Derek Foster's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780822546436 | Home Then and Now | Robin Nelson | Presents a brief look at how homes in the United States have changed over the years. | LernerClassroom |
| 9781410985309 | How Does a Volcano Become an Island? | Linda Tagliaferro | How do mountains grow underwater? Why does the "Ring of Fire" feature so many volcanoes? Why might the island of Surtsey soon disappear? This series explores the causes and effects that shape our world. From the underwater volcanoes that sprout into islands, to the rushing waterfalls that spark electric currents, this series demonstrates how both natural and man-made phenomena occur. | Heinemann-Raintree Library |
| 9781338033311 | How To Speak Cat | Aline Alexander Newman, Gary Weitzman | We Know Cats Are Beautiful, Secretive, And Independent ... But Even The Most Loyal Cat Owners Are Often Baffled By Their Own Pet's Behavior. With Veterinarian Expert Dr. Gary Weitzman As Guide, This Fun Book Helps Kids Understand What Cats Are Trying To Communicate By Their Body Language And Behavior. So If You've Ever Wondered What Fluffy Means When She's Purring Or Moving Her Tail Emphatically From Left To Right - This Book Is For You! It's Full Of Insights, Expert Advice, And Real-life Cat Scenarios, And Showcases More Than 30 Poses, So You'll Soon Learn What Each Meow And Flick Of The Tail Means! | |
| 9780971539013 | Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen | Howard Binkow | Want to listen better? It will help you stay safe, in less trouble and learn more. Listening and paying attention are different and mean more than do as we are told. Award-winning…educator endorsed. FREE download discussion ideas, video poster, song, interactive questions.Howard B. Wigglebottom is helping millions of children listen better to others, their hearts, feelings, bodies, and to intuition, the little voice in their head. 15 books, animations and lessons helpages 4-7 become better listeners and learn important life lessons.No one ever gets in trouble for too much listening. www.wedolisten.org | We Do Listen |
| 9781338891782 | I Survived The Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) | Lauren Tarshis | The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- “Alaska tough”. But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday Earthquake -- struck.The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people.New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of the disaster that changed our understanding of earth science -- and tested one boy in ways he never could have imagined. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781338752564 | I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910 (I Survived #22) | Lauren Tarshis | The Wellington snow slide of 1910 was--and still is--the deadliest avalanche in America's history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving the frozen nightmare pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope. The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had no choice but to wait out the storm. But the storm didn't stop. One day passed, then two, three . . . six days. The snow turned to rain. Then, just after midnight on March 1, a lightning storm struck the mountain, sending a ten-foot-high wave of snow barreling down the mountain. The trains tumbled 150 feet. 96 people were dead. The Wellington avalanche forever changed railroad engineering. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the tale of one girl who survived, emerging from the snow forever changed herself. | I Survived |
| 9780545168106 | Jack | Ellen Miles | Aunt Amanda brings Lizzie a boxer puppy who chews on everything, and Lizzie tries to keep him from destroying her house while she works to find him a new owner. | Scholastic Inc. |
| OS_643EE0BE74D51200B548EBD6 | Junie B Jones and a little monkey business | Barbara Park | ||
| 9781599200279 | Keeping Warm (Essential Science) | Peter Riley | Describes how heat moves, the properties of insulators and conductors, how animals keep warm, and how temperature is measured. | Smart Apple Media |
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| 9780763637842 | Library Lion | Michelle Knudsen, Kevin Hawkes | A lion starts visiting the local library but runs into trouble as he tries to both obey the rules and help his librarian friend. | Candlewick Press |
| 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 |
| 9781479521869 | Lookin' for Light | Eric Braun | "Engaging text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about light"-- | Capstone |
| 9780545034562 | Maggie and Max (The Puppy Place) | Miles, Ellen | Scholastic Paperbacks | |
| 9781486716548 | Magnificent Machines That Move (Do You Know About?) | Hannah Lippard | Discover some magnificent machines and learn about how they work in this in-depth title featuring machines that work on the land, in the air, and on the high seas. Readers will dive into the world of machinery to discover unique and interesting facts about human-operated machines, machines that can fly, machines that help us do jobs, and even machines that are built just for fun!About the Do You Know About series: The Do You Know About series is a nonfiction educational series that covers a variety of disciplines including science, technology, history, and more. Each book uses informative text, bright photographs, and clear diagrams to discuss and explain the topic at hand. A special “do you know about…” feature is included throughout the text offering interesting facts and defining key words. Additional back matter includes a glossary of key terms and an index, resulting in a well-rounded reading experience that introduces young readers to the concept of research and encourages them to study and explore further. | Flowerpot Press |
| 9780439757713 | Mañana Iguana | Ann Whitford Paul | Iguana, Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra are excited about having a spring party, but only Iguana is willing to do any of the work. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used. | |
| 9780440417897 | Max for President | Jarrett J. Krosoczka | From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo. Max thinks that he would like to be class president. So does Kelly. But there can only be one president! Who will the class elect? Full of laughs and suspense, Max for President is a lively story of good sportsmanship—and a great way for kids to learn a little about elections, too! | Dragonfly Books |
| 9780871974822 | Me and My Body | This set has fun pictures and are lain out in a fun way. My kids love to read them. These are more in depth knowledge books compared to the ask me why series. They are filled with info. My 5 year old loved to have a page or two read to him each day and my older girl who is 9 loves to read them too. | ||
| 9780688111229 | Mercy's Mill | Betty Levin | Sarah feels lonely in her family's new country home until she meets a strange boy who tells her an almost unbelievable tale of his plight, in a novel of time travel that moves between Colonial days and the present. | Greenwillow |
| 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 |