Emily Samples' Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780022846749 | Wind Energy | Mary Dylewski | ||
| Wishbone Classics The Adventures Of Robin Hood | ||||
| Wishbone Classics The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer | ||||
| 9780399243318 | Woe Is I Jr.: The Younger Grammarphobe's Guide To Better English In Plainenglish | Patricia T. O'Conner | A hilarious exploration of grammar especially for young readers. Now in paperback!Shrek? Earwax-flavored jelly beans? Poems about meatballs? Who on earth would use all these to explain the rules of grammar? Must be Patricia T. O'Conner!Just like Woe Is I, her national bestseller for adults, this young readers edition uses conversational language and witty, entertaining examples to show how fun and easy it can be to use good English. It's a humorous reference book you'll actually enjoy pulling off the shelf.Like a humorous Strunk and White for 4th through 8th graders, this is destined to become a must-have for every English classroom and student. | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers |
| 9781607749769 | Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World | Rachel Ignotofsky | NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This “wittily illustrated [and] accessible volume” (The Wall Street Journal) highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world.“The must-read, girl-power STEM book.”—InStyleIt’s a scientific fact: Women rock! This fascinating, educational collection features 50 illustrated portraits of trailblazing women in STEM throughout history.Full of striking, singular art, Women in Science also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include such pioneers as primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Katherine Johnson, who calculated the trajectory of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon.Women in Science celebrates the achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians, doctors, astronauts, physicists, and more! | Ten Speed Press |
| 9780395650264 | Wrapped In A Riddle | Sharon E. Heisel | Miranda and her friends return to investigate when mysterious goings-on at her overly trusting grandmother's inn, including the disappearance of authentic love letters by Mark Twain, prompt Miranda to solve the riddle. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780021850389 | You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover | Chuck Lau | very interesting little book | McGraw-Hill Publishing |
| 9780789430748 | Young Person's Guide To Philosophy | Jeremy Weate | From Socrates to Simone de Beauvoir, a lively, visual-oriented survey of Western philosophy illuminates the lives, ideas, and sayings of famous thinkers in a way that makes them accessible and appealing to youngsters. | DK Children |
| 9781599531984 | Youtube | Adam Woog | Describes the invention and development of YouTube. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative. | Norwood House Press |
| 9781585363520 | Yuki And The One Thousand Carriers (Tales Of The World) | Gloria Whelan | In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Japanese provincial governors had to travel between the cities of Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo). This 300+ mile journey on the historic Tokaido Road required the presence of one to three thousand attendants (carriers). Yuki's father has been called to Edo and she, along with her mother and pet dog, must accompany him in this royal procession. Yuki does not want to go. She will miss her home and her teacher. But she must not be disrespectful so Yuki captures her thoughts in haiku, a Japanese form of poetry. Once outside the gate How will I find my way back? Will home disappear? Inspired by the woodcuts of Japanese printmaker, Hiroshige, award-winning author Gloria Whelan brings a cultural event to life through the observant eyes and thoughtful verses of a young Japanese girl. Gloria Whelan's many award-winning books include Homeless Bird for which she received the National Book Award. Her work with Sleeping Bear Press includes Yatandou and Mackinac Bridge: The Five-Mile Poem (a 2007 Michigan Notable Book). Ms. Whelan lives in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Yan Nascimbene studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York and at the University of California at Davis. His work has appeared in numerous publications including TIME. He has illustrated over 50 books, including Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog. Yan twice received the Society of Illustrators' Silver Medal and many other awards. | Sleeping Bear Press |
| Zoobooks: Alligators & Crocodiles | ||||
| Zoobooks: Baby Animals | ||||
| Zoobooks: Bats | ||||
| Zoobooks: Bears | ||||
| Zoobooks: Birds Of Prey | ||||
| Zoobooks: Chimpanzees And Bonobos | ||||
| Zoobooks: Dinosaurs | ||||
| Zoobooks: Dolphins And Porpoises | ||||
| Zoobooks: Ducks, Geese & Swans | ||||
| Zoobooks: Endangered Animals |