Myla Reid's Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780590451604 | --if You Lived in Colonial Times | Ann McGovern | Scholastic | |
| 9780590451598 | If You Were There when They Signed the Constitution | Elizabeth Levy, Joan Holub | This behind-the-scenes study of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 details the events of the convention, the debate over constitutional issues, and the delegates | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780689858086 | Independent Dames: What You Never Knew About The Women And Girls Of The American Revolution | Laurie Halse Anderson | Listen up! You've all heard about the great men who led and fought during the American Revolution; but did you know that the guys only make up part of the story? What about the women? The girls? The dames? Didn't they play a part?Of course they did, and with page after page of superbly researched information and thoughtfully detailed illustrations, acclaimed novelist and picture-book author Laurie Halse Anderson and charismatic illustrator Matt Faulkner prove the case in this entertaining, informative, and long overdue homage to those independent dames! | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| 9781771387200 | Iqbal And His Ingenious Idea: How A Science Project Helps One Family And The Planet (Citizenkid) | Elizabeth Suneby | It's monsoon season in Bangladesh, which means Iqbal's mother must cook the family's meals indoors, over an open fire. The smoke from the fire makes breathing difficult for his mother and baby sister, and it's even making them sick. Hearing them coughing at night worries Iqbal. So when he learns that his school's upcoming science fair has the theme of sustainability, Iqbal comes up with the perfect idea for his entry: he'll design a stove that doesn't produce smoke! With help from his teacher, Iqbal learns all about solar energy cooking, which uses heat from the sun to cook --- ingenious! Has Iqbal found a way to win first prize in the science fair while providing cleaner air and better health for his family at the same time?Award-winning author Elizabeth Suneby's thoroughly researched and inspiring story introduces young children to the problems associated with open-flame cooking in the developing world, as well as background information on sustainable technology. Part of the CitizenKid collection, this book uses the common experience of a science fair project to help children recognize that they, too, can help make the world a better place through innovative thinking and creative problem solving. The artwork by Rebecca Green, filled with details of everyday life in a Bangladesh village, beautifully evokes a sense of place and culture. Iqbal offers a perfect example for the character education subject of initiative. End matter includes information about clean cookstoves, a DIY solar cooker activity and a glossary. | Kids Can Press |
| 9781646118359 | It's Brave To Be Kind: A Kindness Story And Activity Book For Children | Natasha Daniels | Discover the value of kindness―a story and activity book for kids ages 5 to 7Show kids that being kind is awesome! It's Brave to Be Kind goes beyond other kindness books for children, combining the effectiveness of a storybook with the fun of play to teach kids ages 5 to 7 how to be amazingly kind people.All kindness books for children should be this inspiring! Not only will kids learn how important niceness is through an engaging―and adorably illustrated―story, but they'll also be able to practice being kinder every day with simple and fun activities you won't find in other kindness books for children. Whether it's taking care of themselves when they're sad or helping out around the house, help young readers find out how fun being kind can be.This standout among kindness books for children includes: A story of kindness for kids―Give kids a supportive role model in Alex―a young girl who meets someone different and finds out how she can be kind, even when others aren't. Practice being nice―This top choice among kindness books for children encourages them to try out fun challenges that provide ways to grow their kindness and share it with the people around them. Advice for parents and caregivers―Get tips for using both the story and activities to effectively teach kindness and empathy to kids.When it comes to kindness books for children, you won't find a more complete package than It's Brave to Be Kind. | Rockridge Press |
| 9780679838869 | Junie B. Jones #2: Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business | Barbara Park | “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! In the second Junie B. Jones book, it’s pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day. USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.” | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780375979897 | Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business and the Stupid Smelly Bus | Barbara Park | Junie B. Jones and the stupid smelly bus. In her own words, Junie B. describes her feelings about starting kindergarten and what she does when she decides not to ride the bus home. | |
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| 9780439336819 | Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day | Barbara Park | As captain of Room Nine's field day team, Junie B. Jones tries to rally her troops after they lose several events. | |
| 9781944882013 | Kindness Counts: A Story For Teaching Random Acts Of Kindness (Without Limits) | Bryan Smith | When Cade and his family find out their ice cream order was paid for by another patron, they continue paying it forward, and so starts the discussion of random acts of kindness. Cade takes this idea and runs with it, showing unexpected kindness to others. But when Dad would like him to donate some of his own toys, he has a hard time. Will Cade be able to learn the importance of being kind to others, even when it isn't easy? Find out in this tale about showing kindness. Award-winning author and school counselor Bryan Smith's Without Limits book series presents those tough-to-teach concepts through entertaining, relatable stories for K through 5 students. Include at the end are tips for parents and educators to help teach children random acts of kindness. 31 pgs. Extend the learning with Four Downloadable Activities! Help reinforce the steps taught from the story with a Poster! The series also includes: Mindset Matters Empathy is My Superpower! Diversity is Key Stress Stinks Everyone's Contributions Count Speak Up For Yourself Get a sneak peek into the storybook! Published by Boys Town Press ISBN: 978-1-944882-01-3 | Boys Town Press |
| 9780761390398 | Latke, the Lucky Dog | Ellen Fischer | Rescued from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah, Latke has trouble learning the house rules. Despite a series of mishaps, he is one Lucky Dog! | Lerner Publishing Group |
| 9781339008608 | Lava Chase (Diary Of A Roblox Pro #4: An AFK Book) | Ari Avatar | Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari and his friends have to go on a boring geography field trip to a dormant volcano. Ugh! Ari and his friends sneak off... only to get lost. Then they realize their class went home without them! Much to their surprise, Ari, Zeke and Jez also discover that the volcano may not be quite as dormant as they thought. It's time to get out of here! It's the ultimate lava chase adventure in the next unauthorized Roblox Pro book! | AFK |
| 9780439792554 | Lead Us to Freedom, Harriet Tubman! | Peter Roop | Describes the early life and career of Harriet Tubman, whose childhood name was Minty, and who's dreams of escaping slavery on the Brodas plantation in the late 1820s came true. | |
| 978-0-316-47514-3 | Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History | Harrison, Vashti | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | |
| 9780547027142 | Living and Working in Space | Daniel Pinkerton | ||
| 9780590996839 | Matilda | Matilda is a genius with idiot parents--and she's having a great time driving the crazy. | Ingram | |
| 9781250259660 | My Fangtastically Evil Vampire Pet | Mo O'Hara | Mark Is Happy To Be Attending The Evil Scientist Summer Camp With His Vampire Kitten Fang, But His Plans For Mischief May Have To Change When The Not-evil Geeky Girl Shows Up And His Best Friend Sanj Finds Another Partner To Work With. | |
| 9781338827187 | Nugly | M. C. Ross | Wonder meets The Incredible Journey in this heartwarming story about a puppy who learns to love himself for what’s on the inside.The one thing Nugget, a cute puppy, has ever known to do is love, and his cuteness has always been enough for others to love him back. But when Nugget is put up for adoption, he thinks it's because no one loves him anymore -- that he isn't cute anymore. So he does the only thing he can think of: he runs away.Now Nugget is alone on the streets of Boston, where he quickly learns that not everyone is kind. After an unfortunate run-in with another animal leaves him disfigured, he can't rely on his cuteness to get by like he used to. As Nugget learns to navigate his new life, searching for a new family to give all his love ... will he learn to love himself, too? | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9781610674119 | On The Space Station (A Shine-A-Light Book ) | Carron Brown | What is life like on a space station? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . What do the astronauts do in space? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? What do they wear? Each page-turn will take you another step forward on this exciting tour of a space station. | Kane Miller/ EDC Publishing |
| 9780545004015 | Our Crazy Class Election | Timothy Roland | While trying to find material for his school newspaper comic strip, fifth-grader Guy Maloney finds himself running for homeroom president against Tank, the school's biggest bully, and Ollie, the science room pet monkey. |