Books by Lucille Recht Penner
Unicorns (A Stepping Stone Book)
Persian unicorns are fierce fighters. Japanese unicorns are just. European unicorns are peaceful. But all unicorns have one thing in common. They are magic! Learn all about unicorn legends, including why people truly believed in them, in this fascinating companion to Dragons.
Beautiful full-color illustrations accompany the easy-to-read text.
Copies
No copies available.
Ice Wreck (A Stepping Stone Book)
A hundred years ago, Ernest Shackleton and his crew set out for the South Pole. They never made it. Within sight of land, the ship ran into dangerous waters filled with chunks of ice. Then the sea froze around them! There was no hope of rescue. Could Shackleton find a way to save himself and his men?
“Well-written and packed with illustrations and photographs, this amazing tale of the will to survive under unthinkable circumstances will amaze kids and keep them glued to every page.”—Dallas Morning News
“Shackleton’s heart-pounding expedition and rescue comes vividly to life in this beginning chapter book.”—Booklist
Lucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, including Dinosaur Babies, and Monster Bugs, in Random House’s Step into Reading program. Two of her titles were named Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Books. The author lives in Tucson, AZ.
Copies
No copies available.
Dragons (A Stepping Stone Book)
For hundreds of years, people believed dragons were real. They thought dragons lived in caves full of treasure, soared through the air on large bat wings, and breathed fire. Storytellers told tales of dragons that fought knights and kings. Now kids can learn the unnatural history of dragons and recapture their magic with this full-color chapter book.
Copies
No copies available.
Westward Ho!: The Story of the Pioneers (Landmark Books)
The Story of the Pioneers
Lewis and Clark. Daniel Boone. Davy Crockett. These are all famous American pioneers. But not all pioneers became famous. Many were just ordinary people with extraordinary courage and a sense of adventure. They set out on foot, on horseback, or in wagon trains, bringing only what they could
carry. They encountered rushing rivers, tall mountains, and wild animals. But somehow, the brave pioneers pushed on to build the American West.
Copies
No copies available.
The Pilgrims at Plymouth (Landmark Books)
Life on the Mayflower was harsh. When the Pilgrims reached America, things got even worse. More than half the Pilgrims died the first winter. Luckily, the Pilgrims made friends with the Indians who lived nearby. Thanks to the Indians, the Pilgrims set up the first successful American colony at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Copies
No copies available.
Twisters! (Step into Reading)
Reading on your own
One moment, it is sunny and calm. The next moment, a whirling black funnel cloud touches down. Take cover! It’s a twister!
This classic Step into Reading science title is brimming with facts about tornadoes and hurricanes. Whether kids are interested in the science of how they form, the history of famous storms, or offbeat stories like the tornado that picked up hundreds of fish and dropped them on a town, they’ll find it in Twisters!, now with all-new illustrations and photographs throughout.
Copies
No copies available.
Monsters (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Beware! Here be monsters!
Monsters have always lurked in people’s nightmares. But long ago, people genuinely believed that they also lurked on mountaintops, in lakes, in caves, and in the darkest corners of the forest. From the minotaur in its labyrinth prison, the basilisk with its stony gaze, the giant elephant-eating roc, the ship-rending kraken, and the smelly foul-mouthed harpies, monsters were large or small, scary or noble. So watch out—here be monsters! Learn about monster legends and lore from around the world, including why people truly believed in them, in this fascinating companion to Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids. Beautiful full-color illustrations accompany the easy-to-read text.
Copies
No copies available.
Sitting Bull (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
Known as Slow when he was little, Native American Sitting Bull becomes one of the greatest chiefs ever known, in an easy-to-read biography that recounts his adventures from the battle of Little Big Horn to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Copies
No copies available.
Storybook Treasury for Boys
by Lucille Recht Penner, Teddy Slater, Jennifer Dussling, Frank Evans, Dina Anastasio, Catherine Daly-Weir
Describes the equipment used on a building site and for fighting fires, various types of automobiles and airplanes and how they developed, and the lives of pirates and the cowboys of the Old West.
Copies
No copies available.
The True Story of Pocahontas (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
Learn about how Pocahontas helped early Americans survive!
Filled with suspense and historical details, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations.
Copies
No copies available.
Monster Bugs (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)
Best-selling simplifier of science Lucille Recht Penner unearths the truth about the water bug which sucks its victims' blood like a vampire, the assassin bug which turns its prey to mush with a special poison, and other barbaric bugs. This vividly illustrated collection of sensational but true bug facts is sure to set young readers' skin crawling!
Copies
No copies available.
The Statue of Liberty (Step-into-Reading, Step 2)
Over 125 years ago our beloved Statue of Liberty made its way to New York Harbor. This Step 2 non-fiction reader uses illustrations and photographs to tell the story of how Lady Liberty was sculpted, transported from France, unveiled, and made into an American icon.
Copies
No copies available.
Where's That Bone? (Math Matters)
Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.
Jill uses a map to help keep track of the places where her dog Bingo has been burying his bones! But can she save them from being taken by Hulk the Cat?
With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Position Words/Mapping)
Copies
No copies available.