Brittany King's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soccer Game | ||||
| 9780807575321 | Someone Was Watching | David Patneaude | When his baby sister disappears from the river near their summer home, eighth grader Chris fights the assumption that she has drowned and sets off on a journey to discover the truth. | Albert Whitman |
| 9780439114936 | Space Explorers | Eva Moore | The Magic School Bus blasts off on a tour of the Milky Way planets, and the kids discover how the other planets are different from Earth. Not only do they all have different temperatures, but each planet has a different atmosphere as well. Ms. Frizzle's class finds out how far away the planets are, and how long it would really take to get there if they didn't have a Magic School Bus. | Scholastic Inc. |
| Spell Of The Screaming Jokers | ||||
| 9780789457134 | Spies! (DK Readers, Level 3: Reading Alone) | Richard Platt | Explore the history of espionage with the DK Reader Spies! Meet the famous and the infamous―the agents and the double agents. Infiltrate the FBI, CIA, and KGB, and follow the evolution of the tools of the trade, including industrial spying and computer hackers.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read―then read to learn! | DK Children |
| 9780061978630 | Splat the Cat: What Was That? | When Seymour gets lost in a haunted house, it's up to Splat and Spike to come to his rescue. | HarperFestival | |
| 9781575658193 | Spork Out of Orbit (Book 1) | Nan Walker | Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. CRASH! Trixie can’t believe her eyes—an alien just landed in the school playground! Spork is small and orange and weird. He eats crayons. He thinks the hamster is a second grader. And respect? Spork’s never even heard of the word! But Spork is the best thing to ever happen to school. Trixie has to get him to stay! Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Respect) | Astra Publishing House |
| 9781442421837 | Spy School | Stuart Gibbs | “Combines Alex Rider’s espionage skills with a huge dose of the sarcasm of Artemis Fowl.” —School Library JournalCan an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? In the first book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley sure hopes so—and his life may depend on it!Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he’s already pegged his dream job: CIA or bust. Unfortunately for him, his personality doesn’t exactly scream “secret agent.” In fact, Ben is so awkward, he can barely get to school and back without a mishap. Because of his innate nerdiness, Ben is not surprised when he is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science—but he’s entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior CIA academy. Could the CIA really want him? | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| 9781484728208 | Star Wars: 5Minute Star Wars Stories (5-Minute Stories) | Lucasfilm Press | Blast off into hyperspace with eleven action-packed Star Wars tales!Jedi Master Yoda has a lightsaber showdown with the dreaded Count Dooku; Luke Skywalker and the Rebels race against time to destroy the Death Star; and the brave Rey makes a new friend when she meets the droid BB-8.Featuring fun illustrations, and a durable, padded cover, each of these stories is the ideal length for reading aloud in five minutes--perfect for galactic adventures at lightspeed. | Disney Lucasfilm Press |
| 9780545478465 | Stat | Amar'e Stoudemire | ||
| Stat Schooled | ||||
| 9780316607421 | Stealing Home | Matt Christopher | Joey is sure he will not get along with the exchange student from Nicaragua who is staying with his family for a year, but they find common ground on the baseball field. | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| 9781338815771 | Stink And The Hairy Scary Spider | Megan McDonald | Creepy! Crawly! Criminy! Stink Is Bonkers About Most Scientific Things. But Dangle A Spider In Front Of Him And He Goes Berserk! Stink Is So Freaked Out By Spiders That He Can't Read About Them. He Can't Look At Them. He Can't Think About Them. And He For Sure Can't Touch Them! Stink Has Arachnophobia (a Fear Of Spiders), And He Has It Bad. But When A Hairy Backyard Emergency Arises, Stink Is Forced To Face His Fear--and Eight Beady Eyes--head-on. Will He Manage To Tame The Heebie-jeebies, Or Will He Remain Stuck In His Web Of Tarantulan Terror? -- | |
| 9780763664220 | Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk | Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds | Stink and his friends try to earn money to buy the latest book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street series and go to the book release party. | Candlewick Press |
| 9781338325119 | Strays Like Us | Cecilia Galante | Twelve-year-old Fred (never Winifred) is being fostered by the eccentric but kind Margery Dawson while her mother is dealing with addiction problems, and mostly Fred is determined not to form any attachments to anybody--until the condition of Toby, the abused dog next door, captures first her attention and then her heart, and somehow it becomes increasingly difficult to stay detached from the people who are helping her. | |
| Students On Strike | ||||
| 9781426301537 | Students On Strike Jim Crow, Civil Rights, Brown, And Me | John A. Stokes, Lois Wolfe, Herman J. Viola | John Stokes has waited more than 50 years to give his eyewitness account of "The Manhattan Project." This was the name he and a group of fellow students gave their strike at R.R. Moton High School that helped to end separate schooling for blacks and whites, not only in his home state of Virginia, but throughout America. Told in Stokes’ own words, the story vividly conveys how his passion for learning helped set in motion one of the most powerful movements in American history, resulting in the desegregation of schools—and life—in the United States. As a child tending crops on the family farm, John Stokes never dreamed that one day he would be at the center of the Civil Rights Movement. Yet, on April 23, 1951, he and his fellow students walked out of the school and into the history books. Their school was built to accommodate 180 students, yet over 400 black students attended classes in leaky buildings with tar paper walls. A potbelly stove served as the only source of heat, and the school lacked running water, indoor plumbing, and a cafeteria. Yet to Stokes and his fellow students, it was their path to a better life. Students on Strike is an evocative first-person narrative from a period of radical change in American history. Stokes recounts the planning of the student walkout, the secret meetings, the plot to send the principal on a wild goose chase after "truant" students, and the strategy to boycott classes until conditions improved. The author recalls the challenges in persuading teachers and parents to support the strike, and the intimidation that came in the form of threats and a cross-burning on school grounds. Archival illustrations from Stokes’ scrapbook add to the emotional impact of his story. The narrative follows the course of the lawsuits filed by the NAACP, which would became part of the historic Brown v Board of Education ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court and the subsequent end to segregation in America. Young readers will relish this inspirational account of the heroic struggles of John Stokes and his fellow students; they will also learn a timeless lesson that people with little influence—but with great determination—can make a difference. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780989341417 | Summer Of The Woods (The Virginia Mysteries) | Steven K. Smith | Do you remember your first real adventure? When summer was filled with magic and anything seemed possible...Magic Tree House meets The Hardy Boys...A perfect reading adventure that will hook even reluctant young readers!When young brothers Derek and Sam move with their family to Virginia, they have no idea what adventures the summer will bring. As they explore their creaky old house and the deep surrounding woods, they uncover a sixty-year-old mystery of a valuable coin collection stolen from the local museum. Join the boys as they spend their summer running from danger and searching the woods, secret caves, rushing waters, and hidden passageways for treasure and the rare 1877 Indian Head cent coin!Summer of the Woods is the first book in The Virginia Mysteries series. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you'll love author Steven K. Smith's exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!The Virginia Mysteries - Adventures with a twist of historyBook 1 - Summer of the WoodsBook 2 - Mystery on Church HillBook 3 - Ghosts of Belle IsleBook 4 - Secret of the StaircaseBook 5 - Midnight at the MansionBook 6 - Shadows at JamestownBook 7 - Spies at Mount VernonBook 8 - Escape from MonticelloBook 9 - Pictures at the ProtestBook 10 - Pirates on the BayAlso by Steven K. SmithBrother WarsBrother Wars: Cabin ElevenBrother Wars: The Big AppleFinal Kingdom Trilogy (Ages 10+)The MissingThe RecruitThe Bridge"As if by magic, Mr. Smith presents the perfect combination of nostalgia and modern day. This exemplifies the summers I remember. Freely roaming all around, turning over rocks in creeks, exploring woods and caves while our imaginations provided limitless adventures. Kids being kids." - Reader of Summer of the Woods"My 7 year old loved this! While there is a place for the "silly" books targeted for little boys nowadays, it's refreshing to find a story reminiscent of the Hardy Boys, yet updated for this generation" - Reader of Summer of the Woods"My nine year old, reluctant reader fell in love with the story. The mystery and adventure drew her in right away…a perfect read aloud for my seven year olds. This fast paced, wholesome adventure story will leave you wanting to take a hike with your kids!" - Reader of Summer of the Woods | MyBoys3 Press |
| 9781338282726 | Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt | Ben Clanton | Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together. A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring three stories. | |
| Super Side Kicks Ocean's Revenge |