Shana Simms' Library
Norman Smith Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780439210454 | Math Appeal | Greg Tang | Rhyming anecdotes present opportunities for simple math activities and hints for solving. | Scholastic |
| 9780439791700 | Math Potatoes | Greg Tang | Math combines with pictures, riddles, and poems. | |
| 9780689843570 | Mathematickles! | Betsy Franco | A collection of poems written in the form of mathematical problems and grouped according to seasonal themes. | Margaret K McElderry |
| 9781338355086 | Max's Story | W. Bruce Cameron | "As soon as he sets eyes on CJ, Max quickly figures out his purpose: to show her how to handle living in the big city. Being a native New Yorker, Max knows how to take charge, even though he's the smallest dog at the park. But will he ever show his softer side, become the "gentle Max" CJ knows he can be, and learn how to make friends?"-- P. [4] of cover. | |
| 9780689710681 | Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh | Robert C. O'Brien | Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award–winning classic by notable children’s author Robert C. O’Brien. Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service. | Aladdin |
| 9780486284996 | Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass | Frederick Douglass | The impassioned abolitionist and eloquent orator provides graphic descriptions of his childhood and horrifying experiences as a slave as well as a harrowing record of his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom. Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins, the Narrative is admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive descriptions, and storytelling power. | Courier Corporation |
| 9780439664844 | Night-Time | Alastair Smith, Keith Furnival | See what animals do when you are asleep. Cats prowl, mice scuttle, owls swoop and bats flutter across the pages, capturing the night-time atmosphere in different environments from backyard to rainforest. | |
| 9781619631618 | One Tough Chick | Leslie Margolis | Annabelle has tamed the wild boys, mastered the social hierarchy of catty mean girls, and bugged out over her first school dance. But now it's time for the school talent show. Annabelle's been asked to be a judge. Which is perfect . . . until her friends accuse Annabelle of playing favorites because her boyfriend Oliver asked for special treatment. Can Annabelle remain an impartial judge without hurting anyone's feelings? The trials and tribulations of middle school that make this series so relatable (and fun!) are back in full force in this book. | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| 9780399255090 | Otis | Loren Long | When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help. | |
| 9781562394455 | Persian Cats | Stuart A. Kallen | Discusses the growth, diet and care of Persian cats, and explores the relationship between cats and humans | ABDO |
| 9780590472982 | Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses | Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones | The Bailey kids suspect the camp director at Camp Lone Wolf is a werewolf and the boat instructor, Captain Teach, is a pirate in search of buried treasure, despite his odd spectacles. Original. | Little Apple |
| 9780688158491 | Planet Earth/inside Out | Gail Gibbons | What if we could open up our planet and look inside? From its red-hot core to the highest mountain peak, come see Earth as you've never seen it before in a colorful introduction to the powerful forces shaping our home. | Harper Collins |
| 9780545496308 | Planets | Penelope Arlon, Tory Gordon-Harris | "Come on a tour of our solar system and experience it like never before. You'll explore planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and galxaies far away. Meet the people and machines that have helped us unlock the secrets of space and search for alien life!"--Page 4 of cover. | |
| 9780545380737 | Pokémon Black and White | Simcha Whitehill | Iris is excited about her new Pokâemon Emolga, but the Pokâemon is a trickster, and slips away from Iris, stealing food from other Pokâemon and causing mischief in its wake. | Scholastic Paperbacks |
| 9781453089149 | Pollyanna | Eleanor Hodgman Porter | ||
| 9780328131594 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 1 Unit 1 Lesson 6 Advanced Advanced | Linda B Ross | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780328131808 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 1 Unit 3 Lesson 1 Advanced Advanced | Lana Rios | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780328134120 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 4 Unit 1 Lesson 1 Below-Level Below-Level | Patricia West | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780328134625 | Reading 2007 Leveled Reader Grade 4 Unit 4 Lesson 2 Advanced Advanced | Laura Johnson | Pearson Scott Foresman | |
| 9780316367950 | Saint George and the Dragon | Margaret Hodges, Trina Schart Hyman | Little, Brown Young Readers |