Wendy Figueroa's Library
Glenellen Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545924948 | Splat The Cat The Big Helper | J. E. Bright, Rob Scotton | When Dad decides to create to-do lists for the family, Splat is sure he'll never have fun again. But then he learns how using his imagination can make anything fun. | Scholastic, Incorporated |
| 9780061978517 | Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat! | Rob Scotton | How can there be homework when it’s only the first day of school? Splat must pick only one of all of his fun summer adventures to share with his classmates at show-and-tell. But in the end, Splat may find that the best part of his summer wasn’t an adventure at all. . . . | HarperFestival |
| 9780593203736 | Squeak! | Laura McGee Kvasnosky | A mouse wakes up with a squeak, and his noise sets off a chain reaction of animals waking each other up. | Philomel Books |
| 9781553377689 | Stanley's Party | Linda Bailey | When Stanley the dog's owners go out at night, he likes to see how much mischief he can get away with. | Kids Can Press Ltd |
| 9780823415076 | Stargazers | Gail Gibbons | After the sun sets, on clear nights points of light begin to appear in the sky. But when we look up at the night sky, what are we seeing? Basic facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, are introduced through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear, simple phrases. Nonfiction master Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children’s writer-illustrator" according to The Washington Post. This book includes a brief timeline of major advances in astronomy, written in concise, kid-friendly language, and a wealth of fun facts and trivia about the stars. | Holiday House |
| 9781429662437 | Stars | Kristine Carlson Asselin | Stars. | Capstone |
| 9780062382092 | Sunshine Makes the Seasons | Dr. Franklyn M. Branley | The sun shines down on us, giving warmth and light. But did you know that the sun also makes the seasons? As the earth makes one complete rotation around the sun every year, the seasons on the earth change—from winter to spring to summer to fall and back to winter again. Find out how the light from the sun affects life on the earth for all living things in this look at the only star in our solar system. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features content-rich vocabulary, fascinating side bars and diagrams by bestselling illustrator Michael Rex, and a find out more section with a simple experiment that allows kids to make their own orbiting model with an orange and a pencil. The author, Franklyn M. Branley, was the author of over 150 science books for children and Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History–Hayden Planetarium. The text and art were vetted for accuracy by an expert in the field. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. | HarperCollins |
| 9780439859455 | Super Dog | Caralyn Buehner | Tired of being overlooked because he is so small, Dexter, a big-hearted dog with big dreams transforms himself into a superhero. | |
| 9780395861134 | Tacky in Trouble | Helen Lester | Tacky the exuberant penguin accidentally goes sailboarding and winds up on a tropical island, where he meets an elephant who demands proof of Tacky's identity. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9780399256714 | Tad and Dad | David Ezra Stein | "A growing tadpole loves his frog dad so much he never gives him a moment's peace"-- | Penguin |
| 9780688135744 | Ten Black Dots | Donald Crews | First published in 1968, Ten Black Dots is a counting book, a book of simple rhymes, and a book of everyday objects. | Harper Collins |
| 9780824955342 | Thanksgiving at Our House | P.K. Hallinan | Author-illustrator P. K. Hallinan's picture book about Thanksgiving, now available in paperback. Thanksgiving Day brings a flurry of activity to little P.K.'s house. His family and friends gather to watch parades, play football, and eat dinner -- such fun that P.K. declares: 'I'm grateful for blessings that just never end, but mostly I'm thankful. . . for family and friends.' From helping prepare the meal to counting blessings, children will identify with the familiar aspects of the holiday. The bright, colorful illustrations and heartwarming text combine to make this book, now available in paperback, a must-read for the Thanksgiving season. Ages 3-7. | WorthyKids |
| 9780679800910 | The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat | Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain | Carve out family time for this classic Berenstain Bears Halloween story—featuring over 50 bonus stickers! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic book from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It’s Halloween and Brother and Sister can’t wait to go trick-or-treating with all of their friends, but when someone in the group encourages the kids to play a trick, things don’t go as planned. All little cubs can celebrate Halloween and learn about how to be a good friend and neighbor—and the bonus stickers makes this book the perfect gift for Fall! Continue to celebrate the true meaning of the seasons with more heartwarming holiday books from the Berenstain Bears—perfectly giftable with bonus stickers and more! -The Berenstain Bears’ Funny Valentine -The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs -The Berenstain Bears and the Mama’s Day Surprise -The Berenstain Bears and the Papa’s Day Surprise -The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780881062953 | The Big Buck Adventure | Shelley Gill, Deborah Tobola | One little girl and one very big dollar set out on a great adventure at the store. However, what seems like a pleasant afternoon of shopping soon turns perplexing as the challenge of her buying options becomes overwhelming. She doesn't know what to do. There are so many choices, but she only has one buck. A fun and perfect example of how we use math in our daily lives. "This sprightly rhyming excursion into buying power puts lie to the notion that economics is by nature a dreary topic." —Kirkus Reviews | National Geographic Books |
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| 9780439666398 | The Biggest Snowman Ever | Steven Kroll, Jeni Bassett, Doug Katsaros | When the mayor of Mouseville announces a contest, Clayton and Desmond compete to win the prize for building the biggest snowman. | |
| 9780525429449 | The Boy in Number Four | Kara Kootstra | Young Bobby Orr works hard to be the best hockey player he can be and his efforts pay off in one of the many important games that help prepare him to achieve his dream of one day playing in the big leagues. | Dial Books for Young Readers |
| 9780385755573 | The Boy Who Invented Tv | Kathleen Krull | An inspiring true story of a boy genius. Plowing a potato field in 1920, a 14-year-old farm boy from Idaho saw in the parallel rows of overturned earth a way to “make pictures fly through the air.” This boy was not a magician; he was a scientific genius and just eight years later he made his brainstorm in the potato field a reality by transmitting the world’s first television image. This fascinating picture-book biography of Philo Farnsworth covers his early interest in machines and electricity, leading up to how he put it all together in one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. The author’s afterword discusses the lawsuit Farnsworth waged and won against RCA when his high school science teacher testified that Philo’s invention of television was years before RCA’s. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780439025621 | The Bravest Fish | Matt Buckingham | Having overslept on the day his school swims to cooler waters for the summer, a little fish sets off on an adventure as he tries to catch up with his bright, glittery friends. | |
| 9780545099219 | The Costume Contest | Mariah Balaban, Norman Bridwell | It is the day before Halloween, and Clifford has not yet found a costume to wear for trick-or-treating with his friends -- Publisher. |