Emily Kovalik's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780593354681 | When the Storm Comes | Linda Ashman | Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show the many different ways in which people and animals prepare for a storm and take shelter. | |
| 9781338607147 | Where Is Antarctica? | Sarah Fabiny | "Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series. Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world"-- | |
| 9780545940221 | Who Is Malala Yousafzai? | Dinah Brown | Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize. | |
| 9780448448862 | Who Was Abraham Lincoln? | Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ | Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included. | Penguin |
| 9781338038798 | Who Was Blackbeard? | James Buckley (Jr.) | An introduction to the most famous pirate in history. | |
| 0140549056 | Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears | |||
| OS_642ED323D619D200B5E18407 | Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears | Verna Aardema | ||
| 9780916291266 | Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge | Mem Fox | A small boy tries to discover the meaning of "memory" so he can restore that of an elderly friend. | Kane Miller Book Pub |
| 9780375873959 | Winter of the Ice Wizard (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission) | Osborne, Mary Pope | The bestselling, fan-favorite chapter-book series sends Jack and Annie on a chilling rescue mission! Merlin the magician and Morgan le Fay have disappeared, and in order to find them, Jack and Annie journey with their friends Teddy and Kathleen to the Land-Behind-the-Clouds, a frozen kingdom of ice and snow. There they must overcome their fears and solve the Ice Wizard's riddle, because if Jack and Annie don't complete their mission in time, Merlin and Morgan will disappear forever! Magic Tree House books are New York Times bestsellers. The series' irresistible mix of magic, myth, history, and mystery has inspired a love of reading in countless children all over the world. Find out why with Winter of the Ice Wizard! Jack and Annie are joined by Teddy and Kathleen as they travel to the snowy Land-Behind-the-Clouds, where they search for the eye of the Ice Wizard and attempt to help Merlin and Morgan. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy! Disgusting Things You'd Rather Not Know. | ||||
| 9781585363292 | Z Is For Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet (Science Alphabet) | Marie Smith, Roland Smith | The polar bear are splashing in their pool. The monkeys are having the time of their lives in the trees. The lion peacefully observes his surroundings. The zoo is a great place to see animals from all over the world in one place. But who takes care of them and their home the zoo? The zookeeper. In Z is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet children will learn that he's probably the busiest person there. And if you don't see the zookeepers, rest assured they're doing their job and doing it well. After all, someone has to feed, clean, nurse and clean up after this diverse adopted family. Who better to write an exploration into this trade than a zookeeper and his wife? Roland Smith brings his 20 years of experience and passion to every line in Z is for Zookeeper. Children will have a front seat into the inner workings, challenges and rewards of a day in the life of the zoo. This trip to the zoo wouldn't be complete without the whimsical animals and settings that spring from school-favorite artist's Henry Cole's expert brush strokes. Z is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet is a true original, exploring a rarely seen side of one of America's favorite family attractions. As a great keepsake of a fun day or as an educational tool on career day or a fun read before lights out, this detailed account of the zookeeper is sure to change the way readers see the zoo. | Sleeping Bear Press |