Derek Foster's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781453063163 | Moby Dick | Herman Melville | The novel Moby Dick by Herman Melville is an epic tale of the voyage of the whaling ship the Pequod and its captain, Ahab, who relentlessly pursues the great Sperm Whale (the title character) during a journey around the world. | Bendon Press |
| 9780823422722 | Money Madness | David A. Adler | What's all this madness about money? Long ago, people traded rocks or sheep for the items they wanted, but rocks were heavy and sheep ran away. This beginning guide to economics will have readers thinking about the purpose, and not just the value, of money. | National Geographic 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 |
| 9781931636858 | My Mouth Is a Volcano! | Julia Cook | Whenever thoughts pop into Louis's head, he can't control his mouth, and he ends up interrupting everybody. | |
| 9781635174977 | NASA And The Astronauts (Destination Space (Library Bound Set Of 8)) | Lisa J. Amstutz | Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send humans into outer space. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible. | Focus Readers |
| 9781426336713 | National Geographic Kids Almanac 2021, U.S. Edition (National Geographic Almanacs) | National Kids | The latest installment of the New York Times best-selling almanac features brand-new amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more of the incredible inventions, awesome games, and fresh challenges for curious kids who want to learn all about the world and everything that's in it! Kids can have fun keeping up with our rapidly changing planet with the world's best-selling almanac for kids, packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. There's a whole chapter full of fun and games, including activities, jokes, and comics. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. | National Geographic Kids |
| 9780545621977 | National Geographic Kids Everything Volcanoes And Earthquakes: Earthshaking Photos, Facts, And Fun! | Kathy Furgang | Scholastic | |
| 9781947891005 | Nonni's Moon | No one knows more than Beanie how hard it is to live far away from loved ones. But then she figures out a way she and Nonni can send messages back and forth.... through the moon! | ||
| 9781338279474 | Old Buddies, New Battles (Pokémon Alola Chapter Book #4) | Scholastic | Scholastic Inc. | |
| 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 |
| 9780439874137 | Patches | Ellen Miles | Patches a beagle who is tied up all day long in a garage, can Charles find a way to help. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781338335958 | Pine & Boof | Ross Burach | One blustery day, Boof the bear's lucky red leaf gets swept away by the wind. Fortunately for him, Pine the porcupine just happens to walk by with his lucky compass and the two set off on an adventure to find the lost leaf, only to discover true friendship in the process. | |
| 9780590472982 | Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses | Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones | The Bailey kids suspect the camp director at Camp Lone Wolf is a werewolf and the boat instructor, Captain Teach, is a pirate in search of buried treasure, despite his odd spectacles. Original. | Little Apple |
| 9780786856350 | Pond Scum | Alan Silberberg | When he stumbles upon a gem that has the power to transform him into any creature he touches, ten-year-old Oliver enters a parallel world of the pond where he overhears a crow's plot to take over the world, forcing him to take action with his animal friends.When he stumbles upon a gem that has the power to transform him into any creature he touches, ten-year-old Oliver enters a parallel world of the pond where he overhears a crow's plot to take over the world, forcing him to take action with his animal friends. | Disney-Hyperion |
| 9780439888110 | Princess Academy | Shannon Hale | While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland. | Scholastic |
| 9781599900735 | Princess Academy | Shannon Hale | While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland. A Newbery Honor Book & ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint. 150,000 first printing. | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| 9780330438124 | Princess Diaries: Mia Goes Fourth | Meg Cabot | Mia passe les vacances de Noël au palais royal de Genovia. Seulement le quotidien d'une princesse c'est loin d'être le rêve ! Au lieu de s'amuser et de profiter des mille délices de la "vie de château", Mia doit apprendre son futur métier de princesse héritière. Discours, cérémonies, dîners mondains, Mia n'a pas une minute à elle ! Heureusement elle se console en pensant à Michael, qu'elle aimait depuis si longtemps et qui l'aime en retour. Mais bientôt elle se met à douter : ne dit-on pas loin des yeux, loin du coeur? Michael pense-t-il autant à elle qu'elle à lui? | Macmillan Children's Books |
| 9780545939911 | Puppy Pirates 3-Book Collection: Stowaway, X Marks The Spot, Catnapped | Erin Soderberg | Generic | |
| 9781338871395 | Ready, Set, Evolve! Handbook (Pokémon): With Lenticular Stickers | Simcha Whitehill | Watch your favorite Pokémon evolve right before your eyes! Cool 3D stickers included.This guidebook has everything you need to know about Pokémon Evolution! You’ll find:•Facts about how, when, and where Pokémon evolve•Stats on Pokémon with different Evolutions•All about Mega Evolution•A complete list of Pokémon Evolution chains… plus much, much more! It’s your must-have guide to becoming an Evolution expert!Includes six 3D stickers of Pokémon leaping into action! | Scholastic Inc. |