Samantha Fontanez's Library
Ringgold Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780062382092 | Sunshine Makes the Seasons | Dr. Franklyn M. Branley | The sun shines down on us, giving warmth and light. But did you know that the sun also makes the seasons? As the earth makes one complete rotation around the sun every year, the seasons on the earth change—from winter to spring to summer to fall and back to winter again. Find out how the light from the sun affects life on the earth for all living things in this look at the only star in our solar system. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features content-rich vocabulary, fascinating side bars and diagrams by bestselling illustrator Michael Rex, and a find out more section with a simple experiment that allows kids to make their own orbiting model with an orange and a pencil. The author, Franklyn M. Branley, was the author of over 150 science books for children and Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History–Hayden Planetarium. The text and art were vetted for accuracy by an expert in the field. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. | HarperCollins |
| 9780064441056 | Surprises | Lee Bennett Hopkins | ‘These thirty-eight poems offer beginning readers a chance to try some verse. With drawings that pack a lot of action, a friendly book that will connect with everyday lives and lend a little music along the way.’ —BL. Notable Children's Books of 1984 (ALA) Best Books of 1984 (SLJ) Children's Books of 1984 (Library of Congress) | Harper Collins |
| 9780439900072 | T. Rex Trick-or-Treats | Lois G. Grambling | Scholastic | |
| 9.78148E+12 | Tales From a Not-so-Graceful Ice Princess | Rachel Renée Russell | Nikki Maxwell is determined to help out Brandon save an animal shelter, but when she and her friends enter an ice skating competition to help raise money for the shelter, Mackenzie has to stick her nose in and cause trouble. | |
| 9780545813365 | Ten Flying Brooms | Ilanit Oliver | Ten flying brooms, ten spooky witches, and one special night make this a Halloween counting treat! | Cartwheel Books |
| Thank You For Being My Friend | ||||
| 9780062954541 | The Bad Seed Presents: the Good, the Bad, and the Spooky | Jory John | Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Bad Seed, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own mini jack-o'-lantern. Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday of the year. But what's a seed to do when he can't find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald's bestselling series. | HarperFestival |
| 9780439213578 | The Big Leaf Pile | Josephine Page, Norman Bridwell | Clifford learns the importance of keeping promises in this easy-to-read story that is based upon an episode of the Clifford PBS-TV series. Clifford, Cleo, and T-Bone are having fun gathering leaves into piles. When T-Bone has to leave, Clifford and Cleo offer to watch is pile for him until he returns. But the temptation to jump into T-Bone1s pile is too great, ad soon T-bone1s leaves are scattered everywhere! Clifford and Cleo rescue ever leaf and restore T-Bone1s pile. When T-Bone returns, they all enjoy the leaf piles together. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780545121194 | The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever | Steven Kroll | Clayton and Desmond learn that by working together, they can find the biggest Christmas tree ever. | |
| 9781338346299 | The Biggest Pumpkin Ever | Steven Kroll, Jeni Bassett | Scholastic, Inc. | |
| 9780515159806 | The Bug Book | Sue Fliess | Simple text and color photographs introduce children to different kinds of bugs. | Grosset & Dunlap |
| The Busy Day | ||||
| 9780545054737 | The Case of the Sneaky Snowman (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew) | Keene, Carolyn | Scholastic | |
| The Christmas Bear | ||||
| The Community Garden | ||||
| The Cub In A Tub | ||||
| 9780439898737 | The Dog Who Cried Wolf | Keiko Kasza | Moka the dog thinks he would like to be a wolf, but soon changes his mind. | |
| 9.78195E+12 | The Don't Laugh Challenge - 10 Year Old Edition | Billy Boy | The Don't Laugh Challenge(TM) - 10 Year Old Edition is HERE! Why did the t-shirt only text his girlfriend? He didn't like to COLLAR! Welcome to The Don't Laugh Challenge(TM) (A.K.A. The BEST kids joke book and game)! If you are open-minded about your kids learning new jokes, becoming more self-confident, AND developing a stronger sense of humor then this book is for you, well really... THEM! I'm sure by now you have heard of The Don't Laugh Challenge(TM) Joke Books Series, but in the rare case, you haven't, please allow me to explain what all of the fuss is about! The Don't Laugh Challenge(TM) Joke Books are unlike any other joke books on the market! It is not meant to be read in isolation, but instead, it is a game or a challenge that is to be played between friends, siblings, cousins, or any two people who like to tell jokes. In this case, our 6 Year Old Edition is the ultimate showdown between two players or '2 Jesters' that include kid's jokes AND silly scenarios! This book is hours of fun, and great gift ideas for 10 year old boys and girls! If you haven't heard of the rules, here they are: Each round is set up so that the 2 jokesters will take turns reading jokes to the other player. Next comes the Silly Scenarios, where each player will read the scenario to themselves, and act it out to get the other player to guess what in the world they are doing (think Charades)! Don't forget to use your silliest faces to get your opponent to crack a smile! When the person listening laughs or even cracks a smile, the joke teller gets a point. Follow the instructions at the bottom of each page until you tally up the final score and crown the Don't Laugh MASTER! Who should I get this new take on toy for, you ask? Do you know a boy or a girl that likes to laugh? The Don't Laugh Challenge(TM) game is good for all girls and boys age 10 and up! Give it as a stocking stuffer, Christmas gift or present! This imaginative book will spark your child's creative side all while being screen-free! Some old-fashioned, friendly competition never hurt anybody! Whether you are looking for the newest gifts, games, presents, best sellers, or toys on the market, this renovated classic is a guaranteed hit for all ages! Your children will love it and so will you. Try it today!: ) | |
| 9780545832038 | The Duckling Gets a Cookie | Mo Willems | "The Duckling asks for a cookie - and gets one! Do you think the Pigeon is happy about that?" -- back cover. | |
| 9780976990703 | The Elf on the Shelf | Carol V. Aebersold, Chanda A. Bell | The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition is an activity the entire family will enjoy. Based on the tradition Carol Aebersold began with her family in the 1970s, this cleverly rhymed children's book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. During the holiday season, the elf watches children by day and reports to Santa each night. When children awake, the elf has returned from the North Pole and can be found hiding in a different location. This activity allows The Elf on the Shelf to become a delightful hide-and-seek game. |