Lauren Walls' Library
Sango Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545172271 | Emma's Very Busy Week | Heather Dakota | "Is your week busy? Emma has a busy week, too! Follow along as she goes to ballet class, the zoo, a friend's house, soccer practice, the library, and much more. After each busy day, Emma relaxes by reading a really cool book. See how Emma gets through her very busy week" (publisher). | |
| 9781503902589 | Eraser | Anna Kang | Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else's mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her. They all love how sharp Pencil is and how Tape and Glue help everyone stick together. Eraser wants to create so that she can shine like the others. She decides to give it a try, but it's not until the rubber meets the road that Eraser begins to understand a whole lot about herself. Inspired by a school essay their daughter Kate wrote in the third grade, the author and illustrator behind Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winner You Are (Not) Small have created a desktop drama about figuring out who you are, finding happiness, and the importance of second, third, and maybe even fourth chances. | Two Lions |
| 9780590436403 | Eric Carle's Animals, Animals | Eric Carle, Laura Whipple | An illustrated collection of poems by a variety of authors describing the peculiarities of pets and wild and domestic animals. | |
| 9780439576178 | Esperanza Rising | Pam Muñoz Ryan | Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression. | Scholastic |
| 9780449147467 | Ever Wonder Why? | Douglas B. Smith | "Why?" is the first question we learn to ask as children and the one our parents have the hardest time answering. This is because "Why?" is the most difficult question to research. Why is the color blue used for boys? Why do worms come out onto sidewalks after a rain? Why do chefs wear tall hats? Everyone knows that . . . . . . Donuts have holes . . . We clink glasses before saying a toast . . . Golfers yell “fore!” before teeing off . . . We not our heads yes and shake our heads no But how many of us know why? You'll learn the answers and a whole lot more in this fun and fact-filled almanac. And all you have to do is ask WHY?! | Fawcett |
| 9780439204248 | Expedition Down Under | Rebecca Carmi | Miss Frizzle's class travel to Australia. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780547996127 | Exploring Space Travel | Laura Hamilton Waxman | Describes space travel and the spacecraft necessary for it. | |
| 9780439594257 | Fall Leaves | Mary Packard, Dana Regan | Small leaves, thin leaves, fat, and round are fun to hunt for on the ground. Fall is here! | |
| 9781338577839 | Fantastic Bats | Liza Charlesworth | ||
| 9781338577747 | Farm Friends | Liza Charlesworth | ||
| 9780545282376 | Farm Helpers | Matt West | Three friends, Jack, Meg and Tom each help out the farm. | |
| 9780064440141 | Father Bear Comes Home Book and Tape | Else Holmelund Minarik | Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip. ‘Little Bear has endeared himself as a character with irresistible, child-like charm.’ —H. Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA) 1960 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1959 (NYT) | HarperFestival |
| 9780062996312 | Fgteev Presents Into The Game! | Fgteev | From The Fgteev Family Gamers, When Moomy And Duddy Are Trapped In A Video Game, It Is Up To Kids Lexi, Mike, Chase And Shawn To Rescue Them. | Harper |
| 9780063042636 | Fgteev Saves The World! | FGTeeV | It’s game time! Press start on FGTeeV Saves the World!, the second graphic novel in the awesome-packed, New York Times bestselling series by YouTube’s favorite family of gamers, FGTeeV!The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love playing games! But for Duddy, one game is by far best: Super Realistic (And Totally Not Made Up) Zombie Battles from the War of 1812. Even though in Duddy’s opinion the updated version doesn’t stand up to the classic original, it doesn’t mean that he can’t quickly rack up all the power-ups, bonuses, and achievements to show the kids—Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn—how it’s done. That is until the game freezes!The family heads to the Shady Acres Mall to fix their controller, but while at the game store, one wrong click causes all the characters from the Zombie Battles game to explode into the real world. It’s total mayhem! Now Duddy, Moomy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn have to fight their own avatars in order to save the world—but will they be able to stop the army of world-conquering video game villains before the bad guys level up?Game like you never gamed before in the fun-filled second graphic novel adventure from YouTube sensation FGTeeV, with more than 18 MILLION subscribers and over 18.6 BILLION views! | HarperAlley |
| 9781338277364 | Finding Gobi | Dion Leonard, Aaron Rosenberg | "Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! You will love the inspiring tale of Gobi, a lost dog who kept pace with an ultramarathon runner, Dion Leonard, across a vast desert. Follow their unlikely friendship through the challenges of an 80-mile race and Dion's struggle to bring Gobi home for good. Finding Gobi : The True Story of One Little Dog's Big Journey is the incredible true story of Dion Leonard, an athlete who was befriended by a stray dog while running an ultramarathon through the Gobi Desert. Named for the desert in which he found her, Gobi became Dion's closest companion throughout the 80-mile race across China. The scrappy little pup ran mile after mile alongside Dion, through treacherous conditions and across raging rivers. He let her sleep in his tent and share his food, and eventually, his focus shifted from winning to the newfound friendship he and Gobi shared. They crossed the finish line together--not first, but together--and Dion decided to bring Gobi home to Scotland. Just before they were about to leave, however, Gobi disappeared, setting off a worldwide search for the stray. In a town of more than 3 million people, the search seemed hopeless, but this tale of friendship will surprise and delight you as you find out what happens! Join the almost too-good-to-be-true story of hope, friendship, and beating incredible odds in Finding Gobi : The True Story of One Little Dog's Big Journey by Dion Leonard"-- | |
| 9780545905282 | Fire Dog Rescue | When George helps the firemen with their new dog, Blaze, he learns valuable lessons about owning a pet. | ||
| 9780449817704 | Firefighter Gil! | Mary Tillworth | When Gil shares his story of being rescued by a fire fighter, he and his classmates take a field trip to the fire station to learn what a fire fighter does. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781580890618 | First Day Jitters | Julie Danneberg | Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation. Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending. Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy antics surrounding Sarah Jane. FIRST DAY JITTERS is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has ever anticipated a first day of school. | Charlesbridge Publishing |
| 9780439892339 | First Snow | Bernette G. Ford | A family of young rabbits goes into a meadow at night to explore and play in winter's first snow. | |
| 9780590994590 | Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed | Eileen Christelow | A counting book in which one by one the little monkeys jump on the bed only to fall off and bump their heads. |