Melinda Robinson's Library
Sango Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545139137 | Among the Brave | Margaret Peterson Haddix | In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save itself and others like them. | |
| 9780545139120 | Among the Enemy | Margaret Peterson Haddix | In a society that allows families to have only two children, third child Matthias joins the Population Police to infiltrate their system. | |
| 9780545139113 | Among the Free | Margaret Peterson Haddix | When thirteen-year-old Luke Garner unwittingly sets off a rebellion which sweeps the country and ousts the Population Police from power, he quickly realizes that the new regime is corrupt and he may hold the only key to true freedom. | |
| 9780545139090 | Among the Impostors | Margaret Peterson Haddix | In a future where the law limits a family to only two children, third-born Luke has been hiding for the entire twelve years of his life, until he enters a boarding school under an assumed name and is forced to face his fears. | |
| 9780545080811 | Animals of Africa | Lisa L. Ryan-Herndon | Provides information about the animals of Africa and the habitats in which they live, discussing the Ethiopian wolf, the spotted hyena, and the Nile crocodile. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780448451053 | Baby Otter | Ginjer L. Clarke | Baby otters are playful and adorable creatures—from their first steps outside of the cozy den their mother prepared for them to their first paddles in the icy water. Veteran science book author Ginjer L. Clarke highlights plenty of facts about baby otters, including how they learn to swim, what they eat, and where they live. | Penguin |
| 9780753473191 | Basher History: Us Presidents | Simon Basher, Dan Green, Edward Widmer | Every president, from George Washington to the winner of the 2016 election, has his own entry and speaks directly to the reader. Often humorous, these lively and enlightening articles bring history to life.Meet James Monroe, known as the "Last Cocked Hat" because he pranced around in an outdated wig, hat, and breeches! Learn more about "Uncle Jumbo" (better known as Grover Cleveland): the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Find out how Ronald Reagan helped end the Cold War. Quirky facts add interest. Did you know that John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? That Teddy Roosevelt (and his whole family) could walk on stilts? Or that Lyndon B. Johnson had worked as an elevator operator? Read this book, and you'll soon be on personal terms with every single US Head Honcho to date. Includes a must-have poster that readers will be proud to display on their walls. | Kingfisher |
| 9781770859258 | Basketball Now! | Adam Segal | Ideal for every fan of the game. Riding the best-selling success of the first edition, Basketball Now! Second Edition presents the best players in the NBA today -- complete with a fresh crop of young stars whose swagger and game has seen them launch to league-wide stardom. From hyped rookies to bona fide superstars, this second edition is packed with 50 profiles and more than 130 action images. From Stephen Curry and LeBron James to Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan, here are just some of the stars lining the pages of this book: LeBron James Blake Griffin Chris Paul James Harden Kyrie Irving Anthony Davis LaMarcus Aldridge Russell Westbrook Kristaps Porzingis Paul George Kyle Lowry Kevin Love Stephen Curry And many more. Adam Elliott Segal also gives readers a tour of the NBA universe, including chapters on the NBA Draft, the Dunk Contest, and the best clutch performances and playoff performances in NBA history. This second edition of Basketball Now! is the only book in the market that focuses on the best NBA stars playing the game today. | Firefly Books |
| 9781588340207 | Bats Pb | Richardson P | As Richardson entertainingly reveals, bats can see amazingly well in the dark, under no circumstances will they fly into a person's hair, and only three tropical species drink blood. In this informative book, he intersperses many colorful firsthand accounts of studying bats in the field and explains how to build bat-friendly environments. 105 photos, 100 in color. | Smithsonian |
| 9780763644321 | Because of Winn-Dixie | Kate DiCamillo | Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. | Candlewick Press |
| 9781338187151 | Big Nate | Lincoln Peirce | "Here come the Cream Puffs! Nate and his baseball team, saddled with the most embarrassing moniker in Little League history, want to show the world they're not just a bunch of cupcakes. But it won't be easy. Their opponents mock them. The local sports section misprints Nate's name -- THREE TIMES. And now, on the day of the big game, illness and injuries have the team facing a crushing defeat . unless the unlikeliest Cream Puff of all can come in from the bullpen and save the day."--Back cover. | |
| 9781524851842 | Big Nate: Hug It Out! | Lincoln Peirce | In this brand-new collection of comics from the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate, everyone's favorite sixth-grade prankster is back for more hilarious misadventures -- and even a little romance! In this latest collection of Big Nate comics, sixth-grade prankster Nate Wright seeks heroics on the soccer field, writes for the school newspaper, and gets mixed up in all kinds of mischief with his best friends and classmates. When he finds himself in the singles line for the ferris wheel, an unexpected seatmate just might turn into an intriguing new love interest--that is, if he can find her again. Join Nate and the gang for another good time of hilarious Big Nate adventures! | Big Nate |
| 9780062283597 | Big Nate: in a Class by Himself | Lincoln Peirce | For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet Big Nate! In the first novel in the New York Times bestselling series, Big Nate is in a class by himself! Nate knows he’s meant for big things. REALLY big things. But things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome. Nate barely survives his dad’s toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school—minus his lunch. He body slams the no-nonsense principal. He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla). And school has barely started! Trouble always seems to find him, but Nate keeps his cool. He knows he’s destined for greatness. A fortune cookie told him so. Here comes BIG NATE, accidental mischief maker and definitely NOT the teacher’s pet. | HarperCollins |
| 9781449462284 | Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs | Lincoln Peirce | There's never a dull moment in the prank-filled, detention-getting life of Big Nate! Nate Wright and his team are back with a vengeance. And a good thing, too, because the Cream Puffs are facing a lot of heat on the baseball field. Their opponents don't take them seriously. The sports section in the newspaper misprints Nate's name as "Not Wright," which is not right. And now, their star pitcher is sick with the flu, and you won't believe who's pulled from the bullpen. With the odds stacked against them, what are the poor Cream Puffs to do? Revenge is a dish best served with a soft-hearted pitcher who channels his inner panda bear, a side of vengeful girlfriends, and a dash of Big Nate mojo. Smear on your eye-black grease and join the rampage in this newest collection of comic--you don't want to miss this epic grudge match. | |
| 9780064401845 | Bridge to Terabithia | Katherine Paterson | A secret world of their own Jess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new kid, a new girl, boldly crosses over to the boy's side of the playground and outruns everyone. That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. It doesn't matter to Jess that leslie dresses funny, or that her family has a lot of money -- but no TV. Leslie has imagination. Together, she and Jess create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits. Then one morning a terrible tragedy occurs. Only when Jess is able to come to grips with this tragedy does he finally understand the strength and courage Leslie has given him. | Harper Collins |
| 9780439133814 | Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Carnival Prize | David A. Adler | When fifth-grader Cam notices that the prizes for the most difficult game at the school carnival are rapidly disappearing, she uses her amazing photographic memory to investigate. | |
| 9780590461238 | Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones | David A. Adler | The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that bring new life to these perennial best-sellers. Old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, modern look! | |
| 9780590200318 | Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins | David A. Adler | Cam's camera disappears at the same time some coins are missing from the store. Cam decides to investigate. | |
| 9780590461214 | Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds | David A. Adler | A fifth-grader with a photographic memory and her friend Eric help solve the mystery of the stolen diamonds. | |
| 9780590461221 | Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the u.f.o. | David A. Adler | Ten-year-old Cam, possessor of a photographic memory, and her friend Eric investigate what seems to be a brief appearance of U.F.O.s. | Puffin Books |