Jo Fambrough's Library
Barksdale Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780545442145 | The Kid Who Became President | Dan Gutman | "My fellow Americans,When I was running for President, I said you should vote for me because I didn't know anything about politics . . . or how to raise taxes . . . or how to ruin the economy. I didn't know how to get us into a war. I said you should vote for me because I didn't know anything.Well, that was two months ago, and I'm very proud to say that . . . I still don't know anything. Let's face it: I'm a kid. I'm going to need a lot of help. Here's the deal I offer America: I'll help all of you if you all help me!" | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780689828683 | The Landry News | Clements, Andrew | fifth-grader Cara Landry Is An Aspiring Journalist Who Has Created Her Own Newspaper, The Landry News. In Her First Edition, She Writes A Harsh Editorial That Accuses Mr. Larson, Her Burned-out Language Arts Teacher, Of Not Doing His Job. However, Her Criticism Has Positive Results: It Inspires Mr. Larson To Become A Real Teacher Again -- One Who Encourages His Class To Turn The Landry News Into A Classroom Newspaper. But When The School Principal Uses Something That's Been Printed In The Paper To Try To Get Mr. Larson Fired, The Whole Town Gets Involved, And Cara And Her Classmates Learn About The First Amendment -- And The Importance Of Tempering Truth With Mercy. Reading Level: Ages 8-12library Journalgr 4-6-a Fifth Grader's Scathing Editorial Criticizing Her Burned-out Teacher Spurs Him To Take His Duties Seriously. A Terrific Read About Free Speech, The Power Of The Pen, And The Need To Temper Truth With Mercy. (july) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information. | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| 9781338726176 | The Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road | Max Brallier | "Now wielding the Midnight Blade, Jack Sullivan and the gang are furiously searching for the villainous Thrull and his skeleton army. The clock is ticking: the enemy has begun constructing the Tower--a portal with the power to bring Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, to our dimension. Equipped with a crucial clue discovered by June on her Wild Flight, the group does the once-unthinkable: they leave Wakefield behind and embark on an ... epic road trip! That means music blasting, kitschy roadside attractions, snacks snacks snacks, dangerous detours, and a slew of skeletons and monsters at every turn. But this is no ordinary post-apocalyptic joyride. Because soon, they are pursued by a new threat: the return of a monster they thought long dead, who has taken on a terrifying new form. Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk will be lucky to make it far enough to find the answers they seek. But when the future of the world depends on it, these heroes don't pump the brakes--they go full throttle"-- | |
| 9780670016624 | The Last Kids On Earth And The Zombie Parade | Brallier, Max | After The Monster Apocalypse, Jack Sullivan Has Been Having An Awesome Time Living In A Tree House With His Three Best Friends. But When Zombies Start Mysteriously Disappearing, Jack And His Friends Suspect That An Extremely Evil Force Is At Work-- | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| 9780810971080 | The Last Straw | Jeff Kinney | Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school. | |
| 9780545623957 | The Locker Ate Lucy! | Jack Chabert | When their friend Lucy disappears into her locker, Sam and Antonio follow a trail of clues that lead them through the locker, deep inside their living school. Simultaneous. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780545795555 | The Notebook of Doom #8: Charge of the Lightning Bugs (a Branches Book) | Troy Cummings | It is the first day of the brand-new Stermont Elementary School, but everything electrical seems to be going haywire, and it looks like strange green lightning bugs are draining off the power--but when they see green lightning in a clear blue sky Alexander and his friends know there must be a monster involved. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9781338101997 | The Notebook Of Doom (Books 1-3) | Troy Cummings | Three S.S.M.P. adventures in one book!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!When Alexander moves to Stermont, he finds a creepy notebook full of monster drawings. The monsters inside are real, and it's up to the members of the Super Secret Monster Patrol - or the S.S.M.P. - to stop them. Can Alexander and his friends, Rip and Nikki, protect the town from balloon goons, tunnel fish, and shadow smashers? This collection includes books #1-3--Rise of the Balloon Goons, Day of the Night Crawlers, and Attack of the Shadow Smashers! | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780547890012 | The Olympics | |||
| 9780061992278 | The One and only Ivan | Katherine Applegate | Soon to be a major motion picture! Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). Plus don't miss Katherine Applegate's Endling series! | HarperCollins |
| 9781338756364 | The Poodle of Doom: A Branches Book (Pets Rule 2) (Pets Rule ) | Susan Tan | Ember and the other neighborhood pets face their toughest enemy yet: an evil mastermind poodle, named FLUFFY!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ember is one step closer to achieving his goal of world domination. But first, he needs to take down a new enemy: Fluffy the poodle, who belongs to Lucy’s grandmother Poh Poh. Fluffy has evil plans of his own, including building a doomsday machine that will hypnotize humans. Does Ember have what it takes to outsmart this evil genius? This story culminates with the ultimate battle―a rock-and-roll DANCE battle!With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that will have readers rushing to turn the pages, Pets Rule is the just-right series for any emerging reader! | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780439800754 | The School Carnival from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures, No. 7) | Mike Thaler | Scholastic | |
| 9780545623926 | The School Is Alive! | Jack Chabert | Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is alive and plotting against the students, and,as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780545873680 | The Science Fair Is Freaky! | Jack Chabert | For the first time in years Eerie Elementary is planning a science fair, which may not be a good idea in a school which is alive and out to get the students--but when Sam and his friends find a book of experiments that contains all of Orson Eerie's notes, it may turn out to be the key they need to finally understand the mad scientist. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780547890081 | The Special Games of the Paralympics | Ellen Baldwin | ||
| 9781646118731 | The Story Of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book For New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series For New Readers) | Katz, Susan B. | Discover The Life Of Jane Goodall--a Story About Curiosity, Passion, And Saving Animals Jane Goodall Is A Celebrated Scientist For Her Studies Of Chimpanzees In The Forests Of Africa. Before She Observed Chimps And Helped Save Them From Losing Their Home, Jane Was A Curious Kid Who Loved Learning About Animals. She Showed People That Women Could Be Scientists, Just Like Men, And Fought To Follow Her Dream Of Working With Wild Chimps. Explore How Jane Goodall Went From Being A Young Nature Lover In England To The Most Important Chimpanzee Expert In The World. This Jane Goodall Chapter Book For Kids Ages 6-8 Includes: Word Definitions--discover Helpful Definitions For The More Advanced Words And Ideas In The Book. Test Your Knowledge--take A Quiz At The End Of The Book To Make Sure You Understand The Who, What, Where, When, Why, And How Of Jane Goodall's Life. A Lasting Legacy--learn About How Jane Made The World A Better Place For Future Generations Of Both Humans And Animals. How Will Jane Goodall's Strong Will Inspire You? | Rockridge Press |
| 9781646115303 | The Story Of Neil Armstrong An Inspiring Biography For Young Readers | Sarah L. Thomson | Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Neil Armstrong—a story about working hard and achieving the impossibleNeil Armstrong became the first person ever to step foot on the moon. Before he flew space missions and made history with his moon landing, Neil was a curious kid who loved putting together model airplanes. He dreamed about pushing the boundaries of flight and studied hard in school to achieve his goals.Explore how Neil went from being a young boy growing up in Ohio to one of the most famous astronauts in the entire world (and beyond!). How will his can-do attitude and strong dedication inspire you?The Story of Neil Armstrong includes:Test your knowledge—Make sure you understand the story of Neil's life with a fun quiz.Visual timeline—Watch Neil Armstrong progress from curious kid to famous astronaut.Word definitions—Find a helpful glossary with some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book.You, too, can reach for the stars and do the impossible—just like Neil Armstrong! | Callisto Publishing |
| 9781648765391 | The Story of Ruby Bridges | Arlisha Norwood Alston | Discover the life of Ruby Bridges--a story about bravery and breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9 Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, Ruby had a simple childhood. She was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby went from being a thoughtful girl growing up in Mississippi to a national leader in the fight for equality. The Story of Ruby Bridges includes: Core curriculum--Learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ruby's life, and take a quick quiz to test your knowledge. Her lasting legacy--Explore how Ruby Bridges made the world a better place for future generations, including you! Word definitions--Discover easy-to-understand explanations of some of the more advanced words and ideas inside the book. How will Ruby's courage inspire you? | Rockridge Press |
| 9781647397753 | The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) | Rachelle Burk | Discover the life of Simone Biles―a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.Independent reading―This Simone Biles biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Simone's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy―See how Simone's accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.How will Simone's hard work and determination inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Jackie Robinson, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Maya Angelou. | Rockridge Press |
| 9781338532494 | The Super Life of Ben Braver | "It all started with a peanut butter cup ... which leads Ben Braver to a secret school for kids with super abilities. Ben has never had special powers--and maybe never will. But could this be the chance to become the superhero he's always dreamed of?"--Page 4 of cover. |