Elrisha Smith's Library
Moore Magnet Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545658461 | I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 | Lauren Tarshis | Originally not wanting to come to Chicago, young Oscar Starling finds himself not only in the middle of the city, but trying to survive when the town is ablaze. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780545459389 | I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 | Lauren Tarshis | In one of the darkest periods in history, one boy struggles to survive... In this gripping new addition to the bestselling I Survived series, a young Jewish boy joins the resistance "partisan" fighters outside Warsaw the ghetto. Does he have what it takes to survive the Nazis -- and fight back? | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780439136600 | I'm Tyrannosaurus! | Jean Marzollo | Different kinds of dinosaurs describe themselves in simple poems. | |
| 9780590446891 | In the Time of the Dinosaurs | Mary Pope Osborne | Scholastic Press | |
| 9780590494274 | Island Baby | Holly Keller | Pops, a man who runs a bird hospital on an island, and his young helper Simon nurse an injured baby bird back to health. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9781338612653 | Jabari Jumps | Gaia Cornwall | "Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for"-- | |
| 9780688066185 | Janet's Thingamajigs | Beverly Cleary | A paper clip, a bead, and a spool are among Janet's "thingamajigs"--her special treasures. But her twin brother Jimmy won't stop touching them, and Janet wants her thingamajigs all to herself. Their mother is at her wits end--until the arrival of two grown-up surprises saves the day. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. | William Morrow |
| 9780618294756 | Jewel of the Desert | Tracy Zimmerman | During wartime, a girl and her family are foced to leave their home. | |
| 9781602798403 | Junior Scientists: Experiment with Solar Energy | Christine Taylor-Butler | Describes experiments that can be performed using solar energy in order to learn about its properties, including how different colors absorb sunlight, if it cleans dirty water, and whether it can cook food. | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| 9780761315636 | Just Us Two | Joyce Sidman | Eleven poems present life from the point of view of various animal fathers and their young, including Emperor penguins, Nile crocodiles, and giant water bugs. | |
| 9781338315196 | Karen's Witch | Ann M. Martin | A fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long black robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny! Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away -- once and for all? | Graphix |
| 9780061478147 | Little Critter: Just a Kite | Mercer Mayer | Join Mercer Mayer's beloved Little Critter in a brand-new My First I Can Read storybook! Little Critter is excited to join the Critterville Kite Flying Contest. He just needs to find the perfect kite to fly. With a little help from his family, he just might bring home the big prize. I Can Read books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Little Critter: Just a Kite is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. | HarperCollins |
| 9780803731301 | Little Loon and Papa | Toni Buzzeo, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (Program) | Motivated by a challenging situation and his supportive father, Little Loon finally learns to dive. | |
| 9781592494873 | Lobster's Secret | Kathleen M. Hollenbeck | Lobster has just molted, and the secret he keeps about his menacing-looking new shell could get him in a lot of trouble. | |
| 9780399246692 | Luke Goes to Bat | Rachel Isadora | Luke is not very good at baseball, but his grandmother and sports star Jackie Robinson encourage him to keep trying. | |
| 9780618291724 | Luna, Below Level Level 3.3.4 | Read | Houghton Mifflin | |
| 9780021787531 | Macmillan/mcgraw-Hill [Reading/language Arts] | Learning how differnet ways we grow. | ||
| 9780192763044 | Magic Poems | John Foster | Here is a wonderful collection of poems about every kind of magic you can think of, with zany full-colour illustrations by the inimitable Korky Paul. Poets featured include Tony Mitton, Michaela Morgan, and Jack Prelutsky. Children will love the humour that runs throughout, and the book is a great introduction to poetry, whether at home or at school. Magic Poems is one of a best-selling series of poetry titles by John Foster and Korky Paul. John Foster and Korky Paul's poetry partnership began over 10 years ago, with the publication of Dragon Poems. The combination of John's inspired and witty selection of poems, with Korky's crazily imaginative and anarchic illustrations, has proved exceptionally popular. | OUP Oxford |
| 9781592967469 | Making Movies | Annie Buckley | Describes the processes involved in making a movie, from the script approval to the addition of special effects and final edits. | |
| 9780689818974 | Miss Tizzy | Libba Moore Gray | The neighbors may think Miss Tizzy quite peculiar, but the children love her. They love her colorful house and her colorful clothes, but most of all they love the special attention she pays to them all. Together, they bake cookies, make pictures full of sunshine and butterflies for folks who have stopped smiling, play dress-up, put on puppet shows and parades, or stretch out on bright quilts in Miss Tizzy's backyard of an evening to sing moon songs. When Miss Tizzy becomes ill and takes to her bed, the children know just what to do to let her know she is missed and loved. Here's a picture book certain to touch the hearts of children of any age. | Aladdin |