Sophia Land's Library
Rossview Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545510455 | Wayside School Is Falling Down | Louis Sachar | More humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face the cafeteria's dreaded Mushroom Surprise, and study a hobo during show and tell. Sequel to "Sideways Stories from Wayside School." | |
| 9781598214925 | What If Rain Boots Were Made Of Paper? | Kevin Beals, P. David Pearson | ||
| 9781442444331 | What Presidents Are Made Of | This sophisticated and playful nonfiction picture book looks at US presidents!See America’s presidents as never before—made of objects! Using everything from blue jeans to boxing gloves, Hanoch Piven “builds” the characters of eighteen of our nation’s leaders. Revealing anecdotes accompany the creative collages and lend insight to the charismatic personalities of prominent presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama, resulting in an irresistible resource. | Atheneum Books for Young Readers | |
| 9780698115804 | Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? | Jean Fritz | Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz takes us on a historic tour of Christopher Colubus! "In a simple, short biography of Columbus she has been extraordinarily successful in extracting the essence of the man."—The Horn BookChristopher Columbus thought he knew where he was going. He had planned to be the first to cross the ocean and reach the rich lands of the Indies. And when he returned to Spain, he insisted to everyone who would listen that he'd succeeded. But that wasn't exactly true. Little did Columbus know that his mistake would come to be known as America!"Fritz's unconventional look at the great explorer who accidently discovered the New World reveals the navigator's obstinate as well as his visionary side."—School Library Journal | Puffin Books |
| 9780448453309 | Who Is Barack Obama? | Roberta Edwards | Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Harvard Law School graduate, legislator, and civil rights lawyer who became the forty-fourth president of the United States. | Penguin |
| 9780448484235 | Who Was Alexander the Great? | Kathryn Waterfield, Robin Waterfield, Who HQ | Alexander the Great conquers the New York Times best-selling Who Was...? series! When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read biography offers a fascinating look at the life of Alexander and the world he lived in. | Penguin |
| 9780679819479 | Why Pick On Me? (Marvin Redpost 2, Paper) | Louis Sachar | This sidesplitting chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series takes on rumors and teasing.There’s a rumor at school that Marvin Redpost picks his nose. Clarence started it, and now everyone believes it. Even Marvin’s friends are embarrassed to be seen with him! Can Marvin figure out how to change everyone’s mind? Or is he doomed to be teased forever?Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439285933 | Wizard Of Oz (Scholastic Junior Classics) | L. Frank Baum | Dorothy, along with her beloved dog Toto, finds herself stranded in a bizarre and magical world after a terrible cyclone, and must embark on a journey to the Emerald City to implore the Great Wizard of Oz for help, and along the way, makes some very special friends--a lion, a tin man, and a scarecrow. Reprint. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781484731482 | World Of Reading Star Wars Death Star Battle: Level 2 | Disney Book Group | It's a race against time as the rebels fight to destroy the Empire's greatest weapon--the Death Star. This level 2 early reader retells classic scenes from Star Wars: A New Hope as the Luke Skywalker flies his X-Wing in a battle with Darth Vader. Featuring beautiful full-color illustrations, this World of Reading book is perfect for little Star Wars fans who are ready to read on their own. | Disney Lucasfilm Press |
| 9781484705018 | World of Reading Star Wars Rescue From Jabba's Palace | Disney Book Group | Luke goes head-to-head with the evil Jabba the Hutt! This fully-illustrated level 2 reader retells the classic scenes from Return of the Jedi where Luke visits Jabba's Palace and fights to rescue his friends. | Disney Lucasfilm Press |
| 9780670888610 | Young Cam Jansen And The Pizza Shop Mystery | David A. Adler | Can Cam's photographic memory help her father and her best friend Eric solve the mystery of the missing jacket at the pizza shop? | Viking Juvenile |
| 9780545909754 | Young Survivors of the Holocaust | Allan Zullo | Tells the stories of 10 Jewish children who survived the Holocaust. | |
| 9780545650977 | Your Fantastic Elastic Brain | JoAnn M. Deak | This innovative and timely picture book teaches children that they have the ability to stretch and grow their own brains. It also delivers the crucial message that mistakes are an essential part of learning. The book introduces children to the anatomy and various functions of the brain in a fun and engaging way. |