Carol Mccain's Library
Minglewood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780753454244 | My World | Angela Wilkes | My World is designed to help today's youngsters find the answers to their many questions about animals, either by themselves, or with the help of a parent or educator. Fun and intuitive to use, this book's many join-in activities and simple experiments encourage participation and learning. My World is a perfect choice to prepare young minds for the next level of reference and nonfiction books. | Kingfisher |
| 9780516269634 | Neil Armstrong (Rookie Biographies) | Dana Meachen Rau | An introduction to the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, who was the first man on the moon. | Childrens Pr |
| 9780312535698 | Now & Ben | Gene Barretta | What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you’d set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed the lightning rod, suggested the idea of daylight saving time, invented bifocals and the odometer—all inspired by his common sense and intelligence. | Square Fish |
| 9780544340008 | Number The Stars 25Th Anniversary | Lois Lowry | The unforgettable Newbery Medal–winning novel from Lois Lowry. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.This anniversary edition contains a new introduction from Lois Lowry.Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.A modern classic of historical fiction, Number the Stars has won generations of fans and continues to speak to today's readers. Jessica Grose wrote in a November 2022 New York Times essay entitled "This Perfect Mother-Daughter Read Holds a Powerful Lesson for Fighting Antisemitism": “Number the Stars is particularly relevant to our family, and to this moment."As School Library Journal put it: "Readers are taken to the very heart of Annemarie's experience, and, through her eyes, come to understand the true meaning of bravery." | Clarion Books |
| 9780152579951 | On the Day You Were Born | Debra Frasier | In simple words and radiant collages, Debra Frasier celebrates the natural miracles of the earth and extends an exuberant welcome to each member of our human family. Accompanied by a detailed glossary explaining such natural phenomena as gravity, tides, and migration, this is an unforgettable book. “A book filled with reverence for the natural order of the world and the place of the individual in it.”--School Library Journal | Harcourt Brace |
| 9780060085605 | One Candle | Eve Bunting | For one family the traditional Hanukkah celebration has a deeper meaning. Amidst the food and the festivities, Grandma and Great-Aunt Rose begin their story -- the one they tell each year. They pass on to each generation a tale of perseverance during the darkest hours of the Holocaust, and the strength it took to continue to honor Hanukkah in the only way they could. Their story reaffirms the values of tradition and family, but also shows us that by continuing to honor the tragedies and the triumphs of the past there will always be hope for the future. | Harper Collins |
| 9781970133080 | One Drop Of Kindness | Jeff Kubiak | Kindness...for some, it comes so easy, but for others, it can be a struggle. The answer often lies in a person’s story. Meet Gus, a one-time orphan who goes through life thinking that hurtful words and actions are the only way to behave and communicate with others. Interestingly, Gus lives in a town that holds a mysterious secret which finally gets unlocked by something that was hidden away. By unlocking this secret, you too can join the ripple effect of kindness that Gus, along with his school and town, is experiencing with the rest of the world! This book, along with each of you, will change our world as we know it. It only takes One Drop of Kindness to fill a heart with love. | EduMatch |
| 9780760888612 | Penguins (Alphakids) | Keith Pigdon | Contains factual information about how penguins swim, hunt, dive, and care for their young. | Sundance |
| 9781338034356 | Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses | James Dean, Kim Dean | ||
| 9780063256262 | Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher | James Dean, Kim Dean | When Pete discovers that his teacher is sick and his mom is the substitute, he must teach her the ins and outs of his school. | Harper |
| 9781338116793 | Pete the Cat's Train Trip | James Dean | Embarking on a train trip to visit his grandmother, Pete the Cat accompanies the conductor on a tour of the train, looks at the engine and blows the whistle while making new friends and playing train-themed games. | |
| 9780439800853 | Pie in the Sky | Louis Ehlert | A father and child watch the cherry tree in their back yard, waiting until there are ripe cherries to bake in a pie. Includes a recipe for cherry pie. | |
| 9781338612196 | Pig the Fibber | Aaron Blabey | Pig the Pug often lies to get what he wants, and blames Trevor the sausage dog for his own misdeeds--but when his latest lie results in an accident and the loss of a tooth he finally learns his lesson (maybe). | |
| 9780545218436 | Please Write Back! | Jennifer E. Morris | In "Please write back!" Alfie writes a letter to his grandmother and eagerly awaits her reply. | |
| 9781884548833 | Poems For Math Practice With 80 Skill-Building Activities, Grades 1-3 | Laureen Reynolds | Aimed at students who love math as well as those who dread it, her book adds another dimension to the abstract nature of numbers -- words and pictures -- which helps children make the connecion between mathematics and their everyday routines and observations. Book includes 20 full-color transparencies! (Grades 1-3) | Crystal Springs Books |
| 9780545048811 | Poor Pluto! by California Third Grade Class Tokay Colon (2007-05-03) | California Third Grade Class Tokay Colon | Excellent Book | Scholastic, Inc. |
| 9780439653404 | Punctuation Takes a Vacation | Robin Pulver | When all the punctuation marks in Mr. Wright's class decide to take a vacation, the students discover just how difficult life can be without them. | |
| 9780545213301 | Rejoice! Poetry Celebrating Life In The Amazon Rainforest | 3rd grade students of Mendon Center Elementary in Pittsford NY | Part of a series in which children write and illustrate their own books, this volume presents poetry about the animals and plants of the Amazon rain forest. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781554519613 | Rewilding: Giving Nature A Second Chance | Love, Drake | Rewilding is an important environmental movement to restore habitats to their natural state in order to support native species and make room for animals to move freely. In this comprehensive look at rewilding, the authors present examples from around the world where endangered animals have been rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitats. From pandas and peregrine falcons to jaguars and wolves, the story of these animals testifies to the fact that with good management, the extinction of species can be avoided. This book also relates how cities have begun to restore nature by planting everything from tiny rooftop gardens to huge parks on disused land. Written for 9 to 12-year olds, this book serves as a great resource for projects as well as a fascinating book to read or browse. | Annick Press |
| 9780689872341 | Rooster's Off To See The World | eric-carle | Simon & Schuster |