Update #7
Since my last update, I have read:
8.Children’s Atlas of the Universe: This book is about the universe. Some things I learned are that comet means “hairy star”, Asteroids sometimes orbit planets, and Uranus was the first planet to be discovered.
9.See Inside Your Body: This book is about the different things that are inside your body. Some things I learned are that your skin is the biggest organ, nerve cells are long and spiky, and your nerves carry messages to and from your brain.
10.The Seven Wise Princesses: This book is about a guy named Shah Bahram who makes seven pavilions. These pavilions are based on the seven heavenly planets. Each day, Shah Bahram visits a princess. The princesses tell Shah many beautiful stories.
11. All About Dinosaurs: This book is, just like the title says, all about dinosaurs. Some things I learned was that the Composognathus was the size of a chicken, some flying reptiles had crests, and the Archaeopteryx was the first bird to live on Earth.
12. The Elements: This books is all bout the elements on the periodic table. Some things I learned are that Ruthenium Chloride is a vivid red, arsenic is not fully poisonous, and at negative 183 degrees Celsius oxygen is a pale blue liquid.
13. Usborne Science Encyclopedia: This book is about all the different branches of science. Some things that I learned are that a flying lizard can glide up to 50 feet between trees, a susilk can turn its head all around too look for predators, and glass thermometers contain mercury.
14. Forensic Science: This book is about the branch of science called Forensics. Some things I learned are that different types of soil look different, computers can clear up grainy images, and that people’s signatures look different every time they sign something.
A Tale of Two Tails
Authors: Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
This book belongs to the fiction genre.
Hank Zipper is going to enter his dog Cheerio in a contest. Hank hopes that Cheerio will be the school mascot – unfortunately Cheerio has a two second attention span. Hank’s sister, Emily, is entering her pet iguana, who happens to know a lot of tricks. And don’t forget, Hank and Cheerio equal double trouble.
Dragonbreathe
Author: Ursula Vernon
This book belongs to the fiction genre.
It is about a dragon, Danny, who is a zero in school. His fire breathing skills are non-existent. But when Wendell and Danny go on an underwater trip for the school paper, Danny surprises everyone by saving Wendell and himself from a giant squid. My favorite character in the book is Danny. I like him because he is funny. Not very clever, but very funny.
Ronia, The Robber's Daughter
Author: Astrid Lindgren
Illustrator: Trina Schart Hyman
This book belongs to the fiction genre.
Ronia is a young, spirited girl. She is also the daughter of Matt, the fearless robber. Her new found friendship with the son of the rival robber starts a huge fight between the two robber bands. Its up to Ronia and her friend to make peace between the two robber bands. My favorite character in the book in Ronia. I like her because she is wild and free. She likes to run around and play all the time. She is also spunky and very bold.
Update #2
Oops! I forgot that I actually read 2 more books. Here they are:
3. Redwall: The author of this book is Brian Jacques. Redwall is an interesting book about an abbeyful of mice. These mice are peaceful creatures, and know nothing of war. But Cluny the cat is coming! It is all lost, and the mice are scattered around the world, and only the great warrior mouse can save them all.
4. Mark of Athena: The author of this book is also Rick Riordian (He is a very good author). The rift between the Greeks and the Romans has been revealed. During their treaty to make peace, one monster messed everything up. The war began. Meanwhile, Annabeth will have to follow what no one has ever survived; the Mark of Athena.
Update #1
I have read 2 books:
1. House of Hades: The author of this book is Rick Riordian. Percy and Annabeth, two of the main characters trudge through Tartarus, a terrible place deep in the Underworld. Somehow, they must find their way to the Doors of Death, and close them forever.
2. Blood of Olympus: The author of this book is also Rick Riordian. This is the final book in the series. Percy, Annabeth, and the rest of the team have to defeat the Earth Goddess Gaea. But, you there is not victory without sacrifice. One of the members of the team dies during the fight. But, there are ways to cheat death.