Mary Blount Christian's Books

Showing students the human side of immigration debates, service-learning opportunities with immigrant and migrant communities can offer an enormously rewarding experience to participants. In addition to enhancing discussions on immigration that can take place in history, social studies, language, political science, economics, or other classes, these opportunities give students a chance to directly affect the lives of those who often find themselves on the periphery of society. This volume examines the various service-learning projects available to those who wish to positively impact immigrant and migrant communities and guides readers through the process of successfully executing a service-learning project.

For individuals aspiring to earn a place in a U.S. Special Ops force, the intensity and rigor of boot camp are only the beginning. Training for these elite forces can sometimes be as secret to the public as their missions are and demands a level of physical and mental endurance beyond what most people believe is possible. Readers will learn what members of various Special Ops Forces have had to survive, including such unforgiving scenarios as torture and ambushes—all without losing focus on the mission at hand—before they could count themselves among the country’s most highly trained soldiers.

The adventures of two friends who sometimes argue, but really love and support each other.

Fenton P. Smith and his trusty partner (and best friend) Gerald Grubbs are the Determined Detectives, dedicated mystery-solvers.

Intrepid detectives Fenton and Gerald and their rival Mae Donna try to discover who or what is haunting the local Civic Theater.

Linc, a sensitive, artistic teenager, can do nothing to please his father, a former high school football hero, until Linc agrees to join him on a deer-hunting expedition.

Fenton and Gerald investigate a suspected kidnapping after finding a note containing a plea for help tucked inside a cat's collar.

After changing to a new school, thirteen-year-old Robbie is tempted to imitate the popular students in order to fit in.

The Goosehill gang focuses its attention on such community projects as helping an elderly citizen in danger of losing his home.

In solving the mystery of the runaway house, the Goosehill gang start a project that benefits the children of their neighborhood.

Using CB radios, the Goosehill Gang uncovers a ring of bicycle thieves in their neighborhood.

Intended to provide teachers with a list of recently published books recommended for children, this annotated booklist cites titles of children's trade books selected for their literary and artistic quality. The annotations in the booklist include a critical statement about each book as well as a brief description of the content, and--where appropriate--information about quality and composition of illustrations. Some 1,800 titles are included in this publication; they were selected from approximately 8,000 children's books published in the United States between 1985 and 1989 and are divided into the following categories: (1) books for babies and toddlers, (2) basic concept books, (3) wordless picture books, (4) language and reading, (5) poetry, (6) classics, (7) traditional literature, (8) fantasy, (9) science fiction, (10) contemporary realistic fiction, (11) historical fiction, (12) biography, (13) social studies, (14) science and mathematics, (15) fine arts, (16) crafts and hobbies, (17) sports and games, and (18) holidays. There are also sections on professional books, teaching with literature, and book awards and booklists. A directory of publishers as well as author, illustrator, subject, and title indexes are included. (MS)

Four friends look for a cake thief and a way to help a lonely old lady feel useful.

Sebastian takes to the ski slopes to solve the mystery behind a baffling jewel robbery. Laughs, adventure, and his wonderful array of disguises abound in this delightful, fun-filled story.

Dog detective Sebastian goes undercover as Santa Claus to unravel a mystery at a department store.

A clever dog helps his owner solve a case involving a missing Gypsy necklace, an evil curse, and a kidnapped, larcenous cat.

Twelve-year-old Ginny Ruth feels stifled in her small, dying Texas town, despite her special relationship with physically impaired Mr. Billy.

Fenton P. Smith and Gerald Grubbs, the Determined Detectives, investigate a case of construction bidding which has made Fenton's mother look like she's being disloyal to her firm.

Mo, a good-natured sheriff, does his best to protect the members of his rural community, who are also his friends.

Deke and Snitch find out who's stealing priceless relics from the Egyptian exhibit at the museum.

While investigating a case of breaking and entering at the local museum, the canine detective uncovers a fraud involving dinosaur bones.

A mysterious raider invades the Sherlock Street garbage cans so the Sherlock Street detectives begin to unravel the mystery.

Mysterious attacks on Chummy the Wonder Dog lead canine detective Sebastian to go undercover as a stunt performer in the making of Chummy's new movie.

Dog detective Sebastian is on the trail of auto thieves and also tries to retrieve his stolen sirloin.

While on a ski trip to the Frozen Dreams resort, Sebastian, dog detective, and his master John, run into a case of jewel theft.

Tormented by the memory of his best friend's suicide, for which he feels partly responsible, seventeen-year-old Gideon struggles to fulfill their shared dream of breaking into the country music business in Nashville.

Presents the amusing adventures of two friends, Griswold Bear and Penrod Porcupine.

The world's greatest four-legged detective goes underground, posing as an ordinary dog, in order to foil a dognapping at a local dog show.

A teenaged visitor is caught in the turmoil when tensions between local and Vietnamese refugee fishermen leads to violence and murder in Catfish Cove.

Two hamsters disappear on Pet Day at school.

Despite Penrod Porcupine's sometimes exasperating behavior, he and Griswold Bear remain good friends.

Recently blinded in an auto accident, Angie begins to come to terms with her handicap when she tries to find out who is sabotaging the summer camp for disabled children she is attending.

A young boy combats summer doldrums by outfitting himself as a secret agent and cooperating with a suspicious character.

Book's by Mary Blount Christian

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