New Releases by Shannon Knudsen

Shannon Knudsen is the author of Testing the Truth (2015), I'll Haunt You! (2014), I'm a Fire Breather! (2014), #6 Rise Above (2014), Alice Ray and the Salem Witch Trials (2011).

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Testing the Truth

release date: Jan 01, 2015
Testing the Truth
When Kai sneaks into a classroom to look at an upcoming exam, he discovers his math teacher is altering standardized test results. But when he shares this information, he's accused of lying. Can he prove he's telling the truth?

I'll Haunt You!

release date: Oct 01, 2014
I'll Haunt You!
Meet Pablo. He's a ghost! He flies around and moves through walls! He loves to play tricks on living people. But don't get creeped out. Pablo's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about ghosts. Find out how a ghost haunts a house. Learn about different kinds of ghosts around the world. And check out some of Pablo's favorite tricks. You'll have a wild time with this monster buddy!

I'm a Fire Breather!

release date: Oct 01, 2014
I'm a Fire Breather!
Meet Alice. She's a dragon! She breathes fire as she flies overhead. She likes her humans crispy! But don't worry. Alice isn't real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about dragons. Find out where dragons store their treasure. Learn about dragons' special powers. And meet different kinds of dragons from around the world. You'll have a sizzling good time with this monster buddy!

#6 Rise Above

release date: Sep 01, 2014
#6 Rise Above
Darius Burns is a second-stringer for the Troy Central High Trojans, but lately he's been stepping up his game. He even has a shot at the team's starting halfback spot. The biggest thing in his way is a guilty conscience. Because Darius hasn't improved through hard work alone. He's also getting "nutritional supplements" from an assistant coach. Soon Darius is reading about nasty side effects and worrying about his health. But if he goes to Troy Central's head coach, will he blow his chance to play in the state championship?or even cost his team the victory?

Alice Ray and the Salem Witch Trials

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Alice Ray and the Salem Witch Trials
The story of the Salem witch trials includes a script for readers' theater.

Eggs, Legs, Wings

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Eggs, Legs, Wings
In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.

Giants, Trolls and Ogres

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Giants, Trolls and Ogres
People throughout time have told tales of giants, trolls, and ogres. This book explores the folklore and myths behind the stories.

Seed, Sprout, Fruit

release date: Dec 01, 2010
Seed, Sprout, Fruit
In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the life cycle of an apple tree.

When Were the First Slaves Set Free during the Civil War?

release date: Aug 01, 2010
When Were the First Slaves Set Free during the Civil War?
When Abraham Lincoln became president in March 1861, the United States was on the brink of the Civil War. Six states had already left the Union. The North and the South fought over the question of slavery. More than anything, Lincoln wanted to reunite the states. He refused to recognize the Confederacy as a separate country. Yet the Constitution didn’t give the president the power to end slavery. But what could Lincoln do by law? Why was slavery so important to the southern states? How would Lincoln manage to keep the Union together? Discover the clever plan behind Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, and learn how it freed the first slaves.

Fantastical Creatures and Magical Beasts

release date: Aug 01, 2009
Fantastical Creatures and Magical Beasts
Meet some of the magical creatures people have invented throughout history.

Mermaids and Mermen

release date: Aug 01, 2009
Mermaids and Mermen
Introduces the characteristics of mermaids and mermen, their origins in folklore, and their portrayal in popular culture.

African Elephants

release date: Jan 01, 2006
African Elephants
"Describes the behavior and physical characteristics of African elephants."--From source other than the Library of Congress

Nellie Bly

release date: Sep 01, 2005
Nellie Bly
Follows the life of the celebrated reporter, from her early days to her trip around the world and later triumphs.

Leif Eriksson

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Leif Eriksson
As a young man growing up in Greenland, Leif Ericsson had heard stories about a land to the west across the Atlantic Ocean. One day, he gathered a crew and set off to explore the land himself. He landed at three different places, finally settling at “Vinland”, now Newfoundland, Canada, for the winter. When he returned home, he became a hero, and inspired many other Vikings to explore the new world.

Police Officers

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Police Officers
A look at police officers and the job they do, dicussing how they keep themselves and the community safe.

Easter Around the World

release date: Dec 30, 2004
Easter Around the World
Introduces the holiday and describes how Christians celebrate in Mexico, Ethiopia, Sweden, Russia, the Philippines, Colombia, and Germany.

Mallard Ducks

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Mallard Ducks
An introduction to what mallard ducks look like, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how they migrate.

From Iron to Car

release date: Jan 01, 2004
From Iron to Car
Briefly introduces the process by which a car is made from iron.

Quanah Parker

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Quanah Parker
A biography of Quanah Parker, a spiritual and political leader of the Comanche people in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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