Marissa Blanton's Library
New Providence Middle
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780803740068 | One Cool Friend | Toni Buzzeo | Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him. | |
| 9780399255946 | Otis and the Puppy | Loren Long | When a puppy gets lost while playing hide and seek on the farm, Otis the friendly little tractor must face his fear of the darkness in order to help his new friend. | |
| 9780399163968 | Otis And The Scarecrow | Loren Long | FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR OF MATT DE LA PENA'S LOVE AND WATTY PIPER'S CLASSIC THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULDOn the farm where Otis the tractor lives, the farmer has introduced someone new—a scarecrow to shoo away the pesky crows. But when Otis and the animals greet the scarecrow with friendly smiles, the scarecrow’s frown never leaves his face. So everyone leaves him alone.Then one day, when a cold autumn rain sets in, Otis and the animals snuggle close and play Otis’s favorite game: the quiet game. Otis knows the puppy and ducks can’t sit still for long, and soon the farm friends begin to giggle and squirm, feeling warmed by one another’s friendship . . . but on this day, Otis can't seem to take his eyes off the lonely figure in the cornfield.A deeply resonant book about subtle acts of compassion and standing up for others, featuring everyone's favorite tractor, Otis.Praise for OTIS AND THE SCARECROW:"Otis the tractor’s goodhearted nature continues to shine in his fifth picture book." –Publishers Weekly“Readers will enjoy this sixth tale of an admirable leader who does the right thing with quiet confidence.” –Booklist“Teachers will see the connection between the lonely scarecrow and the outsider in the classroom and will be able to find many uses for this volume in the curriculum. Fans will enjoy this more cerebral Otis and might build a little empathy along the way.” –Kirkus Reviews“Loren Long creates a perfect book for the beginning of the school year with "Otis and the Scarecrow."--Examiner.com | Philomel Books |
| 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. | |
| 9780241415306 | Peter Rabbit 2, Based On The Major New Movie: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway | Frederick Warne | Don't miss this chapter book based on the highly anticipated Peter Rabbit sequel, hopping into movie theaters soon. Inspired by the original Beatrix Potter tale, but with a fresh, modern twist.Peter Rabbit is hopping back into movie theaters soon. This action-packed chapter book is based on Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, so young readers can relive the best moments of the film.Also look out for the Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Sticker Activity book, Coloring Activity book, Mad Libs Junior, 8x8 storybook, and easy reader, perfect for keeping younger Peter Rabbit fans busy for hours! | Warne |
| 9780545417983 | Planet of the Lawn Gnomes | R. L. Stine | When his mischievous antics get so bad that his family is forced to move, Jay Gardner arrives in a new neighborhood where all of the houses have lawn gnomes and people are afraid to go out at night, a situation that leads to a horrific discovery. Original. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780399255748 | Pretend | Jennifer Plecas | A father and son embark on an imaginary adventure and discover how much they love each other. | |
| 9781848371576 | Questions and Answers About Space | Ella Fern, Fiona Tulloch, Alex Woolf | "Space is full of incredible images and mind-blowing facts about the solar system, galaxies, satellites, and much more! Readers will be fascinated to learn about everything from shooting stars to space travel."--p.4, cover. | |
| 9780670013944 | Read to Tiger | S. J. Fore | A little boy who wants to read his book keeps being distracted by a tiger who is busy chomping on gum, growling, and practicing karate kicks. | Penguin Putnam |
| 9780525423614 | Rhymes Round the World | Kay Chorao | Sweet and full of wonder, from catchy to quiet, children's poems captivate readers of all ages. Here, familiar nursery rhymes and folk songs join poetry selections from many traditions. Recall old favorites and discover new poems, from Poland to Mozambique, Japan to Mexico, and every corner in between. Cheerful illustrations capture the beauty of diversity the world over. | |
| 9781423163374 | Rick Riordan Trials Of Apollo And Magnus Chase Collection 6 Books Set | Rick Riordan | Puffin | |
| 9780789497604 | Rocks and Minerals | Caroline Bingham | Discusses how different rocks are formed, describes various types of metal, and provides both past and current uses of these materials. | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| 9780140348934 | Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry | Mildred D. Taylor | Young Cassie Logan endures humiliation and witnesses the racism of the KKK as they embark on a cross-burning rampage, before she fully understands the importance her family attributes to having land of their own. | Penguin |
| 9780545864985 | Rumble Of The Coaster Ghost: Branches Book (Notebook Of Doom #9): A Branches Book (9) (The Notebook Of Doom) | Troy Cummings | Stermont's latest monster is a real scream!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Alexander's class is going on a field trip to an amusement park. Everyone is excited -- until they find out they're going to SAFETY Land! Before the students take a ride on the Slow and Steady Teacups, a weird magician tells them there's a haunted roller coaster at the park. And Alexander starts seeing odd scratch marks all over the place. Is there REALLY a ghost at Safety Land? The S.S.M.P. is about to find out! | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781416900030 | Running On Fumes (Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers, No. 2) | Franklin W. Dixon | Atac Briefing for Agents Frank and Joe HardyMission:Investigate and determine the power behind a possibly dangerous Utopian community with potential plans for criminal activity within the oil industry.Location:Between the San Bernadino and San Jacinto Mountains, CA.Potential Victims:Undetermined. Could be thousands of innocents who use oil to generate electricity.Suspects:Arthur Stench, leader of the community. Other members could be involved.This mission requires your immediate attention.This message will be erased in five seconds. | Aladdin |
| 9781416950295 | Santa's Favorite Story: Santa Tells The Story Of The First Christmas | Hisako Aoki | Discover the true meaning of the holidays as Santa Claus retells the story of the first Christmas in this sweet picture book from Hisako Aoki and Ivan Gantschev.When Santa Claus tells the forest animals that he is not looking forward to delivering all those heavy packages, they are worried that there won’t be a Christmas anymore. To help everyone understand that Christmas would still come even if he didn’t, Santa tells the story of the first Christmas, and they all learn a good lesson about the meaning of this special holiday. | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| 9781338110791 | Save Me a Seat | Sarah Weeks | Ravi has just moved to the United States from India and has always been at the top of his class; Joe has lived in the same town his whole life and has learning problems--but when their lives intersect in the first week of fifth grade they are brought together by a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and the need to take control of their lives. | |
| 9780439061469 | Scholastic Literacy Place, Hometowns | From Scholastic (or Scholastic Inc.) is a global book publishing company known for publishing educational materials for schools, teachers, and parents, and selling and distributing them by mail order and via book clubs and book fairs. It also has the exclusive United States' publishing rights to the Harry Potter book series.[2] Scholastic Inc. is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. ~ In the 1970s, Scholastic Press was well-known mainly through their Scholastic Book Clubs , a mail-order service dealing in children's books, and their magazine publications aimed at Wow (preschoolers and elementary schoolers), Dynamite (pre-teens) and Bananas (teens). ~ Scholastic has grown its business most recently by acquiring other media companies, including Klutz, the animated television production company Soup2Nuts, the K-12 educational software publisher Tom Snyder Productions, and most significantly the reference publisher Grolier, which publishes the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia and The New Book of Knowledge. | Scholastic | |
| 9780545533775 | Shark Attack! | Gail Tuchman | Introduces the habitat, diet, and characteristics of sharks. | Scholastic Reference |
| 9780395470305 | Sheep in a Jeep | Nancy E. Shaw | "Beep Beep Sheep in a jeep on a hill that s steep.""Sheep in a Jeep" is well-loved by the preschool and early-reader sets for its slapstick story of five sheep (in a jeep) and silly sound effects especially when the jeep goes splash and thud in the mud Nancy Shaw s rollicking rhymes are Seuss-snappy, and Margot Apple s appealing pencil illustrations are expressive and hilarious. Shear delight. Don t miss Shaw and Apple s other sheep-heaped titles: "Sheep in a Shop," "Sheep on a Ship," "Sheep Out to Eat," "Sheep Trick or Treat," "Sheep Blast Off," and "Sheep Take a Hike." " | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |