What books are reccomended for children in the first grade. She reads at a second grade level. Is there an author that parents reccomend?
What would be good books to buy for a child in first grade?
The Boxcar Children Series, they were the best books ever when i was in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade, wouldn't let go of them till 4th tell i read them all. I think author is Gertrude Chandler Warner or something like that.
Reply:She will love the Junie B. Jones series....I LOVED the Junie B. Jones series when my kids were young!
Try em....they're great and quite funny
Reply:Another good series is Magic Tree House. They are entertaining and contain historical information. These would be a bit challenging but would be good to read together as good quality reading time between you and your child.
Reply:Great Expectations.
Reply:Saving Sailor by Rene Riva.
My granddaughter loved it, and she's in first grade.
Any book by Rene (Renee?) Riva is great.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Books that scared and put you on edge for weeks?
I've always enjoyed reading immensley and have somersualted way ahead in reading for my age level. Lately the books that the librarians and teachers suggest just seem so simple and don't really intriguie me in any aspect.
Does anyone know of of some books that literaly put you on edge scaring you to death for weeks. Really need some compelling literature to keep me entertained, prefferably fiction.
Books that scared and put you on edge for weeks?
"Johnny Got His Gun: by Dalton Trumbo gave me nightmares for a long time
http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Got-His-Dal...
"This book chronicles the intermittent dreams and growing consciousness of a young man who wakes up in an army hospital and gradually becomes conscious enough to realize that he's been ripped apart by a bomb: a quadripelegic who has also lost his sight and hearing. The weight of the story is his recollections of his very idyllic life before he went to war."
Reply:I used to have nightmares about Stephen King's The Stand. The rest really did not bother me too much. Although It was kind of scary too.
There was one book by Rick Hautala that freaked me out. I cannot remember the name of the book; it's been a while since I read the book.
Reply:Pet Cemetery will do it! Stephen King
He's pretty raunchy so be prepared. You'll never look at cats the same way again.
Helter Skelter, about the Manson murders is pretty unnerving...and it is a true story!!
It, by Stephen King...but then I've already plugged him!
Reply:"A Tell-tale Heart" by Edgar Alan Poe (short story)
"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson (novel)
Reply:Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Reply:edgar allen poe poems.. onec i pick them up i never put them down.
Reply:The Hot Zone...it is about real life incidents of people being exposed to Ebola virus. I was in the 7th grade when i read it and i couldnt sleep for a month. It is pretty crucial...but again all real, so its not for you if you dont want to read some pretty mature content.
Reply:I would definitely recommend Steven King. I had to stop reading his stuff at night because I was getting nightmares.
Robin Cook writes some medical thrillers that are pretty creepy too.
I guess it all depends on what you are into, some people will think something is really scary while others will think it is pretty tame.
Reply:american psycho-----Brett Easton Ellis
Reply:Sweeney Todd....brrr...
Read the book and watch the movie...It will leave you creeped out for as long as you can remember!
Reply:Raven's Gate (maybe) by Anthony Horowitz
Left to Tell (maybe) by Immaculee Ilibagiza
Reply:I think.. the books that can make me feel scary is like a horror book.. such as ghost story or killer story..
Reply:A lot of Stephen King books...
"Apt Pupil" the short story by him made me feel like I was going insane...
Also The Dark Half and the Stand were pretty scary.
Misery left me unable to sleep for two days (the movie's great as well)
Reply:In Cold Blood by Truman Capote - primarily because it is a true story
Reply:*Early* Stephen King will scare the **** out of you. Needful Things, The Shining, and Carrie to start.
Why is King so scary?
Because he spends a lot of time scaring the psychological **** out of you (building suspence) before he shows you the bloody, gory monsters.
I also liked King's Desperation.
Reply:This dumb book called Stranger with My face , it was good but very vulgar
Reply:Blood Meridian--Cormac McCarthy.
Anything by Irvine Welsh.
These are not scary in an entertainment sense. Sorry, I didn't see the rest of your question. I would avoid these above writers because they will leave you feeling sickened, not entertained.
My favorite entertaining read is Dorothy Sayers or P.D. James, both Brit mystery novelists. Not at all grotesque, nonetheless filled with suspense, beautiful prose and a cerebral storyline.
Reply:one of my favorite are House and Three by Ted Decker there both really scary! Frank Peretti's The Oath is also one of my favorites
I really don't like King because he's really sick and I'm not really into that but he is very scary.
Reply:Anything by Clive Barker should share the crap out of you. He did invent Pin Head (Hellraiser). Stephen King, he's scary and all, but his books are highly detailed, right down to the ornate carvings of a chair or grandfather clock. The movies from his books are great, because they contain all of the needed detail therein. I've been reading Dean Koontz for years, one I think you would definitely find interesting would be "False Memories". His first books are slated around Russian and German spies. Some are detailed fantasy fiction, or just fiction. Either way, it couldn't hurt to give him a shot unless you've already read most of his books. "Life Expectancy was pretty good too, same author. For Stephen King there is a book of 14 of his short stories, that is the best book I own, and I've had it for years now. I like Stephen King, I just prefer his short stories. If you get bored reading, rent "Rose Red" I'm sure it's Stephen King, but I can't remember who he collaborated with. Scared the holy h*ll outta me, and it was a long movie, but I was seriously impressed, and I have watched a lot of movies and read a lot a books.
Reply:a comic book called "The Virus" it scared me for weeks
Reply:Salem's Lot!!!
Reply:Phantoms by Dean Koontz. When one of the characters says he is bored, then hears a noise behind him, and he wasn't bored anymore....I'M reading as fast as I can to find out what happened to him...
Reply:anything by Stephen King!!!!
Reply:Blindness by Jose Saramago
Reply:The first book I ever read by Stephen King was Salem's Lot and it kept me up all night. Scared the living beejeebers out of me. I couldn't read it at night.
Does anyone know of of some books that literaly put you on edge scaring you to death for weeks. Really need some compelling literature to keep me entertained, prefferably fiction.
Books that scared and put you on edge for weeks?
"Johnny Got His Gun: by Dalton Trumbo gave me nightmares for a long time
http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Got-His-Dal...
"This book chronicles the intermittent dreams and growing consciousness of a young man who wakes up in an army hospital and gradually becomes conscious enough to realize that he's been ripped apart by a bomb: a quadripelegic who has also lost his sight and hearing. The weight of the story is his recollections of his very idyllic life before he went to war."
Reply:I used to have nightmares about Stephen King's The Stand. The rest really did not bother me too much. Although It was kind of scary too.
There was one book by Rick Hautala that freaked me out. I cannot remember the name of the book; it's been a while since I read the book.
Reply:Pet Cemetery will do it! Stephen King
He's pretty raunchy so be prepared. You'll never look at cats the same way again.
Helter Skelter, about the Manson murders is pretty unnerving...and it is a true story!!
It, by Stephen King...but then I've already plugged him!
Reply:"A Tell-tale Heart" by Edgar Alan Poe (short story)
"The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson (novel)
Reply:Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Reply:edgar allen poe poems.. onec i pick them up i never put them down.
Reply:The Hot Zone...it is about real life incidents of people being exposed to Ebola virus. I was in the 7th grade when i read it and i couldnt sleep for a month. It is pretty crucial...but again all real, so its not for you if you dont want to read some pretty mature content.
Reply:I would definitely recommend Steven King. I had to stop reading his stuff at night because I was getting nightmares.
Robin Cook writes some medical thrillers that are pretty creepy too.
I guess it all depends on what you are into, some people will think something is really scary while others will think it is pretty tame.
Reply:american psycho-----Brett Easton Ellis
Reply:Sweeney Todd....brrr...
Read the book and watch the movie...It will leave you creeped out for as long as you can remember!
Reply:Raven's Gate (maybe) by Anthony Horowitz
Left to Tell (maybe) by Immaculee Ilibagiza
Reply:I think.. the books that can make me feel scary is like a horror book.. such as ghost story or killer story..
Reply:A lot of Stephen King books...
"Apt Pupil" the short story by him made me feel like I was going insane...
Also The Dark Half and the Stand were pretty scary.
Misery left me unable to sleep for two days (the movie's great as well)
Reply:In Cold Blood by Truman Capote - primarily because it is a true story
Reply:*Early* Stephen King will scare the **** out of you. Needful Things, The Shining, and Carrie to start.
Why is King so scary?
Because he spends a lot of time scaring the psychological **** out of you (building suspence) before he shows you the bloody, gory monsters.
I also liked King's Desperation.
Reply:This dumb book called Stranger with My face , it was good but very vulgar
Reply:Blood Meridian--Cormac McCarthy.
Anything by Irvine Welsh.
These are not scary in an entertainment sense. Sorry, I didn't see the rest of your question. I would avoid these above writers because they will leave you feeling sickened, not entertained.
My favorite entertaining read is Dorothy Sayers or P.D. James, both Brit mystery novelists. Not at all grotesque, nonetheless filled with suspense, beautiful prose and a cerebral storyline.
Reply:one of my favorite are House and Three by Ted Decker there both really scary! Frank Peretti's The Oath is also one of my favorites
I really don't like King because he's really sick and I'm not really into that but he is very scary.
Reply:Anything by Clive Barker should share the crap out of you. He did invent Pin Head (Hellraiser). Stephen King, he's scary and all, but his books are highly detailed, right down to the ornate carvings of a chair or grandfather clock. The movies from his books are great, because they contain all of the needed detail therein. I've been reading Dean Koontz for years, one I think you would definitely find interesting would be "False Memories". His first books are slated around Russian and German spies. Some are detailed fantasy fiction, or just fiction. Either way, it couldn't hurt to give him a shot unless you've already read most of his books. "Life Expectancy was pretty good too, same author. For Stephen King there is a book of 14 of his short stories, that is the best book I own, and I've had it for years now. I like Stephen King, I just prefer his short stories. If you get bored reading, rent "Rose Red" I'm sure it's Stephen King, but I can't remember who he collaborated with. Scared the holy h*ll outta me, and it was a long movie, but I was seriously impressed, and I have watched a lot of movies and read a lot a books.
Reply:a comic book called "The Virus" it scared me for weeks
Reply:Salem's Lot!!!
Reply:Phantoms by Dean Koontz. When one of the characters says he is bored, then hears a noise behind him, and he wasn't bored anymore....I'M reading as fast as I can to find out what happened to him...
Reply:anything by Stephen King!!!!
Reply:Blindness by Jose Saramago
Reply:The first book I ever read by Stephen King was Salem's Lot and it kept me up all night. Scared the living beejeebers out of me. I couldn't read it at night.
Can I burn old books in my fireplace?
I have 20 year old text books that no one would want. Rather than throw them away I thught I might burn them. Will it be safe or have any adverse effect on my flue?
Can I burn old books in my fireplace?
Just to counter some of the above comments: if it's a poor condition, 20-year old out of date textbook, then your library really doesn't want it. When I worked in a library several years ago, probably half of the trash we threw away was useless old books that people had "donated" and that we couldn't do anything with because they were outdated and in poor condition. If it's a book that you can't imagine anyone wanting, then your library would probably agree with you.
As to your actual question: I wouldn't recommend it. Books aren't designed to be burned, and some of the chemicals in the ink, paper, or glue may be unhealthy if burned or leave excessive ash or residue in your chimney.
Reply:Watch the Farenheit movie about book burning, then donate them to a library.
Reply:Yes donate to the loacal libary. They would almost accept 40 year old books..
Reply:Go ahead ADOLF. Burn the books. Or maybe you could donate them to you're local library.
Reply:There is no reason why you couldn't burn them, but there can be other uses. If a library doesn't want them, at least put them in the recycling bin. Do not throw them in the garbage.
Reply:Whether or not it is harzardous, you should never burn books or throw them away. If nobody you know will take them, please give them to a local library, charity, or hospital. Also, you can sell it, but it is actually more heartful when you donate it. But if you really do want to sell it, old books in good condition usually sell very well. That is if it is not an old encyclopedia-type of book, because the information is probably very outdated then.
Reply:Theres always someone somewhere that would like to have these books, if not try a bookshop, give it away free! or pass the word around. Somebody might benefit from it.. I had some books that were used by my father, the YMCA gladly accepted it, with a big "thank you' and even volunteered to print my name on it as a donor. If all this fails then simply burn it , one book at a time.Don't start a bonfire that may damage your home, or anger your neighbours.
Reply:Sure, you can. The inks and glues used should have no adverse effect on you, if that is your concern.
Reply:Well to tell you the truth it is pretty messy a friend of mine burned a crapload of encyclopedias in a bonfire and the amount of ash produced was enormous. Probably isnt very good for the environment some really old books may containe chemicals even lead. As far as your flu goes it burning books on a single occasion isnt going to do much but burning paper in your fireplace (unless its a woodstove) will create a lot of soot and creosate so just burn a creosat log after burning your books and it should be good. You could also just leave them in front of your house for recycling. Paper books are worthless (e-books are the way to go) anyways so don't worry about everyone else telling you to donate your books chances are the library doesnt want them anyways unless you are in a third world country.
Reply:Don't burn them!! Give them to libraries or something or sell them on eBay!
Reply:The ink could be toxic in smoke
Reply:Please donate them to a local library
Reply:Try donating them to a library or to an agency which helps kids in trouble. Your trash may be someone else's treasure.
Can I burn old books in my fireplace?
Just to counter some of the above comments: if it's a poor condition, 20-year old out of date textbook, then your library really doesn't want it. When I worked in a library several years ago, probably half of the trash we threw away was useless old books that people had "donated" and that we couldn't do anything with because they were outdated and in poor condition. If it's a book that you can't imagine anyone wanting, then your library would probably agree with you.
As to your actual question: I wouldn't recommend it. Books aren't designed to be burned, and some of the chemicals in the ink, paper, or glue may be unhealthy if burned or leave excessive ash or residue in your chimney.
Reply:Watch the Farenheit movie about book burning, then donate them to a library.
Reply:Yes donate to the loacal libary. They would almost accept 40 year old books..
Reply:Go ahead ADOLF. Burn the books. Or maybe you could donate them to you're local library.
Reply:There is no reason why you couldn't burn them, but there can be other uses. If a library doesn't want them, at least put them in the recycling bin. Do not throw them in the garbage.
Reply:Whether or not it is harzardous, you should never burn books or throw them away. If nobody you know will take them, please give them to a local library, charity, or hospital. Also, you can sell it, but it is actually more heartful when you donate it. But if you really do want to sell it, old books in good condition usually sell very well. That is if it is not an old encyclopedia-type of book, because the information is probably very outdated then.
Reply:Theres always someone somewhere that would like to have these books, if not try a bookshop, give it away free! or pass the word around. Somebody might benefit from it.. I had some books that were used by my father, the YMCA gladly accepted it, with a big "thank you' and even volunteered to print my name on it as a donor. If all this fails then simply burn it , one book at a time.Don't start a bonfire that may damage your home, or anger your neighbours.
Reply:Sure, you can. The inks and glues used should have no adverse effect on you, if that is your concern.
Reply:Well to tell you the truth it is pretty messy a friend of mine burned a crapload of encyclopedias in a bonfire and the amount of ash produced was enormous. Probably isnt very good for the environment some really old books may containe chemicals even lead. As far as your flu goes it burning books on a single occasion isnt going to do much but burning paper in your fireplace (unless its a woodstove) will create a lot of soot and creosate so just burn a creosat log after burning your books and it should be good. You could also just leave them in front of your house for recycling. Paper books are worthless (e-books are the way to go) anyways so don't worry about everyone else telling you to donate your books chances are the library doesnt want them anyways unless you are in a third world country.
Reply:Don't burn them!! Give them to libraries or something or sell them on eBay!
Reply:The ink could be toxic in smoke
Reply:Please donate them to a local library
Reply:Try donating them to a library or to an agency which helps kids in trouble. Your trash may be someone else's treasure.
What are some quality books on the psychology of self-confidence, how it affects yourself and others, etc?
Are there any really good, solid books that explain the psychology behind having confidence and how it affects others? Preferably not giant tomes with five syllable words in every sentence, even maybe more informal, but still scientific and sociological. Thank you!
What are some quality books on the psychology of self-confidence, how it affects yourself and others, etc?
Honoring the Self: Self-Esteem and Personal Tranformation by Nathaniel Branden--it's 7.99 on amazon
Nathaniel Branden has a lot of books out on the topic, look him up.
Reply:Check out Joel Osteen's book "Your Best Life Now"
garden ridge
What are some quality books on the psychology of self-confidence, how it affects yourself and others, etc?
Honoring the Self: Self-Esteem and Personal Tranformation by Nathaniel Branden--it's 7.99 on amazon
Nathaniel Branden has a lot of books out on the topic, look him up.
Reply:Check out Joel Osteen's book "Your Best Life Now"
garden ridge
How do you remove musty smell from Books, without damaging them?
I bought some interesting secondhand reference books at a yard sale, and did not realize they were musty. The mold is not visible, but it smells like they were stored in a damp basement. I have a mold allergy, and wonder if there is any way to de-contaminate the books. I DON'T want to cover the smell with Febreze, because the mold would still be there.
How do you remove musty smell from Books, without damaging them?
the previous answer is a good option, but technically you can't get rid of that mold. preservation is a process where they keep it from getting worst, perhaps repairing the pages, art, binding etc. you will have to get rid of the mold, meaning the book. " There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture." so there is prevention to prevent mold growth and mold on materials but nothing to get rid of exsisting mold. perhaps encasing these books (of they're collectables) or getting rid of them (if they're the $1 bin kind of books). and be responsible when getting rid of them, write down in the inside of the book that it is damaged and has mold. this is a serious problem and many people react differently to it. you dont want to hand someone this book who's baby comes across it and chews it's pages or plays with it. GOOD LUCK,lissette
Reply:Take them to you local library. Librarians are trained in preservation and restoration. They can tell you which technique(s) will work best on your books.
How do you remove musty smell from Books, without damaging them?
the previous answer is a good option, but technically you can't get rid of that mold. preservation is a process where they keep it from getting worst, perhaps repairing the pages, art, binding etc. you will have to get rid of the mold, meaning the book. " There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture." so there is prevention to prevent mold growth and mold on materials but nothing to get rid of exsisting mold. perhaps encasing these books (of they're collectables) or getting rid of them (if they're the $1 bin kind of books). and be responsible when getting rid of them, write down in the inside of the book that it is damaged and has mold. this is a serious problem and many people react differently to it. you dont want to hand someone this book who's baby comes across it and chews it's pages or plays with it. GOOD LUCK,lissette
Reply:Take them to you local library. Librarians are trained in preservation and restoration. They can tell you which technique(s) will work best on your books.
What are some good books to care for a horse both internal health and physically?
I am new to the horse business and currently own a few books: the horse nutrition bible, the complete horse care guide. i am going to be taking care of only one horse for now and don't want to make it sick or nething. also, what are the liability laws for minnesota? how can i get ahold of contracts for horse boarding?
What are some good books to care for a horse both internal health and physically?
Check Texas A%26amp;M's equine site, they have some good articles on feeding the equine athlete, or brood mare etc. Not too sure about minnesota but here you are not liable if someone is riding your horse and gets hurt, 'inherant risk'. But you are liable if your horse gets out and say someone wrecks their car by hitting it or running off the road to miss it.
Reply:I have a book I love. "The Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook" It's great for helping with general health care, and what to do in case of emergencies. I don't know if the have a website, but Colorado State University is one of the best Equine veterinary colleges in the world.
Reply:I would talk to your vet in regards to nutrition, and then contact the Brand Inspector about the liability laws and contracts. If he doesn't know exactly what you need, he will know where you can find out.
Secondly, I would talk to the horses' owners about any special needs the horses in your care have or may have, or any medical histories.
Books are a good source of information, but don't rely on them for everything.
Reply:any thing by Cherry Hill
go to a boarding barn and ask if they will board your horse and they will give you a contract to sign, or if you want to board a horse at your place call around and ask what to put in the contract and write your own
What are some good books to care for a horse both internal health and physically?
Check Texas A%26amp;M's equine site, they have some good articles on feeding the equine athlete, or brood mare etc. Not too sure about minnesota but here you are not liable if someone is riding your horse and gets hurt, 'inherant risk'. But you are liable if your horse gets out and say someone wrecks their car by hitting it or running off the road to miss it.
Reply:I have a book I love. "The Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook" It's great for helping with general health care, and what to do in case of emergencies. I don't know if the have a website, but Colorado State University is one of the best Equine veterinary colleges in the world.
Reply:I would talk to your vet in regards to nutrition, and then contact the Brand Inspector about the liability laws and contracts. If he doesn't know exactly what you need, he will know where you can find out.
Secondly, I would talk to the horses' owners about any special needs the horses in your care have or may have, or any medical histories.
Books are a good source of information, but don't rely on them for everything.
Reply:any thing by Cherry Hill
go to a boarding barn and ask if they will board your horse and they will give you a contract to sign, or if you want to board a horse at your place call around and ask what to put in the contract and write your own
Where can i find books by maggie shanye?
I've looked at the school library but they don't have any books by maggie shayne. Please only answer if you really know. She's like my favorite author.
Where can i find books by maggie shanye?
I have linked some online sites that you can buy the books at. I would suggest also trying your local bookstore. If they don't carry the book, many times they will order it and call you when it comes in (although you may have to pay upon them ordering the book)
Where can i find books by maggie shanye?
I have linked some online sites that you can buy the books at. I would suggest also trying your local bookstore. If they don't carry the book, many times they will order it and call you when it comes in (although you may have to pay upon them ordering the book)
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