Helena Jones' Library
Northeast Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780439329132 | Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep | Teri Sloat | Farmer Brown shears his sheep and has their wool made into yarn, but after they beg to have it back he knits the yarn into sweaters for them. | |
| 9781338556117 | Festival of Colors | Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal | Siblings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers and press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors. Includes author's note. | |
| 9780786815388 | First on the Moon | Barbara Hehner | An account of the first moon landing by Apollo 11 in 1969. | Hyperion Books |
| 9780060097912 | Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure! | Jeff Brown | In this 50th anniversary edition, join Flat Stanley and the rest of the Lambchop family on the adventure that started it all! Kids love Flat Stanley—even reluctant readers. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast. When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero. "With lots of pictures and goofy situations, this is a short, delightful story that young readers have loved for generations." (Brightly.com) | Harper Collins |
| 9780061429903 | Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #1: the Mount Rushmore Calamity | Jeff Brown | Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this very first installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, Stanley Lambchop and his family visit one of America’s most famous monuments, Mount Rushmore! Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, every trip is an adventure! The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime. Pretty soon, they find themselves in a real tight spot—even for a flat boy like Stanley! This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about Mount Rushmore! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast! Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s worldwide adventures! | Harper Collins |
| 9780545917384 | Fly Guy Presents: Castles (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) | Tedd Arnold | Children across the nation voted for the topic of this Fly Guy Presents book, and the winning topic was... CASTLES! On their latest field trip, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about castles: from drawbridges and dungeons to kings, queens, and knights! Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout. The front cover features eye-catching holographic foil! | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9781564585523 | Flying Machines | Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Christopher Maynard, DK Publishing | This series combines words and pictures to bring a wide variety of subjects to life. Children can learn about space, experience life on the American frontier, or discover the world of inventions. | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| 9780439559676 | Four Mice Deep in the Jungle | Geronimo Stilton | When Geronimo's fears overtake him, Thea and Trap turn to survivalist Penelope Poisonfur, who leads the 'fraidy mouse into Rattytrap Jungle where he has to eat ant soup, swing on vines across raging rivers, and wrestle snakes. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780545432436 | Framed! | Jodie Mellor | The Mystery Pups are back in Sleuth City--there's been a major theft from the biggest private art collection in the city--and the Mystery Pups' super skills are soon at work. When the pups find a mysterious parcel in the attic, the girls are curious. Could it be that the multi-million dollar painting hasn't been stolen after all? | |
| 9780545616386 | Friday the 13th From The Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | Hubie Has Planned A Fantastic Party For His Birthday. There's Only One Problem- He Didn't Know It Was On Friday The 13th. Now That's Bad Luck! What If Nobody Shows Up? What If Nobody Brings Presents? Hubie Better Wish For Some Good Luck! | Scholastic |
| 9780395942895 | Frog and Toad All Year | Arnold Lobel | Two friends share experiences in each season of the year. | |
| 9780395942901 | Frog and Toad Together | Arnold Lobel | Five further adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery. | |
| 9781426303920 | Frogs! | Elizabeth Carney | WHAT WAS THAT? That's the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That's the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. | National Geographic Books |
| 9781493866878 | From Grass to Bridge | Ben Nussbaum | Inka rulers led a huge empire with grand palaces. They had incredible riches. Artists made statues out of gold and silver. The Inka also made masterpieces out of grass. Their grass bridges crossed deep canyons. These engineering marvels let soldiers and messengers travel around the empire. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math! | Teacher Created Materials |
| 9780439026123 | Galaxies, Galaxies! | Gail Gibbons | ||
| 9780545021364 | Geronimons Valentine(geronimo Stilton) | Geronimo Stilton | When Valentine's Day arrives, Geronimo is excited about his date with Petunia Pretty Paws until detective Hercule Poirat needs help in finding the missing famous painting in New Mouse City. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780440419600 | Gooney Bird Greene | Lois Lowry | This ALA Notable Children's Book by the two-time Newbery Medalist introduces a new girl in class who loves being the center of attention and tells the most entertaining "absolutely true" stories. Illustrations. | Yearling Books |
| 9780590947152 | Gooseberry Park | Cynthia Rylant | Scholastic | |
| 9780545333108 | Great Migrations | Laura F. Marsh | Introduces animal migration and why some animals migrate, including the zebras in Botswana, the red crabs of Christmas Island, and the walruses in the Bering and Chukchi Seas. | |
| 9781493866700 | Growing Plants in Space | Georgia Beth | Have you ever heard of a space farmer? Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8. Ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics with this high-interest text! | Teacher Created Materials |