Jai Whitehead's Library
West Creek Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780789497499 | Dinosaur | Dougal Dixon | Revealing the hidden and often unexpected world around us, this completely unique system of show-and-tell combines cutting-edge computerized photomontage and acetate technology with tried-and-true nonfiction subjects, featuring material written, researched, and photographed by experts in their field. Turn each tactile acetate page and marvel at the in-depth, multi-dimensional magic that unfolds before you. Visit the Jurassic age in DK Revealed: Dinosaurs, and the age of caesars and empire in DK Revealed: Ancient Rome. | DK Pub. |
| Disney's World Of Discovery | ||||
| 9780545901789 | Dog versus Cat | Chris Gall | A dog and a cat, both newly adopted and forced to share a room, do not get along until a howling, smelly, terrifying newcomer unites them in a common cause. | |
| 9780786814206 | Duke Ellington | Andrea Davis Pinkney | Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince And His Orchestra | Jump At The Sun |
| 9780544250031 | Extreme Scientists | Donna M. Jackson | Extreme scientists battle some of the Earth's most intense conditions, from hurricanes to caves to the crowns of towering redwoods, in order to save lives, preserve species, and help us to better understand the way our planet works. | Clarion Books |
| 9781580894319 | Feathers | Melissa Stewart | Young naturalists explore sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many, remarkable uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to dig deeper with informative sidebars that underscore how feathers of all shapes and sizes help birds with warming or cooling, protect them from the sun, help them swim, glide or even dig. With a range of common and exotic species readers will be engaged by both the new and the familiar. Beautiful and delicate watercolor illustrations showcase life-size feathers and compare them to everyday objects. With a scrapbook design, Feathers is part science journal, part read-along nonfiction, making it a wonderful resource for nature studies and a delight for the youngest bird lovers. | National Geographic Books |
| orcalftub7xi00zw51qp4qpid805 | Goodnight Moon | |||
| 978-0-394-80076-9 | Happy Birthday to You! | Dr. Seuss | Say “happy birthday,” Dr. Seuss-style! This classic picture book whisks readers away on the most spectacular birthday of all time—and reminds them to celebrate themselves every day of the year!I wish we could do what they do in Katroo.They sure know how to say “Happy birthday to you!”When the Great Birthday Bird of Katroo arrives to usher in your “Day of all Days,” you can expect a colorful romp full of fantastical fun that is all about YOU! Treat yourself to flowers that smell like licorice and cheese. Pick out the world’s tallest pet—or a nice Time-Telling Fish. Then prepare for a party so grand it will take twenty days just to sweep up the mess.Featuring birthday festivities on every page, this joyful classic from the one and only Dr. Seuss rejoices in the person you were born to be!Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780590353427 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Rowling, J.K. | In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry, an orphan, lives with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley. One day just before his eleventh birthday, an owl tries to deliver a mysterious letter-the first of a sequence of events that end in Harry meeting a giant man named Hagrid. Hagrid explains Harry's history to him: When he was a baby, the Dark wizard, Lord Voldemort, attacked and killed his parents in an attempt to kill Harry; but the only mark on Harry was a mysterious lightning-bolt scar on his forehead.Now he has been invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where the headmaster is the great wizard Albus Dumbledore. Harry visits Diagon Alley to get his school supplies, especially his very own wand. To get to school, he takes the Hogwarts Express from platform nine and three-quarters at King's Cross Station. On the train, he meets two fellow students who will become his closest friends: Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.Harry is assigned to Gryffindor House at Hogwarts, and soon becomes the youngest-ever Seeker on the House Quidditch team. He also studies Potions with Professor Severus Snape, who displays a deep and abiding dislike for Harry, and Defense Against the Dark Arts with nervous Professor Quirrell; he and his friends defeat a mountain troll, help Hagrid raise a dragon, and explore the wonderful, fascinating world of Hogwarts.But all events lead irrevocably toward a second encounter with Lord Voldemort, who seeks an object of legend known as the Sorcerer's Stone... Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. | Scholastic |
| 9780545105606 | Henry's Freedom Box | Ellen Levine | A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a Virginia slave, Henry "Box" Brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from Richmond to Philadelphia. | |
| 9781492664352 | How to Catch a Turkey | Adam Wallace | Series information from publisher's website. | Sourcebooks Jabberwocky |
| 9798886082913 | How To Make A Turkey Laugh: Funny Thanksgiving Jokes For Kids Thankful For Holidays, Pumpkin Pie And Turkey Humor (How To Make Them Laugh) | Cate, Chris | Why is Thanksgiving the smartest holiday? Because it's in Know-vember! How do you get turkeys to giggle and gobble? With jokes! Get ready to laugh with this book of hilarious, turkey-themed jokes for kids. It's full of adorable illustrations, silly Thanksgiving puns, and easy-to-read words that make it a Turkey Day feast for early readers and joke-lovers of all ages! How to Make a Turkey Laugh is perfect for turkey lovers, funny pilgrims and Thanksgiving fans, including moms and dads! It's fun to read aloud in the car or as a short bedtime story. It's also hilarious for preschool, early learning, and kindergarten teachers needing a funny children's book to share with their classrooms during story time. This joke book offers: Goofy, groan-y, jokes that kids (and turkeys!) will read and share over and over. Awesome, full-page cartoon illustrations! Enough fun to be a surefire hit as a birthday gift, stocking stuffer, Thanksgiving gift, and more. Find out what tickles a fowl's funny bone with How to Make a Turkey Laugh. And explore the whole series of How to Make Them Laugh kids' joke books, including How to Make a Unicorn Laugh, How to Make a Ninja Laugh, How to Make an Astronaut Laugh, and How to Make a Penguin Laugh. | Callisto Kids |
| 9781452126999 | I Wish You More | Amy Krouse Rosenthal | The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book that's full of endless good wishes.From the incomparable team of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld, this exuberant, inspirational book for kids holds more than a single wish or even three wishes—it is filled with endless good wishes. Wishes for curiosity and wonder, for friendship and strength, laughter and peace.Whether celebrating life's joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet book is for wishers of all ages! I Wish You More is the perfect graduation gift or baby shower book as well as an uplifting read sure to bring positivity to all who read it.POPULAR KIDS' BOOK: Since its publication, I Wish You More has sold more than 1 million copies and joined the ranks of the most beloved and classic baby books, including Love You Forever; Oh, the Places You'll Go!; and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, that deeply touch the heart and make an ideal gift to welcome a new baby or celebrate graduation for a student of any age.INCREDIBLE TALENT: Amy Krouse Rosenthal's award-winning children's books "radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting," according to the New York Times. Her 30+ books for kids include Duck! Rabbit! and Yes Day!, both illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, and Dear Girl, Dear Boy, Little Pea, and Spoon. Tom Lichtenheld is a prolific creator and has illustrated many bestselling favorites, including Steam Train, Dream Train and several titles in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series.Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and educators Gift givers in search of heartfelt, positive, and celebratory books Baby shower, birthday, graduation, or any milestone moment Fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Emily Winfield Martin, Kobi Yamada, and Hervé Tullet | Chronicle Books |
| 9780316424882 | If You Laugh, I'm Starting This Book Over | Chris Harris | Perfect for fans of The Book With No Pictures, The Serious Goose and Press Here, this hilarious interactive picture book is guaranteed to be a major hit at storytime!Okay, kid… I have a BIG THING that I really want to tell you. But it’s VERY SERIOUS. So please, NO LAUGHING while I read you this book. Because…IF YOU LAUGH, I’M STARTING THIS BOOK OVER!In this riotous read-aloud from the bestselling author of I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and The Alphabet’s Alphabet, the reader insists that listeners MUST. NOT. LAUGH—but the demand NOT to laugh leads to the absolutely irresistible temptation to do just that! Chock full of silly narrative twists, giggle-worthy character names, and ridiculously goofy illustrations by Serge Bloch, this interactive romp is sure to become a new storytime essential, whether you make it to the end or not!Don't miss these other books by Chris Harris:The Alphabet's AlphabetI'm Just No Good at Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Children and Immature GrownupsMy Head Has a Bellyache: And More Nonsense for Mischievous Children and Immature Grownups | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| 9780531239469 | If You Were a Kid Surviving a Hurricane | Josh Gregory | If a hurricane was heading toward your home town, what would you do?Readers (Ages 7-9) will enjoy the thrilling story of Carrie and Dan, two friends who find themselves caught in the path of a major hurricane. Along the way, they will learn how hurricanes form, how weather scientists track and study these storms, what people do to protect themselves from wind and flooding, and much more. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780547073675 | Jake Drake, Know-It-All | Reading | Jake is determined to win the third grade science fair not only for the grand prize, but to beat the annoying class know-it-alls, as well. | Journeys |
| 9780593622032 | Just Because | Matthew McConaughey | The debut picture book by Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaugheyJust because I’m in the race,doesn’t mean I’m fully ready.Just because I’m shaking,doesn’t mean that I’m not steady.Have you ever felt worried and excited at the same time?Have you ever had your feelings hurt but forgiven someone anyway?Have you ever thought there was more than one right answer to a question?That’s because contradictions are all around us. And they make us who we are.Filled with his trademark humor and wisdom, Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey has crafted a soulful and irreverent collection of life lessons that empowers readers, big and small, to celebrate how we are all full of possibility.Why? Just because. | Penguin |
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| 9780395720226 | Me First | Helen Lester | Pinkerton the pig always manages to be first until he rushes for a sandwich and it turns out to be not the edible kind. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |