The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney
Would-be world traveler, Eben McAllister shows his father and Aunt Pretty a book about the Seven Wonders of the World. Eben's father tells him that he doesn't have to go far, that there are probably seven wonders right there in Sassafras Springs. His father "sweetens the deal" by telling Eben that if he finds seven wonders in seven days, that he will buy his train fare to visit family in Colorado.
This book would be a great "writing prompt". Maybe students could find and write about the seven wonders in their town. I am sure that there must be seven wonders in Frankenmuth!!
The Apple-pip Princess by Jane Ray
What is an apple-pip? Cut open an apple and examine the inside. You will find small seeds, those are the pips. Find out how Serenity brings joy and beauty back to her father's kingdom with an apple-pip.
The Apple Thief by Gail Herman
Scooby-doo and friends spend an afternoon picking apples, but the more they pick the fewer apples that seem to have. Who is taking all their apples?
An Apple Festival : Orchards in Autumn by Lisa Gabbert
This book is part of a series that concentrates on Festival in the USA. This book explains the history of apple festivals and the fun to be had by all.
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert
This is the story of a maple leaf and the tree that was planted by a young family. This book also tells readers how to select and plant a tree during the right season.
Possum's Harvest Moon by Anne Hunter
Possum is having a harvest party and he is inviting all of his friends.
How it Happens at the Candy Company by Jenna Anderson
Do you know the ingredients in your candy bar? This book explains the process of making some of your favorite candy. Yum!
A recipe for Pumpkin Cookies
3/4 c. butter, softened 1 3/4 cups pumpkin, canned or cooked
6 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 cups unbleached flour, sifted
1 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 Tbsp. pitted dates, chopped
1 large egg 12 oz. bag of white chocolate morsels
1 tsp. nutmeg or mace Whole blanched almonds or pecans halves
1/4 tsp. ginger to decorate each cookie
1. Preheat oven to 3750
2. In a large bowl, with electric mixer, cream butter, cream cheese, sugars, and vanilla extract. Blend in egg, spices, and pumpkin.
3. Into a separate bowl sift flour and baking powder together. Gradually add to wet mixture.
4. With mixer at low speed, slowly pour in walnuts, dates, and chocolate.
5. When dough is thoroughly mixed, grease cookie sheets or line with parchment. Drop teaspoonfuls of cookie dough on each sheet (about 12-16 will fit). Put one almond or pecan half on top of each cookie. Bake 15-20 min. Allow to cool on sheet or rack for 2 min. Then lift each cookie with a spatula and place on a plate, in a cookie tin, or in a jar to store until guests come for your Harvest party.
This recipe was taken from the book To Every Season : a Family Holiday Cookbook by Jane Breskin Zalben
As autumn approaches the nights become colder, the sun sets earlier, and the deciduous trees dress for the occasion. But where do these vibrant colors come from? The colors are already present in the leaves of green. Find out the about the scientific process called chromatography in the book:
Learning About the Changing Seasons by Dr. Heidi Gold-Dworkin.
Did you know that the Statue of Liberty came to the U.S. in 214 crates? Did you know that she is going to celebrate her 122nd birthday on October 28th? If you are interested in the Statue of Liberty, you may want to read these books:
The Statue of Liberty by Hal Marcovitz
Liberty by Lynn Curlee
A Picnic in October by Eve Bunting
The Story of the Statue of Liberty by Natalie Miller
Don't forget to vote on November 4th. Books about elections include:
Vote! by Eileen Christelow.
The Story of Presidential Elections by Jim Hargrove
So You Want to be President! by Judith St. George
Voting in an Election by John Hamilton
My Dad, John McCain by Meghan McCain
Duck for President by Doreen Cronin