Kari Barber's Library
Woodlawn Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780590461290 | Life In The Deserts | Lucy Baker | Describes the desert environment and the different types of plants and animals that live there | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780545596510 | Life in the Rain Forest | Christine A. Caputo | "Where on Earth can you find a place so wet that it gets more than 30 feet of rain each year? Where do anacondas, jaguars, and three-toed sloth live? In the rain forest! To take a tour of this soggy biome, get out your rain gear, and learn 20 new science Smart Words along the way"--Publisher. | |
| 9781426310140 | Little Kids First Big Book of Space | Catherine D. Hughes | Introduces basic concepts about outer space, from the sun and the moon to the planets and space exploration. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780439569866 | Love that Dog | Sharon Creech | A young student, who comes to love poetry through a personal understanding of what different famous poems mean to him, surprises himself by writing his own inspired poem. | |
| 9780545592185 | Lucky Strike | Bobbie Pyron | A rich, southern voice tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders, the lightning strike that turns their world upside down and the true meaning of lucky.Nate Harlow would love to be lucky, just once!He'd like to win a prize, get picked first, call a coin toss right, even! But his best friend, Genesis Beam (aka Gen), believes in science and logic, and she doesn't think for one second that there's such a thing as luck, good or bad. She doesn't care what names the other kids call them. She cares about being right, about saving the turtles of Paradise Beach, and she cares about Nate.Then, on his birthday, at the Goofy Golf mini-golf course, Nate is struck by lightning -- and survives! Suddenly baseballs are drawn to his bat -- popular kids want HIM on their side. It seems the whole town of Paradise Beach thinks Nate has the magic touch.But is there room for Gen in Nate's lucky new world?Lucky Strike tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders and what luck is really all about. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780022859459 | Machines that Build | McGraw Hill | McGraw Hill | |
| 9781403435514 | Magnetism: From Pole To Pole (Science Answers (Paperback)) | Christopher Cooper | What is "animal magnetism"? How does a compass work? Why do motors need magnets? Investigate the attractive world of physical science! Find out for yourself about Magnetism through experiments that you can do at home. Did you know that the magnetic North Pole is in a different place than the geographic North Pole? Magnetism will show you the importance of investigating and understanding the physical world around you. | Heinemann |
| 9780823440184 | Magnets Push, Magnets Pull | David A. Adler | Explore the fascinating field of magnetism with this interactive picture book for young learners.Magnetism is all around us--even the earth is a giant magnet. A world without magnets would be a world without cell phones, computers, and more!Trusted children's nonfiction author David A. Adler covers the basics of magnetism, including compasses, for aspiring scientists. Hands-on experiments are smartly woven into the narrative. Want to test out the strength of a magnet? All you need is a bowl of water and some paper clips!Anna Raff's lively art illustrates scientific concepts clearly, with the added fun of two siblings and their dog exploring and learning together. Back matter includes a glossary that defines such terms as attraction, pole, electromagnetism, force, and more. Suggested activities on how to make your own magnet are also included.Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books | Holiday House |
| 9781338597196 | Make This! | Ella Schwartz | Instructions For Creating Items Using Scientific Methods-- | |
| 9780516279411 | Making A Law (A True Book: Civics) | Sarah De Capua | Learn how local, state, and federal laws are made, and what citizens can do to participate in the lawmaking process.A True Book: Civics series helps children become productive citizens by presenting core civic knowledge in a fun and engaging way. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. | Children's Press |
| 9781338120882 | Mango, Abuela and Me | Meg Medina | scholastic | |
| 9780147514493 | Marching to Appomattox | Ken Stark | Tells the tale of the seven day campaign that culminated in the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox and the end of the Civil War. | Puffin Books |
| 9780439801539 | Marie Curie, Brave Scientist | Joanne Mattern, Keith Brandt | A brief biography focusing on the youth of the scientist who twice received the Nobel Prize for her work with radium. | |
| 9780545687393 | Marine Mammals | Thea Feldman | What do dolphins, polar bears, and walruses have in common? They're all marine mammals! And have you ever heard of dugong? It's a marine mammal too! Read all about this special group of animals, and learn 20 science Smart Words along the way -- Back cover. | |
| 9780545536363 | Martin Luther King, Jr | Kitson Jazynka | Introduces the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
| 9780439668309 | Martin Luther King, Jr | Joanne Mattern | Tells the life story of this great civil rights leader and describes many events in his struggle for equality for African Americans in the United States. | |
| Math For Smarty Pants | ||||
| 9780153622175 | Matter Is Everything! | Harcourt School Publishers | ||
| 9780545202343 | Meet the Obamas | Andrea Davis Pinkney | Describes the daily life of President Obama and his family in the White House. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780545854788 | Meteors | Melissa Stewart | Describes what are meteorites, and where do they come from? |