Jennifer Millard's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780688122676 | School Bus | Donald Crews | What is large (or small), bright yellow, and filled with students? School Bus! Climb aboard and let Donald Crews take you to school -- and home again. | Harper Collins |
| 9780439533539 | School Day! | Jesús Cervantes | A little girl discusses what she does at school. | |
| 9780022845858 | Science | Jay K. Hackett, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Company | ||
| 9780737723441 | Sea Horses | Kris Hirschmann | With their unusual bodies, seahorses have been the stuff of legends for thousands of years. But these animals aren't just legends. They are very real! This book takes an in-depth look at these oddly shaped fish. Anatomy, distribution, hunting behavior, and reproduction (in which the male becomes pregnant) are discussed. | KidHaven Press |
| 9780545512183 | Seeing Symmetry | An assortment of dozens of diverse and colorful examples from quilts to kites to cupcakes invites the reader to discover both line and rotational symmetry. | ||
| orcalftub7yc02da51qp0xowcqqq | Shaggy Dog and the Terrible Itch | |||
| 9780593114544 | She Persisted in Sports | Chelsea Clinton | From Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind She Persisted, comes a new book featuring women athletes who overcame and inspired--perfect for fans of the Olympics! Throughout history, women have been told that they couldn't achieve their dreams, no matter how hard they tried. Women athletes have faced their own unique set of challenges, across countless sports and levels of play. In this third She Persisted book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women who have excelled in their sports because of their persistence. She Persisted in Sports is a book for everyone who has ever aimed for a goal and been told it wasn't theirs to hit, for everyone who has ever raced for a finish line that seemed all too far away, and for everyone who has ever felt small or unimportant while out on the field. Alexandra Boiger's vibrant artwork accompanies this inspiring text that shows readers of all ages that, no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the power to persist and succeed. This book features: Margaret Ives Abbott, Gertrude Ederle, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, Wilma Rudolph, Jean Driscoll, Mia Hamm (and the 1996 Olympic soccer team), Kristi Yamaguchi, Venus and Serena Williams, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, Ibtihaj Muhammad and Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux. Praise for She Persisted in Sports: "An appealing reminder that, with perseverance, girls can be athletes—or whatever else they choose." --School Library Journal | Penguin |
| 9780593115657 | She Persisted: Harriet Tubman | Andrea Davis Pinkney, Chelsea Clinton | Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney, readers learn about the amazing life of Harriet Tubman--and how she persisted. Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Harriet Tubman's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Harriet Tubman: * "This chapter-book biography humanizes [Tubman] and brings her to life . . . Pinkney and Flint have created a standout series opener." --Kirkus Reviews, *STARRED REVIEW* "The story-like text moves along at a brisk pace, relating anecdotes that will appeal to young readers . . . and the simple line drawings that appear every few pages add nuance." --Booklist "This engaging biography is a quick but informative read and well-matched for the intended audience." --School Library Journal | Penguin |
| 9780395867860 | Sheep in a Jeep | Nancy E. Shaw | The misadventures of a group of sheep that go riding in a jeep. | HMH Books For Young Readers |
| 9780516241739 | Shine, Sun! | Carol Greene, Robert L. Hillerich | As a child talks to the sun, the reader can see some of the sun's happy effects. | |
| 9781984813930 | Silly Goose's Big Story | Keiko Kasza | Silly Goose tells wonderful stories that lead to great adventures, but soon after his friends complain that he always gets to play the hero, Silly Goose learns that his friends can be truly heroic. | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| 9780061781230 | Silverlicious | Victoria Kann | When Pinkalicious loses a tooth, it's not just any tooth—it's her sweet tooth! Suddenly candy no longer tastes sweet! With her pinkatastic pen, Pinkalicious writes a note to the Tooth Fairy and tucks it under her pillow . . . only to hear from Cupid, the Easter Bunny, and a Christmas elf instead. It is not until the Tooth Fairy finally responds—and works some magic—that Pinkalicious discovers where sweetness really comes from. Fairy-tale characters and sparkling scenes make Silverlicious a sweet treat for all. | Harper Collins |
| 9780545288705 | Skippyjon Jones-- Lost in Spice | Judith Byron Schachner | Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat that thinks he is a Chihuahua dog, has an adventure on Mars. | |
| 9780399255106 | Sleep, Baby, Sleep | Maryann K. Cusimano | As their baby sleeps, the parents wish for their child the many characteristics found in animals, such as being gentle as a lamb, having the sight of a hawk, and the peacefulness of a snowy dove. | |
| 9781416906957 | Smelly Locker | Alan Katz | Well-known songs, including "Oh Susannah" and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," are presented with new words and titles, such as "Heavy Backpack!" and "I Don't Want to Do Homework!" | Margaret K McElderry |
| 9781477810545 | Sneezy the Snowman | Maureen Wright | A snowman keeps doing things that make him melt, but the kids build him up again. | Two Lions |
| 9780545796217 | Snow Leopards | Jill Esbaum | Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards. | |
| 9780545663991 | Snowman Magic | Katherine Tegen | A boy builds a snowman and has fun playing all day. | |
| 9780439631556 | Snowmen at Night | Caralyn Buehner | Snowmen play games at night when no one is watching. | |
| 9781338266856 | Some Pets | Angela DiTerlizzi | "At the pet show, there are so many different types of pets! With dogs and cats, horses and chickens, hamsters and chinchillas--and many, many more--this book celebrates animal companions of all shapes and sizes"-- |