Virginia Winstead's Library
West Creek Middle
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780679890508 | Vacation Under the Volcano | Mary Pope Osborne | The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Who wants to vacation next to a volcano? Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive in Pompeii and soon discover that it is the very day the city will be destroyed. Now Jack and Annie must race against time to find an ancient library before it is buried in ash! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780679886419 | Volcanoes! | Eric Arnold | A volcano could be called a sleeping mountain--that is, until it wakes up! What is it like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs? Young readers can learn what makes volcanoes "tick," and read about some of the most famous eruptions in history. | National Geographic Books |
| 9781338714586 | Waiting Is Not Easy! | Mo Willems | Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient. | |
| 9781338666274 | We're Going On A Gingerbread Hunt | Anna Membrino | Little ones will love this festive, rhyming story about going on a hunt to find the gingerbread man!We’re going on a gingerbread hunt!We’re going on a gingerbread hunt!We’re going to eat a big one.Here we come!Little ones will love going on a magical Christmas adventure as they explore a candy cane forest, trek across a chocolate river, and hike over majestic ice cream mountains on a search to find the gingerbread man! But when the gingerbread man runs into a dark cave, are they ready to find out what's waiting for them inside?Full of action, humor, and loads of festive fun, this is the perfect Christmas read-aloud that will get little ones and parents excited for the holiday season! | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781338239515 | What Does It Mean to Be Kind | Rana DiOrio | Teaches children about what it means to be kind by discussing the importance of caring, patience, forgiveness and acceptance, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to live more fully and richly. | |
| 9780545630856 | What if You Had Animal Hair? | Sandra Markle | Discusses the ways that different animals use their hair to survive, including the polar bear, reindeer, and porcupine. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781419747243 | When You Adopt A Pugicorn | Matilda Rose | In the picture book When You Adopt a Pugicorn, author Matilda Rose and illustrator Tim Budgen answer the question what happens when a princess wishes for a unicorn . . . but gets a PUGICORN instead?Every year, young princesses and princes arrive at Mrs. Paws’s Haven for Magical Pets to pick a perfect unicorn pet. But this year Princess Ava arrived too late. There are no unicorns left . . . only a pugicorn! He’s short and hairy. He can’t sit still or gallop gracefully—and he certainly can’t leap over rainbows.Can a pugicorn ever be a princess’s best friend?“Digital illustrations by Budgen present dynamic, animation-style characters against a twinkly atmosphere, complementing Rose’s simple message that encourages trying new things and accepting differences.” —Publishers WeeklyAlso Available from Matilda Rose and Tim Budgen:When You Adopt a Pugicorn: The Christmas WishWhen You Adopt a PandarinaWhen You Adopt a Starwhal | Harry N. Abrams |
| 9781338038781 | Who Was George Washington Carver? | Jim Gigliotti | "Born in 1860s Missouri, nobody expected George Washington Carver to succeed. Slaves were not allowed to be educated. After the Civil War, Carver enrolled in classes and proved to be a star student. He became the first black student at Iowa State Agricultural College and later its first black professor. He went on to the Tuskegee Institute where he specialized in botany (the study of plants) and developed techniques to grow crops better. His work with vegetables, especially peanuts, made him famous and changed agriculture forever. He went on to develop nearly 100 household products and over 100 recipes using peanuts."--Provided by publisher. | Grosset & Dunlap |
| 9780545801126 | Who Was Milton Hershey? | James Buckley (Jr.) | "Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey's life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didn't have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today."--Provided by publisher. | |
| 9780448479552 | Who Was Muhammad Ali? | James Buckley, Jr., Who HQ | Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed “The Greatest,” Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” He was an uncompromising athlete who brought beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the world’s most famous cultural icons. Read Who Was Muhammad Ali? and discover “The Greatest.” | Penguin |
| 9780448454429 | Who Was Rosa Parks? | Yona Zeldis McDonough, Who HQ | In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." This biography has black-and-white illustrations throughout. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780448450520 | Who Was Walt Disney? | Whitney Stewart | Highlights the life and accomplishments of the famous cartoonist who created Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Bambi and was the owner of Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland. | Penguin |
| 9780545873468 | Willow The Duckling (Dr. Kittycat #4) (4) | Jane Clarke | Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She's ready to rescue whenever help is needed.We'll be there in a whisker!All the little animals of Thistletown are putting on a show. Dr. KittyCat is on hand to make sure everyone stays safe. When Willow the duckling feels sick just before she's supposed to go on stage, she's worried she'll miss her big moment. Dr. KittyCat must get quacking and figure out what's wrong! | Scholastic Paperbacks |