Erin Lovelace's Library
Norman Smith Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781338661163 | Howard Bryant | "An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time, outsiders who just happen to be sisters. Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This picture book, by an award-winning sports journalist who knows the Williams family personally, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court in Compton, CA, to becoming the #1 ranked women in the sport of tennis"-- | ||
| 9781951287375 | A Little Spot Learns Online | Diane Alber | ||
| 9780823416653 | A Picture Book of Sacagawea | David A. Adler | A concise look at the legendary Shoshone woman who led explorers Lewis and Clark on their route from the Dakotas to the Pacific Ocean. Born in the Rocky Mountains, Sacagawea was taken captive and held hundreds of miles away from home for years. When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark came through her new village, Sacagawea was offered as a guide since the explorers were heading toward Shoshone territory, where she was from. Pregnant with her first child and the only woman on the expedition, she accompanied them through the frigid winter of 1804-05 and gave birth to her son as the group traveled west. Her knowledge of the land, interpretation skills, and diplomatic manner were of great use to the team and helped ensure a successful voyage. This child friendly narrative of Sacagawea's intrepid life contains memorable facts, history, and context, accompanied by elegant illustrations. Back matter includes a timeline, author's note, and bibliography. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780439730679 | Abe Lincoln | Kay Winters | Biography of a young boy who loved to read books and learn and grew up to be the president of the United States. | |
| 9780545536356 | Abraham Lincoln | Caroline Crosson Gilpin | Kids learn about Abraham Lincoln through timelines, quotes, and peculiar facts. | |
| 9780789473752 | Abraham Lincoln | Justine Fontes, Ron Fontes | A biography of Abraham Lincoln emphasizing his roles of lawyer, president, and legend. | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| 9780763645021 | Almost Astronauts | Tanya Lee Stone | They had the right stuff. They defied the prejudices of the time. And they blazed a trail for generations of women to follow. What does it take to be an astronaut? Excellence at flying, courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, top physical shape — any checklist would include these. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was another unspoken rule: you had to be a man. Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved that they were not only as tough as the toughest man but also brave enough to challenge the government. They were blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and the scrawled note of one of the most powerful men in Washington. But even though the Mercury 13 women did not make it into space, they did not lose, for their example empowered young women to take their place in the sky, piloting jets and commanding space capsules. Almost Astronautsis the story of thirteen true pioneers of the space age. Back matter includes an author’s note, an appendix, further reading, a bibliography, sources, source notes, and an index. | National Geographic Books |
| 9781693829765 | Ancient Rome | Dinobibi Publishing | If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of ancient Rome then keep reading... For over 2000 years, Rome has influenced our world with its rich past and colorful history. Ancient Rome was a powerful and important civilization that ruled almost all Europe for nearly a thousand years. Many aspects of Western culture come from Ancient Rome, especially in areas such as government, engineering, architecture, language, and literature. Let Dinobibi guide you through a discovery of Ancient Rome, with fascinating leaders, great betrayals, amazing battles, and landmarks built thousands of years ago, but still stand today. Ancient Rome is one civilization that demands exploration, so let's go! | |
| 9780545617482 | Anne Frank | Alexandra Zapruder | Traces the life of a Jewish girl who chronicled her day-to-day life in a diary as she hid in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years. | |
| 9780823420476 | Before She Was Harriet | Lesa Cline-Ransome | Who was Harriet Tubman before she was Harriet? We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she was a young girl whose father showed her the stars and the first steps on the path to freedom. An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her a larger than life hero. A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse and illustrated by James Ransome, winner of the Coretta Scott King medal for The Creation. A Junior Library Guild Selection A Coretta Scott King Honor Book A Christopher Award winner A Jane Addams Children's Honor Book A Booklist "Top of the List" selection | National Geographic Books |
| 9780142410790 | Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain | A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. | ||
| 9780593203224 | Change Sings: A Children's Anthem | Gorman, Amanda | Viking Books for Young Readers | |
| 9780816723614 | Clamshell Boy | Terri Cohlene | Retells the legend of Clamshell Boy who rescues a captured group of children from the dreaded wild Basket Woman. Includes information on the customs and lifestyles of the Makah Indians. | Troll Communications |
| 9780816723621 | Dancing Drum | Terri Cohlene | This enchanting Cherokee legend comes alive through the author's vivid adaptation and striking illustrations. Children will be spellbound as they read about the distinctive lifestyle and beliefs of the Cherokee people. Full color. | Troll Communications |
| 9780789473790 | Dk Readers L3: the Story of Anne Frank | Brenda Lewis | Thirteen-year-old Anne Frank went into hiding from the Nazis with her family in 1942. Read the remarkable story of her life, death, and legacy. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. | DK Children |
| 9780545805759 | Dream Big | Deloris Jordan | From the age of nine years Michael dreams of playing basketball for the United States in the Olympics, and with hard work and his mother's encouragement, he realizes his dream. | |
| 9780399246524 | Each Kindness | Jacqueline Woodson | When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong in making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her. Full color. | |
| 9781338826944 | Eyes that Kiss in the Corners | Joanna Ho | "A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity."--Provided by publisher. | |
| 9781338861396 | Federico and the Wolf | Rebecca J. Gomez | A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms. | |
| 9781338171013 | Frederick Douglass | Barbara Kramer | Discover the world of one of America's most celebrated abolitionists, writers, and orators in this inspirational biography of Frederick Douglass. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. --Publisher. |