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?"--Provided by publisher.

The story of Abayomi, a Brazilian puma cub that was left to fend for itself after its mother was captured by an angry chicken farmer.

Introduces the animals of the prairie and how storms of the different seasons affect their lives. Includes activities for young readers to use to learn more about prairie ecology.

John Hercules is worried about being the only boy in his kindergarten class, but after the first week he stops worrying.

Eleven-year-old Win, an apprentice Finder, must go into the mysterious Great Rift to find the Well of Life, the only hope of healing the Heartland of plague.