Mary Lee Buckner's Library
Kirkwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780689823213 | Roanoke: The Lost Colony--An Unsolved Mystery From History | Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Jane Yolen | In this spine-tingling book from the nonfiction An Unsolved Mystery from History picture book series, journey to colonial America and discover the enduring mystery of the missing Roanoke Colony.In 1587 John White was chosen by Sir Walter Raleigh to lead a new colony at Roanoke off the Atlantic coast. After bringing many men, women, and children to the new land, White went back to England to gather supplies for the long winter. But when he finally returned to the fort almost three years later, he found that all of the colonists had vanished.The only signs of life left were the letters CRO carved into a tree and the word CROATOAN carved into one of the fort’s posts. Did the Spanish army capture the colonists? Did the colonists get in a battle with the native people—or join them? Did they try to follow John White to England and get lost at sea?Become a detective, study the clues, and see if you can help solve this chilling mystery from history! | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| 9781553651635 | Salmon Forest (David Suzuki Institute) | David Suzuki, Sarah Ellis | In this tribute to the Pacific rainforest for kids 5 to 8, join Kate for a walk in the woods—and discover why it’s called the “salmon forest.”One Fall day, Kate goes with her father, a fish biologist, to the river where he works in the Pacific rain forest—the “salmon forest,” as he calls it. Together, they watch the sockeye salmon returning to the river to spawn, watch fat slugs and squawking gulls, and witness a bear scooping up a salmon. Next, they meet a boy named Brett and his family fishing at a pool in the river, and learn how to clean and cook salmon before sharing a tasty meal.With charming, informative text and watercolor illustrations that magically evoke the spirit and mystery of the West Coast, Salmon Forest celebrates the surprising connection between the salmon and the forest, and why they need each other. | Greystone Kids |
| 9781338575705 | Scholastic Book Of World Records 2020 | Scholastic | Incredible world records, social media sensations, and pop culture crazes from the past year! This best-selling annual covers everything from science, tech, sports, music, movies, animals, and more.Discover all the amazing world records and all the latest and greatest pop culture crazes in this updated 2020 edition!- Which video game has smashed all other streaming records?- How many square feet is the smallest house in London?- Where can you find the tallest tree on earth?Discover the most impressive and jaw-dropping world records in science, tech, pop culture, sports, nature, and more in the fifth edition of our world records annual, Book of World Records 2020. Complete with "Trending" sections for every category, this book includes all the social media sensations, spectacular stats, and unique facts you need to know from 2020. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781338037654 | Serafina and the Black Cloak | Robert Beatty | “Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul.”Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of the Biltmore estate. There’s plenty to explore in her grand home, although she must take care to never be seen. None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina exists; she and her pa, the estate’s maintenance man, have secretly lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember.But when children at the estate start disappearing, only Serafina knows who the culprit a terrifying man in a black cloak who stalks Biltmore’s corridors at night. Following her own harrowing escape, Serafina risks everything by joining forces with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of the Biltmore’s owners. Braeden and Serafina must uncover the Man in the Black Cloak’s true identity . . . before all of the children vanish one by one.Serafina’s hunt leads her into the very forest that she has been taught to fear. There she discovers a forgotten legacy of magic, one that is bound to her own identity. In order to save the children of Biltmore, Serafina must seek the answers that will unlock the puzzle of her past. | Scholastic |
| 9780822563754 | Sinbad: Sailing Into Peril [An Arabian Tale] (Graphic Myths And Legends) | Marie P. Croall | Sinbad, a rich young man who wastes his fortune, must set sail from his home in Baghdad to earn a living as a merchant at sea. In his travels, he encounters violent storms, fearsome whales, giant birds, and an ogre who threatens to destroy him. Yet even after Sinbad regains his wealth, he returns to the sea seeking more adventure. Will Sinbad overcome the dangers he faces? Or will his thirst for adventure lead to his destruction? | Graphic Universe ™ |
| 9780439692281 | Snowmen at Night | Caralyn Buehner | Snowmen play games at night when no one is watching. | |
| 9781338267150 | Some Assembly Required | Brian Michael Lynch | Attending Toy Academy to train in the art of play, misfit little toy Grumbolt, who is not an action figure, a stuffed animal or a collectible, resolves to find his proper place before a rival plot by Evil Toy Academy compels Grumbolt to take a dangerous risk to save his school. | |
| 9780545202534 | Stacey The Soccer Fairy (Sports Fairies) | Daisy Meadows | The Sports Fairies' magical items are missing, and now the Fairy Olympics are going all wrong! This is our ninth group of Rainbow Magic fairies; all seven books will be released at once.It's an exciting time in Fairyland. Everyone is getting ready for the Fairy Olympics! But Jack Frost's goblins have stolen the Sports Fairies' magic objects. Now they're threatening to take over the whole competition!Rachel's favorite soccer team is ready for the big game. But without Stacey the Soccer Fairy's magic ball, they'll never reach their goal!Find the enchanted object in each book, and help keep the Fairyland Olympics magical! | Scholastic |
| 9780590425605 | Stealing Home | Barry Denenberg | Jackie Robinson was a great athlete, but his destiny went far beyond the baseball diamond. As the first black man to play in the all-white baseball leagues, he was a symbol of courage, hope, and unity for all black and white Americans, and for people throughout the world. A fresh new biography of an American hero. Illustrated. | Scholastic Biography |
| 9780545493048 | Substitute Creacher | Chris Gall | Mr. Creacher, a multi-tentacled substitute teacher, warns his prankish students not to misbehave, recounting rhyming cautionary tales of the weird, spooky, and unexpected. | |
| 9781839350658 | Survivors: Inspiring True Stories Of Survival | Ben Hubbard | Twenty amazing stories of survival against the odds, focusing on the positive outcomes of both natural disasters and terrible accidents from recent history.Disasters often make the headlines, but this book focuses on the survivors. Find out how these real-life heroes survived volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, plane crashes, shark attacks and much more, using only their wits, their determination and the most basic of tools.Prepare to be amazed by these incredible tales of human strength and determination in the face of disaster. Let the exciting narrative text and dramatic illustrations drop you right into the action.From the much-anticipated 2018 rescue of the 13 Thai boys who were trapped in a cave and Steve Callahan, who was adrift at sea for 76 days, to the Chilean miner rescue and the Hudson River plane landing, you will be astonished by these thrilling stories of survival. | Welbeck Children's |
| 9780689856747 | The Call of the Wild | Jack London | Rugged, outdoor story of the sled dog Buck, who, mistreated by his master, breaks free to roam the Alaskan wilderness. | Aladdin Paperbacks |
| 9780545085441 | The Class From the Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | On the first day of school, Mrs. Green wonders what her new class will be like after hearing horror stories about how they sent their last three teachers into early retirement. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780439852098 | The Danger Box | Blue Balliett | An all-new mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer and The Calder Game.A boy in a small town who has a different way of seeing.A mischievous girl who doesn't belong.A mysterious notebook .A fire.A stranger.A death.These are some of the things you'll find within The Danger Box, the new mystery from bestselling author Blue Balliett. | Scholastic Press |
| 9780439898737 | The Dog Who Cried Wolf | Keiko Kasza | Moka the dog thinks he would like to be a wolf, but soon changes his mind. | |
| 9781598692617 | The Everything American History Book: People, Places, And Events That Shaped Our Nation | John R McGeehan | Starting with the first Viking explorations and continuing to the present day, The Everything American History Book, 2nd Edition takes you on a thrilling tour through history. It's packed with facts and vivid details of events that shaped the United States, including: Wars, battles, and famous generals Outstanding American inventions--from the cotton gin to the Internet Key political figures--presidents, peacekeepers, visionaries And much, much more! The Everything American History Book, 2nd Edition covers all the major incidents and key players--from the Boston Tea Party to 9/11, and Lewis and Clark to Martin Luther King, Jr. This extraordinary retelling makes learning history fun for the whole family. | Everything |
| 9780061651021 | The Goblin Gate | Hilari Bell | Jeriah's brother, Tobin, is in terrible danger.He's willingly crossed over to the Otherworld with a hedgewitchnamed Makenna and her legion of goblins. What Tobin doesn’t know is that the Otherworld is a perilous dimension thatleeches magic from those who have it—and life from those who don’t. In order to save his brother, Jeriah must find a way to open a mystical gate between the worlds.Searching for the key to rescue Tobin from the clutches of the Otherworld, Jeriah is thrust into a tangled web of politicalintrigue as he uncovers a dangerous secret that could change the fate of an entire kingdom. Now he must get help from the very beings he’s been taught to hate—the mischievous goblins. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking for Tobin. . . .Hilari Bell’s enthralling fantasy adventure tests the bonds of magic, love, and loyalty in an unforgettable follow-up to The Goblin Wood that will leave readers breathless as they race to find out what high-stakes consequences await its hero. | HarperTeen |
| 9780066239408 | The Gravedigger's Cottage | Chris Lynch | Funny how much stuffyou can lose when you move.The only thing you can't lose is yourself.No matter how hard you try.No matter where you go.Lost:1 absentminded dog names Loose Lucy2 inseparable duet-singing finches1 seemingly indestructible tortoise1 huggable hamster(FRAGILE -- Please don't squeeze.)1 lopsided, lop-eared rabbit*1 sneaky little chameleon(*Not really lost. We just can't see him.)2 loving mothersWe miss them all very much.-- Walter & SylviaP.S. Address all inquiries to W. & S. McLuckie at the Gravedigger's Cottage. | HarperCollins |
| 9780439859301 | The Great Turkey Race | Steve Metzger | Kit contains 2 books and a CD. | |
| 9780142416709 | The Great Wide Sea | M.H. Herlong | Ben, Dylan, and Gerry are still mourning their mother's death when their dad decides to buy a boat and take them on a year-long sailing trip. Tensions flare between Ben and his father, but they gradually learn to live together in close quarters. Then one morning the boys wake up to discover their father has disappeared—and they are lost. What happened to him? Where are they? And what will they do when a terrible storm looms on the horizon? | Puffin Books |