Hailey Samaritano's Library
West Creek Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Stallion | ||||
| The Book Of Perfectly Perilous Math | ||||
| 9780545289252 | The Chicken Doesn't Skate | Gordon Korman | Wild things happen at the South Middle School when Milo's science project, Henrietta the chicken, becomes the hockey team's mascot and their only chance for a winning season. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781499801200 | The Civil War | Nancy Ohlin | Get ready to blast back to the American Civil War and discover what life was like during that time! When people talk about the American Civil War, things like slavery and battles may come to mind. But what was it really like during this time? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the war started to what life was like in the North and South, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as what the code language of the Underground Railroad meant and how soldiers spent their free time. The unique details along with the clever and humorous interior illustrations make this series stand out from the competition. | little bee books |
| 9780064410168 | The End (a Series of Unfortunate Events #13) | Lemony Snicket | HarperCollins | |
| 9780440422297 | The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School | Candace Fleming | Here's a chapter book of contemporary fables about a rambunctious group of fourth graders and their amazing teacher—the globe-trotting, Mayan-ceremonial-robe-wearing Mr. Jupiter—that is sure to delight students and teachers alike. Kids will laugh out loud as they learn tried-and-true lessons in this funny, fast-paced book. The fourth graders at Aesop Elementary are, well, unusual. There's Calvin Tallywong, who wants to go back to kindergarten. But when he actually gets the chance, he's forced to do the squirrel dance and wear a school bus name tag. The moral of his story? Be careful what you wish for. Then there's Amisha Spelwadi, who can spell wildebeest, no problem. But when Mr. Jupiter asks the class to spell cat, all Amisha can come up with is kat. The moral: Don't count your chickens before they hatch. And don't miss the class's continued adventures in The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School by Candace Fleming. | National Geographic Books |
| 9781592237197 | The Field Guide To Rain Forest Animals | Nancy Honovich | The Amazon rain forest is one of the world's most captivating environments -- particularly for children. In this colorful book, budding zoologists use the 51 included pieces to assemble eight exotic animals, from the silent jaguar to the leaping monkey to the rare and beautiful pink river dolphin. A detailed removable diorama serves as a backdrop for exciting adventures that young readers share with their new friends. In the process, they learn all about these fascinating animals and their habitat while crafting a museum-ready display. | Silver Dolphin Books |
| The First Encyclopedia Of Our World | ||||
| The Great Googlestein Museum Mystery | ||||
| 9780152026141 | The Great Kapok Tree | Lynne Cherry | The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9781534449299 | The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem | Colleen Paeff | A 2022 Robert F. Sibert Honor BookA 2022 Cook Prize Silver MedalistDiscover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London's pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine.It's the summer of 1858, and London's River Thames STINKS. What is creating this revolting smell? The answer is gross: the river is full of poop.But the smell isn't the worst problem. Every few years, cholera breaks out, and thousands of people die. Could there be a connection between the foul water and the deadly disease?One engineer dreams of making London a cleaner, healthier place. His name is Joseph Bazalgette. His grand plan to create a new sewer system to clean the river is an engineering marvel. And his sewers will save lives. Nothing stinky about that.With tips for how to prevent pollution today, this fascinating look at science, history, and what one person can do to create change will impress and astound readers who want to help make their planet a cleaner, happier place to live.SCBWI, Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction Text for Younger Readers 2022Bank Street College of Education, Best Books of the Year 2022American Library Association, Notable Book 2022Texas Library Association, Texas Topaz Nonfiction Gem 2022Chicago Public Library, Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021National Science Teaching Association, Best STEM Books K-12 2022Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| 9780735229297 | The Hunt For The Mad Wolf's Daughter | Diane Magras | "A standout among quest tales for middle graders." --Kirkus Reviews A heart-pounding adventure starring a strong heroine who is battling the challenges of being a legend--perfect for reading aloud with the whole family. "Exciting, fast-paced, and beautifully written! The perfect follow-up to the first book, and by the end, readers will be clamoring for more!" --Jennifer A. Nielsen, The New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince In this Scottish medieval adventure, after attempting a daring rescue of her war-band family, Drest learns that Lord Faintree's traitorous uncle has claimed the castle for his own and convinced the knights that the lord has been slain . . . by her hand. Now with a hefty price on her head, Drest must find a way to escape treacherous knights, all the while proving to her father, the "Mad Wolf of the North," and her irrepressible band of brothers that she is destined for more than a life of running and hiding. Even if that takes redefining what it means to be a warrior. | Penguin |
| 9781338279696 | The Journey Of Little Charlie | scholastic | ||
| The Mad Wolf's Daughter | ||||
| The Mandalorian This Is The Way | ||||
| 9780545688406 | The Mighty Miss Malone | Christopher Paul Curtis | With love and determination befitting the "world's greatest family," twelve-year-old Deza Malone, her older brother Jimmie, and their parents endure tough times in Gary, Indiana, and later Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression. | |
| 9780061992278 | The One and only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | Soon to be a major motion picture! Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). Plus don't miss Katherine Applegate's Endling series! | HarperCollins |
| OS_644155C3C62A1900B5C5DE9B | The Prince and the Pauper | Disney | ||
| 9780439206372 | The Recess Queen | Alexis O'Neill, Laura Huliska-Beith | Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground until a new girl arrives and challenges Jean's status as the Recess Queen. By the author of Loud Emily. | Scholastic Press |
| 9780439154550 | The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett | Story of a ten-year-old orphan who goes to live in a lonely house n the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden. |