Derek Foster's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781438050430 | The Amazing Life Cycle of Plants | Kay Barnham | "Follow the life cycle of a plant, from a tiny seed to a shoot growing taller and stronger until it is ready to make seeds of its own."--Page [4] of cover. | B.E.S. Publishing |
| 9780394873336 | The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners | Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain | Mama Bear comes up with a plan to correct the Bear family's rude behavior. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780803735118 | The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer | A picture book adaptation of a best-selling memoir follows the experiences of 14-year-old William Kamkwamba, who built a windmill out of junkyard scraps to bring electricity to his famine-stricken Malawi village. | Penguin |
| 9781338798043 | The Boy with Big, Big Feelings | Britney Winn Lee | "Meet a boy with a heart so big, his feelings glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. What good is this giant heart?"-- | |
| 9780316015479 | The Curious Garden | Peter Brown | Liam discovers a hidden garden and, with careful tending, spreads color throughout the dark, gray city, in this imaginative picture book with an environmental theme. | Little Brown & Company |
| 9781883220679 | The Dandelion Seed | Joseph Anthony, Cris Arbo | A dandelion seed has an adventure and when spring comes it begins to grow and become a new dandelion. | Dawn Publications (CA) |
| 9780689844478 | The Keeping Quilt | Patricia Polacco | "We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna's mother said. "It will be like heaving the family in backhome Russia dance around us at night. And so it was. From a basket of old clothes, Anna's babushka, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress and an apron of Aunt Natasha's become The Keeping Quilt, passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four generations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world. In strongly moving pictures that are as heartwarming as they are real, patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family, and the quilt that remains a symbol of their enduring love and faith. | Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books |
| 9780142301890 | The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza | Philomen Sturges | The story of the industrious Little Red Hen is not a new one, but when this particular hen spies a can of tomato sauce in her cupboard and decides to make a pizza, the familiar tale takes on a fresh new twist. Kids will love following along as the hen, with no help from her friends the duck, the dog, and the cat, goes through the steps of making a pizza-shopping for supplies, making the dough, and adding the toppings. But despite their initial resistance, the hen's friends come through in the end and help out in a refreshing and surprising way. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780823413645 | The Moon Book | Gail Gibbons | The Moon Book | |
| 9780062382061 | The Moon Seems to Change | Dr. Franklyn M. Branley | Have you noticed that the moon sometimes seems to grow and shrink? Read and find out about the phases of the moon! With a simple experiment using an orange, a pencil, and a flashlight, you can see for yourself why the moon looks different at different times of the month. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book features rich vocabulary and simple diagrams. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by an expert. 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 |
| 9781452129365 | The Quickest Kid in Clarksville | Pat Zietlow Miller | It's the day before the big parade. Alta can only think about one thing: Wilma Rudolph, three-time Olympic gold medalist. She'll be riding on a float tomorrow. See, Alta is the quickest kid in Clarksville, Tennessee, just like Wilma once was. It doesn't matter that Alta's shoes have holes because Wilma came from hard times, too. But what happens when a new girl with shiny new shoes comes along and challenges Alta to a race? Will she still be the quickest kid? The Quickest Kid in Clarksville is a timeless story of dreams, determination, and the power of friendship. | Chronicle Books |
| 9780823412389 | The Reasons for Seasons | Gail Gibbons | Explains why four seasons occur on planet Earth, and describes the characteristics of each season. | |
| 9781603576895 | The Three Pig Sisters | Cecil Kim | "The three pig sisters set out to build a solid house that will keep them safe from the wolf who lives in the woods. As two sisters gather materials, they find tasty looking berries and eat them. They soon discover they are sleeping berries, placed by the big bad wolf. Luckily, the sisters are found before the wolf can harm them and they quickly build their house for protection. To get back at the wolf, the sisters make a pot of soup to lure the wolf. When the wolf arrives, they tie him up and ask him why he is so mean. After hearing that he only bothers them because he was hungry and he is too old to hunt for food, three pig sisters and wolf decide to make a farm on their land with fruits and vegetables to share. Social and emotional learning concepts include friendship, teamwork, and sharing. Book includes a note to caregivers and story coaching activities. A Reader's Theater version is available online so that children can benefit from dramatic interpretation." | |
| 9781442414020 | The Tree Lady | H. Joseph Hopkins | Documents the true story of the nature pioneer and activist who, after becoming the first woman to earn a science degree from the University of California, took a teaching position in the desert region of San Diego and single-handedly launched a movementto transform the area with trees and gardens. | |
| 9781452150185 | This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids From Around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books) | Matt Lamothe | Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world—Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia! In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days—and this one world we all share—unites them. This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book. Perfect for kids learning about new cultures and customs Educates children on the importance of similarities and differences Gives kids a unique look into the lives of others across the globe If you enjoyed Carson Ellis' Home, you're sure to enjoy the window into the world provided by This is How We Do It. This children's picture book is ideal for parents or teachers looking for the following: World Book for Kids Travel Book for Kids Beginning Reading Books Cultures for Kids Books Families Around the World Books | Chronicle Books |
| 9781338759501 | This Little Dreamer | Joan Holub | "Little dreamers make our big world better"--Back cover. | |
| 9780763642846 | Those Shoes | Maribeth Boelts, Noah Z. Jones | Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are the wrong size. | Candlewick Press |
| 9781476533384 | Timelines, Timelines, Timelines! | Kelly Boswell | "Introduces types of timelines and how they are used"--Provided by publisher. | Capstone |
| 9781570614224 | Under Alaska's Midnight Sun | Deb Vanasse | In the far northern parts of the world, near and above the Arctic Circle, summer days are very long. In Barrow, Alaska, for example, the sun rises in May and sets 83 days later, in early August. During this time, the sun shines all through the night. People call it the midnight sun. When the midnight sun is shining, people and animals stay active even at night. This sweet poetic narrative, illustrated by award-winner Jeremiah Trammell, showcases the many pleasures of this unique time as a little girl dances, fishes, plays games, watches moose and fox, and communes with family and nature. | National Geographic Books |
| 9781338714586 | Waiting Is Not Easy! | Mo Willems | Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient. |