Rebecca Robertson's Library
Byrns L. Darden Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545868181 | Superman: the Man of Tomorrow | Daniel Wallace | Find out The Real Story behind your favorites superheroes --just in time for the new Batman Vs Superman movie! How did a child from another planet named Kal-El become farm boy Clark Kent? What happened to his planet and family? What powers does he posses and what are his weaknesses? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes--young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Gotham's fearless protector. | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9780679874720 | Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt | Deborah Hopkinson | 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt! As a seamstress in the Big House, Clara dreams of a reunion with her Momma, who lives on another plantation--and even of running away to freedom. Then she overhears two slaves talking about the Underground Railroad. In a flash of inspiration, Clara sees how she can use the cloth in her scrap bag to make a map of the land--a freedom quilt--that no master will ever suspect. | Dragonfly Books |
| 9780545725927 | Swing, Sloth! | Susan B. Neuman | Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books. | |
| 9780671662691 | Sylvester and the Magic Pebble | William Steig | In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then cannot hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again. | Aladdin Picture Books |
| 9780439442558 | Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs | Alan Katz | Well-known songs, including "Oh Susannah" and "Row Row Row Your Boat," are presented with new words and titles, such as "I'm So Carsick" and "Go Go Go to Bed." | Scholastic |
| 9781250200204 | Teen Trailblazers | Jennifer Calvert | Changing the world may sound like an impossible task. It's the kind of thing only political leaders, business innovators, and celebrities can do, right? But what if that's not true? Just look to these change-making girls who used their voices, their strengths, and their courage to forge new paths to a better future--all before their 20th birthdays. Teen Trailblazers tells the stories of 30 awe-inspiring young women, from historical groundbreakers like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Anne Frank; to history's quiet heroines, like Sybil Ludington, who warned troops that the British were coming; and Claudette Colvin, who inspired Rosa Parks; to today's powerful voices of social justice like Jazz Jennings and Emma González. Discover the remarkable change, leadership, and innovation made by incredible girls who overcame huge obstacles to accomplish great things. These pioneers are proof that every girl has the power to speak up, to speak out, to innovate, to inspire, to ask questions, and to challenge injustice. Each of these young women was "just a girl" until the day she wasn't anymore--until she became a trailblazer. | Castle Point Books |
| 9780399257629 | Thank You, Mr. Falker | Patricia Polacco | At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem. | Penguin |
| 9780439650373 | The Abominable Snowman Doesn't Roast Marshmallows | Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, John Steven Gurney | When Mr. Savage arrives in town for the winter carnival, the Bailey School Kids are convinced that he is really the Abominable Snowman. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9780679881681 | The Absent Author | Ron Roy | Dink Duncan and his two friends investigate the apparent kidnapping of famous mystery author Wallis Wallace. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780590819183 | The Absent Author | Ron Roy | Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to Green Lawn. Wallace says yes and that the only way he won't com is if he is being kidnapped. But when the big day comes, Wallace is not to be found | |
| 9780545037693 | The Action of Subtraction | Brian P. Cleary | Subtraction is an action that will make your total less | |
| 9781499801224 | The American Revolution | Nancy Ohlin | Get ready to blast back to the American Revolution and discover what life was like during that time! When people talk about the American Revolution, things like the thirteen colonies and the Boston Tea Party may come to mind. But what was it really like during that time? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the war started to what life was like for the colonists, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how George Washington was a spymaster and how some women served as soldiers in the Continental Army! The unique details along with the clever and humorous interior illustrations make this series stand out from the competition. | little bee books |
| 9780545273275 | The Author Visit From the Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | A real author is coming to visit Mrs. Green's class. | |
| 9780803735118 | The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer | A picture book adaptation of a best-selling memoir follows the experiences of 14-year-old William Kamkwamba, who built a windmill out of junkyard scraps to bring electricity to his famine-stricken Malawi village. | Penguin |
| 9781338605990 | The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal | Nick Seluk | Did you know that the brain is in charge of everything you do, every minute of every day? You know, like thinking about funny stuff and keeping you alive. Bestselling author Nick Seluk explains the science behind everything the brain does for you--from keeping your heart beating to remembering stuff, and make you YOU. | Orchard Books |
| 9780399226717 | The Butterfly | Patricia Polacco | A story of two girls' friendship and bravery while hiding from the Nazis during the French Resistance is based on the author's aunt's own experiences. 40,000 first printing. | Philomel Books |
| 9781481411196 | The Candy Shop War | Brandon Mull | When fifth-graders Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon meet the new candy store owner Mrs. White, she gives them magical candy that endows them with super powers, but soon they find that along with these benefits are dangerous consequences. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780593125557 | The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar Of The Beast: (A Graphic Novel) | Chad Sell | Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and All's Faire in Middle School, this sequel to the Eisner Award-nominated The Cardboard Kingdom follows the kids as they solve the mystery of a new neighborhood monster.A mystery is afoot in the Cardboard Kingdom.Vijay, the Beast, renounces his title after being bullied by neighborhood teenagers. No one--not his big sister Shikha or his friends--can seem to draw him back out of his shell.That very night is when it starts. At first, no one believes Nate, who breaks his leg trying to pursue what he saw from his bedroom window. But then there's another, and another. An unknown monster has been spotted roaming the Kingdom after dark. It's ghastly, it's quick, and it might even have giant tentacles. Or claws. Or wings. Okay, there might be some varied testimonies on what exactly this monster looks like.Forget Halloween--the newly minted Monster Mashers will go to any lengths to protect the Kingdom and uncover this mystery. But how did the monster get here? What does it want? And mostly importantly, who is behind its creation?The Cardboard Kingdom: Roar of the Beast was created, organized, and drawn by Chad Sell with writing from nine other authors: Jay Fuller, David DeMeo, Katie Schenkel, Molly Muldoon, Vid Alliger, Manuel Betancourt, Michael Cole, Cloud Jacobs, and Barbara Perez Marquez. | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| 9780593481615 | The Cardboard Kingdom #3: Snow And Sorcery: (A Graphic Novel) | Chad Sell | The kids of the Cardboard Kingdom go on a new adventure! This time, they are in search of new friends—but what they discover is a lot more like enemies...It’s winter break in the Cardboard Kingdom, and kids from the town across the park want to play together! But according to the evil Sorceress, not just anyone can join the kingdom… So it’s not long before the two communities spiral into battle.Will the Sorceress realize the error of her ways before all hope is lost? Will friendship still manage to win the day? | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| 9781524719388 | The Cardboard Kingdom: (A Graphic Novel) | Chad Sell | Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Awkward, and All's Faire in Middle School, this graphic novel follows a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary cardboard into fantastical homemade costumes as they explore conflicts with friends, family, and their own identity."A breath of fresh air, this tender and dynamic collection is a must-have." --Kirkus, StarredWelcome to a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary boxes into colorful costumes, and their ordinary block into cardboard kingdom. This is the summer when sixteen kids encounter knights and rogues, robots and monsters--and their own inner demons--on one last quest before school starts again.In the Cardboard Kingdom, you can be anything you want to be--imagine that!The Cardboard Kingdom was created, organized, and drawn by Chad Sell with writing from ten other authors: Jay Fuller, David DeMeo, Katie Schenkel, Kris Moore, Molly Muldoon, Vid Alliger, Manuel Betancourt, Michael Cole, Cloud Jacobs, and Barbara Perez Marquez. The Cardboard Kingdom affirms the power of imagination and play during the most important years of adolescent identity-searching and emotional growth.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS * THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY * SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL * A TEXAS BLUEBONNET 2019-20 MASTER LIST SELECTION"There's room for everyone inside The Cardboard Kingdom, where friendship and imagination reign supreme." --Ingrid Law, New York Times bestselling author of Savvy"A timely and colorful graphic novel debut that, like its many offbeat but on-point characters, marches to the beat of its own cardboard drum." --Tim Federle, award-winning author of Better Nate Than Ever | Knopf Books for Young Readers |