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Title: The Star Spangled Banner in Translation

Subtitle: What It Really Means

Author: Elizabeth Raum

Narrator: Scott Combs, Amy Stockhaus

Format: Abridged

Length: 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-09-09

Publisher: Capstone Publishers, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Presents the full text of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of America's national anthem and its significance through history.

©2009 Capstone Publishers; (P)2009 Capstone Publishers

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Great explanation!

A fine book about our Flag and its history

A nifty book that imparts tons of information about our country's flag.

Learn the facts behind the song

Book summary: Great picture book for teaching the facts behind the Star-Spangled Banner.

Great quote:

"O Say can you see, by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?

WHAT?

As the sun set last night, the sight of the flag flying over the fort filled us with pride. Now, as the morning sun begins to rise over the horizon, is the flag still there? Tell me, can you still see it?

(The date was September 14, 1814. The night before, Americans had fought the British in the Battle of Baltimore.)

(Francis Scott Key asked the question to the two other Americans in the boat with him.)"

~ Pages 8 and 9

My thoughts: Love this great book that explains the well-known, but sometimes cryptic, words of the Star-Spangled Banner! This book explains all of the important questions such as the who, where, why and how that went into composing this famous song. You may think you know the Star-Spangled Banner, but do you know the story behind the tune? This book is fun, entertaining and very educational. This book is short (32 pages) and geared towards late elementary aged kids, but trust me, I was learning these facts right along with the kids.

You might want to know: This book is part of a series. Also check out Gettysburg Address in Translation, Bill of Rights in Translation, Declaration of Independence in Translation and I Have a Dream Speech in Translation.

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Título: Biblia, Volume 5 (Texto Completo)

Subtitular: Bible, Volume 5

Autor: Your Story Hour

Narrador: Your Story Hour

Formato: Abridged

Duración: 3 hrs and 24 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 12-21-08

Editor: Your Story Hour

Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 6 votos

Categorías: Kids, Ages 8-10

Resumen del editor:

Please note: This title is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Excelentes historias que inspiran a los niños. Me

Excelentes historias que inspiran a los niños. Me encanta conocer más a Jesús! Mucho más para avanzar en su amor y compartir con otros.

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Title: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and the Personal Computer

Author: Donald B. Lemke

Format: Abridged

Length: 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-01-08

Publisher: Capstone Publishers, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This audiobook tells the story of how Steve Wozniak developed the personal computer.

©2007 Capstone Publishers; (P)2007 Capstone Publishers

Members Reviews:

Intresting read

A very well put slimmed down version of these two guys's ventures.

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Title: The Boy Who Burped Too Much

Author: Scott Nickel

Format: Abridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-24-08

Publisher: Capstone Publishers, Inc.

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Bobby discovers how to control his uncontrollable burping.

©2006 Capstone Publishers; (P)2008 Capstone Publishers

Members Reviews:

Terrible

tHe pages of the book dropped out the day I received it. My son loves the story line though. Please make the books stronger

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Title: Just Call Me Stupid

Author: Tom Birdseye

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-23-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Then Celina moves into the house next door. She likes to read so much that her face glows whenever she picks up a book. Can Celina prove to Patrick that he really is smart, or will a crisis prove her wrong?

Just Call Me Stupid is a Florida Sunshine State Young Reader's Award winner. Tom Birdseye's perceptive and heart-warming stories of childhood are on school reading lists across the country. Birdseye's realistic writing style and narrator Johnny Heller's emotional narration are an irresistible combination.

Members Reviews:

The book gave good insight into a southwestern school.

I really did enjoy this book. I thought it gave really good insight into what a real southwestern elementary school is like. I had one real big problem with the book though, I didn't like the use of wetback in the story. I know that is what a lot of white people call people from Mexico and farther south, but I don't think young children need to hear or see that kind of language. It's like your showing them (the children) another derogatory word they can use around their friends and family. Other than that I really liked the book.

Just Call Me Stupid is a GREAT book!!!!!

I have just finished reading Just Call Me Stupid. The book is really good and has a lot of emotions. When I was reading this book I felt like I was the character and I felt their emotions. I could feel angry when Patrick was angry. I could feel sorrow when Celina was sorrowful and I could feel the calmness of Mrs. Romero. The story is really good and I am so happy that Patrick can read now. If you have not read this book, READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Just call me stupid

This was a really good book.It does have its moments when it isn't very interesting,but for the most part it is very interesting.It is about a boy who has some problems and he has to try to get over them with the help of his friends.I would very much so recomend this book.

Good book for diversitity/tolerance lessons

I like this book because it shows that everyone is special and has unique talents, if you just look in the right places. It has humor and suspense, but can get a little overdone with the "stupid" theme at times.

Just Call Me Stupid

Good book to use with a class of middle grade students. Includes some good life lessons of understanding and accepting differences.

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Title: Secret Seven & Secret Seven Adventure

Author: Enid Blyton

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-08

Publisher: Hachette Children's Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Secret Seven Adventure

When a priceless pearl necklace goes missing the Secret Seven are first off the mark to catch the thief! Why? Because they saw him making his escape! Now all they have to do is find the necklace...

Members Reviews:

Fabulous old fashioned storytelling

Would you consider the audio edition of Secret Seven & Secret Seven Adventure to be better than the print version?

This version is lots of fun with the children's voices making it more engaging (my 9 year old son is riveted!). It's seldom that you can find British narrators in the .com site, the pom accent adds authenticity to these nostalgic stories. Highly recommended!

Perfect

Exactly what I needed for holiday to amuse my energetic 5yr old boy. These were pretty much the only thing that kept him still and focuses so I could ready book in the sun for half an hour!

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Title: Starfish Sisters

Author: J. C. Burke

Narrator: Edwina Wren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-26-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

From the award-winning author of The Story of Tom Brennan (winner of the 2006 CBC Book of the Year Award for Older Readers).

Editorial Reviews:

Four very different girls. Three short surf camp weeks. One lifetime-changing summer.

Ace, Georgie, Kia, and Micki, elite surfers all, are assigned to the Starfish Cabin. From the outside their lives may look great, but that is not how they feel. Edwina Wren effectively establishes the girls as distinct individuals, an important achievement in a story told through alternating chapters from each of their viewpoints as jealousy, insecurity, secrets, and lies are stripped away. The bickering turns to laughter and ones enemy becomes the foe of all of them as girls who short weeks before were mostly strangers, end camp bonded as "sisters".

Members Reviews:

good listen

I enjoy this book - the way each character had a voice and how they manage to show us each different girl and how they deveoped in the camp.

Also enjoy the reference of the aussie beach and surfing

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Title: Dolphin Song

Author: Lauren St. John

Narrator: Ruth Wilson

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-03-08

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

After a last stolen midnight ride on her beloved white giraffe, Jemmy, Martine's class is off on an amazing school trip to the islands of Mozambique to witness the legendary "sardine run".

It's a trip that goes drastically wrong, and Martine, with close friend Ben, finds herself swimming in shark-infested waters, marooned on an uninhabited island, and suddenly at the centre of mysterious submarine goings-on as she tries to save a pod of 100 dolphins from certain death.

Critic Reviews:

"St John again evokes the beauty of Africa in this powerful tale of a girl's special relationship with animals." (Waterstone's Books Quarterly)

"Beguiling storytelling with a timeless feel." (The Bookseller)

Members Reviews:

good book i would get it

What did you like most about Dolphin Song?

the thing i liked was the middle and end

What did you like best about this story?

the story i liked best

Would you listen to another book narrated by Ruth Wilson?

maybe

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no not really

Any additional comments?

good book but i would like last in the seres

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Title: Hannah West in Deep Water

Author: Linda Johns

Narrator: Rena Strober

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

This time, they're taking care of a houseboat on the tranquil waters of Lake Washington. Before long, someone starts making waves, and before you can blink an eye, Hannah West is on the case.

Hannah's not sure who is dumping chemicals in the water - or why - but one thing's for sure: if Hannah doesn't get to the bottom of things soon, they'll all be in deep water!

Members Reviews:

So Glad to Have More Hannah West Stories to Read

I just recently re-discovered the Hannah West stories. I had read the first one (Hannah West in the Belltown Towers: A Mystery) when it first came out; and then loss track of when the subsequent stories were published. So I ordered and have readHannah West in Deep Water: A MysteryandHannah West in the Center of the Universe, and I'm just startingHannah West on Millionaire's Row. I love Hannah West --I wish she lived in my neighborhood, I'd love to ask her to run some errands and visit with my cat and do some sleuthing around here to figure out who's putting their trash in my trash can!

There's nothing like a great book to get me to bed at a decent hour (I have a tendency to stay up too late), and with the Hannah West stories, I get to bed early now so I have lots of time to read! I don't know what I'm going to do when I finish on Millionaire's Row. Ms. Johns, do you have more coming out? (Please?!!!)

And in the spirit of full disclosure, I'm not the target audience for this series (I'm over 40-years-old). I started to buy them for my nieces, but they haven't received them yet because I'm still reading them. But I'll forward them along --or perhaps buy them their own copies.

They are great reads!

Hannah West in Deep Waters

Hannah West in Deep Water (Hannah West)

My nine-year old daughter is enthralled with all the Hannah West books. She can't wait to read and re-read every one of the books. I'd highly recommend this book and its 'sisters' to any 9-12 year old girl who likes a good mystery.

No captivated audience for my 10-year-old....

This was a buddy-read with my 10-year-old grand niece who received an autographed copy of this paperback from a friend. My niece was never captivated at all by the storyline. Maybe the book is more fully appreciated on a regional (Seattle, WA) basis. As an adult reader I enjoyed the information on Archipelago of Tui Tui and also the brief history of Interlaken Park. I was somewhat puzzled with the sprinkle of branding throughout the novel (i.e., TalkingRain bottle, Nalgene water bottles from REI, Cap'n Crunch cereal) and what purpose this served. I beg to differ with Erika Sorocco's review of this book on 11/3/06. This "girl-sleuth of the new millennium" will not be on the young adult wish list of mysteries to read.

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Title: Hoofbeats

Subtitle: Katie and the Mustang #1

Author: Kathleen Duey

Narrator: Alyson Silverman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-17-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Orphaned at age six and taken in by a heartless couple, nine-year-old Katie Rose spends her days doing chores and dreaming of going west to find her Uncle Jack. Then Mr. Stevens brings home an unbroken Mustang, and Katie's world changes. Katie is drawn to the horse's wildness, and he seems to sense her need for companionship. So when Katie learns that the Stevenses plan to join the expansion West&150 without her or the Mustang&150 she makes a desperate decision to go on her own. And she will not leave the Mustang behind.

©2004 Kathleen Duey; (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Duey captures the heart of a young girl and a horse. My granddaughter loves it.

Five Stars

Granddaughter loved the book,

she loves horses and how Katie took care of the Mustang

The First Book of a Great Series

This is the first book of an excellent and well-written series that I stumbled upon by accident. What a great find! It is a wonderfully sweet story that centers around a girl and her horse, but it is also an exciting and adventurous read about the Oregon Trail. I read the series aloud to our eight year old daughter and she loved all four of the books. We will be reading more from this author and hope that they are as enjoyable.

A lovely book for any girl who loves The American Girls

I finished this book in one day, and found it to be incredibly engrossing and educational. It reminded me a lot of The American Girl Books, which showcase real girls in a historical setting. That is the same purpose with the Hoofbeats series. Set on an Iowa farm is the laste 1800's, the book paints a very vivid picture of life for Katie, a 9 year old girl recently orphaned. I would recommend this book strongly to anyone with a daughter who loves horses, history, and reading altogether. This made for a very enjoyable afternoon!