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Classic Cars

falconmedia — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:10:53 +0000

During World War II, U.S. automakers switched from making cars to producing supplies for the war. The Chrysler factory made tanks. This book had a lot of pictures of cars that were built after the war up through the seventies. Ford sold more than 400,000 cars for the 1965 model year.

I learned a lot. I was surprised to learn that the internal combustion engines create power by burning a mixture of fuel and air. If you like cars, you should read this book. [QQQ]

Roman Legions on the March

falconmedia — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:05:49 +0000

This book told how the Roman legions were trained and how they fought. It also showed their armor and the weaponry they used. I thought this book was very informative. I love Roman history. Roman legions are very complex and are the heart of the Roman army. The Roman legion was designed to fight forward, but could easily be defeated at the flanks. [BABA]

Basketball

falconmedia — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:13:07 +0000

In June of 2005, the type of ball used in the NBA was changed for the first time. It was now a leather ball. This book told about the history of basketball. It also talked about some of the greatest players and how to play the game. It showed all of the steps and rules. Readers will like this book since it gives a lot of information, including pictures. [?]

Why the Cat Chose Us

falconmedia — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:46:41 +0000

This book tells about how cats were domesticated. It talks about cats in Egypt, and how there might even be earlier ones. This book shows pictures of many wild cats and tells how they’re similar to cats today. It explains how domestic cats are different from wild ones, along with the different breeds. I liked this book. It explained many characteristics of my pet cat that I didn’t understand. For example, you can find out why cats run around the house. It is fascinating. [Captain Boofoo of the Pacific]

Michael Jordan, Returning Champion

falconmedia — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:44:03 +0000

Michael Jordan succeeded and failed many times. He is most famous as a basketball player for the Chicago Bulls who scored lots of points. My favorite part of the book was when Michael shaved his head before a college game. He had a great game! The book gave me the will to play my hardest ALWAYS! [Bundi 123]

New Nonfiction – 2012 March

falconmedia — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:50:44 +0000

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How to Survive Anything

falconmedia — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:04 +0000

This book tells you everything that you need in order to survive anything. It also gives interesting facts. For example, Mauna Kea is the tallest volcano (30,000 ft.). This book was okay. Some of the things were dumb. One picture showed a kid about to surf on lava. There was also one kid, on the phone, sitting in a bathtub while flying a kite out the window when it was raining and lightning outside. Who would really do this? Common sense would tell you not to! There were other funny examples. [??]

Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend

falconmedia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:28:53 +0000

Michael had an accident in his life when he was doing a Pepsi commercial – his hair caught on fire. This was a good book because Michael Jackson was an ultimate music legend. The book described him really well. People who loved Michael Jackson would like this book. I was surprised to learn how Michael changed throughout his career. [the leo lover 4]

The Raven

falconmedia — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:15:09 +0000

The speaker has lost someone he loves. He is taking a nap. All of a sudden, a knock came to the door. Rapping … rapping! My favorite scene was seeing the raven. I thought that the pictures were a little scary or intensive. If you love poems, then this is the book for you! [Mysterygirl 1143 ]

Flesh and Blood So Cheap

falconmedia — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:07:31 +0000

One day in 1911, students and visitors sat in a park. They were relaxing and calmly studying. No one knew that the worst workplace disaster was about to happen. This book tells about the Triangle Fire. I liked it a lot! It had a lot of interesting facts that I would have never known if I hadn’t read this book. It was sad because of the tragedy. [I Luv Queen]

Surviving Extreme Sports

falconmedia — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:36:20 +0000

The athletes are daredevils that survive many different kinds of stunts. One example, balancing on a powerline, is just one of the stunts. Keep in mind that these daredevils are professionals and have lots of experience. I liked this book because it has so many cool stunts. The book also has pictures that show what the athletes are doing. It is a pretty exciting book! [anonymous]

Surviving Stunts and Other Amazing Feats

falconmedia — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:24:53 +0000

Daredevils are performing crazy stunts all over the world. For example, a guy ate metal and not normal food.
A karate instructor broke 8 bricks in half. One of my favorite scenes was when a guy was free running. My favorite character is Juha-Mati Rasanen, who has superhuman strength. What surprised me was a guy that was water skiing with his feet and gripped the rope with his mouth. Danny Way jumped over the Great Wall of China while skateboarding. [oooo]

Eyewitness Knight

falconmedia — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:21:50 +0000

This book is about feudal societies and what it would be like to live in a time when castles dotted the landscape. It describes knights, lords, kings and more! It was very informative about the Middle Ages, easy to understand and an easy read for all ages. [No12345]

New 300s – 2012 January

falconmedia — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:10:23 +0000

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New 300s – 2012 January

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New 800s – 2012 January

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New 700s – 2012 January

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New 600s – 2012 January

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New 000s – 2012 January

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Pyramids and Mummies

falconmedia — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:01:07 +0000

The Egyptians believed they lived in the best land in the world. They believed the spirit could live forever if the body was mummified. My favorite section was about making a mummy. I also liked how they dressed the dead. The book was interesting because it had a lot of pictures. Someone who likes history would also like this book. Also, one of the most interesting parts of the book was about the animal mummies. [Mexican lover]

A Farm Through Time

falconmedia — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:45:00 +0000

This is an informative book about a farm through the years. It shows pictures of the farm from the Middle Ages to the present day. It talks about the roles of different farm workers played, the clothes they wore, and how the surrounding countryside changed. Each page is illustrated with a different part of the farm.

This book was okay. It would have been better if each illustration was of the same part of the farm, instead of different parts. That way I could have seen the little differences over the years. Also, I didn’t like how it dragged out the Middle Ages, but skipped straight from 1900 to 2000 – I’m sure a lot of changes happened then. Overall this would be a good book for someone interested in history. [rkd]

World War II

falconmedia — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:43:11 +0000

In this book one can learn everything about World War II. It tells about the Manhattan Project (a.k.a. the making of the atomic bomb) to the German Panzers. I thought it was a good review of World War II. It talked all about the basics of the war in detail. It also had really cool pictures of weapons and other things used in the war. You should definitely check out this book if you want to know more about WWII. [Changes are great]

The Complete Dog Book for Kids

falconmedia — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:15:21 +0000

If you’re ready to welcome an adorable monster into your home, try checking out this book first. It has so much about every breed you can possibly think of. This book is amazing, one of the best breed guides out there. It has every breed and even information about care, measuring and dog show expectations. From sporting to herding, Affenpinscher to Yorkshire Terrier, this book is perfect for any dog lover! [Unicorn Eating Rainbows]

Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition

falconmedia — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:23:13 +0000

This tells of all the crime bosses that became celebrities in the 1920′s through the 1940′s. I thought the book was very interesting, I really loved it. I recommend this book to people who are interested in the 1900′s problems and conflict. [I Luv Queen]

New Nonfiction – 2011 December

falconmedia — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:05:42 +0000

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