Theme: Behavior

Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

As a child, Jane Goodall dreamed of living with the wild animals of Africa. As a young woman, she amazed the world with her groundbreaking discoveries about chimpanzees, which she documented in her acclaimed National Geographic television specials. Ever since, Dr. Goodall has campaigned unceasingly for the protection of the chimpanzee ­ now an endangered [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Tanzania » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Naked Mole-Rats

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

This story describes this strange-looking rodent which lives a social life in a system of tunnels under the brick-hard soil of East Africa.

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Kangaroos on Location

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

A well-organized presentation of the habits, characteristics, and habitat of the various species of kangaroos.

Descriptors: Australia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

When I Grow Up, I Will Win the Nobel Peace Prize

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

The boy in this book is having trouble admitting – much less closing – the large gap between his aspirations and his everyday actions. This boy knows that when he’s older he will love his neighbor, but for now he’s all too happy to pick on his sister. This boy even knows that one day [...]

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Tunjur! Tunjur! Tunjur!: A Palestinian Folktale

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

There was once a woman who had a little pot for a child. The little pot made lots of noise as she rolled everywhere. Unfortunately she wasn’t old enough to know the difference between right and wrong. That naughty pot ran off with things that did not belong to her until she learned her lesson.

Descriptors: Folklore, Palestine, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Rex Zero, King Of Nothing (Rex Zero)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In sixth grade now, the wildly imaginative Rex Zero and his friends hatch a plan to replace Miss Garr, the substitute teacher from hell, and Rex takes on the persona of none other than “Dr. Love.” Of course, events spin hilariously out of control. Miss Garr’s cruel behavior is a mystery to Rex. But then, [...]

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Little Wolf’s Book of Badness

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Little Wolf has been brushing his teeth without being growled at, he’s been going to bed early, and he’s been far too nice to his baby brother, Smellybreff! His parents are so worried that they will never make a beast out of him that they send him off to Cunning College, where his Uncle Bigbad [...]

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Ping Pong Pig

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

“Ping Pong Pig” loves to leap, jump, and bounce all over Apple Tree Farm. He is far too busy having fun all day to help with the chores. Soon he lands into a big mess, and he’s up to his ears in trouble. Will he learn to help his friends before pigs fly?

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Fox

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 2, 2007

A baby fox anticipates the time when he can go out alone, but first his parents must teach him the ways of the wilderness

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Let’s Get Lost

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 22, 2007

As she acts out the role of ” Mean Girl”- at school, with her father and brother, and even with her new boyfriend-sixteen-year-old Isabel comes to a dead end and finally confronts issues related to her mother’s death.

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed