Shelby Jackson's Library
Montgomery Central Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9780544102804 | From Seed to Pumpkin | Wendy Pfeffer | In the fall, pumpkins are everywhere: in the garden, in the supermarkets, and on doorsteps. But do you know how they grow from a tiny yellow seed to a big orange pumpkin? Read and find out! Introduce basic science concepts to young children and help satisfy their curiosity about how the world works. | |
| 9780439812429 | Frosty's New Friends | Steve Nelson | A father tells his child about the time that Frosty the snowman returned, just as he promised. | |
| 9780531247020 | George Washington | Wil Mara | Traces the life of America's first president, including his youth in Virginia, military career, role in the formation of an independent nation, and leadership of that new country. | Childrens Press |
| 9780545320771 | Germs Are Not for Sharing | Elizabeth Verdick | Describes what germs are and what they can do. | |
| 9780679883395 | Ghost Town at Sundown | Mary Pope Osborne | Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to the Wild West, where they experience excitement and danger and try to solve a riddle. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780545901857 | Goatilocks and the Three Bears. | Erica S. Perl | ||
| 9781432990251 | Going to School | Rebecca Rissman | Compares the ways children in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries went to school and what schools and classrooms were like with contemporary practices. | Capstone Classroom |
| 9780439022859 | Goldilocks | Ellen Tarlow | A little girl named Goldilocks finds a house and enters it, not knowing that it belongs to three bears. | |
| 9780399254918 | Goldilocks and the Three Bears | Lost in the woods, a tired and hungry girl finds the house of the three bears where she helps herself to food and goes to sleep. | ||
| 9780142412756 | Goldilocks and the Three Bears | Caralyn Buehner | In this variation on the classic folktale, a rhyming, rope-skipping little girl rudely helps herself to the belongings of a genteel family of bears. | Penguin |
| 9780803729391 | Goldilocks and the Three Bears | Caralyn Buehner | In this variation on the classic folktale, a rhyming, rope-skipping little girl rudely helps herself to the belongings of a genteel family of bears. | Dial |
| 9780439540124 | Good Morning, Gorillas | Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca | The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to an African rainforest, where the siblings encounter gorillas and learn to communicate with them. | |
| 9780545689335 | Good Night, Sleep Tight | Natalie Engel, Rob Scotton | Splat is excited about camping out until his mother surprises him with the news that Spike and Plank will be there, too. | |
| 9780064430173 | Goodnight Moon 60th Anniversary Edition | Margaret Wise Brown | In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. | Harper Collins |
| 9780694003617 | Goodnight Moon Board Book 60th Anniversary Edition | Margaret Wise Brown | In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. | Harper Collins |
| 9780399247002 | Goodnight, Gorilla | Peggy Rathmann | An unobservant zookeeper is followed home by all the animals he thinks he has left behind in the zoo. | |
| 9780399209963 | Grandfather Twilight | Barbara Helen Berger | At the day's end, Grandfather Twilight walks in the forest to perform his evening task, bringing the miracle of night to the world. | Philomel |
| 9780394800165 | Green Eggs and Ham | Dr. Seuss | Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic classic by Dr. Seuss that will have readers of all ages craving Green Eggs and Ham! This is a beloved classic from the bestselling author of Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seusss beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue-twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer...and they might even learn a thing or two about trying new things! And don’t miss the Netflix series adaptation! Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, these unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Happy Birthday to You!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too! | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439842433 | Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner? | Steve Blane | A houseful of relatives turns "Mrs. C." and Santa's Christmas into a string of surprises, from the arrival of a pet polar bear to Cousin James B.'s flaming plum pudding. |