Derek Foster's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9780312632137 | Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys Of Jason And Gareth | Lloyd Alexander | Gareth doesn't have nine lives, but he is definitely not an ordinary cat. For one thing, he can talk. For another, he has magical powers that Jason never dreamed of. "Anywhere, any time, any country, any century"―Gareth tells Jason he can take them traveling through time. And in the wink of a very special cat's eye, they're off. From ancient Egypt to Japan, from the land of young Leonardo da Vinci to the town of a woman accused of witchcraft, Jason and Gareth are whisked from place to place and friend to foe. This fantastic tale grabs the imagination and takes it far and wide, on the adventure of not one, but nine, amazing lifetimes. | Square Fish |
| 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 |
| 9781585360338 | V Is for Volunteer | Michael Shoulders | Each letter of the alphabet is represented by some historical, geographical, or cultural fact about Tennessee. | Discover America State by Stat |
| 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. | |
| 9780590440615 | Werewolves Don't Go to Summer Camp | Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones | The Bailey Elementary School third graders are greeted at camp by Mr. Jenkins, a growling barefoot creature who eats raw hamburgers and avoids lights. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780062381972 | What Makes Day and Night | Dr. Franklyn M. Branley | If you lived on the moon, you would have two straight weeks of daylight and then two weeks of night! On earth, we have both day and night in just twenty-four hours, thanks to the quick rotation of our planet. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book uses simple, fun diagrams and a guided experiment to explain what makes day and night. This book also includes a find out more section with additional activities to track nocturnal animals and to compare different times of day around the world. This picture book is written by children's book veteran and former Chairman of the American Museum–Hayden Planetarium Franklyn M. Branley and features illustrations from Pura Belpré Award Honoree Arthur Dorros. Both text and artwork were expert-vetted for accuracy. 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 |
| 9781433801341 | What To Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide To Overcoming Problems With Anger (What-To-Do Guides For Kids Series) | Dawn Huebner | Mom’s Choice Award for Self-ImprovementYoung Voices Bronze Award, Children’s InteractiveWhat to Do When Your Temper Flares guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with anger.Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach children a set of "anger dousing" methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions, resulting in calmer, more effective kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change.This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids series and includes an “Introduction to Parents and Caregivers.” What-to-Do Guides for Kids are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change. | Magination Press |
| What's The Big Idea Ben Franklin? | ||||
| 9780140548754 | When I Was Young in the Mountains | Cynthia Rylant | Caldecott Honor Book! "An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text." -Association for Childhood Education International | Penguin |
| 9780545118149 | When Santa Fell To Earth | Cornelia Funke | ||
| 9780761356653 | Who's Buying? Who's Selling? | Jennifer S. Larson | Introduces the role of consumers, producers, buyers and sellers in the marketplace; discusses the relationship between cost and benefit; and includes information on supply and demand. | LernerClassroom |
| 9781454906759 | Why Does Earth Spin? | Mary Kay Carson | Answers questions about planet Earth, including how big it is, why the sky is blue, and what makes up the Earth's core. | Good Question! |
| 9781338799989 | You Are Enough | Margaret O'Hair | "It can be hard to be different--whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind"-- | |
| 9780792259350 | Zoo in the Sky | Jacqueline Mitton | Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation. | National Geographic Books |