April Nicholson's Library
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| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780717265053 | ||||
| 9780768100679 | Jay Johnson | Introduces various kinds of dinosaurs, and discusses what is known about their habitat, groups, food, communications, defenses, and life cycles. | McClanahan Book Company | |
| 9780887081774 | ||||
| 9781338232080 | Laura Joffe Numeroff | One thing leads to another when you give a pig a party. | ||
| 9781338568806 | ||||
| 9781590140581 | Gail Donovan | On the class trip to the Crystal Caverns, Rainbow Fish is paired with young Tug and when Tug is missing, Rainbow Fish feels responsible. | ||
| 9781605376202 | ||||
| 9780153196157 | 10 Kangaroos | Jane Manners | A counting book for subtraction. | |
| 9781782745235 | A - Z of Sharks | Paula Hammond | If you know your ABCs, why not try the sharks alphabet? Presents 26 weird and wonderful creatures from the deep. | |
| 9780448447209 | A Baby Panda Is Born | Kristin Ostby | Kids will love reading all about the panda Mei Lan, born at the Atlanta Zoo in September 2006. Through her story, they'll learn about what newborn pandas are like (they're the size of a stick of butter!), about their development, and about what life is like for pandas in the wild. This book also touches on efforts to protect this endangered species. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780439598385 | A Bad Case of Stripes | David Shannon | In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780688040741 | A Chair for My Mother 25th Anniversary Edition | Vera B. Williams | After a fire destroys their home and possessions, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save and save until they can afford to buy one big, comfortable chair that all three of them can enjoy.After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy. "A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family."--Horn Book. | Greenwillow Books |
| 9780439900102 | A Day at the Pumpkin Patch | Megan Faulkner | Scholastic Inc. | |
| 9780673612892 | A Day for Dad | Susan McCloskey | Scott Foresman | |
| 9780553375770 | A Dog's Tale | Seymour Reit | A puppy is adopted by a little girl who is not experienced with pets, so the dog must teach her everything she needs to know to take care of him properly. | Bantam Books for Young Readers |
| 9780689853975 | A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr. | Denise Lewis Patrick, Rodney S. Pate | Relates an incident from the childhood of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., when his best friend's father said they could no longer play together because "colored and white can't mix!" Simultaneous. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780439574495 | A New Improved Santa | Patricia Rae Wolff | Santa Claus changes many things about himself, including his diet, clothes, and means of transportation, in an attempt to become a new, improved Santa. | Scholastic |
| 9780823408009 | A Picture Book of George Washington | David A. Adler | A brief account of the life of the "Father of Our Country". | Picture Book Biography |
| 9780823411771 | A Picture Book of Rosa Parks | David A. Adler | Called "The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. When she was arrested in December 1955, her act of civil disobedience sparked the year-long Mongomery bus boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the city, African Americans refused to ride the public buses. This is considered the first large-scale US. demonstration against segregation. From Rosa Parks' early life through her activism and eventual honors, this fully-illustrated biography helps children understand the background and context that led Rosa Parks to fight for civil rights. Pura Belpré Honor-winning artist, Robert Casilla, gives life to history with his colorful paintings of Parks' story. Back matter includes author's note and timeline of important dates. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. | Holiday House |