Amanda Zimmerman's Library
Cumberland Heights Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781524766498 | We're All Wonders | R. J. Palacio | The New York Times bestseller that celebrates kindness, belonging, and friendship. Inspired by the unforgettable blockbuster book and movie Wonder, this is the perfect graduation gift for kids of all ages, plus a great choice for baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! Over 15 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to Choose Kind. Now younger readers can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Countless fans have asked R. J. Palacio to write a book for younger readers. With We’re All Wonders, she makes her picture-book debut as both author and artist, with a spare, powerful text and striking, richly imagined illustrations. Palacio shows readers what it’s like to live in Auggie’s world—a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he’s not always seen that way. We’re All Wonders may be Auggie’s story, but it taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It’s the perfect way for families and educators to talk about empathy and kindness with young children. Praise for Wonder: A #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Top 100 Bestseller An Indie Bestseller A Time Magazine 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time Selection A Washington Post Best Kids’ Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book An NPR Outstanding Backseat Book Club Pick An Entertainment Weekly 10 Great Kids’ Books Selection “A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.” —The Wall Street Journal “A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.” —Entertainment Weekly “Rich and memorable.” —The New York Times Book Review | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| 9.78134E+12 | What Does a Veterinarian Do? | Karen Alexander | Would you like to work with animals? - back cover | |
| 9780761312987 | What Is a Scientist? | Barbara Lehn | Simple text and photographs depict children engaged in various activities that make up the scientific process. | First Avenue Editions |
| 9780805073942 | What Is Science? | Rebecca Kai Dotlich | A whirlwind tour through the intriguing world of scienceWhat exactly is science? Stars and planets, rocks and soil, hurricanes and airplanes―science is all of these things and so much more. It's also about curiosity: asking questions and exploring possible answers.Through simple words and child-friendly illustrations, this poetic picture book introduces young children to the exciting and ever-changing world of science.What Is Science? is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| 9780778707622 | What Is Temperature? (Weather Close-Up) | Robin Johnson | Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is. Temperature affects our lives - from the clothes we wear to the activities we do. This engaging and entertaining title inspires a solid understanding of this essential concept. Readers also discover how a thermometer is used to measure temperature using units called degrees. | Crabtree Classics |
| OS_643EE1FEC62A1900B5C1DE0A | what is veteran's day | |||
| 9780062338013 | What Makes a Magnet? | Franklyn M. Branley | How does a magnet work? Why does a magnet pick up a paper clip but not a leaf or a penny? How can the whole world be a magnet? Read and find out more about how magnets work! Franklyn M. Branley's classic text is seamlessly updated by NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Honoree Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano in this reissue. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features rich vocabulary, fascinating sidebars and diagrams by artist True Kelley, and a find-out-more section with a glossary and step-by-step instructions on how to make your own magnet and find magnetic technology in the world around you! The art and text for this new edition was vetted by Dr. Zoran Ninkov, Professor of Astrophysical Sciences and Technology, Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, Rochester Institute of Technology. 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 |
| WHEN GROVER MOVED TO SESAME STREET | ||||
| 9780064431781 | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king. | Harper Collins |
| 9781338053180 | Why, Fly Guy?: Answers To Kids' BIG Questions (Fly Guy Presents): Answers To Kids' BIG Questions | Arnold, Tedd | Scholastic Inc. | |
| 9781338141528 | Worm Weather | Jean Taft | "Join in the rainy-day fun as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm. The worm delights in the weather just as much as the kids"-- | |
| WOULD YOU RATHER BE A BULLFROG | ||||
| 9780310765936 | Your Spark | Lisa Leonard | A celebration of the God-given spark that makes each person unique and that can light up the world. | |
| 9780972394635 | Zero | Kathryn Otoshi | Follow up to the award winning book, "ONE", a number called ZERO wonders, "How does a number worth nothing become something?" The story of ZERO's search to find value in herself and in othersTopics covering: - Body Issues & appearance - Finding value in yourself and developing character - Working with others/Teamwork/Developing social skills - Counting/Math - CourageZero is a big round number. When she looks at herself, she just sees a hole right in her center. Every day she watches the other numbers line up to count: "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 . . . !" "Those numbers have value. That's why they count," she thinks. But how could a number worth nothing become something? Zero feels empty inside. She watches One having fun with the other numbers. One has bold strokes and squared corners. Zero is big and round with no corners at all. "If I were like One, then Ican count too," she thinks. So she pushes and pulls, stretches and straightens, forces and flattens herself, but in the end she realizes that she can only be Zero. As budding young readers learn about numbers and counting, they are also introduced to accepting different body types, developing social skills and character, and learning what it means to find value in yourself and in others. | |
| 9781338315912 | Zoogie Boogie Fever! An Animal Dance Book | Sujean Rim | What Do The Animals At The Zoo Do When The Gates Close At Night? They Boogie Until Dawn!-- | Scholastic, Inc. |