Kimberly Kellum's Library
Liberty Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780544103214 | Horses | Seymour Simon | Briefly describes the history of the horse, its physical characteristics, and its behavior. | |
| 9780545104425 | How to Steal a Dog | Barbara O'Connor | Living in the family car in their small North Carolina town after their father leaves them virtually penniless, Georgina, desperate to improve their situation and unwilling to accept her overworked mother's calls for patience, persuades her younger brother to help her in an elaborate scheme to get money by stealing a dog and then claiming the reward that the owners are bound to offer. | |
| 9781545237274 | I Can't Do that, Yet | Esther Pia Cordova | "Enna is a girl who doesn't believe in herself and often utters the phrase "I can't do that!" One night in a dream she sees all the possible future versions of herself, discovering that she can be any of those versions with time, knowledge and dedication. She develops a growth mindset throughout her journey and instead of saying "I can't do that," she learns to say "I can't do that YET!"--Back cover. | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| 9780590425827 | If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King | Ellen Levine | Takes the reader back to the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, tracing the efforts of Dr. King and other civil rights activists | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780590444149 | In 1492 | Jean Marzollo | Rhyming text describes Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World. | |
| 9780440441502 | In the Dinosaur's Paw | Patricia Reilly Giff | Richard Best finds a magic ruler in his desk, which seems to make his wishes come true, including one he wishes he could undo. | Yearling Books |
| 9780439652100 | Indian Captive | A fictional retelling of the experiences of twelve-year-old Mary Jemison, who after being captured by a Shawnee war party during the French and Indian War, is rescued and subsequently adopted by two Seneca sisters with whom she ultimately chooses to stay. | ||
| 9780062250025 | I've Seen the Promised Land | Walter Dean Myers | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the most celebrated figures of the twentieth century. Set against key moments of the civil rights movement, here is the story of the powerful, eloquent spiritual leader and his belief that nonviolence could be used to overcome racial discrimination. Walter Dean Myers's moving narrative and Leonard Jenkins's compelling paintings convey a vivid and striking image of the man who moved American society closer to the ideals of freedom and fairness. Dr. King's dream that all Americans would be judged by their individual actions and character is one we still cherish today. | Amistad |
| 9780590440837 | Jessi and the Dance School Phantom | Ann M. Martin | Jessi is thrilled when she gets the lead in her dance school's latest ballet. But someone in Jessi's class wants her out of the show. First her toe shoes are stolen, and then she begins receiving threatening messages! The Baby-sitters vow to get to the bottom of this dilemma. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780590436588 | Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter | Ann M. Martin | When the Mancusis' go on vacation, they call on Jessi Ramsey, once a baby-sitter, now a pet-sitter, to take care of their many pets. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. | Scholastic |
| 9780590435659 | Jessi's Baby-Sitter | Ann M. Martin | Jessi can't believe it. Her dreaded Aunt Cecelia is moving in to take care of Jessi and her brother and sister. How humiliating -- Jessi's going to have a baby-sitter! | Scholastic |
| 9780590483001 | Karen's School Bus | Ann M. Martin | Getting so excited about riding on the school bus for the first time that she gets sick in front of everyone, Karen starts avoiding the bus and the teasing older kids, until the driver offers to help. Original. | Little Apple |
| 9780876144541 | Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie | Peter Roop, Connie Roop | In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper's return to an island off the coast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself. Full-color illustrations. | First Avenue Editions |
| 9780812475135 | Kirsten's Surprise | Jennifer Shaw | Kirsten plans a St. Lucia celebration for her family to keep their old Swedish traditions alive, and secretly hopes for one special treasure. American Girls Collection/Kirsten #3. | Perfection Learning |
| 9780590435741 | Kristy and the Baby Parade | Ann M. Martin | Eager to participate in Stoneybrook's Baby Parade, the baby-sitters decide to build a float, but uncooperative babies, a horrible float, and more combine to break the girls' friendships. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780590437226 | Kristy and the Walking Disaster | Ann M. Martin | Kristy's Krushers have the best team spirit in the world, even with the walking disaster playing for the team. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780590435673 | Kristy's Mystery Admirer | Ann M. Martin | CHILDREN'S BOOKS/AGES 9-12 | Scholastic |
| 9780545178044 | Lawn Boy | Gary Paulsen | Things get out of hand when a stockbroker neighbor convinces a twelve-year-old boy to expand his summer lawn mowing business. | |
| 9780545447423 | Leprechaun in Late Winter | Mary Pope Osborne | Jack and Annie travel back to nineteenth-century Ireland to inspire a young Augusta Gregory to share her love of Irish legends and folktales with the world. | |
| 9780998958033 | Listening with My Heart | Gabi Garcia | "In today's hypercompetitive world, kids often internalize the message that their worth is attached to their accomplishments and that messing up is something to be ashamed of, rather than a normal part of life, which can lead to critical self-talk. Listening with My Heart reminds us of the other golden rule--to treat ourselves like we would treat a friend. When we do this, we are practicing self-compassion."-- |