Patricia Cornett's Library
Moore Magnet Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780982616567 | Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Sportsmanship | Howard Binkow, Reverend Ana | Howard B. Wigglebottom is so determined to win, for to him coming in second is not acceptable, that on the day of the big soccer game he plays so aggressively, and is such a poor teammate his coach has to bench him. | We Do Listen Foundation |
| 9780399255113 | I Am a Rainbow | Dolly Parton | Words and music describe different emotions in terms of color, as when everything is rosy when one feels joyful, then remind the reader that everyone experiences this same rainbow of emotions. | |
| 9780525428527 | I Am Martin Luther King, Jr. | Brad Meltzer | The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr. (Cover may vary) As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dreams of a better future propelled him into action. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! | National Geographic Books |
| 9780735228726 | I Am Neil Armstrong | Brad Meltzer | Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong from his childhood on a farm to a career as an engineer and pilot and how he became the first person on the moon. All of the small steps he took in life—even his failures—led up to his steps on the moon. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Neil Armstrong's teamwork will help kids see the value in working together You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! | Penguin |
| 9780803740853 | I Am Rosa Parks | Brad Meltzer | Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks is the 3rd hero in in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This story focuses on Rosa Parks and how she always stood up for what's right. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Rosa Parks's strength is highlighted in this biography. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! | National Geographic Books |
| 9780439684859 | I Can Read About Creatures of the Night | David Cutts | ||
| 9781856024952 | I Hate Everyone | Mij Kelly | Queen Bee is having a bad day. None of her staff will do what she asks and by lunchtime she is in a rage. She finds out the hard way that things would have gone better if only she had said please. | |
| 9780545291453 | I Need My Monster | Amanda Noll | When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note saying that Gabe has gone fishing and will be back in a week. He tries out several substitute monsters, but finds that none are as perfect as Gabe. | |
| 9780399254055 | I Wanna New Room | Karen Kaufman Orloff | Through a series of brief letters to his parents, Alex presents all the reasons why he should not have to share a room with his younger brother. By the author and illustrator team that created I Wanna Iguana. | Penguin |
| 9780451480392 | If I Were a Kangaroo | Mylisa Larsen | Rhyming verse envisions the bedtime rituals of animals of all kinds, from whales to otters, squirrels to gorillas. | |
| 9780590483599 | If You Decide to Go to the Moon | Faith McNulty | In language that is elegant, yet fun, this adventure invites the reader on an emotionally charged trip to the moon--from reminders of what one should pack on a trip to the moon, to the exciting countdown and lift-off. | Voyager Books/Libros Viajeros |
| 9780590451567 | If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad | Ellen Levine | Answers questions about the background of the underground railroad, explains what it was like to be a slave, and describes the hardships faced by fugitive slaves. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780810911062 | Iggy Peck, Architect | Andrea Beaty | Ever since he was a baby, Iggy Peck has built towers, bridges, and buildings, which comes in handy when his second grade class is stranded on an island during a picnic. | Abrams Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439692274 | I'm Still Here in the Bathtub | Alan Katz | Well-known songs, including "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Farmer in the Dell," are presented with new words and titles, such as "Tiny Baby Brother" and "I'm in My Room and Bored." | |
| 9781492654148 | Inky the Octopus | Erin Guendelsberger | Based on a true story, this picture book chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken in the open ocean following his escape from the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Full color. | Sourcebooks Jabberwocky |
| 9781931636841 | It's Hard to Be a Verb! | Julia Cook | When Louis has trouble paying attention and sitting still, his mother has a few ideas to help him focus. | Center for Youth Issues Incorporated |
| 9781338315769 | Jack B. Ninja | Tim McCanna | Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, Jack employs his marital arts training to complete a secret mission that ends with a surpise. | Orchard Books |
| 9780064430685 | Jamberry 25th Anniversary Edition | Bruce Degen | Hatberry Shoeberry In my canoebery Under the bridge And over the dam Looking for berries Berries for jam They're off... a boy and an endearing, rhyme-spouting bear, who squires him through a fatastic world of berries. And their adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky. Children will want to feast again and again on Bruce Degen's exuberant, colorful pictures and his rollicking berryful rhymes. | Harper Collins |
| 9780698116030 | Jamie O'rourke and the Big Potato | Tomie dePaola | A hilarious read-aloud inspired by Irish folklore that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, featuring colorful artwork in Tomie dePaola’s signature style. Jamie O'Rourke is the laziest man in all of Ireland, far too lazy to help his wife on their farm. Then, after a chance encounter with a leprechaun, Jamie finds himself growing the biggest potato in the world. But what will happen when the potato grows too large for Jamie and the villagers to handle? | Puffin Books |
| 9780673610072 | Jane in the Jungle | Myka-Lynne Sokoloff |