Melinda Robinson's Library
Sango Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545237505 | Tales of Famous Heroes | Peter Roop, Connie Roop | An engagingly illustrated series of capsule biographies introduces a diverse range of admirable men and women, in a fact-filled volume that includes coverage of such historic individuals as Nelson Mandela, Neil Armstrong and Jane Goodall. | Scholastic |
| 9780545052511 | Testing the Ice | Sharon Robinson | As a testament to his courage, Jackie Robinson's daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tests the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends. | |
| 9780545060394 | The 39 Clues: Books 1-8 | Varied: Rick Riordan, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Jude Watson, Patrick Carman | The first book in the #1 bestselling phenomenon sends readers around the world on the hunt for the 39 Clues!Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: "You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue."Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Napoleon to Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 Clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clues race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents. | Scholastic |
| 9780545200493 | The Battle of the Labyrinth | Rick Riordan | When demonic cheerleaders invade his high school, Percy Jackson hurries to Camp Half Blood, from whence he and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth, while the war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. | |
| 9780531219607 | The British Colonies in North America | Peter Benoit | This definitive series introduces the events that have helped shape the United States, from the country's beginning to the present day. Strong narratives and eye-catching images tell the stories behind the nation's growth and development. Key Features: Sidebars illustrate how history affects the present day Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Timelines and maps increase readers' understanding of historical context Gripping narrative keeps students turning the pages Contains commentary about how the event has helped shape the world as we know it Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com | Scholastic |
| 9780399226717 | The Butterfly | Patricia Polacco | A story of two girls' friendship and bravery while hiding from the Nazis during the French Resistance is based on the author's aunt's own experiences. 40,000 first printing. | Philomel Books |
| 9780545253062 | The Capture | Kathryn Lasky | When Soren, a barn owl, arrives at St. Aggie's, a school for orphaned owls, he suspects trouble and with his new friend, a clever elf owl named Gylfie, embarks on a perilous journey to save all owls from the danger at St. Aggie's. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780439672665 | The Case of the April Fool's Frogs | Nancy Star | Scholastic Incorporated | |
| 9780590691260 | The Case of the Christmas Snowman | James Preller | As the class prepares for the holidays, Jigsaw takes the case of Lucy, who has lost her father's rare coin, and the mystery means having to interview a big, tough second grader in Bigs Malone. Original. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780590691277 | The Case of the Secret Valentine | James Preller | Second-grade sleuth Jigsaw Jones gets another opportunity to solve a bizarre mystery and join forces with his friend Mila to solve a baffling Valentine's Day puzzle. Original. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780590691291 | The Case of the Spooky Sleepover | James Preller | Jigsaw Jones finds himself investigating the perfect case and piecing together all the ghostly clues when Ralphie Jones cannot sleep at night because something is making scary noises in his room. Original. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780439080835 | The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards | James Preller | When Eddie's baseball cards suddenly disappear, Jigsaw and Mila take on the case and begin their search to find both Eddie's missing property and those responsible for taking them. Original. | Apple |
| 9780394800011 | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel, Seuss Dr, 편집부 | Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439431835 | The Celery Stalks at Midnight | James Howe | Chester the cat is more than ever convinced that Bunnicula is a vampire when there is a harvest of white vegetables on the morning after the night that Bunnicula was probably wandering through the neighborhood. | |
| 9780875167343 | The Invisible String | Patrice Karst | In this heartwarming story, Karst ("God Made Easy") delivers a very simple approach to overcoming the fear of loneliness or separation from parents, written with an imaginative flair that children can easily identify with and remember. For Adults Too! OVER 400,000 Copies Sold | Devorss Publications |
| 9780439405584 | The Journey | Kathryn Lasky | Wishing to fight off evil that exists among the owls of the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, Soren, Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger must endure harsh training from the elders to become Ga'Hoolian owls, and carry out their good deeds. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780679824121 | The Knight at Dawn | Mary Pope Osborne | The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! A castle with a secret passage! That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781584300038 | The Legend of Freedom Hill | Linda Jacobs Altman | Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu. A fictional story set during the time of the California Gold Rush in which a black girl teams up with her best friend in search of gold to buy her mother's freedom from slavery. Illustrated in colour throughout, this is a heartwarming story of love, bravery and interracial friendship. Ages 4 and upward. | |
| 9780590508353 | The Magic School Bus Blows It's Top | Gail Herman, Joanna Cole | Once again, Ms. Frizzle gets her class right in the "thick" of things--this time, they're right in the thick ooze of an underwater volcano's magma chamber! As Arnold and Carlos watch from a raft above, the Magic School Bus "erupts" with the magma and lava, and lands atop a brand-new island! Full color. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780762433377 | The New Big Book of u.s. Presidents | Todd Davis, Marc Frey | Up to Date for 2008! This is the perfect introduction for young readers to the lives and times of America's 43 most influential leaders. Just as the new president is inaugurated, readers can easily relive the course of American history through a detailed timeline, more than 50 vivid photographs and illustrations, information about each president's term in office, and the major political issues of each era. Quick-reference sidebars provide brief summaries of the major events and important people who emerged during each presidential term. Famous quotes and fun facts about each president ensure that this perennial favorite continues to be an entertaining and enlightening addition to any child's library. | Running Press |