Halls, Kelly Milner

When fourteen-year-old Annie buys a horse at an auction of mustangs she is thrilled to finally have a horse of her own at Colorado's Top Tier Stable, where she volunteers in exchange for riding lessons--but then someone sets the barn on fire, and Annie struggles to save the horses boarded there, and find out who is responsible.

Provides facts and fibs about dinosaurs, including if T-rex really had good breath, were Brachiosaurus and Triceratops fierce enemies, and if some dinosaurs gobbled up rocks.

Provides facts and fibs about animals, including if a starfish is really a fish, if a hippo can get sunburnt, and if Chihuahuas are related to wolves.

Describes culture, clothing, and communication during the Civil War.

"Investigates eyewitness accounts from ghost hunters, mediums, and paranormal experts."--Publisher.

Discusses the building of the Hoover Dam during the Great Depression using the viewpoints of three people associated with it.

Contains step-by-step instructions for creating over forty projects using craft sticks and includes photographs.

Discusses new scientific discoveries of fossilized dinosaurs and how studying the remains provides information on how dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.

Everyone has probably seen the white mice or rabbits with pink eyes. Learn about these and other albino animals, the genetics that cause albinism, and the survival challenges albinos face.

"In Courageous Canine, you'll read three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphins that saved swimmers from the most powerful predator on the planet; and two gorillas that proved just how alike apes and humans really are. Follow along on their incredible adventures as these awesome animals save the day!"--.