Jenna Achtzehn's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780756603236 | Weather | Lorrie Mack | "Open your eyes to a world of discovery"--Cover. | DK Children |
| 9781338100280 | What Were the Twin Towers? | Jim O'Connor | "Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers--also known as the World Trade Center--and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers--from their ambitious construction to their tragic end"-- | |
| 9781481497190 | When I Grow Up | Julie Chen | “A small child muses about the future as Mom guides the bedtime routine…Winning text and illustrations for bedtime.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The whimsical pictures fill every page with happiness and variety as Chen presents exuberant ideas for the big dreams and wishes of childhood.” —Booklist “As a mother helps her young son get ready for bed…Mom assures him that the future is wide open, and ‘No matter what, I will always be there for you.’” —Publishers Weekly A little boy shares with his mom his dreams of what he might be when he grows up in this tender picture book from Julie Chen the host of Big Brother and formerly the host of The Talk and New York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor recipient Diane Goode. One night while getting ready for bed a little boy starts to wonder what will life be like when he grows up. He could be a painter, a musician, a mountain climber, a mayor… He tells his mother all about his big ideas…and all of the other things he wants to do. But when will he grow up? And why does it take so long? | Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books |
| 9781527009219 | Where to, Little Wombat? | Charles Fuge | Charles Fuge's Where To, Little Wombat? is a charming tale about finding the perfect home. | |
| 9781534499461 | Who Wants I Scream? | Andres Miedoso | When the ice cream man takes a vacation during a very hot summer in Kersville, best friends Desmond and Andres search for a substitute, with frightening results. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780578776675 | Winston and the Missing Apples | Lauren Denny, Ben Denny, Simply Country Ranch | Apples have gone missing from the orchard and Winston, the farm dog, must learn where they have gone. All the animals on the farm come to help understand where the apples went. Winston and the farm animals learn important lessons about sharing. This book was modeled after real events that happened on our farm. Use the QR scanning codes throughout the book to see the farm animals in real life. | |
| 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 |
| 9780880105286 | Winter, Awake! | Linda Kroll | Ready for the rest that cold weather brings, trees, animals, and insects try to awaken Winter. | Bell Pond Books |
| 9780553508857 | World at War, 1944 | Mary Pope Osborne | The first Magic Tree House® Super Edition—and Jack and Annie’s most dangerous mission ever in the scariest time the world has ever known—World War II. With a longer story and additional facts and photographs, this is a thrilling adventure no reader will want to miss! When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to World War II, Europe is in trouble! It is June 1944 and the brother-and-sister team must go behind enemy lines and crack a code that could save a lot of lives. But this is war, and Jack and Annie might just be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Can they save everyone before the great battle of D-Day begins? They don’t know, but they have to try! Previously published in hardcover as Magic Tree House Super Edition #1: Danger in the Darkest Hour. Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House® website at MagicTreeHouse.com. Did you know there’s a Magic Tree House book for every reader? Find the perfect book for you: Magic Tree House® Classics: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just starting to read chapter books. F&P Level M. Magic Tree House® Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House® reader. F&P Level N. Magic Tree House® Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure with Jack and Annie. F&P Level P. Magic Tree House® Fact Trackers: Non-fiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House® adventures. F&P Levels N-T. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780545425162 | Year of the Jungle | Suzanne Collins | Suzy spends her year in first grade waiting for her father, who is serving in Vietnam, and when the postcards stop coming she worries that he will never make it home. | |
| 9781593540906 | You Can't Use Your Brain if You're a Jellyfish | Fred Ehrlich | Chockful of interesting information, clever poetry and whimsical drawings, the sixth book in this entertaining series explores the brain and its different functions.Ages 5-10 | |
| 9781338610628 | You Make Me Happy | Smriti Prasadam-Halls | Fox and Porcupine explore the ways they make each other happy. |