Robin Mcmains' Library
Norman Smith Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781338232011 | Duck on a Tractor | David Shannon | Duck takes the farmyard animals for a ride on the farm tractor. | |
| 9780439774192 | Easy Reader Biographies: Martin Luther King, Jr. | Alyse Sweeney | Describes the life and career of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, his belief in peaceful forms of protest, his accomplishments in the civil rights movement, and his legacy after his death. | Scholastic Teaching Resources |
| 9780439774130 | Easy Reader Biographies: Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Women's Rights | Ghiglieri, Carol | Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies) | |
| 9781984837257 | Edie Is Ever so Helpful | Sophy Henn | Edie is a well-intentioned force of nature who loves to help those around her, but in doing so she leaves a trail of damage wherever she goes. | |
| 9780307931474 | Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library | Chris Grabenstein | Twelve-year-old Kyle gets to stay overnight in the new town library, designed by his hero (the famous gamemaker Luigi Lemoncello), with other students but finds that come morning he must work with friends to solve puzzles in order to escape. | Yearling |
| 9781416947202 | Fablehaven | Brandon Mull | For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite.Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken -- Seth is a bit too curious and reckless for his own good -- powerful forces of evil are unleashed, and Kendra and her brother face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world, Kendra and Seth must find the courage to do what they fear most. | Aladdin |
| 9780861125067 | Farms | Marjorie Rogers | ||
| 9780516488158 | Fiesta! | June Behrens | Describes the commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, a victory which signaled the end of foreign invasions of North America. | Scholastic Library Publishing |
| 9780439686792 | First Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Life, Internet Linked, Usborne, Scholastic | What was the biggest dinosaur? What was the Ice Age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Find out in this lavish and lively book. Simple text, beautiful illustrations, stunning photographs of dinosaur models and links to exciting recommended websites introduce young readers to the wonders of the prehistoric world. All websites are regularly reviewed and can be visited via links on the Usborne Quicklinks Website. A selection of free downloadable pictures from this book is also available at Usborne Quicklinks. Must I be online to use this book? Absolutely not. This book also works as an excellent information book on its own. | Usborne Publishing Ltd | |
| 9780060097912 | Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure! | Jeff Brown | In this 50th anniversary edition, join Flat Stanley and the rest of the Lambchop family on the adventure that started it all! Kids love Flat Stanley—even reluctant readers. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast. When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero. "With lots of pictures and goofy situations, this is a short, delightful story that young readers have loved for generations." (Brightly.com) | Harper Collins |
| 9780545851879 | Fly Guy Presents | Tedd Arnold | "Fly Guy is buzzing over to the weather station today. Come along to learn all about weather!"--Back cover. | Scholastic Reader, Level 2 |
| 9780590466639 | Footprints in the Snow | Cynthia Benjamin | Pictures and simple text depict forest animals' tracks in the snow as they rush to their homes during a winter storm. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781532251955 | From Bell To Cell | Maddie ; Silk Clark | How did the telephone cometo be? Read all about it andfind out how this importantinvention has changedover time. | Benchmark Education Company |
| 9780823410255 | From Seed to Plant | Gail Gibbons | Flowers, trees, fruits—plants are all around us, but where do they come from? With simple language and bright illustrations, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the processes of pollination, seed formation, and germination. Important vocabulary is reinforced with accessible explanation and colorful, clear diagrams showing the parts of plants, the wide variety of seeds, and how they grow. The book includes instructions for a seed-growing project, and a page of interesting facts about plants, seeds, and flowers. A nonfiction classic, and a perfect companion for early science lessons and curious young gardeners. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award. From Seed to Plant was included in the Common Core State Standards Appendix B. | Holiday House |
| 9780736896207 | Fruits | Vijaya Khisty Bodach | Text and photographs introduces the fruit of plants, and includes information on how they grow, along with their uses. | Capstone |
| 9780763641306 | Full House: An Invitation To Fractions | Dodds, Dayle Ann | "fresh, Whimsical Illustrations Fairly Fl Oat Off The Pages. Rhyming Text Invites Readers. . . . A Fun Choice For Reinforcing The Concept Of Fractions." — School Library Journalmiss Bloom Runs The Strawberry Inn, And She Loves Visitors. All Through The Day She Welcomes A Cast Of Hilarious Characters Until All The Rooms Are Taken. It’s A Full House! But In The Middle Of The Night, Miss Bloom Senses That Something Is Amiss — And Sure Enough, The Guests Are All Downstairs Eating Dessert. Readers Will Be Inspired To Do The Math And Discover That One Delicious Cake Divided By Five Hungry Guests And One Doting Hostess Equals A Perfect Midnight Snack At The Strawberry Inn. Piece Of Cake!children's Literatureas An Introduction To Fractions Written In Rhyming Couplets, This Book Is Certain To Be Well Received By Boys And Girls. Miss Bloom Owns The Strawberry Inn. She Occupies One Bedroom And Gladly Welcomes Guests For The Other Five Bedrooms. Her Lodgers Are Unusual To Say The Least. There Is A Sea Captain That Smells Like Fish, A Duchess Named Boofaye, Salesman Jerome, A Dog Trainer With His Dogs, And An Auto Racer Named Johnny Z. Power. As They Arrive And Are Shown To A Room, The Text And A Fraction In The Lower Right Hand Corner Illustrate What Part Of The Six Is Now Complete. Miss Bloom Prepares A Wonderful Meal For Her Visitors But Forgets To Serve The Very Special Dessert. The Ending Supplies A Recap Of The Lesson On Fractions As All Six Enjoy The Wonderful Strawberry Cake. The Cartoonlike Illustrations Are Bright, Cheery And Go Hand In Hand With The Text. This Is A Good Companion For Donna Jo Napoli S wishing Club: A Story About Fractions. Reviewer: Sylvia Firth | Candlewick |
| 9781544134154 | Fuzzballs! A Rounding Adventure | K. Long | Teachers and children will delight in this new adventure from KA Long. Cute new characters and beautiful landscapes fill this book that is sure to quickly become a classroom favorite. Young learners will easily pick up the concept of rounding as they follow the Fuzzball family on an adventure over the perilous bridges that run atop the Fuzzballs' greatest fear.... water! In order to, safely cross the all too unpredictable bridges, the Fuzzballs must learn what to do if a bridge breaks. Students will learn how to round to the nearest 10 as the Fuzzball kids learn the skills needed to safely cross bridges. | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| 9781532238413 | Gabriela Saves The Concert | Paco ; Blázquez Correa | Gabriela plays the guitar all the time. She and herparents go to a concert. Will she have fun at theconcert? Read the book to find out. | Benchmark Education Company |
| 9780153331466 | Garrett Morgan | HSP | A brief biography about the man who made the first traffic light. | Harcourt School Publishers |
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