New Releases by Anne F. Rockwell

Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette, a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own. --Amazon.

The kids from Mrs. Madoff's classroom are preparing for a brand-new school year! New is exciting! But it can also be scary. What will school be like this year? Get ready to share in the excitement of the first day of school with friends old and new!

A boy and his parents prepare breakfast at their truck stop for drivers of 18-wheelers, tankers, moving vans, and other vehicles, while Uncle Marty checks tires and makes repairs. Full color.

Describes the passing of the seasons through the changes in plants and animals that occur on a farm.

In preparation for Halloween night, a family visits Mr. Comstock's farm to pick apples and pumpkins.

Mrs. Madoff's students celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by making class presentations about the history of the holiday and Irish traditions and culture.

In an early introduction to the stars, planets, and outer space, gentle text and luminous watercolor drawings bring the distant heavens a little closer. By the author of Our Earth. Children's BOMC. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Describes how an African slave, Toussaint L'Ouverture, lead his fellow slaves of the island of St. Domingue (now Haiti) to revolt against the white plantation owners to gain their freedom and influence the course of world history.

Portrays George Washington as a shy boy who wasn't afraid of anything except talking to people, but who grew up to lead an army against the British and serve as president of the new nation.

Describes different types of clouds and how to identify them.

Scientists consider alligators a "keystone species"-the most important animal in their habitat. Without the alligator, many animals dependent on the gator would become extinct. Read and find out about how alligators are much more than big jaws and sharp teeth!

Introduces common backyard insects and explains the basic characteristics of these creatures.

While on a family picnic in a park, a young boy observes a variety of interesting common insects.

A class observes the various stages caterpillars go through to become butterflies.

The students in Mrs. Madoff's class keep track of the days they have been in school, marking each interval of ten, until they reach 100 days.

Summary: Explains how plants and animals of the meadow, woods, and pond grow and evolve, such as caterpillars changing into butterflies, eggs hatching into robins, and acorns becoming oaks.

Grade 5.2; Points 0.5.

Relates a boy's excitement in buying the perfect pumpkin and then making the perfect jack-o-lantern.

A collection of short stories featuring little girls and little boys as alternating main characters.

Gentle, rhyming text introduces earth science concepts, from frozen polar ice caps to steamy tropical rain forests, to steep mountains, green valleys, rushing rivers, deep canyons, dark caves, and sandy deserts. Children's BOMC. Reprint.

A series of stories about different aspects of a child's daily life, illustrating various types of behavior.

After a day when nothing goes right, a young boy's mood begins to change at bedtime.

In winter, the promise of skating fun brings everyone to the pond, but for most of the year, it's left to a little girl and her father, who watch the rich variety of life that is nurtured by this body of water hidden in the woods. Here's a winning introduction to natural history told with straightforward warmth. Full color.

Simple text and illustrations introduce different types of airplanes.

Describes the parts of a fire engine and how fire fighters use them to fight fires.

Trains, tow trucks, sailboats, buses, sleds, jeeps, bicycles, and other things that go can be seen in the city, in the country, on the water, in the park, and many other places.

Bear Child explains how he celebrates holidays and other special occasions for each month of the year.

Before finding the robin she is searching for, a child discovers other interesting fauna and flora in her backyard.

For each hour of the day Bear Child participates in a new activity, and as he does the reader sees the time on the clock.

A visit to town includes stops at the school, the office, the supermarket, and the library.