Mandy Harp's Library
Montgomery Central Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781432901806 | The Outer Planets (The Universe) | Tim Goss, Geza Gyuk, Dr Raman K Prinja | What are the Outer Planets? Why might a planet be called a Gas Giant? How were the seventh, eighth, and ninth planets discovered? Turn the pages of this book to look at these three planets far away from the Sun. See how different Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are from one another. Find out about the weather, landforms, moons, and more about each planet. | Heinemann |
| 9780590494618 | The Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary | Sue Young | Over 15,000 words provide a rhyming source for writing poetry, rap, slogans, songs, greeting cards, and stories. | |
| 9780439154550 | The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett | Story of a ten-year-old orphan who goes to live in a lonely house n the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden. | |
| 9781432901837 | The Sun (The Universe) | Dr Raman K Prinja | Product DescriptionWhat makes the Sun shine? What is the Sun made of? Will the Sun last forever? Find the answers in this book! The Sun makes life possible on our planet. It can also harm us. It is 700 times heavier than all of the planets in our solar system put together. The Sun is both mysterious and familiar.About the AuthorDr Raman K Prinja is a Heinemann author. | Heinemann |
| 9780439451291 | The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events #7) | Snicket, Lemony | Scholastic | |
| 9780142421376 | Theodore Boone: The Abduction | John Grisham | Book 2 in the thrilling young mystery series from internationally bestsellling author John GrishamWhen we last saw Theo Boone, he ensured that justice was served by uncovering evidence that kept a guilty man off of the streets. Hot off this high-profile murder trial, thirteen-year-old Theo is still dispensing legal advice to friends and teachers. But just when it seems as if his life has calmed down and gone back to the status quo, a new legal mystery comes to town, and this time it's personal. | Puffin Books |
| 9781403495891 | Thunderstorm (Wild Weather) | Catherine Chambers | What is a lighting rod? How can you stay safe in a thunderstorm? Why do you see lightning before you hear thunder? Explore the world of Wild Weather to find out! This book looks at the noise and destruction caused by thunder and lighting. You will find out where and how thunderstorms happen and the impact they have on people around the world. How do people cope with thunder, lightning, and rain? | Heinemann |
| 9780439336840 | Twister on Tuesday | Mary Pope Osborne | When Jack and Annie travel back to the Kansas prairie in search of "something to learn," they gain an understanding of how hard life was for pioneers and they experience the terror of a tornado. | |
| 9781585360338 | V Is for Volunteer | Michael Shoulders | Each letter of the alphabet is represented by some historical, geographical, or cultural fact about Tennessee. | Discover America State by Stat |
| 9780679890508 | Vacation Under the Volcano | Mary Pope Osborne | The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Who wants to vacation next to a volcano? Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive in Pompeii and soon discover that it is the very day the city will be destroyed. Now Jack and Annie must race against time to find an ancient library before it is buried in ash! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781432901844 | Venus (The Universe) | Tim Goss | Presents information on the location of Venus in relation to other planets and discusses the conditions, composition, and surface of Venus. | Heinemann |
| 9781338607055 | What Is the Constitution? | Patricia Demuth | "We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the US Constitution came into being. Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today it's easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues--those between Northern and Southern States; big states and little ones--and the key players such as James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen"-- | |
| 9781338607185 | What Is The Women's Rights Movement? | Deborah Hopkinson | Chronicles The Women's Rights Movement In The United States, From The Beginning Of The Movement In The Nineteenth Century And The Fight For Equal Rights In The 1960s To Such Present-day Events As The Women's March In 2017. | |
| 9780448479156 | What Was Ellis Island? | Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ | From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the United States for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was deserted, the buildings decaying. Ellis Island was not restored until the 1980s, when Americans from all over the country donated more than $150 million. It opened to the public once again in 1990 as a museum. Learn more about America's history, and perhaps even your own, through the story of one of the most popular landmarks in the country. | Penguin |
| 9780448479019 | What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition? | Judith St. George, Who HQ | Presents an account of the two-and-a-half-year expedition that yielded vast knowledge of the West, geographically and scientifically. | Penguin |
| 9781338100280 | What Were the Twin Towers? | Jim O'Connor | "Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers--also known as the World Trade Center--and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers--from their ambitious construction to their tragic end"-- | |
| 9781338200188 | Whatshisface | Gordon Korman | A fun, funny ghost story about a nobody kid who becomes a somebody while helping a ghost right a wrong from the past. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9781338557190 | Where Is the Bermuda Triangle? | Megan Stine | "Who doesn't love a great mystery? This book presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle--roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico--had gained a mythic reputation. The Bermuda Triangle became famous for making boats and ships vanish, and for snatching planes right out of the sky. But are these stories true? And if they are true, is there a more sensible reason that refutes the bad karma of the region? With so many mystifying events to learn about, readers will love disappearing into this story"-- | |
| 9781338237610 | Where Is the Great Barrier Reef? | Nico Medina | "In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef--big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet."-- | |
| 9780448483085 | Who Was Blackbeard |