Levy, Elizabeth

Brian and his younger sister Penny become involved in a mystery at the science museum where they are working on a woolly mammoth display for a science fair.

Seven-year-old Brian enlists the help of his little sister Penny to discover which of his soccer teammates is spreading rumors about him.

Discusses the characteristics of investigative journalism as exemplified in the work of seven journalists : Selwyn Raab, Edward R. Murrow, I. F. Stone, Oriana Fallaci, Robert Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and Gail Sheehy.

Fletcher, a basset hound who has a companion flea, Jasper, has just settled into a comfortable new life with Jill, but his situation takes a negative turn when Jill takes him to school for show-and-tell and he is accused of doing in the class rabbit.

Recounts highlights of the famous Venetian traveler's twenty-four year sojourn in china.

Although Bobby's father thinks that he might be expelled just like his older brother, with the encouragement of a new fifth-grade teacher, Bobby tries to channel his penchant for humor into a learning experience.

Presents career biographies of men and women noted for their non-traditional approach to politics.

Traces the history of the United Mine Workers, the first major industry-wide union, emphasizing its struggles to organize, win improved conditions for its members, and rid itself of internal corruption.

Nine-year-old Lizzie's impulse to lie affects her relationships with family and friends.