Helena Jones' Library
Northeast Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781338871111 | What Is Lego? | Jim O'Connor | "The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name--which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well"--encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept--small plastic bricks that snap together--morphed into a cultural phenomenon"-- | |
| 9781338610659 | What Makes a Monster? | Jess Keating | "An informative introduction to nature's scariest creatures, exploring why some animals are considered 'monsters.'"-- | |
| 9780328133864 | What's in a Name? | Sharon Franklin | 30 titles designed to help children practice reading skills and strategies. | Scott Foresman |
| 9781338032222 | When I Grow Up | Lexi Ryals | Get to know the real Misty Copeland in this easy reader biography and discover how she made her dream of becoming a ballerina come true! Misty Copeland is one of the most famous dancers in the world. But before she was dancing for millions of fans, Misty was just a young girl who loved ballet, even though she didn't look like the typical ballerina. Learn how she made it all the way to the top in this exciting level 3 biography! | Scholastic Nonfiction |
| 9780439598453 | When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really angry... | Molly Bang | A young girl is upset and doesn't know how to manage her anger but takes the time to cool off and regain her composure. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780545636391 | Where in the World? | Laaren Brown | "Take the best vacation ever! Let's visit the most famous landmarks in the world."--Page 4 of cover. | Scholastic Reference |
| 9781338871128 | Who Was the First Man on the Moon? | Nathan Page | "Discover the true story behind Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission. From his childhood experiments to his first encounters with flight, explore the calculated risks this astronaut took in order to become the first person to walk on the moon"--Back cover. | |
| 9780679810520 | Wild, Wild Wolves | Joyce Milton | Introduces the natural history of wolves, examining their social structure, hunting tactics, growth, and development, and explores myths and legends about them. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780152020989 | Wilma Unlimited | Kathleen Krull | A biography of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympics. | Clarion Books |
| 9780545688260 | Wolves | Emily Bone, Jenny Cooper, Richard Watson, Rob Hume, James Maclaine, David Macdonald | Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, nutritional needs, and life cycle of owls. | |
| 9781403791863 | World Landmarks | Creative Edge | ||
| 9781486705009 | World of Wonder | Johannah Gilman Paiva | An informative fact book that includes question-answering segments, colorful illustrations, and exciting projects! | |
| 9781338812978 | Yasmin the Explorer | Saadia Faruqi | When Yasmin's father explains to her about explorers and maps, Yasmin decides to make a map of her neighborhood and she brings it along on a trip to the farmers' market with her mother--but will the map help her when they are separated? | |
| 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"-- | |
| 9780375868443 | You Never Heard of Willie Mays?! | Jonah Winter | A visual profile of the record-setting baseball star traces his Birmingham childhood, achievements in the Negro Leagues, and fame as a center fielder for the Giants. | Random House Digital, Inc. |
| 9781956462630 | Zen Pig | Mark Brown, Amy Larwig | The Art of Gratitude | Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream |
| 9780525476450 | Zinnia's Flower Garden (Growing Your Own Flowers Story with Instructions for Children to Follow) Hardcover - First Edition, 1st Printing 2005 | by Monica Wellington | Dutton's Children's Books |