Melinda Robinson's Library
Sango Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9780803700970 | The Patchwork Quilt | Valerie Flournoy | Using scraps cut from the family's old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family's life. | Dial Books |
| 9781933605197 | The Phantom Mudder | Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers | All dogs like mud. All dogs like biscuits. This is a fact. But when mud and biscuits happen at the same time, Jack knows there is skulldoggery in the air. Who is mudding the show dogs of Doggeroo? Can Jack solve the mystery of The Phantom Mudder? | Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc. |
| 9780399210099 | The Quilt Story | Tony Johnston | A pioneer mother lovingly stitches a beautiful quilt which warms and comforts her daughter Abigail; many years later another mother mends and patches it for her little girl. | Putnam Juvenile |
| 9780439309103 | The Quiltmaker's Gift | Jeff Brumbeau | When a generous quiltmaker finally agrees to make a quilt for a greedy king but only under certain conditions, she causes him to undergo a change of heart. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780439405591 | The Rescue | Kathryn Lasky | Soren has been reunited with this sister, Eglantine, but now he must deal with the mysterious disappearance of his mentor, Ezylryb, and in his attempt to save his teacher must fight a formidable foe. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780140502343 | The Story of Ferdinand | Munro Leaf | A true classic with a timeless message!All the other bulls run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights. Ferdinand, on the other hand, would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when Ferdinand is picked for the bullfights in Madrid?The Story of Ferdinand has inspired, enchanted, and provoked readers ever since it was first published in 1936 for its message of nonviolence and pacifism. In WWII times, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned in Nazi Germany, while Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, granted it privileged status as the only non-communist children's book allowed in Poland.The preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and civil rights, Mahatma Gandhi—whose nonviolent and pacifistic practices went on to inspire Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.—even called it his favorite book.The story was adapted by Walt Disney into a short animated film entitled Ferdinand the Bull in 1938. Ferdinand the Bull won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons). | Puffin Books |
| 9780486280257 | The Story of Pocahontas | Brian Doherty, Thea Kliros | A fictionalized account of the life of Pocahontas who befriended Captain John Smith and the English settlers of Jamestown. | Courier Corporation |
| 9780531219638 | The United States and Mexico | Nel Yomtov | 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 | Cornerstones of Freedom (Paper |
| 9780440492764 | The War with Grandpa | Robert Kimmel Smith | Don't miss the laugh-out-loud classic about a boy who leaps into battle when he's forced to share a room with his grandfather--now a major motion picture starring Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, Jane Seymour, Rob Riggle, Cheech Marin, and Oakes Fegley! Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves right into Peter’s room, forcing him upstairs. Peter loves his grandpa but wants his room back. He has no choice but to declare war! With the help of his friends, Peter devises outrageous plans to make Grandpa surrender the room. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa plans to get even. They used to be such great pals. Has their war gone too far? WINNER OF TEN STATE READING AWARDS AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE "Peter tells this story with honesty and humor....By the story's end, Peter has learned much about the causes and effects of war--and human dignity."-School Library Journal "The humor of the story derives from Peter's first-person account and from the reader's recognition of Peter's valiant effort to maintain two mutually exclusive emotions."-The Horn Book Magazine | Yearling |
| 9780375810992 | There's a Map on My Lap! | Tish Rabe | The Cat in the Hat introduces beginning readers to maps–the different kinds (city, state, world, topographic, temperature, terrain, etc.); their formats (flat, globe, atlas, puzzle); the tools we use to read them (symbols, scales, grids, compasses); and funny facts about the places they show us (“Michigan looks like a scarf and a mitten! Louisiana looks like a chair you can sit in!”). | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781585363551 | Titanicat | Marty Crisp, Robert Papp | Jim Mulholland, a boy who has signed on as cabin boy aboard the Titanic, helps ready the ship for its maiden voyage, but when it is time to set sail and he cannot find the ship's cat on board, he leaves the vessel to search for her. | |
| 9781426308444 | Treasury of Greek Mythology | Donna Jo Napoli | An introduction to some of the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780545053372 | Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters | Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce | Designed for younger readers, this is an informative, fact-filled guide to all kinds of natural disasters. | |
| 9781403493262 | Using Coal, Oil, and Gas | Sharon Katz Cooper | Discusses coal, oil, and natural gas, including what they're made of, how they're found, and how they're used. | Capstone Classroom |
| 9780679890508 | Vacation Under the Volcano | 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! Who wants to vacation next to a volcano? Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive in Pompeii and soon discover that it is the very day the city will be destroyed. Now Jack and Annie must race against time to find an ancient library before it is buried in ash! 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 |
| 9781603110624 | Volcanoes! | Shar Levine, Leslie Johnstone | ||
| 9781416954187 | We the People | Lynne Cheney | Having won the Revolutionary War, the delegates from across the newly established country came together in May, 1787, to discuss the rules upon which the United States would be built to ensure the prosperity and freedom of its people. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780545630856 | What if You Had Animal Hair? | Sandra Markle | Discusses the ways that different animals use their hair to survive, including the polar bear, reindeer, and porcupine. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780064450508 | What Makes Day and Night (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) | Dr. Franklyn M. Branley | 'Accompanied by NASA photographs and Dorros's colorful, lively drawings, the text explains the Earth's rotation in clear and simple terms. An experiment using a lamp as the 'sun' further clarifies the principles introduced.' --BL. | HarperCollins |