Shelby Neblett's Library
Liberty Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780375974755 | Safari, so Good! | Bonnie Worth | The Cat takes Sally and Nick to Africa, where they meet some really big cats, and all sorts of other animals, too, including elephants, zebra, giraffe, hippos, warthogs, buffalo, baboons, side-striped jackals, spotted hyena, galagos, pythons, vipers, and six kinds of antelope! Young readers will learn how animals are either predators or prey, that elephants tend to favor one tusk over the other, how to tell the difference between a white and black rhino (both of which are grey), that lion cubs are born covered with spots that soon disappear. | |
| 9781426310409 | Saving Animal Babies | Amy Shields | Developed by National Geographic in consultation with literacy education experts, a series of high-interest, exciting and easy-to-read books contain simple text, National Geographic photography and kid-friendly design, as well as loads of information about subjects that really matter to kids. Simultaneous. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780515158090 | Second Grade, Here I Come! | D. J. Steinberg | Follows a class of second graders through the school year, from soccer practice, Friday morning spelling tests, and homework to recess and the end-of-year barbeque. | Grosset & Dunlap |
| 9781465439116 | Strange but True! | DK | The bizarre beasts, incredible places, and peculiar phenomenons featured in this mind-blowing compendium are not just really weird - they're really real! With more than 125,000 copies sold worldwide, this wacky encyclopedia explores our world’s most exciting oddities. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-colored river? From fiery tornadoes flying across the sky to huge sinkholes eating up the earth, each example is illustrated with jaw-dropping images and handy fast facts that provide the explanations behind the stories. Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, Strange But True! is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our weird and wonderful world. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780375812972 | T. Rex: Hunter or Scavenger? (Jurassic World) | Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. | Jurassic World is the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. T. rex’s, velociraptors, triceratops—as well as some all-new dinosaurs—will roar across the screen in this epic action-adventure directed by Colin Trevorrow starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins and Nick Robinson! Was Tyrannosaurus rex a speedy and savage hunter, or was it a slow-moving scavenger, surviving on scraps left from other dinosaurs’ kills? World renowned tyrannosaur expert Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr., shares the evidence on both sides of the argument in this easy-to-read, easy-to-understand Step into Reading book that young dinosaur enthusiasts will heartily devour. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9781934214237 | t.j.'s Discovery | From the rear of the book: T.J. is excited to go camping in the forest with her family. But will she be able to overcome her fear of the dark? Readers of all ages will delight in the story of T.J., a young girl who discovers the beauty of nature with the support of an engaged and playful family and teacher. T.J.'s discover also includes ideas for adults to use while reading, to build children's language and vocabulary skills and to prepare them to be on a path to "read to learn" by 3rd grade.***with a forward by Sandra Deal, first lady of Georgia. | ||
| 9780590504935 | The Cafeteria Lady From the Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | Rumors fly that Wanda Belch, the new cafeteria lady, drives a garbage truck to work and learned to cook on a pirate ship | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780394800011 | The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel, Seuss Dr, 편집부 | Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780399172755 | The Day the Crayons Came Home | Drew Daywalt | The companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller and blockbuster hit, The Day the Crayons Quit! A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015 A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015 “Highly anticipated (yes, even for adults)” —Entertainment Weekly I'm not sure what it is about this kid Duncan, but his crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters! Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued. From Maroon Crayon, who was lost beneath the sofa cushions and then broken in two after Dad sat on him; to poor Turquoise, whose head is now stuck to one of Duncan's stinky socks after they both ended up in the dryer together; to Pea Green, who knows darn well that no kid likes peas and who ran away—each and every crayon has a woeful tale to tell and a plea to be brought home to the crayon box. Look for a special glow-in-the-dark picture [Note: make sure to “charge” it under a light first]. Praise for The Day the Crayons Came Home: Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Picture Book of 2015! A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2015! One of Parents Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of 2015! A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year! "Funnier than the creators' original blockbuster."--Parents Magazine "Mr. Daywalt’s text blends with Mr. Jeffers’s illustrations to make a picture book that will have children clamoring for more crayon adventures."—The Wall Street Journal “Continues its predecessor’s pleasing, goofy conceit…Once again, both Daywalt’s text and Jeffers’ illustrations are endearing.”—New York Times Book Review “By telling stories from the points of view of crayons, giving voices to the small and ignored, Daywalt and Jeffers have created two books that offer plenty of charm and fun, but also make children feel deeply understood.”—The Boston Globe * "A masterwork of humor and design . . . Sure to be as popular as The Day the Crayons Quit."—Booklist, starred review * "A brilliant, colorful tale that begs to be read aloud and a must-have for all collections."—School Library Journal, starred review * "Once again, Daywalt and Jeffers create rich emotional lives and personalities for their colorful cast, and it’s hard to imagine a reader who won’t be delighted."—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Not only stands on its own merit, but may be even more colorful than the original.”—Huffington Post “Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers once again offer perceptive and frequently hilarious insights…The Day the Crayons Came Home will have readers of all ages chuckling—and will inspire kids’ empathy and imagination in equal measure.”—BookPage Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit: The #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon—over two years on the bestseller list! Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2013 Goodreads’ 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year * “Hilarious . . . Move over, Click, Clack, Moo; we’ve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.” –BCCB, starred review “Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights.” –Booklist “Fresh and funny.” –The Wall Street Journal "This book will have children asking to have it read again and again.” –Library Media Connection * “This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.” –School Library Journal, starred review * “These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review “Utterly original.” –San Francisco Chronicle | Penguin |
| 9780663594078 | The Fourth of July | Gale Clifford | What happens on the Fourth of July? | |
| 9780590479172 | The Gym Teacher From the Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | If you thought the teacher and principal from the Black Lagoon were scary, wait until you meet the new gym teacher, Coach Kong! | Scholastic |
| 9780448428307 | The Night Before Summer Vacation | Natasha Wing | A little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation . . . or at least they are trying to. In the effort to pack everything that will be needed, there's bound to be something overlooked, and what that is provides a funny ending to this meter-perfect "twist" on Clement Moore's classic. | Grosset & Dunlap |
| 9785001013433 | The Story of Darth Vader | Catherine Saunders | See what lies behind Darth Vader's evil mask, and uncover the story of a talented young Jedi who turns to the Dark Side. | |
| 9780663592463 | The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote | Tony Johnston | Rabbit outwits Coyote in this Zapotec tale which explains why coyotes howl at the moon. | |
| 9780590419628 | The Teacher From the Black Lagoon | Mike Thaler | Scholastic | |
| 9780156925280 | The Ugly Duckling | An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals in the barnyard before he grows into a beautiful swan. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | |
| 9780394891897 | Tut's Mummy Lost-- and Found | Judy Donnelly | Illus. in full color with black-and-white & full-color photos. "Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get readers into non-fiction."--"Booklist. "From the Trade Paperback edition. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780064451482 | What Makes a Magnet? | Franklyn M. Branley | Will a magnet pick up a paper clip or a feather? The answer is, just the paper clip. Magnets only pick up things that contain bits of iron. In this new addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, veteran author Franklyn Branley explains the properties and behavior of magnets. True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass. | Harper Collins |
| 9780663593644 | When We Are Big | Marilyn Minkoff | Children dream of growing up. | |
| 9780375861338 | Where Do Giggles Come From? | Diane E. Muldrow | This playful rhyming Little Golden Book asks, "Where do giggles come from?" It's a celebration of families and laughter and children will delight in watching piglets, bear cubs, bunnies, and more baby animals frolicking joyfully with their families. Charming pastel illustrations show little ones laughing and giggling while playing peek-a-boo, hula-hoop, hide-n-seek, and other games. | Golden Books |