Brittney Johnston's Library
Carmel Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781943521142 | The Tuttle Twins And The Road To Surfdom | Connor Boyack | "A twisted tale of unintended consequences unfolds! History abounds with examples of government officials making decisions, well-intentioned or otherwise, that harm others. Unfortunately, these unintended consequences are never anticipated, and rarely considered once they occur. As theTuttle twins find in their latest adventure, central planning can ruin people's lives. Nobel prize-winning economist F.A. Hayek's famous book The Road to Serfdom comes to life in this enlightening edition, showing that when people get what they wish for they often get much more than they bargained. Read along as Ethan and Emily investigate a new road built to take travelers to a beach named Surfdom--and the disruption it brings to the entire community."--Page 4 of cover | Libertas Institute |
| 9781943521197 | The Tuttle Twins And The Search For Atlas | Connor Boyack | What happens when hard-working people quit? In a world filled with consumers, what happens if the producers give up and leave? And how can people better practice personal responsibility and not have a sense of entitlement about the things they think they deserve? Ethan and Emily Tuttle tackle these questions in their latest adventure, this time as clowns in the visiting circus. Incorporating ideas from Ayn Rand's hit novel "Atlas Shrugged", this book shows how things begin falling apart when socialism creeps in. Join the clown twins as they try to figure out where Atlas went - and more importantly, why he left | Libertas Institute |
| 9781943521210 | The Tuttle Twins And Their Spectacular Show Business | Connor Boyack | "How does a child become an entrepreneur? While most people prefer the relative safety of working at a job for somebody else, others are more interested in the independence, excitement, and creative problem solving that are all part of starting our own business and being an entrepreneur. But as Ethan and Emily Tuttle learn in their latest adventure, being an entrepreneur isn't easy -- especially when you're up against some tough competition. Join the twins as they dive into the ins and outs of becoming business owners, solving the many problems that pop up along the way."--Page 4 of cover | Libertas Institute |
| 9780989291224 | The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law | Connor Boyack | Children are often taught that government protects our life, liberty, and property, but could it be true that some laws actually allow people to hurt us and take our things? | Libertas Press |
| 9780545563321 | The Underpants Zoo | Invites the reader to visit a new zoo, where each of the animals sports underwear suited to his or her own personal style. | ||
| 9780590453592 | The Wrong-Way Rabbit | Teddy Slater | Tibbar the backward bunny does everything the opposite from what's expected, walking backwards and going up the down stairs. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780060576110 | Time for Kids: Thomas Edison | Editors of TIME For Kids | A fast-paced biography of Thomas Edison, the scientist who perfected the light bulb and propelled America into the twentieth century. | Harper Collins |
| 9781845079390 | Turtle Watch | Saviour Pirotta | People think Jiro-San is mad - he sits on the beach for hours, just listening to the wind and waiting, always waiting. But Taro is fascinated by this wise man and his wonderful secrets, especially when Jiro-San reveals to him that his sea friends are on their way to the beach. | Lincoln Children's Books |
| 9781570915871 | U.S. Navy Alphabet Book | Jerry Pallotta, Sammie Garnett | Learn about the Navy SEALS, aircraft carriers, submarines, and much more. This unique alphabet book also introduces readers to the semaphore, international code flag, and radio alphabets. | Charlesbridge Publishing |
| 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 |
| 9781338240948 | Wallace and Grace Take the Case | Heather Alexander | In their first adventure, Wallace and Grace meet a rabbit who is sure he saw a ghost! Something is spooking the garden . . . Can Wallace and Grace solve this case? | |
| 9780590929530 | We Love the Dirt | Tony Johnston | The people, animals, and objects on the farm explain their relationship with the dirt, which is used and needed by all. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780590262651 | We Play on a Rainy Day | Angela Shelf Medearis, Sylvia Walker | Children pout when the rain begins, but, soon, properly dressed, they enjoy playing outdoors in the rain. | SCHOLASTIC |
| 9781400772858 | Weird, Wild, And Wonderful Set 2 | Gary Underwood, Shelley Underwood | Weird, Wild, and Wonderful includes 18 books about untamed animals designed to help below-level readers build nonfiction literacy skills while also delivering high-interest standards-based Life Sciences content. Each book is accompanied by a guide that assists the teacher in covering Reading and Science learning objectives in the same lesson. | Sundance Newbridge Publishing |
| 9781479519262 | What Do You Think, Katie? Writing An Opinion Piece With Katie Woo | Fran Manushkin | Hi! I'm Katie Woo. I am writing an opinion piece for my school paper. I wasn't sure what to write about until JoJo and Pedro made me mad. Now I'm going to tell everyone just what rotten friends they can be. While I'm at it, I'll teach you how to write an opinion piece, too. | Capstone |
| 9780736422383 | What Is a Princess? | Jennifer Liberts, Jennifer Liberts Weinberg | Simple text and illustrations describe the qualities shared by some of Disney's princesses, including Snow White, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Ariel. | RH/Disney |
| 9780140548754 | When I Was Young in the Mountains | Cynthia Rylant | Caldecott Honor Book! "An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text." -Association for Childhood Education International | Penguin |
| 9780916291044 | Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge | Mem Fox | In this very special story, Wilfrid Gordon helps his 96-year-old friend, Miss Nancy, regain some of her memories.Author Mem Fox wrote Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge in the hope of bringing children and the elderly together and it remains a modern-day classic, used in homes, classrooms and even training sessions for volunteers who work with the elderly. | Kane Miller Book Pub |