Marissa Blanton's Library
New Providence Middle
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9781524875565 | Unicornado: Another Phoebe And Her Unicorn Adventure (Volume 16) | Dana Simpson | Get ready to experience a whole new thrilling sequence of adventure and discovery in the delightful, New York Times bestselling Phoebe and Her Unicorn series by Dana Simpson.A new school year means many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance (lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!), and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a Unicornado! In fact, sometimes things get almost too magical. Marigold’s presence attracts pixies, talking birds, and a sphinx, turning Phoebe’s house into a magical sylvan glen. And Marigold even briefly transforms Phoebe into a goblin. Whether they’re trick-or-treating, singing showtunes, or casting new spells, every day for Phoebe and Marigold is an adventure thanks to the power of friendship. | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
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| 9781426302855 | Volcanoes! | Anne Schreiber | Learn all about volcanoes, how they form, where they are in the world, and how dangerous they can be. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780380754847 | Wayside School Is Falling Down | Louis Sachar | More fun in The Wacky World of Wayside School "Watch closely," said Mrs. Jewls. "You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil." Then she pushed the new computer out the window The children all watched it fall thirty floors and smash against the sidewalk. "See?" said Mrs. Jewls. "That's gravity! I've been trying to teach you about gravity, but the computer showed you a lot quicker!" That's the way things happen at Wayside School. There are 29 kids in Mrs. Jewls's class and this book is about all of them. There is Todd, who got in trouble every day ... until he got a magic dog; Paul, whose life was saved by Leslie's pigtails; Ron, who dared to try the cafeteria's Mushroom Surprise and all the others who help turn a day at Wayside School into one madcap adventure after another. But, after the things that happened in Sideways Stories from Wayside School, what would you expect? The extraordinary thirty-story school and its zany inhabitants are back in the long-awaited sequel to the classic SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, one of the most popular Camelot books ever. "Rib-tickling...sure-to-please..." -- Kirkus | Harper Collins |
| 9781938298073 | What Do You Do with an Idea? | Kobi Yamada | A young boy comes up with an idea and he keeps it safe until one day he realizes the amazing power it can have. | |
| 9781338239515 | What Does It Mean to Be Kind | Rana DiOrio | Teaches children about what it means to be kind by discussing the importance of caring, patience, forgiveness and acceptance, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to live more fully and richly. | |
| 9780761456865 | What if Everybody Did That? | Ellen Javernick | A child learns that there are consequences for thoughtless behavior, from feeding popcorn to a bear at the zoo to dropping an empty can out of a car window. | Marshall Cavendish |
| 9780590206686 | What Is An Insect? | Robert Snedden | A look at insects offers a combination of clear, straightforward text--which discusses the basic concepts of insect biology--and stunning, full-color photographs. | Scholastic Inc |
| 9781934490969 | What Were You Thinking?: Learning To Control Your Impulses (Executive Function) | Bryan Smith | When you're a child, it's not easy controlling your impulse reactions - kids do things before they think all the time. Strengthen executive function skills and empower impetuous young people with a humorous story about an impulsive third-grader. Teach students a strategy of four simple steps for stopping, thinking, decision-making, and choosing the right behavior.Third-grader Braden is a real character. He loves to be the center of attention. Everyone just LOVES his jokes, witty comments, and immediate reactions. Or at least that's what he thinks. He comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe.But when he is corrected in class for ill-timed jokes and an impulsive reaction during a game of dodge ball ends up with a classmate in tears, Braden's teachers and parents start working with him on how to control his impulses, teaching him four steps to follow before saying or acting on an urge, intrusive thought, or any idea that may land him in hot water.Impulse control is an executive functioning skill that allows you think before you act and to prioritize long-term success over short-term gains. When you have good self-control, you are able to resist doing things that may be harmful to yourself or to others.Will the lessons provided by the adults in Braden's life help him see a better way to manage his impulses? Find out in this hilarious story, the first book in the Executive FUNction series by author and school counselor Bryan Smith. Tips for parents and educators are included at the end of the storybook to help children learn to control their impulses.The Executive FUNction series also includes: My Day is Ruined! It Was Just Right Here! Of Course It's a Big Deal! Time to Get Started What's the Problem? How Did You Miss That? I'll Never Get All of That Done! Fix It with Focus How Do I Remember All That? | Boys Town Press |
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| 9780142417379 | Where Butterflies Grow | Joanne Ryder | Describes what it feels like to change from a caterpillar into a butterfly. Includes gardening tips to attract butterflies. | |
| 9780140547245 | Who's in Rabbit's House? | Rabbit has a problem--someone is inside her house and won't let her in. | Puffin | |
| 9781338266900 | Wildfire: A Novel | Rodman Philbrick | Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick sends readers straight into the nightmare of a raging wildfire as 12-year-old Sam is trapped by explosive flames and deadly smoke that threaten to take his life. Can he survive?Flames race toward Sam Castine's summer camp as evacuation buses are loading, but Sam runs back to get his phone. Suddenly, a flash of heat blasts him as pine trees explode. Now a wall of fire separates Sam from his bus, and there's only one thing to do: Run for his life. Run or die.Lungs burning, Sam's only goal is to keep moving. Drought has made the forest a tinderbox, and Sam struggles to remember survival tricks he learned from his late father. Then, when he least expects it, he encounters Delphy, an older girl who is also lost. Their unlikely friendship grows as they join forces to find civilization.The pace never slows, and eventually flames surround Sam and Delphy on all sides. A powerful bond is forged that can only grow out of true hardship -- as two true friends beat all odds and outwit one of the deadliest fires ever.At the end of the novel, information about wildfires and useful safety tips add to the reader's understanding of one of the US's most dangerous natural disasters. | The Blue Sky Press |
| 9781338221442 | Wish | Barbara O'Connor | Presents a story about a girl who, with the help of the dog of her dreams, discovers that family doesn't always have to be related--they are simply people who love you for who you are. | |
| 9781250043221 | Wishtree | Katherine Applegate | "A red oak tree and a crow help their human neighbors work out their differences"-- | |
| 9780836842401 | Working With Animals (My Future Career) | Margaret McAlpine | Discusses the responsibilities and qualifications for a variety of jobs working with animals, including marine biologist, riding instructor, veterinarian, and zookeeper. | Gareth Stevens Pub |
| 9781250083944 | You're Here for a Reason | Nancy Tillman | Shows how each of us fits into life's big picture, and how the world would be incomplete without each person in it. |