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Book cover Back to the Ice Age
Scott Nickel (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Enrique Corts
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Graphic Novels, Historical, Humor, Science Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


When David’s parents leave, Pamela the babysitter yells at David and his friend, Ben. Later, things get worse, when Pamela accidentally uses a time machine, instead of a TV remote controller. David uses the time machine’s system to track Pamela down, and he and Ben go to rescue her. At first the three of them are in the Ice Age and meet up with a sabertooth tiger. After being saved by a “cave dude,” their first attempt to get back home results in them arriving at the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Their next attempts takes them to other places in history. How do they get home, and who or WHAT do they bring back with them?!? The hilarious expressions of the characters and the fast pace of this colorful book will appeal to readers.

Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Book cover Betsy B. Little New Review
Anne McEvoy (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Humor, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Betsy B. Little is a giraffe, and taller than most. She is taller than treetops and even her parents. Betsy’s height causes her some problems like fitting into her bed, riding on the school bus, and jumping rope. One of her dreams is to ballet dance, and her parents decide to enroll her at the Skoffington School of Ballet. Betsy's experience starts off great, but then things go wrong when she hits the ceiling while leaping. Her accident causes her to hurt herself and bothers the other dancers. What will Betsy do when she finds that the other students and many of their parents don’t want her in the class? Readers will enjoy the rhyming in the book, the detailed pictures, and especially Betsy’s “don’t give up” attitude.

Reviewed by: Jeanenne / Steele Creek Library
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Book cover City I Love New Review
Lee Bennett Hopkins (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Marcellus Hall
Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Multicultural, Poetry, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


In a beautiful ode to cities across the globe, this collection of poems celebrates all there is to love about our urban landscapes. Each of the eighteen poems highlights the characteristics of a city, from speeding subway cars to the dizzying heights of skyscrapers. Pack your backpack and tag along on a tour of cities like London, Paris, Moscow and Cairo. The detailed illustrations capture the striking landscapes, distinctive landmarks and unique personalities of the cities we love. See if you can guess the city in each picture!

Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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Book cover Closed for the Season New Review
Mary Downing Hahn (2009) , 160-200 pages
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Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Mystery, Scary


What would you do if you found out someone had been murdered in your new house? Logan just found out that’s exactly what happened in the house his family recently moved into. Logan wants to move right now! Instead, he winds up investigating the murder with Arthur, the kid next door. Somehow, the murder mystery centers around the eerie, abandoned amusement park across town. What secrets does the Magic Forest hold behind its locked gates? The quick pace and suspenseful story will keep you turning the pages to find out!

Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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Book cover George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt New Review
Lucy and Stephen Hawking (2009) , 200+ pages
Illustrated by Garry Parsons
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Science Fiction


George loves science, and he especially loves finding out more about science and space from his friend Annie and her scientist dad. When Annie moves away, George is left upset and bored, until Annie contacts him to ask for his help. The Mars Rover is behaving strangely, and weird messages are turning up on her dad's computer, messages that could be from an alien! George and Annie journey through the cosmos on a quest to find answers before it's too late. This is an exciting book that combines a great story with great science, and is written by one of the world's most famous scientists.

Reviewed by: Ian / North County Regional Library
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