Lakin, Pat

This book profiles Amelia Earhart, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and who disappeared during her attempt to become the first woman to fly around the world.

After many Saturday outings at the expense of Great Uncle Max, Amanda takes him for a surprise treat to what she calls the palace of stars.

A little girl tells of her drive to the dump with Grammy.

The third grade of Parkside Elementary School finds out that it is hard work as well as fun to produce their own school newspaper.

Earl, the custodian at Parkside Elementary School, helps keep the school running smoothly and finds everything from lost hats to lunch boxes.

Miss Yoo, the school nurse, deals with everything from chicken pox to a severe allergic reaction.

While playing soccer with his classmates, Jeff demonstrates poor sportsmanship but gets some pointers on good behavior from his physical education teacher.

Tim, a reluctant reader, becomes excited about a reading assignment when his teacher lets Tim illustrate his own book.

On the day of the first grade's pet show, bus driver Carmen Alvarez transports both human and animal passengers to school.

A true incident in the life of young Helen Keller in which she gets stuck in a storm and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, rescues her.