Juvenile Non-fiction
Selected by Joan Weiskotten, Reference & Youth Services Librarian.
Scheduled to be published in the Times Union on 12/2004.
| Title: Dinosaur Mummies: Beyond Bare-bone Fossils Author: Halls, Kelly Milner Publisher: Darby Creek Publishing 2003 Most people think of bones when they hear about dinosaur remains. Sometimes, skin, flesh, internal organs and more become fossilized, leaving us with mummies. This book covers the fascinating world of archeology and the men and women who practice this science today, as well as pioneers in the field. The book includes a list of books, videos and websites for more dinosaur info, and places where children can participate in dinosaur digs. |
| Title: Baseball’s Boneheads, Bad Boys, & Just Plain Crazy Guys Author: Sullivan, George Publisher: Millbrook Press 2003 Baseball is still called America’s favorite pastime, and it has had its share of goofy plays and players. This delightful book shares stories from the 1920’s up to today that will keep the reader amused. Wade Boggs, Mark “the Bird” Fidrych, Bob Eucker, and “Turk” Wendell are among the players who have made baseball a pretty entertaining sport. |
| Title: Skillet Bread, Sourdough, and Vinegar Pie: Cooking in Pioneer Days Author: Ichord, Loretta Frances Publisher: Millbrook Press 2003 Children who are studying the Westward Expansion of the United States will be eager to try some of the fascinating recipes that appear in this book. Along with detailed recipes, the reader will find facts about how the pioneers traveled, the kinds of equipment they used, and the types of food they ate. |
| Title: You Can’t See Your Bones with Binoculars: A Guide to Your 206 Bones Author: Ziefert, Harriet Publisher: Blue Apple Books 2004 This is a light-hearted look at the way our skeletons are constructed. The whimsical drawings perfectly match the flavor of the text, which identifies all of the bones in our bodies, and mixes in a few funny facts. |
| Title: The Kid Who Named Pluto, and the Stories of Other Extraordinary Young People in Science Author: McCutcheon, Marc Publisher: Chronicle Books 2004 Sometimes kids think they’re too young to accomplish anything important. This book recounts the stories of nine children who made amazing contributions to science, including the fourteen-year-old boy who invented television and the eleven-year-old girl who named the planet Pluto. Fascinating reading for budding scientists! |