Juvenile Non-fiction
Selected by Joan Weiskotten, Reference & Youth Services Librarian.
Scheduled to be published in the Times Union on 4/2004.
| Title: Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral: The Greatest Horse Race in History Author: Shehata, Kat Publisher: Angel Bea Publishing 2004 Seabiscuit has become a household word since the publication of a book about him was made into a movie. Now we have a children's book with beautiful pastel illustrations that tell about his greatest race ever. Seabiscuit and War Admiral were regarded as the best horses of their time, and this story gives a detailed account of practically every step of the race. It is a fascinating story, and the book includes an extensive glossary of horse racing terms. |
| Title: Dinosaur Mummies: Beyond Bare-bone Fossils Author: Halls, Kelly Milner Publisher: Darby Creek Publishing 2003 Most people think of just bones when they hear about dinosaur remains. But sometimes, skin, flesh, internal organs and more become fossilized, leaving us with mummies. This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of archeology and the men and women who practice this science today, as well as pioneers in the field. The author also gives the reader 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 goofy players. This delightful book shares stories from the 1920's right up to today that will keep the reader (and his/her parents!) 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: Techniques of Dance for Cheerleading and Chants, Cheers and Jumps Author: Peters, Craig Publisher: Mason Crest 2003 These two books come from the Let's Go Team: Cheer, Dance, March series, and they are filled with photos, facts and instruction, all certain to be helpful to cheerleaders just starting out, or those who have been "in the business" for a while. The author has written about sports for more than two decades, and his daughter has been involved in cheerleading since she was two years old. This experience has helped him to produce a series of books that are both fun to read and functional. |
| 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. |