David Capotosti's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 071009005990 | ||||
| 078073003501 | ||||
| 9780786808328 | Kadir Nelson | “We are the ship; all else the sea.”—Rube Foster, founder of the Negro National League The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners; of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do the one thing they loved more than anything else in the world: play ball. Using an “Everyman” player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. The voice is so authentic, you will feel as if you are sitting on dusty bleachers listening intently to the memories of a man who has known the great ballplayers of that time and shared their experiences. But what makes this book so outstanding are the dozens of full-page and double-page oil paintings—breathtaking in their perspectives, rich in emotion, and created with understanding and affection for these lost heroes of our national game. We Are the Ship is a tour de force for baseball lovers of all ages. | Jump At The Sun | |
| 9781101951873 | ||||
| 9781338148756 | 50 Amazing States | L. A. Peacock | "Ready for a road trip across the USA? You'll discover amazing facts about each state and give your brain a workout playing US puzzles and activities. Don't forget to enjoy the license plate stickers on your next car journey!" -- Page [4] of cover. | |
| 9781338163629 | 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet | Dennis Denenberg, Lorraine Roscoe | Profiles fifty Americans and the accomplishments they made in their lifetime that made them heroes, enhanced with historical documents, photos, web site addresses, and more. --Publisher. | |
| 9780545048705 | A to Z Mysteries | Ron Roy | When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit Plymouth, Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, they uncover a mystery that dates back to the landing of the Pilgrims. | |
| 9781492655329 | After Zero | Christina Collins | Age Level: 8 and up - Grade Level: 3 to 7 "Powerful and poetic."--John David Anderson, author of Posted and Ms. Bixby's Last Day A poignant and lyrical middle-grade debut that asks: What do you do when you realize that words can be more isolating than silence. Elise carries a notebook full of tallies, each page marking a day spent at her new public school, each stroke of her pencil marking a word spoken. A word that can't be taken back. Five tally marks isn't so bad. Two is pretty good. But zero? Zero is perfect. Zero means no wrong answers called out in class, no secrets accidentally spilled, no conversations to agonize over at night when sleep is far away. But now months have passed, and Elise isn't sure she could speak even if she wanted to--not to keep her only friend, Mel, from drifting further away--or to ask if anyone else has seen her English teacher's stuffed raven come to life. Then, the discovery of a shocking family secret helps Elise realize that her silence might just be the key to unlocking everything she's ever hoped for... Great for parents and educators looking for: A story that addresses middle school social interactions, grief, loss and mental illness A story that depicts selective mutism authentically Stories for readers that are fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and Crenshaw Praise for After Zero: "This tender and truthful book stays with you long after the words have gone."--Patricia Forde, author of The List "A must read. After Zero reminds us of so many loved ones of those suffering from anxiety or depressive disorders. It is a story that will hopefully foster empathy and maybe even communication with our 'quiet' peers."--Wesley King, author of OCDaniel A 2019 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts (NCTE) A 2018 Cybils Nominee A Texas Lone Star Reading List title | Sourcebooks Jabberwocky |
| 9780545079259 | Alfie All Alone | Holly Webb | Evie is overjoyed when she is given her very own puppy, Alfie and the whole family loves spending time with the dog. But after Evie's baby brother is born, no one wants to spend time with Alfie anymore and he feels very sad and unwanted. | |
| 9781429687287 | All About Rottweilers | Erika L. Shores | "Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Rottweilers"--Provided by publisher. | Capstone |
| 9781424206902 | All over It | Jasmine Jones | Lizzie's success at a food drive sends her on a one-track-minded mission to save the world. She even donates her wardrobe and wears a burlap sack! Will anyone be able to rescue her from a life of obsession and fashion fauz pas? Includes grey scale Lizzie illustrations and website addresses. | |
| 9780439631563 | Almost to Freedom | Vaunda Micheaux Nelson | Tells the story of a young girl's dramatic escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad, from the perspective of her beloved rag doll. | |
| 9780545325769 | Alone in the Night | Holly Webb | Jasmine is asked to watch the neighbors cat, Star while they are away for Christmas. | |
| 9780439071680 | Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue | Paula Danziger | Amber Brown has always enjoyed being the only kid in school with a two-color name. Until a new girl joins her forth-grade class- Kelly Green! | Little Apple |
| 9780395745212 | Anastasia, Absolutely | Lois Lowry | More adventures of thirteen-year-old Anastasia Krupnik as she tries to deal with a new dog, her school values class, and a personal moral dilemma. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780545253093 | April Adventure | Ron Roy | Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy follow clues on an Easter treasure hunt, while trying to figure out who set it up for them. | |
| 9780545675345 | Bad Pets | Allan Zullo | "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--P. [4] of cover. | |
| 9781338572230 | Bound For Home | Meika Hashimoto | ||
| 9780439796217 | Can Adults Become Human? | Jim Benton | Jamie go school. School full savages. Savages be mean Jamie. Jamie teach hippo bite Angeline. Good hippo. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781338749465 | Can't Be Tamed (Horse Country #1) | Yamile Saied Méndez | Welcome to Paradise Ranch, where everyone can get a second chance. Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie Sánchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet. The mare is skittish, headstrong -- and Carolina is determined to ride her. Chelsie, who considers herself too good to clean stalls, certainly doesn't seem like a real horse girl. Caro knows she's the only one who can help Velvet recover, and she's ready to prove it -- no matter what it takes. The girls may discover they have more in common than they think... including a passion for bringing the healing power of horses to every kid. | Scholastic Incorporated |