Julie Danneberg

Two stories by Julie Danneberg. First Day Jitters: Sarah Jane Hartwell is apprehensive about her first day in a new school. Last Day Blues: The children imagine how sad Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers must be at the end of the school year.

Mrs. Hartwell is home sick today, and throughout the day her students send her emails informing her about what is happening as the other teachers take turns watching the class--and the room becomes increasingly messy.

Mrs. Hartwell is concerned that preparing her students to take the Big Test is only making them nervous, and so she thinks of a way to help them relax.

Untalented at riding, roping, and cracking a whip, Slim the cowboy calms a stampeding herd of cattle with his poetry.

Tells the story of when naturalist John Muir explored a waterfall in Yosemite Valley, California in 1871.

Science and engineering make the entire fashion industry possible. Computer technology is used in fashion design, dyes and special treatments such as waterproofing use chemical processes, and engineering innovations improve clothing over time. Learn through hands-on projects, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections

Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class. Sumario en español: Sarah está asustado del primer día de escuela. Ella y el lector llevan una sorpresa cuando llega a su clase.