Nicole Mcleskey's Library
Kenwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780448483139 | Who Was Frank Lloyd Wright? | Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ | Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime. These included private homes – such as the stunning Fallingwater, churches, temples, a hotel, and the world-famous Guggenheim Museum in New York City. When asked how he could create so many designs, he answered, “I can’t get them out fast enough.” Frank Lloyd Wright was a man ahead of his time who could barely keep up with his own ideas! | Penguin Workshop |
| 9780448455570 | Who Was Jackie Robinson? | Gail Herman, Who HQ | As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did "fans" send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him. Here is an inspiring sports biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780448479552 | Who Was Muhammad Ali? | James Buckley, Jr., Who HQ | Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed “The Greatest,” Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” He was an uncompromising athlete who brought beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the world’s most famous cultural icons. Read Who Was Muhammad Ali? and discover “The Greatest.” | Penguin |
| 978-1-338-31489-2 | Whoosh! | Chris Barton | You Know The Super Soaker. It's One Of The Top Twenty Toys Of All Time. And It Was An Accidental Discovery That Brought It Into Being. Trying To Create A New Cooling System For Refrigerators And Air Conditioners, Inventor Lonnie Johnson Instead Created The Mechanics For The Iconic Toy. A Love For Rockets, Robots, Inventions, And A Mind For Creativity Were Present In Lonnie Johnson's Early Life. Growing Up In A House Full Of Siblings, Lonnie Demonstrated Persistence And A Passion For Problem Solving That Became The Cornerstone Of His Career As An Engineer And His Work With Nasa. But It Is Lonnie's Invention Of The Super Soaker Water Gun That Has Made The Most Memorable Splash In Popular Culture.-- | |
| 9780545638531 | Winter According to Humphrey | Betty G. Birney | Humphrey the hamster and the students in Mrs. Brisbane's class get ready for the holidays and a special Winter Wonderland program. | |
| 9780375869020 | Wonder | R. J. Palacio | #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Read the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and the critically acclaimed graphic novel White Bird. And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie’s point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| 9780545864268 | WOOF A Bowser and Birdie Novel | Quinn, Spencer | Scholastic Inc | |
| 9781338593419 | Yasmin The Superhero | Saadia Faruqi | Yasmin Gathers A Cape And Mask And Sets Out To Find A Villain To Defeat With Her Super Powers--however There Are No Villains Hiding On Her Block, Just Neighbors Who Need A Little Help. | |
| 9780762451449 | You Can Be Anything! | Charles Monroe Schulz | Snoopy cartoons show young readers that they can be anything they dream or to have any career desired. | |
| 9780545603812 | Zipper (The Puppy Place #34) | Miles, Ellen | Charles And Lizzie Peterson Love Puppies. Their Family Fosters These Young Dogs, Giving Them Love And Proper Care, Until They Can Find The Perfect Forever Home. When Lizzie Goes Up To The Mountains With Her Best Friend, Maria, The Girls Think That They're Going To Get A Break From Their Dog-walking Business. But Then Zipper Shows Up And Lizzie Can't Resist Helping This Adorable Pup! | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781338217742 | Zoey & Sassafras Dragons & Marshmallows | Asia Citro | Scholastic |