Shana Simms' Library
Norman Smith Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781499433678 | Craft Like the Ancient Romans | Jillian Powell | When in Rome, craft as the Romans do! This interactive book transports readers to the world of ancient Rome through hands-on crafts. Readers will learn fascinating facts about this vibrant culture as they create laurel wreaths, shields, Janus masks, and more! As they craft, readers will learn about Roman numerals, discover how sundials work, and delve into the many customs of this ancient culture. Simple step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs guide readers through each craft. Hands-on activities help readers retain information on Roman culture and bring history to life. This unique combination of engaging art activities and history will be perfect for any library. | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
| 9781562395742 | Dachshunds | Stuart A. Kallen | Describes the physical characteristics and habits of these dogs known for their long bodies and short legs and the care they require as pets. | ABDO |
| 9780375804328 | Darth Maul's Revenge | Eric Arnold | In this colorful, fully-illustrated beginning reader, Darth Maul has been given a mission. The time has come for him to put his Sith skills to the test. He must track down a Jedi Master and his apprentice. Maul lives nothing better than a good chase. Except revenge. | LucasBooks for Young Readers |
| 9780545766029 | Doll Bones | Holly Black | Zach, Alice, and Poppy, friends from a Pennsylvania middle school who have long enjoyed acting out imaginary adventures with dolls and action figures, embark on a real-life quest to Ohio to bury a doll made from the ashes of a dead girl. | |
| 9781477729939 | Erosion and Weathering | Willa Dee | Rocks break down through the processes of erosion and weathering. Readers will learn through graphic organizers and simple, at-level text what causes erosion and weathering, and how this process is part of the rock cycle. Chapters explore topics such as how erosion and weathering create landforms and form sediment. The human role in erosion and weathering is also explained: both how human actions can exacerbate these processes and steps people take to slow them down. Videos, photographs, and graphic organizers create an enhanced experience in the interactive eBook version. These features supplement the print version with additional high-interest information. | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
| 9780803702516 | Flossie & the Fox | Pat McKissack | A wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened. | Dial |
| 9780803732384 | Fluffy and Baron | Laura Rankin | Chronicles the friendship between a duck, Fluffy, and a dog, Baron, from their first meeting when Fluffy is just a duckling through the time when she has babies of her own. | |
| 9781560657309 | Garbage Collectors | Tami Deedrick | Explains the work of garbage collectors, including their functions, tools and training. | Capstone |
| 9780803726987 | Green Wilma, Frog in Space | Tedd Arnold | Green Wilma the frog is mistaken for an alien child and taken on a trip through space. | Dial Books |
| 9780545046619 | Here Lies the Librarian | Richard Peck | Fourteen-year-old Eleanor "Peewee" McGrath, a tomboy and automobile enthusiast, discovers new possibilities for her future after the 1914 arrival in her small Indiana town of four young librarians. | |
| 9781410985309 | How Does a Volcano Become an Island? | Linda Tagliaferro | How do mountains grow underwater? Why does the "Ring of Fire" feature so many volcanoes? Why might the island of Surtsey soon disappear? This series explores the causes and effects that shape our world. From the underwater volcanoes that sprout into islands, to the rushing waterfalls that spark electric currents, this series demonstrates how both natural and man-made phenomena occur. | Heinemann-Raintree Library |
| 9780688040499 | How Much Is a Million? | David M. Schwartz | This book reveals how big a bowl would be needed to hold a million goldfish, or how many years it would take to count to a million. | Harper Collins |
| 9781426306341 | Human Footprint | Ellen Kirk | "What's your human footprint? Well, it's 13,056 pints of milk; 28,433 showers; 12,888 oranges; 14,518 candy bars; 43,371 cans of soda; and $52,972 worth of clothes, all in one lifetime. And that's just a fraction of the mountain of stuff you'll consume. Think of that times six billion other footprints. Makes you want to step more lightly on the Earth!"--P. [4] of cover. | |
| 9780893752026 | I Can Read About Creatures of the Night | David Cutts | Brings to life the world that comes alive at night. I Can Read About. | Troll Communications |
| 9783849913168 | I Staden - Följ Spåret Med Fingret | |||
| 9781560654476 | Inclined Planes | Michael Dahl | Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of inclined planes. | Capstone |
| 9780531153642 | India | Henry Arthur Pluckrose | A simple introduction to the people, landscapes, cities, festivals, industries, recreational activities, and interesting sites of the seventh largest country in the world | Franklin Watts |
| 9780531159651 | Look What Came From India | Miles Harvey | Describes many familiar things that originally came from India, including inventions, food, religions, animals, musical instruments, medicine, games, words, and fashion. | |
| 9780618291724 | Luna, Below Level Level 3.3.4 | Read | Houghton Mifflin | |
| 9781338550818 | Malala Yousafzai | Jenni L. Walsh | Malala Yousafzai always knew she wanted to become a doctor someday. But a new extremist group in her home country of Pakistan wanted to stop girls from going to school. Malala knew what was important, and so she spoke out. Even after she was attacked on a bus for her views, she persisted. Learn about Malala's incredible recovery and her journey to becoming a world-famous advocate of girls' rights and education -- and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize winner. |