Julian Barrett's Library
Kirkwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545785730 | How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad? | Jane Yolen | Illustrations and rhyming text explore some of the things that dinosaurs might do when they are angry--and how they should control their tempers. | |
| 9780439664745 | How I Became a Pirate | Melinda Long | Jeremy Jacob joins Braid Beard and his pirate crew and finds out about pirate language, pirate manners, and other aspects of their life. When Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, he jumps right on board. Buried treasure, sea chanteys, pirate talk--who wouldn't go along? Soon Jeremy Jacob knows all about being a pirate. He throws his food across the table and his manners to the wind. He hollers like thunder and laughs off bedtime. It's the heave-ho, blow-the-man-down, very best time of his life. Until he finds out what pirates don't do--no reading bedtime stories, no tucking kids in. ... Maybe being a pirate isn't so great after all. Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon teams up with witty storyteller Melinda Long for a hilarious look at the finer points of pirate life. | Scholastic |
| 9780823422975 | Hurricanes! | Gail Gibbons | Winds howl. Rain pours down. Violent waves crash on to the shore and the storm surge causes flooding. The dangerous, spinning storm is a hurricane.This best-selling introduction to the most powerful storms in the world explains how and where hurricanes form. Readers will also learn how hurricanes cause damage, how they are named, and how hurricane strength is assessed from Category 1 to Category 5.The book uses major hurricanes through history as examples—from Galveston in 1900 to Katrina in 2005—and explains how to prepare for a hurricane.A fascinating science book for younger kids interested in understanding weather, storms and natural disasters, Hurricanes! provides straight-forward explanations to the complex facts behind these massive storms—without being too scary.One of the world's most trusted children's nonfiction author-illustrators, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of bold, clear art and detailed, accessible descriptions creates an invaluable resource for young readers seeking to learn more about the world. | Holiday House |
| 9780590641203 | I Am a Leaf | Jean Marzollo | A simple introduction to the life cycle and functions of a leaf. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781433354854 | I Am so Beautiful | Ella Clarke | Find out what happens when a moth and a butterfly both land on the same bush. Through charming, colorful illustrations and simple text, early readers will be captivated and entertained as the moth and the butterfly each describe their own characteristics and reasons to stay on the bush. Early readers will learn to appreciate the things that make them unique, as well as the importance of sharing. | Teacher Created Materials |
| 9780525517191 | I Just Want to Say Good Night | Rachel Isadora | In a village on the African plains, a little girl stalls bedtime by saying good night to various animals and objects. | |
| 9780545245036 | I Love Rainy Days! | Hans Wilhelm | Noodles the dog finds many ways to have fun when rain keeps him indoors all day. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780439524742 | I Spy a Candy Cane | Jean Marzollo | Rhyming text invites the reader to find hidden objects in the pictures. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781606891162 | I Used to Be Afraid of Snails and Slugs | Elaine Pascoe | Creative Teaching Press | |
| 9780545111331 | If I Ran for President | Catherine Stier | Discusses the presidential election process seen through the eyes of a child. | |
| 9781591854616 | I'm Just The Right Size | I'm just the right size book. | Charisma House | |
| 9781338224658 | I'm Trying to Love Spiders | "This fresh and very funny non-fiction picture book shares lots of fascinating facts about spiders in an entirely captivating way. If I'm Trying to Love Spiders doesn't cure your spider phobia, it'll at least make you appreciate how amazing they are ... and laugh a lot as you learn about them."-- | ||
| 9781574712148 | In the Park | David M. Schwartz | Explores the world of pigeons, rabbits, squirrels, swans, and other animals living among the grass and burdocks of a park. | Creative Teaching Press |
| 9780399545818 | Jake Hace Gimnasia | Rachel Isadora | Toddlers have fun at gymnastics class. | |
| 9780394890524 | John Henry: an American Legend | Ezra Jack Keats | Caldecott Medalist Ezra Jack Keats’s vibrant retelling of the popular African American folk ballad. Have you heard the tale? John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He was taller and stronger than anyone around. When men started talking about laying railroad tracks across the prairies and deserts, and right through the mountains, John Henry knew he and his hammer had to be a part of it. And drive those spikes he did! Then came the day when a challenge was announced: Who could dig a tunnel through a mountain faster—John Henry and his hammer? Or a steam drill? | Dragonfly Books |
| 9780545109444 | Johnny Appleseed | Jane Kurtz | Who's that walking along the Ohio? It's Johnny Appleseed! He walks across the land, planting trees wherever he goes. So, everyone, clap your hands for Johnny Appleseed! | |
| 9780688143886 | Julius, the Baby of the World | Kevin Henkes | The riotously funny Lilly, last seen in Chester's Way (Greenwillow), thinks her new baby brother, Julius, is disgusting -- if he was a number, he would be zero. But when Cousin Garland dares to criticize Julius, Lilly bullies her into loudly admiring Julius as the baby of the world.Lilly knows her baby brother is nothing but dreadful -- until she claims him for her own. "Henkes displays a deep understanding of sibling rivalry and a child's fragile self-esteem....Lilly is a superb and timely heroine." -- Publishers Weekly. " | Harper Collins |
| 9781433335969 | Keeping Fit with Sports | Dona Herweck Rice | Teaches young readers how they can stay fit by playing sports, including baseball, skating, and karate. | Teacher Created Materials |
| 9781433335990 | Kids Around The World (TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers) | Dona Herweck Rice | Introduce early readers to children from all over the globe! Featuring bright photos, colorful maps, and simple informational text, readers are familiarized with other geography, countries, and cultures.About Shell EducationRachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world. | Teacher Created Materials |
| 9780698116153 | Kidzlit for Grades 3-5 | AfterSchool Kidzlit is a program of reading and connected activities for grades K to 8, with appealing books and easy-to-use leader's guides for: games; talk topics; role-play; cool words; art, music, and drama; hands-on projects; reading aloud, partner groups, and book clubs. |