Carol Mccain's Library
Minglewood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781412955744 | Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI): The Power Of The Well-Crafted, Well-Taught Lesson | John R. Hollingsworth, Silvia E. Ybarra | A proven method for better teaching, better learning, and better test scores!This teacher-friendly book presents step-by-step guidelines for implementing the EDI method to deliver effective lessons that can significantly improve achievement for all students, including English language learners and students with special needs. The authors provide detailed sample lessons and scenarios that illustrate EDI techniques in the classroom. Teachers at all grade levels can deliver solid instruction by implementing the components of EDI: Checking for understanding Setting lesson objectives Activating prior knowledge Developing students’ skills by explaining, modeling, and demonstrating Presenting content Using guided practice | Corwin Press |
| 9780545102025 | First Day Jitters | Julie Danneberg | Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class. | |
| 9780439876438 | Floods! | Alyse Sweeney, Scholastic, Incorporated | Learn about floods and increase your vocabulary. | |
| 9780439784481 | Flowers | In Flowers, A First Discovery Book, young children will learn fascinating facts about flowers, pollination, and fruit! Flowers. | ||
| 9780545918015 | Fly Guy's Thrilling Tricks | Tedd Arnold | ||
| 9781740471565 | Friendly Fish (Button Books) | McLean, Wendy | Book Company Intl | |
| 9780590122528 | Froggy Goes To School | Jonathan London | Froggy Goes to School (View amazon detail page) 0590122525 | Scholastic |
| 9780439692311 | Froggy's Baby Sister | Jonathan London | A new baby in the family has Froggy concerned at first. | |
| 9781585362554 | G Is For Galaxy: An Out Of This World Alphabet (Science Alphabet) | Janis Campbell, Cathy Collison, Alan Stacy | Aspiring astronauts, star gazing astrophysicists, and even toddlers pointing at the moon will now have the right stuff for exploring our galaxy. With rhymes for younger children and their accompanying fact-filled expository test for older readers, syndicated "Yak's Corner" columnists Janis Campbell and Cathy Collison shuttle us through an out of this world alphabet as seen through the windshield of a space ship. Each page answers galactic questions like: What planet is 300 times heavier than Earth? Why is space the ultimate place to study? Which planet is closest to the sun and which one is the farthest? Who said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"? | Sleeping Bear Press |
| 9780531247020 | George Washington | Wil Mara | Traces the life of America's first president, including his youth in Virginia, military career, role in the formation of an independent nation, and leadership of that new country. | Childrens Press |
| 9780516246444 | George Washington Carver (Rookie Biographies) | Lynea Bowdish | An introduction to the life of the African American scientist who overcame great hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture. | Childrens Pr |
| 9780545214582 | Gingerbread Friends | Jan Brett | Lonely Gingerbread Baby, having set out to find a friend, enters a bakery where he tries to talk to different cookies and other figures, but winds up leading a crowd back to his house on a chase similar to the one in the familiar tale. Includes one fold-out illustration and a recipe for gingerbread cookies. | |
| 9781575054018 | Hairy, Scary, Ordinary | Brian P. Cleary | Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of adjectives, from "hairy, scary, cool, and ordinary" to "tan and tall, " "funny, frisky, smooth, and small." | Millbrook Press |
| 9780531247037 | Harriet Tubman (Rookie Biographies) | Wil Mara | Meet Harriet Tubman, the moses of her people!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. This book introduces the youngest readers to Harriet Tubman-the Moses of her people. They will learn about how Tubman risked her life time and again so that others could be free. | Children's Press |
| 9780689817311 | Have You Seen My Cat? | Eric Carle | A little boy's cat is missing, and he embarks on a fantastic round-the-world quest to find his lost pet. Along the way, he meets lots of interesting people and sees many beautiful members of the cat family, including lions and tigers and panthers. But over and over again he has to say "This is not my cat!" until at last he finds the cat he's looking for -- who has a delightful surprise for him.Eric Carle's simple, repetitive text and distinctive cut-paper illustrations make this modern classic a book to treasure. | Aladdin |
| 9780689872310 | Have You Seen My Cat? | Eric Carle | A young boy encounters all sorts of cats while searching for the one he lost. | |
| 9780394800790 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Dr. Seuss | Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this Christmas classic--the ultimate Dr. Seuss holiday book that no collection is complete without! Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT! Not since "'Twas the night before Christmas" has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. This heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will grow even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for readers young and old. "Irrepressible and irresistible." --Kirkus Reviews | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781492632917 | How to Catch a Leprechaun | Adam Wallace | You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition with this fun and lively children's book. How to catch a leprechaun? It's tougher than you think! He'll turn your whole house upside down. He's quicker than a wink! | Sourcebooks Jabberwocky |
| 9781338226423 | I Am Invited to a Party! | Mo Willems | When Piggie is invited to her first party, she consults Gerald on how to get ready. | |
| 9780545331524 | I Grew up to Be President | Laurie Calkhoven | An introduction to the presidents of the United States describes each president's childhood, career, achievements while in office, and life after the White House. | Scholastic Inc. |