Lyla Heronimus' Library
Rossview Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545459396 | I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, 79 a. D. | Lauren Tarshis | Follows the experiences of a young boy who struggles to escape the catastrophic A.D. 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9781338317411 | I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 | Tarshis, Lauren | One Hundred Years Ago, A Killer Wave Of Molasses Struck A Crowded Boston Neighborhood. Discover The Story Of This Strange Disaster In The Next Book In The New York Times Bestselling I Survived Series. There Were Warning Signs That The Molasses Tank Would Break. The Steel Sides Moaned And Groaned. Molasses Oozed From Its Seams. But The People Of Boston's North End -- Mostly Poor Immigrants -- Were Powerless To Complain To The Big Molasses Company. On A Bright January Day In 1919, The Tank Finally Broke And Almost Three Million Gallons Of Molasses Rushed The Neighborhood. At 15 Feet Tall, 160 Feet Wide, And Traveling At 35 Miles Per Hour, The Gooey Wave Was More Destructive Than Any Flood Of Water Would Have Been. Lauren Tarshis Tells The Riveting Story Of One Child Who Was Swept Up In The Sticky Storm And Lived To Tell The Tale. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780545459389 | I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 | Lauren Tarshis | In one of the darkest periods in history, one boy struggles to survive... In this gripping new addition to the bestselling I Survived series, a young Jewish boy joins the resistance "partisan" fighters outside Warsaw the ghetto. Does he have what it takes to survive the Nazis -- and fight back? | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780545206990 | I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 | Lauren Tarshis | Earning money to help his family at the beginning of the 20th century, 10-year-old newsboy Leo explores the hilly city's bustling business world and modern innovations before a massive earthquake and decimating fire change everything he has ever known. By the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. Original. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780545206945 | I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 | Lauren Tarshis | Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, 10-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink. By the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. Simultaneous. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781484778715 | If We Were Giants | Dave Matthews, Clete Barrett Smith | Kirra, a curious, agile, and outgoing girl, lives in an idyllic community hidden inside a dormant volcano. She and her father are the only two people allowed to venture beyond its walls. Kirra is in training to become a Storyteller like him, and together they travel from village to village spreading fearsome tales designed to keep outsiders away from their secret nest. One day, after hearing rumors of strangers called the "Takers," Kirra leaves the volcano by herself, hoping to discover her own story. But she unknowingly leads the Takers back to her doorstep, and they rob her of everything she has ever held dear. A devastated Kirra is found by a boy named Luwan and adopted into his family, which lives among others high in the trees of a dense forest. Now quiet and withdrawn, Kirra hides her dark past from everyone and never wants to leave the safety of her tree dwelling. Luwan, on the other hand, loves to explore. One day it leads to trouble: He is captured while spying on a group of strangers. The Takers have returned. To save the Tree Folk, Kirra must face her inner demons and summon all her storytelling to weave the most important tale of her life. This compelling novel about overcoming loss, embracing community, and living in harmony with nature is highlighted with a full-color insert of concept artwork, making it perfect for family sharing. | Disney-Hyperion |
| 9780590451581 | If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon | Ellen Levine, Elroy Freem | Answers questions about what it was like to travel to the Oregon Territory by covered wagon, crossing rivers, mountains, and prairie. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780545757140 | Insects | Tedd Arnold | During a nature walk, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about the different types of insects, their life cycles, what they eat, and which ones are dangerous to humans. | Scholastic Reference |
| 9780545002073 | Ivy + Bean and the Ghost that Had to Go | Annie Barrows | Second-graders Ivy and Bean set out to expel the ghost who is living in the girls' bathroom at their school. | |
| 9780375812484 | Jack and Jill and Big Dog Bill | Martha Weston | Jack and Jill enjoy sledding until their dog gets tired. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781416939337 | Jake Drake, Bully Buster | Andrew Clements | Fourth-grader Jake Drake relates how he comes to terms with SuperBully Link Baxter, especially after they are assigned to be partners on a class project. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780545079006 | Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet | Andrew Clements, Janet Pedersen | Jake doesn't mean to be a teacher's pet. But somehow everything he does has his teachers singing his praises -- and his classmates rolling their eyes in disgust. Jake figures a little misbehavior should take care of his goody-goody image, but even his attempts to be bad just seem to make his teacher's praise him more. And now he's been summoned to the principal's office. Has Jake gone too far to prove he's no teacher's pet? | |
| 9781564023483 | Jamaica Louise James | Amy Hest | A child brightens a bleak subway station--and warms the heart of a city. Fullcolor. | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| 9780395067666 | Johnny Tremain | Esther Forbes | A young man apprenticed to a silversmith takes part in the activities leading up to the battle of Lexington. | |
| 9780064400589 | Julie of the Wolves (Summer Reading Edition) | Jean Craighead George | Lost on the Tundra To her small Eskimo village, she is known as Miyax; to her friend in San Francisco, she is Julie. When the village is no longer safe for her, Miyax runs away. But she soon finds herself lost in the Alaskan wilderness, without food, without even a compass to guide her. Slowly she is accepted by a pack of Arctic wolves, Mid she grows to love them as though they were family. With their help, and drawing on her father's teachings, Miyax struggles day by clay to survive. But the time comes when she must leave the wilderness and choose between the old ways an(] the new. Which will she choose? For she is Miyax of the Eskimos--but Julie of the Wolves. Faced with the prospect of a disagreeable arranged marriage or a journey acoss the barren Alaskan tundra, 13-year-old Miyax chooses the tundra. She finds herself caught between the traditional Eskimo ways and the modern ways of the whites. Miyax, or Julie as her pen pal Amy calls her, sets out alone to visit Amy in San Francisco, a world far away from Eskimo culture and the frozen land of Alaska. During her long and arduous journey, Miyax comes to appreciate the value of her Eskimo heritage, learns about herself, and wins the friednship of a pack of wolves. After learning the language of the wolves and slowly earning their trust, Julie becomes a member of the pack. Since its first publication, "Julie of The Wolves, "winner of thr 1973 Newbery Medal, has found its way into the hearts of millions of readers. Winner, 1973 Newbery Medal Nominee, 1973 National Book Award for Children's Literature Notable Children's Books of 1971- 1975 (ALA) 1973 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) Children's Books of1972 (Library of Congress) Children's Books of International Interest 1972 (CSD/ALA) Gold Star List 1973 (ESLC) | HarperTrophy |
| 9780679838869 | Junie B. Jones #2: Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business | Barbara Park | “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! In the second Junie B. Jones book, it’s pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day. USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.” | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780679866947 | Junie B. Jones #5: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake | Barbara Park | “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! It’s Carnival Night, and Lucille has already won a box of fluffy cupcakes with sprinkles on them. But when Junie B. wins the Cake Walk, she chooses the bestest cake of all—the one wrapped in sparkly aluminum foil. How was she to know it was a lethal weapon? USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.” | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780679844075 | Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth | Barbara Park | When her kindergarten class has Job Day, Junie B. goes through much confusion and excitement before deciding on the "bestest" job of all. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780375800382 | Junie B. Jones Is (Almost) a Flower Girl | Barbara Park | Six-year-old Junie B. is disappointed to find out that her aunt has asked someone else to be the flower girl at her wedding. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780679883425 | Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook | Barbara Park | Junie B. Jones experiences glee while showing off her new furry mittens in kindergarten, but disaster strikes when they disappear from the playground. | Random House Books for Young Readers |