Have you ever wondered how cat litter is made? Maybe not, but I am sure you have wondered how dental floss is made! What about ketchup, marbles, CDs or band-aids? And I am positive that everyone wants to know how they get that ship in a bottle? If you read Transformed: How Everyday Things are Made then these mysteries will be revealed to you along with many others. The text is relatively easy to understand, just be sure to follow the numbers as the flow of text changes with each item. The humorous, cartoon-like illustrations and fun fact boxes are an added bonus to the entries. An entertaining and educational book for all ages.
Intermediate Mystery books are a gold mine. High-low books refer to titles that are of high interest to readers, but contain low level vocabulary. These titles are clever, action-packed, and have several books in the series to keep the mystery alive. These intermediate mystery books are the first in their series and are sure to appease any mystery loving reader. The Ghost Tree Written by Natasha Deen Illustrated by Lissy Marlin New York: Random House Children's Books, 2022. Intermediate. 95 pages. With a dash of paranormal mixed with mystery, this book introduces Asim, a Guyanese American fourth grader who moves to a new town. After a visit to a graveyard, an evil spirit is unleashed. Asim works with new friends, Rokshar and Max, to save their town. With scarily cool illustrations to accompany this text, this book is great for any amateur sleuths who love a touch of creepy. Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash Written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Illustrated by Dan San
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