Synthia Strattman's Library
Sango Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781338271393 | What if You Had T. Rex Teeth? | Sandra Markle | "From a velociraptor's sharp sickle-tipped toes to a T. rex's giant curved teeth, and from the body armor of an ankylosaurus to the long neck of a brachiosaurus, discover what it would be like if you had one of these wild dinosaur parts"--Publisher marketing. | What If You Had |
| 0809448610 | Wheels and Wings | C. E. Berry | A Child's First Library of Learning | Time-Life Books |
| 9780395786093 | Where Does Garbage Go? | Isaac Asimov, Read | Briefly examines how we get rid of the things we throw away, describing some of the problems of waste disposal and some of the solutions. | Houghton Mifflin School |
| 9781338607147 | Where Is Antarctica? | Sarah Fabiny | "Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series. Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world"-- | |
| 9781338557213 | Where Is Area 51? | Paula Manzanero | Describes the isolated Nevada air base known as Area 51, covering its use for testing top-secret aircraft, and discusses speculation about a connection to unidentified flying objects. | |
| 9781338235692 | Where Is Stonehenge? | True Kelley | "Where is Stonehenge? That's an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories--past as well as current ones--about Stonehenge and the people who four thousand years ago managed to build this amazing monument."--Provided by publisher. | |
| 9781338557190 | Where Is the Bermuda Triangle? | Megan Stine | "Who doesn't love a great mystery? This book presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle--roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico--had gained a mythic reputation. The Bermuda Triangle became famous for making boats and ships vanish, and for snatching planes right out of the sky. But are these stories true? And if they are true, is there a more sensible reason that refutes the bad karma of the region? With so many mystifying events to learn about, readers will love disappearing into this story"-- | |
| 9781338722901 | Where Is The Congo? | Megan Stine | Running Through Six Countries In The Middle Of Africa, The Congo Basin Contains Some Of The Largest Tropical Rainforests In The World. Dealing With Present-day Issues Of Climate Change, It Is Home To Bonobo Apes, Mountain Gorillas, Forest Elephants, And More. With Details About The Exploration (and Exploitation) By The European Colonialists And The Aftermath Of Their Arrival In The Congo, This Book Will Give Readers A Better Understanding Of The Second Largest Rainforest In The World-- | |
| 9781338235715 | Where Is the Eiffel Tower? | Dina Anastasio | "Readers will learn about the Eiffel Tower, the beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Set up for the World's Fair in 1889, the Eiffel Tower greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it"-- | |
| 9781338235708 | Where is the Great Barrier Reef? | Nico Medina | discover the Great Barrier Reef | Scholastic |
| 9781338666663 | Where Is the Serengeti? | Nico Medina | Introduces the plants, animals, and peoples that co-exist within the landcapes of the Serengeti. | |
| 9780064431781 | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king. | Harper Collins |
| 0809494841 | Where Things Come From | Allan Fallow | A Child's First Library of Learning | Time-Life Books |
| 9780545645942 | White Tails and Other White Tales | Longfellow Elementary (West Allis, Wis.) | ||
| 9781338556234 | Who is Jane Goodall? | Roberta Edwards | biography of Jane Goodall | Scholastic |
| 9780545902274 | Who Is Malala Yousafzai? | Dinah Brown | Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize. | |
| 9781338169836 | Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? | Megan Stine | Describes the life and accomplishments of the United States Supreme Court justice. | |
| 9781338722925 | Who Is Temple Grandin? | Patricia Demuth | Temple Grandin Wasn't Officially Diagnosed With Autism Until She Was In Her 40s, But She Knew At An Early Age That She Was Different From Her Family And Classmates. She Couldn't Show Affection, She Acted Out When Noises Or Other Stimuli Overwhelmed Her, And She Only Felt Comfortable When Spending Time With The Animals On Her Aunt's Ranch. But Instead Of Seeing Her Differences As Limitations, Temple Used Them To Guide Her Education And Career In Animal Science. She Has Become A Leading Advocate For The Autistic As Well As For The Humane Treatment Of Animals At Meat Packing Companies. This Inspiring Biography By Patricia Brennan Demuth Shines A Light On Temple Grandin's Intellect, Creativity, And Unique Spirit-- | |
| 9780395779057 | Who Wants Arthur | Amanda Graham | Arthur, a dog in a pet store waiting to be adopted, takes on the identities of other animals he thinks might be more appealing, until discovering that he can be a success as himself. | Houghton Mifflin School |
| 0395779067 | Who Wants Arthur? | Amanda Graham | a messy dog looking for a home | Scholastic |