Leah Embry's Library
Carmel Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545222433 | The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever | Steven Kroll | Clayton and Desmond learn that by working together, they can find the biggest Christmas tree ever. | |
| 9780439666398 | The Biggest Snowman Ever | Steven Kroll, Jeni Bassett, Doug Katsaros | When the mayor of Mouseville announces a contest, Clayton and Desmond compete to win the prize for building the biggest snowman. | |
| 9780439764193 | The Biggest Valentine Ever | Steven Kroll | When Desmond and Clayton, two mice, finally learn to cooperate, they create a wonderful valentine for their teacher, in a companion title to The Biggest Pumpkin Ever. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781429628433 | The Bill of Rights in Translation | Amie Jane Leavitt | The Bill of Rights wasn't named after some guy named Bill. So what does it really mean? Here's your chance to learn what the Bill of Rights really says. | |
| 9781338210132 | The Blobfish Book | Jessica Olien | "This irresistible book within a book introduces us to Blobfish, known as the "ugliest fish in the sea" ... or is he actually the fish who will steal our hearts? Did you know that the deepest parts of the ocean are over one mile deep -- too far down for any sunlight to reach? That's where Blobfish lives. But this book isn't about Blobfish ... or is it? This true (clever) story about the (misunderstood) Blobfish is sure to make you smile. Full of fun facts about sea creatures in the deepest reaches of the ocean, this book is perfect for any science lover."--Publisher. | |
| 9780545591881 | The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer | "When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps. Several years later he figured out how to use the windmill for irrigation purposes"-- | |
| 9780385755573 | The Boy Who Invented Tv | Kathleen Krull | An inspiring true story of a boy genius. Plowing a potato field in 1920, a 14-year-old farm boy from Idaho saw in the parallel rows of overturned earth a way to “make pictures fly through the air.” This boy was not a magician; he was a scientific genius and just eight years later he made his brainstorm in the potato field a reality by transmitting the world’s first television image. This fascinating picture-book biography of Philo Farnsworth covers his early interest in machines and electricity, leading up to how he put it all together in one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. The author’s afterword discusses the lawsuit Farnsworth waged and won against RCA when his high school science teacher testified that Philo’s invention of television was years before RCA’s. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780545065214 | The Bully From the Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | When a boy hears that a noted bully known as Butch Pounder is tranferring to school, he is afraid of the trouble that Butch will cause. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780761455509 | The Busy Tree | Jennifer Ward | Many different types of wildlife live in and around a tree that is their home, from chipmunks and woodpeckers to ants and spiders. | Marshall Cavendish |
| 9780142413067 | The Butterfly | Patricia Polacco | Ever since the Nazis marched into Monique?s small French village, terrorizing it, nothing surprises her, until the night Monique encounters ?the little ghost? sitting at the end of her bed. She turns out to be a girl named Sevrine, who has been hiding from the Nazis in Monique?s basement. Playing after dark, the two become friends, until, in a terrifying moment, they are discovered, sending both of their families into a nighttime flight. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780545066839 | The Case of the Missing Pumpkins | Nancy Star | Pumpkins everywhere are disappearing. Carved ones, fat ones, even the ones from the grocery store have gone missing until it seems the only one left with any pumpkins to sell is the Pumpkin Man. Can three friends find out what happened to the pumpkins before Halloween? | |
| 9780439672658 | The Case of the New Year's Eve Nightmare | Nancy Star | Casey, Leon, and Dottie, The Calendar Club detectives, won't let their babysitter stop them from using their detective skills to find and prevent a cat bugler set to steal money and jewelry at the town's New Year's Eve party. | |
| 9780545066907 | The Case of the Sneaky Strangers | Nancy Star | ||
| 9781338806731 | The Cat Wants Cuddles | Paul Crumble | Kevin is a spunky, independent cat who does not want a pat. He does not want a tickle. And he certainly does not want to cuddle. All Kevin wants is to be left alone. That is, until he sees Dog getting pet, tickled, and cuddled, and realizes that a little attention might not be so bad. The Cat Wants Cuddles introduces a hilarious cast of characters who kids will love immediately. | |
| 9780545881357 | The Chicken Squad | Doreen Cronin | They're darling. They're daring. They know their shapes! They're chicks on a mission, and on this, their first (mis)adventure, the Chicken Squad launches a galactic backyard expedition. Meet the Chicken Squad: Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie. These chicks are not your typical barnyard puffs of fluff, and they are not about to spend their days pecking chicken feed and chasing bugs. No sir, they're too busy solving mysteries and fighting crime. So when Squirrel comes barreling into the chicken coop, the chicks know they're about to get a case. But with his poor knowledge of shapes ("Big" is not a shape, Squirrel!) and utter fear of whatever it is that's out there, the panicky Squirrel is NO HELP. Good thing these chicks are professionals. But even professionals get worried. Especially once they see that round, shiny, green, BIG thing in the yard. What if it's a UFO full of aliens who want chickens as pets? It's up to the Chicken Squad to crack a case that just might be out of this world. | |
| 9780439871600 | The Christmas Party From the Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | While worrying about the class gift exchange, Hubie discovers the true meaning of Christmas. | |
| 9780439321020 | The Christmas Penguin | Mary Packard, Teri Weidner | Rollie the penguin is an expert swimmer, but what he really wants to do is fly, as he tells Santa Claus, so one Christmas Eve Santa invites him along for the ride. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780439557160 | The Class Election from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures, No. 3) | Mike Thaler | Mean Mrs. Green is forcing everyone to run in the school election, but everyone just wants to run for their lives! YIKES!Hubie is running for president against Doris. Hubie doesn't think he stands a chance against Doris and the free ice cream that's she's giving away to voters. Mix that in with the fact that he has to do lots of crazy stuff like shaking Coach Kong's paw and Mrs. Green's claw, and kissing a bunch of babies to stay in the presidential race. Hubie's chances look slim, but in the end he wins by being the candidate who stands for something—-not just on top of something! HA!Children's LiteratureIn this latest addition to the Black Lagoon Adventures series, Hubie has decided run for class president. He worries that he might end up running against Doris, who is determined to be the first woman president ever. Determined to run a clean race, Hubie must nevertheless put up with the underhanded dealings of Doris, who hangs posters in the boys' bathroom and gives away free ice cream bars at lunch. Readers are privy to Hubie's hopes and fears, including campaign slogan selection anxiety and pre-election day jitters. Puns and witty humor pack this election story. Words such as pizzazz and campaign appear, yet Mike Thaler's realistic and down-to-earth narrative accurately portrays all the stresses of running for class president. Hubie's overactive imagination springs to life in Jared Lee's cartoon-like illustrations, which add further conversation between characters to the plot. Readers must be cautioned, however, not to depend on this book for its spelling or history. For example, Lincoln didn't live in Gettysburg because he had a Gettysburg address. Still, Hubie's experiences certainly bring down the house. Reviewer: Amalia Selle | Scholastic |
| 9780545767248 | The Cookie Boy | Liza Charlesworth | ||
| 9780062954534 | The Couch Potato | Jory John | Meet your new pal-tato in the fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald. The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs... Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny books for children: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! That's What Dinosaurs Do | HarperCollins |