Morgen Culver's Library
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| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 078073003952 | ||||
| 805219567586 | ||||
| 824921009511 | ||||
| 9780439343923 | ||||
| 9780976865537 | Sherry Been, Barbara Ciletti | With their amazing beauty, strength, and speed, tigers are among the world's most mesmerizing animals. That's why this book, now in paperback for the first time, has become one of the most popular entries in the GET WILD! Series. Designed for children from kindergarten through second grade, it features an appealing and colorful format, with text that's easy and enjoyable to read but also rich in hard science. Each spread begins with the concept "If You Were a Tiger," drawing kids in and making them think about the similarities and differences between humans and these majestic cats. They'll also discover what traits distinguish tigers from their fellow felines, how they raise their cubs, and how they stalk and rush their prey. There are fun and surprising facts, too; for example, just as every person's fingerprints are like no one else's, every tiger has its own unique set of stripes. And unlike housecats, they're excellent swimmers who appreciate a dip in the water on a hot day and can even swim across ponds with ease. Every aspect of the tiger's body is described in detail, and plenty of realistic illustrations show its paws, head, teeth, tongue, tail, and fur. To enhance learning, the text highlights words of special interest and a helpful glossary at the back provides extra information. This is the perfect book for young animal lovers. | Odyssey Books Incorporated | |
| 9781742031927 | Photos and text give information about crocodiles and snakes. | |||
| 9780064431026 | "Pardon?" Said the Giraffe | Colin West | A small frog hops from the ground onto bigger and bigger animals in order to be heard by a giraffe. | HarperCollins Publishers |
| 9780590477581 | A Birthday Basket for Tia | Pat Mora | Scholastic | |
| 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 |
| 9780448441153 | A Dance of Friendship | Katharine Holabird | Angelina insists she wants Anya, a mouseling visiting from Dacovia for the summer, to stay at her house and share her room, but Angelina's feelings change when Anya begins getting too much attention. | |
| 9780064440509 | A Kiss for Little Bear | Else Holmelund Minarik | Grandmother likes Little Bear's picture so much she sends him a thank you kiss. "Will you take it to him, Hen?" she says. Hen passes the kiss to Frog who passes it to Cat who passes it to Little Skunk until Hen decides there is too much kissing -- and finally gives the kiss to the Little Bear. | HarperCollins |
| 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 |
| 9780439862219 | A Pirate's Tale | Alan Jardine, Bill Lobley, Amy Steinberg, Nick Balaban, Scholastic Media | Trapped at sea! A young boy and his grandfather's adventures on the high oceans turns dangerous when pirates take over their boat. Read about how the two triumphantly defeat the pirate and his crew, as you listen to a new version of "Sloop John B" on the accompanying casette. Alan Jardine, an original founding member of the Beach Boy, has written a fun-filled adventure based on the classic folk song. | |
| 9781596434028 | A Sick Day for Amos Mcgee | Philip C. Stead, Erin E. Stead | Zookeeper Amos McGee always makes time to visit his friends who live at the zoo until the day he stays home because he is sick. | Macmillan |
| 9781561458875 | A Storm Called Katrina | Myron Uhlberg | A moving fictional story about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the people of New Orleans, as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy. A must-have for introducing this historical event to children. Louis Daniel hates it when Mama treats him like a baby. But when Hurricane Katrina blows through the Gulf Coast, Louis feels like a little kid again. With no time to gather their belongings―except Louis's beloved horn―Daddy leads the family into an unfamiliar, watery world of floating debris, lurking critters, and desperate neighbors. Taking shelter in the already-crowded Superdome, Louis and his parents wait...and wait. Conditions continue to worsen, and when Daddy fails to return from a scouting mission within the Dome, Louis knows he's no longer a baby. It's up to him to find his father―with the help of his prized cornet. Award-winning author Myron Uhlberg highlights resilience and hope throughout this sensitively portrayed fictional story based on the real events of Hurricane Katrina. Colin Bootman's dramatic illustrations enhance the warmth and strength of the young narrator's family as they work through the tragedy. | National Geographic Books |
| 9780545377768 | A Teacher for Bear | Anne Marie Pace | Bear is excited about going to school and finally the first day arrives. | Scholastic |
| 9781442457881 | All About Ellie | Callie Barkley | When she wins the lead role in a school play, second-grader Ellie neglects her friends in the Critter Club and their new animal shelter. | Simon and Schuster |
| 9780743905794 | All About Light and Sound | Connie Jankowski | Explains the importance of light and sound in the universe and describes what scientists have found out about them. | Teacher Created Materials |
| 9780786810789 | All Eyes on the Pond | Michael J. Rosen | Describes the things seen by the various animals that live in and around a pond, including a dragonfly, snapping turtle, spider, ant, snail, water strider, bat, crawdad, bluegill, frog, duck, and swallow. | Disney-Hyperion |
| 9780670856312 | Alphabet City | The urban landscape will never look the same again. As Stephen T. Johnson demonstrates in a series of strikingly realistic pastels and watercolors, a simple sawhorse can contain the letter "A" — while lampposts alongside a highway can form a row of elegant, soaring Ys. A 1996 Caldecott Honor book, this sophisticated, wordless alphabet book is sure to appeal to young and old alike. | Viking Books for Young Readers |