Forensic Science

Forensic Science

by Peter Pentland and Pennie Stoyles

Chelsea House Publishers (2003)

Interest Level: grades 3-7

CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

TYPE: Informational Book

Summary:

This book provides an overview of all the aspects of Forensic Science and the tools used in investigations. Some of the topics discussed include fingerprinting, DNA profiling, and autopsies.

Online Connections:

1. Forensic Science Website: library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00206/index1.htm

2. Forensic Science Carreer website: www.criminology.fsu.edu/faculty/nute/FScareers.html

Book Connections:

1. Science Encounters: CRIME DETECTION by Chris Oxlade

2. The Bone Detectives by Donna M. Jackson, Photographs by Charlie Fellenbaum

Keywords: Crime, Crime Lab, Science, Blood, Evidence, Bones

RISKY BUSINESS: Storm Chaser

RISKY BUSINESS: Storm Chaser

by Keith Elliot Greenberg

Blackbirch Press Book (1998)

Interest Level: grades 3-6

CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

TYPE: Biography

Summary:

This book is a biography of Brian Taggart who is an airplane pilot and a Lieutenant Commander for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for deadly storms. He goes into dangerous storms to collect information that could help determine where and when a stom will hit.

Online Connections:

1. Author biography website: http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?tab=1&pid=365071&agid=13

2. Weather information websites: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/storm/, http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/, and http://205.156.54.206/

Book Connections:

1. Community Helpers: Meteorologists by Sandra J. Christian, M.Ed.

2. HURRICANE HUNTERS! Riders on the Storm by Chris L. Demarest

Keyworks: air pilots, storms, hurricanes, weather

Getting Ready for A Career in Health Care

Getting Ready for A Career in Health Care

by Bill Lund

Illustrated with Photographs by Peter Ford

Capstone Press (1996)

Interest Level: grades 3-6

CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Type: Informational Book

Summary:

This book is an easy to read guide to the health care professions, including brief descriptions of various jobs in the health field.

Online Connections:

1. Author website: http://www.librarything.com/author/lundwilliam

2. Author profile: http://www.librarything.com/profile/billlund

Book Connectins:

1. Neighborhood Helpers: Nurses by Cecilia Minden and Linda M. Armantrout

2. EXPLORING CAREERS: Doctor by Peggy J. Parks

Keywords: doctor, nurse, dentist, home health care provider, emergency medical technician (EMT)

POLICE PATROL

POLICE PATROL

by Katherine K. Winkleman

Illustrations by John S. Winkleman

Walker Publishing Company (1996)

Interest Level: grades 4-5

CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

TYPE: Picture Book

Summary:

This book describes the activities that take place at a police station and the duties of different types of officers.

Online Connections:

1. Book Review Website: http://library.springville.org:8000/kcweb/kcContent?isbn=9780802784537&type=review&controlnumber=+++00017013&referedby=titlelist

2. How to become a Police Officer website: http://www.ehow.com/how_8106_become-police-officer.html

Book Connections:

1. I WANT TO BE A Police Officer by Dan Liebman

2. POLICE OFFICERS by Paulette Bourgeois and Kim LaFave

Keywords: police officer, detective, Miranda Warning, prison, crime lab

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie
by David Lubar
Dutton Children's Books (2005)
Interest Level: ages 7 and up

Category: Contemporary Fiction
Type: Novel

Summary:
Scott Hudson and his friends are just starting high school. Through his freshmen year Scott learns survival tips, gets involved with a few organizations, and deals with changes happening at home. He makes some new friends and loses some old ones and learns a little more about who he is and what is really important in the process. Read this book to find out how Scott Hudson survives his first year of high school.

Online Connections:
1. Author's website: www.davidlubar.com
2. Interview with the author: www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit_resources/authors/interviews/DavidLubar.html

Book Connections:
1. Rumor by Carol Deuker
2. Invisible by Pete Hautman

Keywords/Phrases: tom swifties, The Princess Bride, freshmen, high school, bullies, family

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
by Paul Goble
Atheneum Books for Young Readers (1978)
Interest Level: ages 4-8
Awards and Honors:
Caldecott Medal, 1978
ALA Notable Children's Book, 1978
A NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
One of the Children's Books of the Year, chosen by the Library of Congress

Category: Fiction (Folk Tale)
Type: Picture Storybook

Summary: A girl in the village of a Native American Indian tribe loved horses. She understood them, helped them find shelter from the storms and would take care of them when they were injured. One day when the girl was sleeping soundly by the horses, a storm came suddenly. She awoke at the crash of thunder and flash of lightning. She jumped onto a horse and the herd began galloping away and would not stop until they were far from their familiar grazing grounds. When the storm finally passed, the girl realized that they were lost. When she woke the next morning she was surprised by a beautiful spotted stallion, the leader of all the wild horses that roamed the hills. What happens next? Does the girl find her way home? Read this book to finish the story!

Online Connections:
1. Information site about the author's art work: www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/globe_paul.html
2. Biography of author: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goble

Book Connections:
1. The Gift of the Sacred Dog by Paul Goble
2. Buffalo Women by Paul Goble

Keywords: horses, native american fairy tales, indians of North America

The SOS File

The SOS File
by Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, and Laurie Myers
illustrated by Arthur Howard
Henry Holt and Company, LLC (2004)
Interest Level: 8-12 years

Category: Contemporary Fiction
Type: Short Stories

Summary:
Mr. Margo's SOS class assignment some students diligently writing about their near mishaps while others struggle for ideas. One of the students tells about her accident on her go-cart when her partner was not able to jump in at take off. That meant there was no one to pull the brake. OOOooo, Lookout! In the next SOS Jerry ate all the candy bars he was supposed to sell for the baseball team. He had to borrow the money from his mom and then find a way to pay her back. What a bummer! The next SOS proved to be a "beary" scary adventure. Augustus and his family went on a camping trip to Little Bear Mountain. While Augustus and his friend, Dodger, were hiking on the mountain they walked around the corner and what did they see? A large black mother bear with two small cubs! What did they do? Did they make it safely back to camp? Read The SOS File to find out what happened to Augustus and about the other SOS stories from the other students. The one very special story, the last SOS, gives hope to all the students.

Online Connections:
1. Author website: www.betsybyars.com
2. Author's spotlight: www.classzone.com/novelguides/authors/byars.cfm

Book Connections:
1. Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck
2. The Givig Tree by Shel Silverstein

Keywords: sos, 911, help, emergencies