Ever wonder where we got the phrase 'the real McCoy' ? Find out in All Aboard! Elijah McCoy's Steam Engine, by Moncia Kulling and illustrated by Bill Slavin! Elijah's first job on the railroad was hard, dirty, and dangerous and his first invention was something that easily, cleanly, and safely replaced the young men hired for this job (who were often injured or killed). He would come up with many more inventions in his life.

In Madam President, by Lane Smith, a young girl dreams of being president. She understands all the duties (good and bad), sings her own words to "Hail to the Chief", selects her own cabinet (a few of her own creation), and so forth. Personally, I think a Secretary of Naps is an excellent idea!

Reading Hermit With Dog