Shaffer, Jody Jensen

"Benjamin Banneker was a self-educated mathematician, scientist, astronomer, and civil rights advocate. Banneker achieved many amazing things throughout his lifetime. He wrote almanacs, mapped the stars, and corresponded with Thomas Jefferson, just to name a few. Banneker was a man ahead of his time"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the life and career of Lea Michele, discussing her family, work on Broadway, and fame as one of the stars of the hit television show "Glee.".

"Rocky, only a pebble, is determined to be as great as his famous relatives, so he travels from one family member to another until he finds the spot where he can make a big difference. Includes facts about types of rocks, the famous rocks mentioned, and Mount Rushmore"--Provided by publisher.

"Adult and child readers will learn all about urban and rural areas together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids! Readers will take a tour through cities and rural areas around the world to learn what life is like downtown, in a farm community, in the mountains, and all around"--Provided by the publisher.

At first Prudence tries to fit in with the other cows in the herd, suppressing all her scientific smarts and imaginative inventing, but in a moment of inspiration, she realizes how to show the others that she can be a part-time cow and a full-time member of the herd.

Profiles the life of Lakota Indian chief Sitting Bull.

"Cub Reporter uses his interviewing skills to ... learn about Frederick [Douglass's] amazing accomplishments as a civil rights activist and how he led the fight for equality in the United States"--Back cover.

Presents an introduction, photographs, and facts on chimpanzees.

Presents an introduction to twelve dangerous animals.