Michaela Westerman's Library
Kenwood Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 071001003994 | ||||
| 071001004991 | ||||
| 071009001992 | ||||
| 071009003996 | ||||
| 071009004504 | ||||
| 005219 | ||||
| 9780439238687 | ||||
| 9780439260770 | Anne Kamma, Pamela Johnson | An addition to a popular history series presents a child's eye view of the Native American cultures of America's northern Pacific coast, showing their housing, clothing, social structure, religious customs, occupations, and more. Original. | ||
| 9780439477161 | Amy L. Cohn, Suzy Schmidt | A simple biography of the Illinois lawyer who served the country as president through the difficulties of the Civil War. | ||
| 9780439555678 | Frank Murphy | Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for animals. | ||
| 9780545060394 | ||||
| 9780545074735 | Andrew Clements | The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to a "no talking" contest. | ||
| 9780545298155 | Deborah Brown, East Washington Academy (Muncie, Ind.) | |||
| 9780545383134 | ||||
| 9780545459297 | ||||
| 9780545812436 | Kirby Larson | In 1944 Hobie Hanson's father is flying B-24s in Europe, so Hobie decides to donate his beloved German shepherd, Duke, to Dogs for Defense in the hope that it will help end the war sooner--but when he learns that Duke is being trained for combat he is shocked, frightened and determined to get his dog back. | ||
| 9780736803496 | A Colonial Quaker Girl | Sarah Wister | Presents the diary of the sixteen-year-old daughter of a prominent Quaker family who moved with her family from British-occupied Philadelphia for the safety of the countryside during the Revolutionary War. Includes activities and a timeline related to this era. | Capstone |
| 9780823410781 | A Picture Book of Anne Frank | David A. Adler | A thoughtful and accessible look at the life of Anne Frank, author of Diary of a Young Girl and victim of the Holocaust. Anne and her Jewish family hid in a secret apartment in Amsterdam from 1942 through 1944, when they were discovered by the Nazis. During those harrowing years, Anne kept a diary with her innermost thoughts and fears. She later died in a German concentration camp, but her voice has inspired millions of children across the world through several generations. David A. Adler's biography series is a beloved classroom tool for introducing the lives of important figures in history. This entry addresses the difficult subject matter of the Holocaust in a way that children will understand. Backmatter includes a list of important dates and an author's note. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. | Holiday House |
| 9780890846148 | A Question of Yams | Gloria Repp | After his father plants the family yam garden without praying to the ancestor spirits, Kuri, a young boy on Papua New Guinea, wonders if he should follow the advice of the Christian missionaries and trust in their God. | BJU Press |
| 9780064410137 | A Series of Unfortunate Events #10: the Slippery Slope | Lemony Snicket | Like bad smells, uninvited weekend guests or very old eggs, there are some things that ought to be avoided. Snicket's saga about the charming, intelligent, and grossly unlucky Baudelaire orphans continues to alarm its distressed and suspicious fans the world over. The 10th book in this outrageous publishing effort features more than the usual dose of distressing details, such as snow gnats, an organised troupe of youngsters, an evil villain with a dastardly plan, a secret headquarters and some dangerous antics you should not try at home. With the weather turning colder, this is one chilling book you would be better off without. Ages 10+ | HarperCollins |