Brooke Ali's Library
Northeast Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780688163679 | Outside Shooter | Thomas Dygard | "A believable story of a first year coach and his challenge to shape up an uncontrollable yet talented player . . . Bobby Haggard, an excellent high school basketball player, without whom his team cannot become Number One, alienates himself from the team by his extreme misbehavior with them and the school in general . . . Recommended".--School Library Journal. | Beech Tree Paperback Book |
| 9780399238512 | Owl Moon | Jane Yolen | On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl. | |
| 9780823420148 | Owls | Gail Gibbons | On silent wings a bird sweeps down in the moonlight... With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 140 types of owls living in the world? Gail Gibbons' Owls celebrates the similarities and differences in the many species of owls, from large to small, living in diverse environments and making many different kinds of nests. The book covers basics of owl behavior, information on how they hunt, and the many factors that have led some types of owls to become endangered. The boldly colored illustrations feature clear labeling, and all new words are defined and reinforced with clear, simple language, appropriate for young readers. The book also features a page of intriguing owl trivia. Gail Gibbons “has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children’s writer-illustrator.” Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 acclaimed books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterflies. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award. | Holiday House |
| 9781426306105 | Pandas | Anne Schreiber | Describes pandas and their behavior. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780711245730 | Pele | Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara | In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who ever lived - and a hero off the pitch, too, using his voice to help the people who need it most. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of The King's life. | Frances Lincoln Limited |
| 40401 | Picnic at Mudsock Meadow | Patricia Polacco | G. P. Putnam's Sons | |
| 9780439455954 | Pirates Past Noon | Mary Pope Osoborne | The magic treehouse whisks Jack and Annie back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps, hidden gold, and nasty pirates. | |
| 9780439632430 | Pizza Counting | Christina Dobson | Decorated pizzas are used to introduce counting and fractions. Includes facts about pizza. | |
| 9.78155E+12 | Plants | Ontario Science Centre | Hands-on science activities help kids explore the growth and needs of plants in this title from the Starting with Science series. | |
| 9780756696955 | Predator | David Burnie | Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains. | |
| 9780711254398 | Prince | Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara | In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Prince, one of the most iconic performers in music history. From a young age, Prince was obsessed with music. Even though he couldn’t read it, his talent—whether on piano, drums, guitar, or vocals—turned him into an icon. Combining funk, disco, soul, and almost every other genre out there, his songs are some of the best-loved all around the world. Prince knew that he didn’t have to be like anyone else to be a star—and there was no one quite like Prince. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the music legend’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
| 9.78185E+12 | Questions & Answers | Capella | Ancient History gives readers an incredible insight into all aspects of human life in the ancient world. From the earliest civilizations to the medieval period, readers will learn about art, architecture, culture, religion & the remarkable individuals who shaped world history. Also available in same Questions & Answers series are World History, Animal World, Planet Earth, Science, & Space. | |
| 9780794535377 | Raccoon on the Moon | Russell Punter | ||
| 9780380709168 | Ramona and Her Father | Beverly Cleary | Ramona just wants everyone to be happy. If only her father would smile and joke again, her mother would look less worried, her sister would be cheerful, and Picky-picky would eat his cat-food. But Ramona's father has lost his job, and nobody in the Quimby household is in a very good mood. Ramona tries to cheer up the family as only Ramona can -- by rehearsing for life as a rich and famous star of television commercials, for instance -- but her best efforts only make things worse. Her sister, Beezus, calls her a, pest, her parents lose patience with her, and her teacher claims she's forgotten her- manners. But when her father admits he wouldn't trade her for a million dollars, Ramona knows everything is going to work out fine in the end. | HarperCollins |
| 9.78033E+12 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 2 Unit 1 Lesson 1 Below Level Below Level | Megan Howard | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780328134823 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 4 Unit 5 Lesson 4 on-Level on-Level | Colin Kong | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780553524420 | Ready for Pumpkins | Kate Duke | "A classroom guinea pig learns about gardening by growing his own pumpkin"- | Dragonfly Books |
| 9.78145E+12 | Record a Story | Clement Clarke Moore | Share the joy of Christmas as only you can. Record a Story: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas allows family and friends to read this traditional Christmas story to children even when they can't be there in person. Grandparents, friends, and other special people in a child's life have the opportunity to share a personal moment across the miles. The personalized voice recording will be saved in these pages so your child can enjoy this book year after year. Children will delight in the sound of a loved one's voice when they open this book. A recordable dedication page lets them know this is a story just for them. Each time they turn the page, Christmas music plays, and they hear the familiar voice of a loved one reading the classic holiday story. Record a Story: 'Twas the Night Before is easy to set up. Follow these directions: • Turn To The page you wish to record. • Press the RECORD button. Listen To The instructions. When you hear a beeping sound, read the words on the page. • After you are finished reading the page, press STOP. You can re-record until you are satisfied with your recording. Repeat the process with the remaining pages of the book. • Set the locking switch behind the screw-on plate to ensure that your recording won't be inadvertently erased. Your voice recording is permanent; it will not be lost when the book's batteries are changed. Three replaceable AAA batteries come with the book. This recordable storybook was designed for children of ages. it is a wonderful gift idea for out-of-town relatives, a parent who is away from home frequently, or someone in the military assigned to a faraway land. | Publications International |
| 9780545292443 | Return of the Homework Machine | Dan Gutman | After discarding their infamous homework machine, four friends, now in sixth grade, find themselves once again at the police station, this time giving testimony about an incident involving a powerful computer chip, a Grand Canyon treasure, and a dead body. | |
| 9781453095416 | Rikki-Tikki-Tavi | Kathryn Knight | Bendon, Inc. |