Sonya Elliott's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780061783746 | Nelson Mandela | Kadir Nelson | One day when Nelson Mandela was nine years old, his father died and he was sent from his village to a school far away from home, to another part of South Africa. In Johannesburg, the country's capital, Mandela saw fellow Africans who were poor and powerless. He decided then that he would work to protect them. When the government began to keep people apart based on the color of their skin, Mandela spoke out against the law and vowed to fight hard in order to make his country a place that belonged to all South Africans. Kadir Nelson tells the story of Mandela, a global icon, in poignant verse and glorious illustrations. It is the story of a young boy's determination to change South Africa and of the struggles of a man who eventually became the president of his country by believing in equality for people of all colors. Readers will be inspired by Mandela's triumph and his lifelong quest to create a more just world. | Katherine Tegen Books |
| 9780545537360 | Nerdy Ninjas vs the Really Really Bad Guys | Shogun Whamhower, Heath McKenzie | Jake, Ben, Pongo and Veejay might seem like your average nerds. Jake loves rocket science, Ben plays the trumpet, Veejay sings opera, and Pongo bounces around on a pogo stick. But when the local bully declares them too nerdy to pick on, they decide to take action! They're about to become ninjas! | Scholastic Incorporated |
| 9781585362028 | Net Numbers | Carol Crane | "Using numbers, many of South Carolina's state symbols, historic landmarks, and famous people are introduced. Topics include Boykin Spaniels, Four Holes Swamp, and Carolina Mantids"--Provided by publisher. | Count Your Way Across the U.S. |
| 9780374312664 | Night Boat to Freedom | At the request of his fellow slave Granny Judith, Christmas John risks his life to take runaways across a river from Kentucky to Ohio. Based on slave narratives recorded in the 1930s. | Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR) | |
| 9780545034593 | Night of the New Magicians | Mary Pope Osborne | Jack and Annie visit the Paris World's Fair of 1889 in an effort to protect four scientific pioneers from an evil sorcerer. | |
| 9780545905237 | Nightmares! | Segel, Jason; Miller, Kirsten | Twelve-year-old Charlie Laird Is Desperate For A Good Night's Sleep - Or Even Just A Nap. Ever Since He Moved Into His Stepmother's Mysterious Purple Mansion, Charlie's Life Has Become A Living Nightmare. A Terrifying Witch Haunts Every Second Of His Sleep And Now The Dread That Fills His Dreams Is Creeping Into The Waking World. As President Fear And His Fellow Nightmares Feed Off The Unease That Is Spreading Rapidly Across The Town, The Nightmare World Threatens To Take Over. Only By Finding The Courage To Face Their Deepest, Darkest Fears Can Charlie And His Friends Conquer The Creatures Of The Night And Save The Day. | Scholastic |
| 9781479586257 | No Lie, Pigs (and Their Houses) Can Fly! | Jessica Gunderson | A humorous retelling of the fairy tale as told from the point of view of the misunderstood wolf, who suffers from "uncontrollable breathing syndrome" and really just wants to be friends. | Capstone Classroom |
| 9780763619275 | Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round | Doreen Rappaport | This final installment in the powerful nonfiction trilogy about the African-American experience introduces readers to the people, armed with the songs and strength passed down from their ancestors, who profoundly impacted the American civil rights movement. | Candlewick Press |
| 9780061123252 | Not a Stick | Antoinette Portis | A celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a Box Experience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real! Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick. Whether it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon—give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin. | Harper Collins |
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| 9781585363070 | Number 1 Teacher | Steven L. Layne | This book uses numbers to introduce readers to material taught in elementary school such as geography (2 poles), math (telling time), science (3 states of matter), physical education (9 on a baseball team) and others. | |
| 9780440403272 | Number the Stars | Lois Lowry | Yearling Book | |
| 9780679805274 | Oh, the Places You'll Go! | Dr. Seuss | Advice in rhyme for voyaging through life, from weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion to assuming responsibility for one's actions. | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780439159630 | Old Yeller | Fred Gipson | At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene. Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for Old Yeller? 1957 Newbery Honor BookNotable Children's Books of 1940¿ 1970 (ALA)1959 William Allen White Award1959 Sequoya Award (Oklahoma)1959 Young Readers' Choice Award (Pacific Northwest Library Association) | |
| 9780316140485 | Olympic Dream | Matt Christopher | When overweight fourteen-year-old video whiz Doug Cannon is introduced to the sport of cycling he begins a transformation that leads him to health and self-respect. | Little Brown |
| 9780440466338 | On My Honor | Marion Dane Bauer | Joel dares his best friend, Tony, to a swimming race in a dangerous river. Both boys jump in, but when Joel reaches the sandbar, he finds Tony has vanished. How can he face their parents and the terrible truth? | Yearling Books |
| 9781404853362 | Once upon a Time | Nancy Loewen | Explains the steps needed to write your own fairy tales. | Capstone Classroom |
| 9781585362004 | One for All | Trinka Hakes Noble | "Using numbers many of Pennsylvania's state symbols, history, landscapes, and famous people are introduced. Topics include the Liberty Bell, fireflies, Gettysburg, Betsy Ross, and coal miners"--Provided by publisher. | Count Your Way Across the U.S. |
| 9781423100089 | One Thousand Tracings | Lita Judge | The author describes her family's efforts to help their friends and others who were left homeless and hungry in the aftermath of World War II. | Hyperion |