Whitney Sarbacker's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781524786038 | What Is Nasa? | Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ | Find out all about NASA in this out-of-this-world addition to the What Was? series. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in uncovering the mysteries of the universe. Readers are sure to get sucked into this book. | Penguin |
| 9780451533906 | What Was the Holocaust? | Gail Herman, Who HQ | A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event—the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps—six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to humiliating anti-Jewish laws, then to ghettos all over Eastern Europe, and ultimately to the Final Solution. She presents just enough information for an elementary-school audience in a readable, well-researched book that covers one of the most horrible times in history. This entry in the New York Times best-selling series contains eighty carefully chosen illustrations and sixteen pages of black and white photographs suitable for young readers. | Penguin |
| 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"-- | |
| 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"-- | |
| 9781338237610 | Where Is the Great Barrier Reef? | Nico Medina | "In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef--big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet."-- | |
| 9781338341171 | Where Is Walt Disney World? | Joan Holub | Building The Most Magical Place On Earth Was No Fairy Tale. Learn The Story Behind The Creation Of Walt Disney World. In 1964, When Walt Disney And His Brother Roy Decided To Build A Second Theme Park In The Florida Swamplands, They Kept It Super Hush-hush. Why? Well, If Word Got Out That They Planned To Buy Up Lots Of Land, The Price Would Have Skyrocketed. So The Disneys Cleverly Covered Up Their Trail, Avoiding The Orlando Airport And Even Using Made-up Names, Like Walt And Roy Davis, For Their Flights. The Deception Worked. In Covering The History Of The Most Magical Place On Earth, Joan Holub Takes Readers Both Behind The Scenes And Underneath The Park (there Are Secret Employee-only Tunnels That Form One Big Circle Under The Magic Kingdom). Loaded With Fun Facts, This Book Is A Great Companion To Who Was Walt Disney?-- | |
| 9780448479477 | Who Is George Lucas? (Who Was?) | Pollack, Pam, Belviso, Meg, Who HQ | As a child his passions were comics and cars, but George Lucas grew up to be one of the most successful filmmakers of all time. He is a producer, screenwriter, director and entrepreneur whose company Lucasfilms pioneered the movie effects that changed the world of animation. He founded Industrial Light and Magic, which transformed special sound and visual effects throughout the Hollywood film industry. He is best known, of course, as the creator of the Star Wars movie, television, gaming, toy and merchandise empire, as well as the archeologist-adventure series Indiana Jones. Discover the man behind the magic in Who Is George Lucas? | Penguin Workshop |
| 9780545920162 | Who Is Jane Goodall? | Roberta Edwards | Profiles the life of the primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment. | |
| 9780545640398 | Who Was Christopher Columbus? | Bonnie Bader | Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas." | |
| 9781338341096 | Who Was Dr. Seuss? | Janet B. Pascal | Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties where guests wore outrageous hats! And he donned quirky hats when thinking up ideas for books like his classic The Cat in the Hat. This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings an amazingly gifted author/illustrator to life. | |
| 9780448446424 | Who Was Elvis Presley? | Geoff Edgers, Who HQ | Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready for another addition to the Who Was…? series! The King could not have come from humbler origins: Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, during the Depression, he grew up with the blues music of the rural South, the gospel music of local churches, and the country-western classics. But he forged a sound all his own—and a look that was all his own, too. With curled lip, swiveling hips, and greased pompadour, Elvis changed popular music forever, ushering in the age of rock and roll. Geoff Edgers’s fascinating biography of this icon of American pop culture includes black and- white illustrations on nearly every spread. | Penguin |
| 9781338557152 | Who Was Harry Houdini? | Tui Sutherland | A Biography Of The Famous Magician Who Was Also A Movie Star And A Pioneer Pilot. | |
| 9780448454061 | Who Was Jim Henson? | Joan Holub, Who HQ | Jim Henson broke into television with a five-minute puppetry segment when he was only a freshman in college. He created puppets like none ever seen before, with expressive fabric faces and rod-controlled arms. His Muppets became world-renowned celebrities and formed the backbone of a media empire. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this easy-to-read biography will be published twenty years after Henson's untimely death. | Penguin Workshop |
| 9780545484145 | Who Was King Tut? | Roberta Edwards | Explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and stories of mummy curses. | |
| 9781338557176 | Who Was Nikola Tesla? | Jim Gigliotti | Presents the life and accomplishments of the Croatian-born engineer who developed alternating-current technology and invented the radio. | |
| 9780545640305 | Who Was Roald Dahl | True Kelly | ||
| 9780545640367 | Who Was Rosa Parks? | Yona Zeldis McDonough | biography of Rosa Parks | Scholastic |
| 9780545229043 | Wishworks, Inc | Stephanie S. Tolan | When He Is Granted His Wish For A Dog From Wishworks, Inc., Third-grader Max Is Disappointed To Find That His New Pet Is Nothing Like The Dog Of His Imagination. | |
| 9781419742668 | Woman In The House (And Senate) (Revised And Updated): How Women Came To Washington And Changed The Nation | Ilene Cooper | An inspiring history of all the women who have taken a seat in Congress!For the first 128 years of America’s history, only men served in the Senate and House of Representatives. All that changed in January 1917 when Jeannette Rankin was sworn in as the first woman elected to Congress. From the women’s suffrage movement to the 2018 election, Ilene Cooper highlights influential and diverse female leaders who opened doors for women in politics. Women featured include Nancy Pelosi (the first woman Speaker of the House), Margaret Chase Smith (the first woman elected to the Senate), Patsy Mink (the first woman of color to serve in the House), and newcomers like Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. This updated book includes archival photographs and lively illustrations from Elizabeth Baddeley, as well as a chart of all the women who have served in Congress, appendices that define key terms and governmental procedures, and an index. In a great new reading format, this updated, revised edition is perfect for young feminists! | Harry N. Abrams |
| 9780531258293 | Women's Right To Vote (Cornerstones Of Freedom: Third Series) | Peter Benoit | Find out why women were barred from voting in the country's early history, how they fought tirelessly against oppression for decades, and how they eventually achieved victory.Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America. Today, it is almost impossible to imagine a time when women were not allowed to vote in the United States. But while women are today an important force in the nation's government, they were not guaranteed the right to vote until 1920, with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. | Children's Press |