Sonya Elliott's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780061703966 | Barack | Winter, Jonah | A glowing picture book biography of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.\nThis is a journey that began in many places.\nIt began in Kansas, home of Barack's mother. It began in Africa, home of Barack's father. It began in Hawaii one moonlit night, the night that Barack was born.\nSometimes it was a lonely journey. Sometimes it was an enchanted journey. But throughout this most unusual ride, this boy often wondered: Who am I? Where do I belong?\nJonah Winter and AG Ford re-create the extraordinary story behind the rise of the inspirational icon Barack Obama in this stunning picture book. | Katherine Tegen Books |
| 9781416971443 | Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope | Nikki Grimes | Barack Obama is the story of an exceptional man, as told by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, winners of the Coretta Scott King Award.Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anybody else, but through his journeys he found the ability to listen to Hope and become what he was meant to be: a bridge to bring people together.This is the moving story of an exceptional man, as told by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, both winners of the Coretta Scott King Award. Barack Obama has motivated Americans to believe with him, to believe that every one of us has the power to change ourselves and change our world. | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| 9780375805837 | Baseball's Greatest Hitters (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) | S. A. Kramer | Here are the fascinating stories of Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Hank Aaron, and their rise to superstardom. This newly updated edition includes the recent record-breaking home run seasons, the alleged wrongdoings that threaten to alter the game of baseball, and the current crop of hard-hitting stars. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780531187012 | Basketball Stars (High Interest Books) | Therese Shea | Offers stories of the super athletes who have succeeded against all odds to make a living playing the game they love. | Childrens Pr |
| 9780763644321 | Because of Winn-Dixie | Kate DiCamillo | Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. | Candlewick Press |
| 0439148022 | Beezus and Ramona | Beverly Cleary | Four-year-old Ramona has an imagination that makes her a menace to everyone around her, particularly her older sister, Beezus. | Scholastic |
| 9780736846295 | Benjamin Franklin: An American Genius (Graphic Biographies) | Kay Melchisedech Olson | A biography examining the life of Benjamin Franklin and his leadership as a statesman, scientist, inventor, and printer. Written in graphic-novel format. | Capstone Press |
| 9780152001001 | Bill Pickett, Rodeo Ridin' Cowboy | Andrea Davis Pinkney | Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star. | HMH Books For Young Readers |
| 9781434242730 | Blastoff to the Secret Side of the Moon! | Scott Nickel | Aaron climbs into a spaceship parked near his house and finds himself on a trip to an alien theme park on the dark side of the moon. | Capstone |
| 9780590122436 | Boundless Grace | Mary Hoffman | Grace is invited for a visit with her father and his new family in Africa. | |
| 9781338030686 | Brave Like My Brother | Mark Tyler Nobleman | When Charlie's brother, Joe, is called up to fight in World War II, he promises to write letters to ten-year-old Charlie as often as he can. It won't make up for not being there to help Charlie out with the neighborhood bullies, but it's all Joe can do. Life is tough for a soldier, and Joe tells Charlie all about it, from long hikes in endless rain and mud to the stray dog his company adopts. But when Joe is sent on a secret mission with the one soldier he can't stand, he will have to face risks that place their mission - and their lives - in grave danger. Charlie knew his brother was strong, but he will discover that Joe is more of a hero than he lets on. Will Joe's letters give Charlie the strength to stand up for himself and be brave, too? | Scholatic |
| 9780440422068 | Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It | Sundee T. Frazier | Winner of the Coretta Scott King / John Steptoe New Talent Award, this acclaimed, multicultural book about a biracial boy with a passion for science will resonate with children everywhere who can’t—or won’t—be defined by categories. Ten-year-old Brendan Buckley is a self-declared scientist: asking questions and looking for answers, but most of all struggling against the overprotective behavior of his parents. Up until now, he has never even met his grandfather—the grandfather his mother won’t even speak of. A chance encounter brings Brendan and his grandfather together where Brendan initiates a relationship with estranged grandfather, Ed DeBose. While they share a passion for geology, they do not share the color of their skin; Brendan’s skin is brown, not pink like Ed DeBose’s. Pretty soon, Brendan sets out to uncover the reason behind Ed’s absence but soon discovers that family secrets can’t be explained by science. A winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award, this is a novel about a boy learning about race relations and what it means to be a family. An NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year "Frazier writes affectingly about what being biracial means in twenty-first century America." —School Library Journal "Brendan is an appealing character with a sense of honor. . . . A good, accessible selection to inspire discussion of racism and prejudice." —Kirkus Reviews "Frazier delivers her messages without using an overly heavy hand. Brendan is a real kid with a passion for science and also a willingness to push his parents' rules." —Booklist | Yearling |
| 9780061227288 | Bridge to Terabithia Movie Tie-in Edition | Katherine Paterson | Now a major motion picture, discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story of Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke. Join Jess and Leslie as they form an unlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia. There they rule as king and queen, until a terrible tragedy occurs that helps Jess understand just how much he has learned from Leslie. | HarperFestival |
| 9780399234064 | Brothers | Yin | When Ming arrives in San Francisco after the long boat journey from China, his older brothers waste no time warning him: "Chinese should not go outside Chinatown." But Ming risks doing just that, and when he meets Patrick, he knows the young Irish boy has a kind heart, and begins a remarkable friendship that brings their two very different communities together.Illustrated in Chris Soentpiet's richly detailed watercolor paintings, this long-awaited follow-up to the award-winning Coolies helps to tell the precious, rare story of the first Chinese immigrants and their pursuit of the American Dream. | Philomel Books |
| 9781615666157 | Buddy Heads for Home | Mildred C. Glover | 'The storm-blown rain pounded against the shed like the drum line in a marching band...Whistling winds sped through the cracks in the walls...Buddy shivered with fright, curled up on a warm blanket in a corner, and prepared to brave the storm alone.' Follow new author Mildred Glover as she takes you through the streets of New Orleans, to a shelter in Las Vegas, and finally, to Beaufort, South Carolina, as Buddy Heads for Home. Mildred Glover is an elementary school administrator in Beaufort, South Carolina. Buddy Heads for Home recounts the events her dog endured during Hurricane Katrina. | Tate Publishing |
| 9780439086738 | Buffalo Before Breakfast | Mary Pope Osborne | The magic tree house takes Jack and his sister Annie to the Great Plains where they learn about the life of the Lakota Indians. | |
| 9781442441064 | Caddy's World | Hilary McKay | Get to know the Casson family in this effervescent novel that “strikes a lovely balance between humor and poignancy” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Cadmium Casson is twelve years old the summer that everything changes. Not only are her closest friendships in jeopardy, but her mom is expecting a baby. And when the baby arrives early, Caddy’s world turns upside down. Her mother spends all her time at the hospital, and her father takes over the household, which of course turns into one chaotic (though hilarious) crisis after the next. When her charmingly dense boyfriend dumps her, Caddy is at her wits’ end. Then she discovers that the fragile baby she is so afraid of losing is not an ending, but a beginning for her whole family. And that love and friendship don’t need to be destroyed by change—they can be strengthened. Another refreshingly wise, funny, and poignant novel from the inimitable Hilary McKay. | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| 9780590406116 | Call It Courage | Armstrong Sperry | For use in schools and libraries only. Relates how Mafatu, a young Polynesian boy whose name means Stout Heart, overcomes his terrible fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his people. | |
| 9781423116172 | Camp Rock: Second Session #3: Going Platinum | Helen Perelman | SERIES DESCRIPTION: Mitchie made it through the first summer session at Camp Rock and managed to snag the heart of popstar Shane Grey and perform in the famous final jam. Now, in these all new original stories, the second session of Camp Rock is in full swing and that means more singing, songwriting...and serious drama (of the Tess variety) are going to take center stage. Camp Rock: Second Session #3: Going PlatinumThe latest Connect Three record just went platinum! And it’s all thanks to Shane turning over a new leaf at Camp Rock! When Shane’s record company decides to throw him a rockin party at Camp, everyone is totally psyched! All the campers show up for the party, including Mitchie, who can’t wait to see Shane receive his award. But then Faye--a platinum blonde bombshell from Shane’s past arrives and Mitchie turns green with envy! Will Faye sweep Shane off his feet once again, and leave Mitchie in the dust? | Disney Press |
| 9781368005630 | Captain Superlative | J. S. Puller | Debut author J.S. Puller delivers an inspirational story full of heart, humor, and breathtaking revelations."Have no fear, citizens! Captain Superlative is here to make all troubles disappear!"Red mask, blue wig, silver swimsuit, rubber gloves, torn tights, high top sneakers and . . . a cape? Who would run through the halls of Deerwood Park Middle School dressed like this? And why?Janey--quick to stay in the shadows--can't resist the urge to uncover the truth behind the mask. The answer pulls invisible Janey into the spotlight and leads her to an unexpected friendship with a superhero like no other. Fearless even in the face of school bully extraordinaire, Dagmar Hagen, no good deed is too small for the incomparable Captain Superlative and her new sidekick, Janey.But superheroes hold secrets and Captain Superlative is no exception. When Janey unearths what's truly at stake, she's forced to face her own dark secrets and discover what it truly means to be a hero . . . and a friend. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |