Jessica Holden's Library
Barksdale Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780064451215 | Oil Spill! | Melvin Berger | Did you know that an oil spill occurs somewhere in the world almost every day of the year? Berger and Mirocha focus on one of the worst spills in history—the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill—to explain in simple terms and with bold, full color illustrations why oils spills happen, how experts clean up after them, and what effect spilled oil has on ocean plants and wildlife. "A good introduction to the subject."––BL. 1994 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1995 (NSTA/CBC) | Collins |
| 9781452152110 | On a Beam of Light | Jennifer Berne | Travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life. | Chronicle Books |
| 9780064400046 | On the Banks of Plum Creek | Laura Ingalls Wilder | The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they leave their little house on the prairie and travel in their covered wagon to Minnesota. Here they settle in a little house made of sod beside the banks of beautiful Plum Creek. Soon Pa builds a wonderful new little house with real glass windows and a hinged door. Laura and her sister Mary go to school, help with the chores, and fish in the creek. At night everyone listens to the merry music of Pa's fiddle. Misfortunes come in the form of a grasshopper plague and a terrible blizzard, but the pioneer family works hard together to overcome these troubles. And so continues Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story. | HarperCollins |
| 9781403772220 | Our Solar System | Knight, Kathryn | creative edge | |
| 9780679824251 | Pirates Past Noon | Mary Pope Osborne | The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps, hidden gold, and nasty pirates. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781423106135 | Poetry in Motion (Disney's High School Musical: Stories from East High, No. 3) | Alice Alfonsi | Disney Press | |
| 9780375832222 | Polar Bears and the Arctic | Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce | The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Polar Bears Past Bedtime, they had lots of questions. Why is the Arctic so cold? What did the first people of the Artic eat? How do polar bears cross thin ice? What other animals live in the Arctic? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com! | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780545248075 | Ponds | Casey Lasko | "In this book, you get to visit a pond. you might be surprised by all the animals you spot!" -- | Scholastic |
| 9780545864534 | Predator Splashdown 26 Fearsome Battles: From the Shallows to the Deep by Paul Beck (2015-05-03) | Beck, Paul | What Happens When Nature's Most Ferocious Underwater Predators Turn Away From Their Prey And Face Off Against Each Other? | Scholastic |
| 9781423117803 | Prince of Persia: Junior Novel | Disney Book Group | Long Ago In The Ancient Land Of Persia, King Sharaman Had 2 Sons. But He Longed For One Thing: A Son Who Would Love Him For Himself, Not For The Crown. And On One Fateful Day, Sharaman Saved A Young Urchin From The Streets Of Nasaf Who Grows To Become Prince Dastan. Years Later The Prince Must Set Out On A Long Journey To Find The Mythical Sands Of Time And Save All The Prince Holds Dear. | Disney Press |
| 9780545007177 | Rain Forest Homes | Lydia Carlin | Describes the animals that live in therain forest. | |
| 9780545773539 | Rain Forest Relay | Kristin Earhart | When Russell entered the race, he knew it was going to be a wild ride. Especially the first race course! He'd been studying up on the Amazon's animals and culture forever. But nothing could prepare him or his teammates for what they'd find in the rain forest: raging rapids, poisonous venom, and sneaky competitors who'd do anything to win. Can the red team work together to make it to the finish line in one piece? Each chapter in this action-packed adventure series is bursting with totally true facts about wild and wonderful creatures, dangerous habitats, maps, and more! | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780375813559 | Rain Forests | Will Osborne, Mary Pope Osborne | Jack and Annie look at the plants, animals, people, and products that inhabit the Earth's rain forests, and offer suggestions for protecting this valuable resource. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780328132362 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 2 Unit 1 Lesson 2 on Level Level | Ginny Grissom | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780328132812 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 2 Unit 4 Lesson 2 on Level Level | Linda Yoshizawa | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780328133581 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 3 Unit 3 Lesson 3 Below-Level Below-Level | Marianne Lenihan | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780328134489 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 4 Unit 3 Lesson 3 Below-Level Below-Level | Kirsten Anderson | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780545380751 | Ripley's Believe it or Not! ROAR! Crazy Animal Stories | Inc, Ripley's | Scholastic Inc. | |
| 9780545380782 | Ripley's Shout Outs #4: Burp! (Human Body) | Inc, Ripley's | Collects Odd, Human Body-related Facts. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780545237611 | Scholastic Almanac 2011: Facts & Stats (Scholastic Almanac for Kids) | Scholastic, Scholastic | With a brand new foil cover and completely updated information, this essential reference is perfect for all students and trivia buffs. In order to stay competitive in the marketplace with Time for Kids and The World Almanac, we are going to update and revise the Scholastic Almanac annually. The 2011 edition will feature an exciting brand new foil cover, updated facts and stats, new chapter openers, and at least 20% completely new content. Updated page count from 272 to 352. | Scholastic Paperbacks |