Katelyn Wilson's Library
Barksdale Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781453060186 | ||||
| 9780448447209 | A Baby Panda Is Born | Kristin Ostby | Kids will love reading all about the panda Mei Lan, born at the Atlanta Zoo in September 2006. Through her story, they'll learn about what newborn pandas are like (they're the size of a stick of butter!), about their development, and about what life is like for pandas in the wild. This book also touches on efforts to protect this endangered species. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780698116160 | A Boy Called Slow | Joseph Bruchac | ||
| 9781452141244 | A Butterfly Is Patient | Dianna Aston | From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. An incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder, from the tiny Arian Small Blue to the grand Queen Alexandra's Birdwing. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for the classroom! | Chronicle Books |
| 9780673612892 | A Day for Dad | Susan McCloskey | Scott Foresman | |
| 9780545000741 | A Pair Of Polar Bears (Twin Cubs Find A Home At The San Diego Zoo) | Ryder, Joanne | Scholastic | |
| 9780545831055 | A Pet for Fly Guy | Tedd Arnold | Buzz tries to help Fly Guy find the right pet. | |
| 9780547252711 | A Pet That Fits | Pauline Cartwright | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company | |
| 9780823440566 | A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart | David A. Adler | In 1937, Amelia Earhart vanished while trying to become the first woman to fly around the globe. Today, experts search for clues to what happened-- but Earhart's legacy as a pioneering woman pilot is greater than the mystery surrounding her disappearance. You may know Amelia Earhart as one of history's most beloved aviators, but did you know she grew up playing football and studied automobile-engine repair? This clear and concise picture book biography with bright, colorful illustrations follows brave Amelia throughout her inspiring lifetime. From her first plane ride, on Christmas Day in 1920, to her famous flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, Amelia's life took on new purpose when she discovered her love of flying. She later became the first person to fly alone across both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and had many other adventures that brought her to places like Hawaii and Mexico. In 1937, Amelia vanished while attempting to fly around the world. Her mysterious disapperance and incredible life story have fascinated the world ever since. This entry in Adler's well-known series includes a timeline, author's note, and bibliography. Repackaged paperback edition has an updated cover. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780823410651 | A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman | David A. Adler | For young readers, an illustrated introduction to an American hero—the legendary Harriet Tubman. From her rebellious childhood to her daring escape from slavery, Harriet Tubman was a confident, fearless woman. After heading North in search of freedom, she risked her life, again and again, to lead others out of slavery, devoting herself to guiding almost three hundred individuals along the network of safe havens known as the Underground Railroad. Called "General Tubman" for her strength and bravery, Harriet went on to work as a nurse and spy for the northern army in the Civil War. She fought tirelessly for women's right to vote, and help to open a home for poor and elderly African Americans, to which she eventually retired. Celebrated nonfiction author David A. Adler tells about Harriet Tubman's life and character, showing why she was so admired and beloved. A timeline of important dates is included. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. | Holiday House |
| 9780813620411 | A Sea Star (Celebration Press Ready Readers) | MODERN CURRICULUM PRESS | MODERN CURRICULUM PRESS | |
| A TALE FOR EASTER | ||||
| 9781575055268 | A Walk in the Tundra | |||
| 9780547019147 | A Well-Trained Dog | Alvin Court | ||
| 9780545910897 | Abe Lincoln at Last! | Mary Pope Osborne | The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to Washington D.C. in the 1860s where they meet Abraham Lincoln and collect a feather that will help break a magic spell. | |
| 9780689711732 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Judith Viorst | Aladdin Paperbacks | |
| 9780689711992 | Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday | Judith Viorst | Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780439585620 | All You Need for a Snowman | Alice Schertle | Lists everything that one needs to build the perfect snowman, from the very first snowflake that falls. | |
| 9780805032741 | Alvin's No-Horse (Redfeather Book) | Harding, William Harry | Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks | |
| 9780439828482 | Amazing Arctic Animals | Jackie Glassman | Describes the physical characteristics, adaptations, and behavior of various animals that live in the arctic, including the polar bear, arctic fox, and arctic hare. |