Candice Somers' Library
West Creek Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780823410255 | From Seed to Plant | Gail Gibbons | Flowers, trees, fruits—plants are all around us, but where do they come from? With simple language and bright illustrations, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the processes of pollination, seed formation, and germination. Important vocabulary is reinforced with accessible explanation and colorful, clear diagrams showing the parts of plants, the wide variety of seeds, and how they grow. The book includes instructions for a seed-growing project, and a page of interesting facts about plants, seeds, and flowers. A nonfiction classic, and a perfect companion for early science lessons and curious young gardeners. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award. From Seed to Plant was included in the Common Core State Standards Appendix B. | Holiday House |
| 9781432990251 | Going to School | Rebecca Rissman | Compares the ways children in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries went to school and what schools and classrooms were like with contemporary practices. | Capstone Classroom |
| 9780822546436 | Home Then and Now | Robin Nelson | Presents a brief look at how homes in the United States have changed over the years. | LernerClassroom |
| 9780062382030 | How Mountains Are Made | Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld | A mountain might be thousands of feet high, but it can still grow taller or shorter each year. This classic picture book explores how mountains are made—including how Mount Everest grew from a flat plain under an ocean to become 29,028 feet tall! Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features simple activities and fascinating cross-sections of the earth’s moving crust that clearly explain plate tectonics. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by an expert in the field. 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 |
| 0439466210 | I Can Help! | Hans Wilhelm | Puppy attempts to be a helpful addition to the family, but after a few accidents and mistakes, such as knocking over a flowerpot and dumping the garbage can, he begins to wonder if he will ever be able to get anything right. | Cartwheel Books |
| I Can Read Level 2 Owl At Home | ||||
| 9780736842389 | In My Home (My World) | Mari C. Schuh | Capstone Press | |
| Level 1 Scholastic Reader Soccer Game | ||||
| 9780062381903 | Light Is All Around Us | Wendy Pfeffer | Light is all around you! It comes in many forms: Light from the sun brightens our day, firelight flickers in the night, electric lights fill our homes—and some animals even make the sea glow! With lively illustrations and diagrams and clear, engaging text, this Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating look into the many ways that light brightens our world. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features rich vocabulary and uses simple, fun diagrams to clearly explain concepts like light speed. This book also includes a find out more section with activities that show why plants need light to grow and why our shadows look different throughout the day. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Russell P. Leslie, Professor and Associate Director of the Lighting Research Center at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. | HarperCollins |
| Lizards Weird And Wonderful | ||||
| 9781479521869 | Lookin' for Light | Eric Braun | "Engaging text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about light"-- | Capstone |
| 9780425288894 | Miss Maple's Seeds | Eliza Wheeler | After gathering lost seeds during the summer, a kind woman tends and instructs them throughout the fall and winter before sending them out in the spring to find roots of their own. | Penguin |
| 9780590458016 | Monkey See, Monkey Do | Marc Gave | Rhyming text relates the antics of monkeys that play all day. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781442494268 | Moonbear's Shadow | Frank Asch | Moonbear tries to outwit his troublesome shadow in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. One sunny day Bear decides to go fishing, but his shadow keeps scaring the fish away, time and time again. Bear tries everything he can think of to get rid of this pesky nuisance. And at last he succeeds—or so he thinks! This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover. | Aladdin |
| 9780064433747 | My Great-Aunt Arizona | Gloria Houston | Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and -- most of all -- read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day. Arizona never did make it to those places. Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended. Gloria Houston's Joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the magical place a special teacher can hold in our hearts. | Harper Collins |
| 9780142410639 | On Earth | G. Brian Karas | Perfect for Earth Day! Climb aboard a giant spaceship . . . the Earth! In glorious art, G. Brian Karas illuminates our Earth and its cycles and does a brilliant job of making the concepts of rotation and revolution understandable. As you travel, watch shadows disappear into night, and feel the sun on your face as winter turns into spring. All these amazing things happen because the Earth is constantly in motion, spinning and circling, gliding and tilting. As passengers of the Earth, our voyage never ends! | Penguin |
| 9781590366776 | Opossums (Backyard Animals) | Webster, Christine | Weigl Pub Inc | |
| 9780544102675 | Owl at Home | Arnold Lobel | Relates five adventures of Owl. | |
| 9781338211757 | Pete the Cat | James Dean | As Pete the Cat searches underwater for a seahorse, he comes into contact with all manner of sea creatures. | |
| 9780062303882 | Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat | James Dean | New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat’s world to life under the sea in this new I Can Read book. Pete the Cat is going scuba diving! Before he hits the water, Captain Joe tells him about all the sea creatures he can encounter, and Pete is super excited to see a seahorse. But when he is suited up and swimming around, he has to search high and low to find the little guy. In this aquatic adventure, Pete makes a new friend and gets a big surprise! Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. New readers will love the easy-to-read format and groovy illustrations in Pete the Cat’s first I Can Read underwater journey! | HarperCollins |