Best of
Young-Readers

1998

A Little Prairie House


Laura Ingalls Wilder - 1998
    They traveled far each day in their covered wagon, driving through tall grass until they found just the right spot for their new home. With the help of their kind neighbor, Mr. Edwards, Pa built a snug little house for the family in the middle of the wide-open prairie. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers. Now for the first time, the youngest readers can share her adventure in these very special picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story-books. Renee Graef's warm paintings, inspired by Garth Williams' classic Little House illustrations, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life.Renée Graef recieved her bachelor's degree in art from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She is the illustrator of teh paper dolls and the Kirsten books in the American Girls Collection. She is also an avid hat collector, with over 150 hats at last count. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her huisband, Tim, and thier children, Maggie and Maxfeild.Join the Ingalls family as they pick a special spot on the prairie and build their snug log cabin home. Their new neighbor, Mr. Edwards, comes by to help, and after the hard work is through, everyone sings and dances to the joyful music of Pa's fiddle. Renee Graef's enchanting full-color illustrations, inspired by Garth William's classic artwork, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life in this eleventh title in the My First Little House Books series, adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved storybooks.

The Best of John Bellairs: The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The Figure in the Shadows, The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring


John Bellairs - 1998
    The series opens as Lewis Barnavelt, a newly orphaned ten-year-old, comes to live with his Uncle Johnathan. Little does Lewis know that Uncle Johnathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmerman are witches. Lewis finds that he himself owns magical powers, and soon is thrust in a supernatural battle between good and evil. The second tale focuses on Grampa Barnavelt's old coin. Lewis thinks the coin is an amulet, but when he starts to wear it around his neck, bizarre things start to happen - and not all of them good. The last tale shifts the focus to thirteen-year-old Rose Rita, who is embittered because she cannot go to camp like Lewis. so Mrs. Zimmerman offers Rita an adventure of her own. But when a magical ring disappears, Rita gets more of an adventure than she bargained for. John Bellair's vivid characterization and and excruciatingly suspenseful plots make this series a thrilling ride!

Christmas Stories (Little House Chapter Books: Laura, #10)


Laura Ingalls Wilder - 1998
    In Christmas Stories, join Laura and her family for some pioneer Christmas celebrations. Christmas on the frontier means visits from friends, good things to eat, and presents! For Laura, every Christmas in the little house is better than the one before. Laura and her friends share wonderful adventures in Little House Friends. From racing ponies with cousin Lena to bobsled rides with Cap Garland and the gang, Laura loves spending time with her friends. Even mean old Nellie Oleson can't spoil Laura's fun!With simple text, entertaining stories, and Renee Graef's beautiful black-and-white artwork, Little House Chapter Books are the perfect way to introduce beginning chapter-book readers to the world of Little House.

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen


Cynthia Rylant - 1998
    A cookie company seems the perfect way to make a little money, but it turns out to be much more -- an opportunity to meet some very special neighbors!

A Search for Meaning: The Story of Rex (Color Edition)


Michel Gagné - 1998
    He travels far and wide in an ever so strange and visually fanciful world. Rex shows us how we can step back to our innocence, and see that meaning is found everywhere and nowhere. Rex's story is one for all seasons and ages. It is fun, silly, scary, cute and spiritual all rolled into one sweet little face.

Sad Isn't Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing with Loss


Michaelene Mundy - 1998
    Loaded with positive, life-affirming advice for coping with loss as a child, this guide tells children what they need to know after a loss--that the world is still safe; life is good; and hurting hearts do mend.

The Terrific Times Tables Book


Kate Petty - 1998
    Chant them; shout them; learn them. Enjoy them! Those all-important times tables have never been such a hoot!Packed with clear and entertaining examples, this book makes maths fun!From the creators of the mega-successful The Great Grammar Book!

Mice of the Westing Wind


Tim Davis - 1998
    But one night they hear startling news about the sea dogs. The Admiral has a plan, too, and Oliver doesn't like it at all. 25 black and white illustrations. Ages 6-9.

The Kingfisher


John Farndon - 1998
    Detailed, full color illustrations and photographs present animals in a variety of settings -- in their natural habitats, hunting prey, feeding offspring, or engaging in other types of typical behavior. Photographs of children interacting with animals and a variety of clearly-explained activities provide examples of animal behavior or physiology and make this an exceptionally child-friendly book. Special Features: Hands-on activities to reinforce learning. Clear, simple text is inviting and accessible to five- and six-year-old children. Fact boxes and detailed captions provide older children with in-depth information. Simple alphabetical arrangement. Bold, clear headwords. Cross-references. Index and glossary.First and only edition with 160 pages

The Lexicon: A Cornucopia of Wonderful Words for the Inquisitive Word Lover


William F. Buckley Jr. - 1998
    Introduction by Jesse Sheidlower; illustrations by Arnold Roth.

Fun Facts About Cats: Inspiring Tales, Amazing Feats, and Helpful Hints


Richard Torregrossa - 1998
    Uncover answers to the eternal questions--Do cats really have nine lives? Do they always land on their feet?--and discover little-known facts about how they changed history, set world records and saved human lives.Whether you have a cat of your own or you adore them from afar, picking up this book is like picking up your favorite feline--it's certain to bring a smile and you'll find it difficult to put down for too long.(back cover)

Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms


Diane L. Burns - 1998
    Children learn to identify a variety of different plant, animal and insect species.-- Helps children identify different species.-- Includes scrapbook pages, for notes or drawings.-- Features detailed true-to-life illustrations.

Who's Who in the Bible


Stephen Motyer - 1998
    People appear in sequence and are also grouped thematically, such as Moses and the Israelites, the Kings of Judah, and the Twelve Disciples. Detailed illustrations bring major biblical figures to life, and color photographs show key events, places, and objects. References to relevant texts enable the reader to look up people in the Bible, and the meanings of biblical names are explained. Easy to use and packed with authoritative information, this is an indispensable Bible companion for the whole family.

The Rebel: Johnny Yuma


Andrew J. Fenady - 1998
    Original.

Los Tres Cerdos = The Three Little Pigs


Bobbi Salinas - 1998
    Miguel, the cleverest of the pigs, sees through the wolf's artificially sugared tricks, and ultimately destroys the wolf's power to deceive others.

Sharks (A Golden Look-Look Book)


Lisa Hilton - 1998
    Here's an introduction to the lives and habits of sharks that's almost too close for comfort! Readers will encounter the great white, the hammerhead, the massive whale shark, and more.

When the Chenoo Howls: Native American Tales of Terror


James Bruchac - 1998
    Twelve scary stories from the northeast woodland Native Americans.