Marisa Longworth's Library
Norman Smith Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780590203630 | The Stories Julian Tells | Ann Cameron | Relates episodes in seven-year-old Julian's life which include getting into trouble with his younger brother Huey, planting a garden, what he did to try to grow taller, losing a tooth, and finding a new friend. | |
| 9781648760686 | The Story Of Michelle Obama: A Biography Book For New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series For New Readers) | Christine Platt | Discover the life of Michelle Obama―a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about working for changeMichelle Obama is one of the most important women in American history. Before she served as the first Black first lady of the United States, Michelle was a smart and studious kid who wanted to give back to her community. She became a lawyer so that she could help people understand the law and get the legal aid they needed. When she became first lady, she continued to help people―especially young people―in many ways. Explore how Michelle went from being a young girl growing up on the South Side of Chicago to an American role model and leader in the White House.Independent reading―This Michelle Obama biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Michelle's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy―Watch Michelle progress from young girl to American leader with a visual timeline of the major milestones of her life.How will Michelle's ambition, hard work, and kind heart inspire you?Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama. | Rockridge Press |
| 9781647397753 | The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) | Rachelle Burk | Discover the life of Simone Biles―a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.Independent reading―This Simone Biles biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Simone's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy―See how Simone's accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.How will Simone's hard work and determination inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Jackie Robinson, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Maya Angelou. | Rockridge Press |
| 9780545072243 | The Summer Vacation From the Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | After getting so bundled up that he can hardly move, Hubie tries to enjoy his snow day off from school. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9781338325621 | The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal | Nick Seluk | ||
| 9780673612939 | The Three Bears | Sharon Fear | Scott Foresman | |
| 9780673613103 | The Toy Maker | Amy Hutchins | Scott Foresman | |
| 9781338121001 | The Treasure Trap (The Wish Fairy #2) | Scott, Lisa Ann | Scholastic Paperbacks | |
| 9781338298642 | The Trip to the Pumpkin Farm: a Branches Book (Owl Diaries #11) | Eva and her friends are taking a field trip to the farm! | Branches | |
| 9780547252629 | The Weather | Ryan Hensley | ||
| 9781338256833 | The Wish Tree | Kyo Maclear | In winter Charles and his trusty toboggan set out to find the wish tree, and along the way he helps to make the wishes of his friends Squirrel, Fox, and Beaver come true. | |
| 9780698113749 | The Wolf's Chicken Stew | Keiko Kasza | The wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world and one day he has a terrible craving for chicken stew. He spots a chicken who seems just right, but then he thinks how much more stew there will be if he fattens her up before dining himself. So he goes home and begins to cook all kinds of scrumptious food for the chicken to eat. A big surprise is in store for the wolf when he finally visits Mrs. Chicken to collect his meal. | Penguin |
| 9780689845000 | The Year at Maple Hill Farm | Alice Provensen, Martin Provensen | Observes life on an old-fashioned farm through the four seasons, celebrating the seasonal changes and growth in the lives of the people, the animals, and the countryside. Reprint. | Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books |
| 9780545150613 | Thea Stilton and the Secret City | Stilton, Thea | in This Amazing Adventure, Thea's Friends The Thea Sisters Head To Peru, Where A Good Friend Of Paulina's Is In Danger. There, The Five Mice Climb The Andes Mountains In Search Of A Mysterious Treasure That's Hidden In The Secret City Of The Incas. Readers Will Love Following The Clues To Help The Thea Sisters Solve The Mystery!children's Literaturepaulina, One Of The Five Thea Sisters, Receives A Distressed Call From Her Home In Peru Notifying Her Of Missing Family Friends. Paulina And Her Four Closest Friends Hop On The First Plane To Peru To Help Solve The Mystery. Once They Arrive In Peru, They Learn They Must Follow Professor Sagefur And His Son Gonzalo's Paw Prints Into The Andes Mountains In Search Of A Treasure-filled Secret City. But When The Sisters Discover That They Are Not The Only Ones Looking For The Secret City, They Find Themselves In A Race Against Time And Deceitful Tricks. The Playful Text Is Filled With Fabumouse Puns And Cheesy Reminders That We Are Following Mice On This Adventure, Which May Test The Nerves Of Older Readers. But Kids Will Love The Colorful Illustrations, Maps, And Fun With Typography. Readers Also Learn About The History Of Peru, Commonly Found Animals, Machu Picchu, And About The Incas. There Is A Lot To Look At In This Vibrant Geronimo Stilton Special Edition Book, And Readers Will Identify With Attributes Found In Each Of The Thea Sisters. Reviewer: Renee Farrah Vess | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780439471091 | There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed some Snow! | Lucille Colandro | For use in schools and libraries only. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers. And this time, there is a surprise at the end no re | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780545233293 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick! | Lucille Colandro | Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a chick and a lot of other strange creatures. | |
| 9780545352222 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! | Lucille Colandro | "You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a clover, a daisy, a butterfly, a bird, a pot, some gold, and a fiddle"--P. [4] of cover. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780545491082 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed some Books! | Lucille Colandro | It's hard to believe why this old lady swallowed some books, amongst other strange items. | |
| 9781338227871 | There Was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark! | Lucille Colandro | There was an old mermaid who swallowed a shark. I don't know why she swallowed a shark, but it left no mark. Follow this old mermaid underwater to see what she swallows next. | |
| 9780545500753 | Third Grade Angels | Jerry Spinelli, Johnny Heller | Mrs. Simms will hold a competition every week to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" - which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect. |