Amber Davenport's Library
Northeast Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780547026848 | Penguins | Alan Wood | ||
| 9781338356557 | Penguins! | David Salomon | "Penguin lovers and young nonfiction fans will enjoy following one penguin couple through their efforts to raise a family of chicks in this engaging Step into Reading Science Reader. Did you know that penguins have feathers but don't fly? Or that their eggs are guarded by the daddy penguin? Or that they dive in the ocean for their food? Discover these facts and more, along with brilliant photographs of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica, in this captivating nonfiction leveled reader. These unusual birds will waddle into children's hearts while they decode the simple text. Great for confident or reluctant readers"--Provided by publisher. | |
| 9780316174121 | Piñata! | Rebecca Emberley | Provides a brief introduction to the piänata and all the treasures it holds. | Little Brown & Company |
| 9781338335958 | Pine & Boof | Ross Burach | One blustery day, Boof the bear's lucky red leaf gets swept away by the wind. Fortunately for him, Pine the porcupine just happens to walk by with his lucky compass and the two set off on an adventure to find the lost leaf, only to discover true friendship in the process. | |
| 9780590016551 | Pippi Longstocking | Astrid Lindgren | The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades. Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson. Whether Pippi's scrubbing floors, doing arithmetic, or stirring things up at a fancy tea party, her flair for the outrageous always seems to lead to another adventure. | |
| 9781561459360 | Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers | Melissa Stewart | Underdogs, unite! Celebrated nonfiction author Melissa Stewart offers young readers a funny, informative look at some animal "underdogs" that have amazing means of survival. Pee-ew! Should the stinky, skunklike zorilla take a bath? And should the slowpoke Galápagos tortoise get a move on? Everyone knows "cool" animals like elephants and cheetahs, but you should meet these lesser-known creatures that have amazing, creative means of survival! Written with a lively, playful voice, this book introduces young readers to a variety of animal "underdogs" and explains how characteristics that might seem like weaknesses are critical for finding food and staying safe in an eat-or-be-eaten world. Along with her engaging animal facts, Stewart weaves in a gentle message of understanding and celebrating differences. Stephanie Laberis's bright, humorous, and scientifically accurate illustrations add to the fun. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780679824251 | Pirates Past Noon | Mary Pope Osborne | The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps, hidden gold, and nasty pirates. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780736430500 | Plane Pals | Frank Berrios | With the support of friends old and new, Dusty Crophopper reaches heights he never dreamed possible. | RH/Disney |
| 9780547024080 | Planet Zogo | Gus Regallo | ||
| 9780544102637 | Poppleton in Winter | Poppleton loved his icicles. Each morning he took a ruler outside to see how much longer they had grown. Based on the best research about how children learn to read, Scholastic Readers are developed under the supervision of reading experts and are educator approved. Scholastic readers are designed to support your childs efforts to learn how to read at every age and every stage. Enjoy helping your child learn to read and love to read. | ||
| 9781561458349 | Prairie Chicken Little | Jackie Mims Hopkins | When Mary McBlicken the prairie chicken hears a rumblin' and a grumblin', she sets off to warn her friends in this prairie-style twist on Chicken Little. Mary McBlicken is sure a stampede's a comin'! She hurries to the ranch, gathering up her friends—a prairie dog, a jack rabbit, and a meadowlark—along the way. Before the fine feathered and furry folks get to their destination, they encounter a coyote who says he knows a shortcut. Should they trust him? Will they find Cowboy Stan and Red Dog Dan in time? And where is that rumbling coming from anyway? Jackie Mims Hopkins brings readers a hilarious, prairie-style rendition of a well-loved tale. Henry Cole's energetic illustrations perfectly complement the hilarity and will have readers laughing out loud. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780399255748 | Pretend | Jennifer Plecas | A father and son embark on an imaginary adventure and discover how much they love each other. | |
| 9780440421634 | Project Mulberry | Linda Sue Park | While working on a project for an after-school club, Julia Song, a Korean-American girl, and her friend Patrick learn not just about silkworms, but also about tolerance, prejudice, friendship, patience, and more. Reprint. | Yearling Books |
| 9780545134873 | Pumpkins | James Tandy | Teaches key science concepts and targets must-know sight words, all about pumpkins. | |
| 9780590494588 | Putting It in Writing | Steven Otfinoski | Provides examples, models, and advice for writing letters to friends, relatives, and businesses, or for preparing school reports. | |
| 9780545700580 | Rain! | Linda Ashman | Scholastic | |
| 9780545390118 | Rangers Unite | Ray Santos | This reader, illustrated with images from the TV show, focuses on the Rangers as they continue to hone their powers and transition into their lives as Samurai Rangers. But evil master Xandred has discovered that by flooding the Netherworld's river with the tears of humans, he may be able to rise back into our world. Can the Rangers work together to create a Samurai Megazord and battle Xandred's henchmen before it's too late? This story is based on an exciting one-hour TV special. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780062252074 | Red | Michael Hall | A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo and It's an Orange Aardvark! Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon's Story, by Michael Hall, is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. Red will appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, and The Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age! Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue! This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone. | Greenwillow Books |
| 9780545545303 | Revenge of the Dinotrux | Chris Gall | Stuck in a museum where they are poked, prodded, studied, and shaken by visitors, the Dinotrux, unearthed prehistoric ancestors of today's trucks, take revenge when Tyrannosaurus Trux discovers chewing gum all over his claws. | |
| 9780525423614 | Rhymes Round the World | Kay Chorao | Sweet and full of wonder, from catchy to quiet, children's poems captivate readers of all ages. Here, familiar nursery rhymes and folk songs join poetry selections from many traditions. Recall old favorites and discover new poems, from Poland to Mozambique, Japan to Mexico, and every corner in between. Cheerful illustrations capture the beauty of diversity the world over. |