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Martin, Laura,


School Library Journal, April 2017. Booklist, April 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Kirkus Review, February 2017. "Last week, twelve-year-old Sky found a cryptic message from her dad, who mysteriously fled the safety of their underground compound five years ago. The note said the fate of the world depended on her going topside, to a lost world that's ruled by dinosaurs. Today, after a treacherous journey through the wilderness, Sky and her friends have made it to their destination: Lake Michigan. There they discover a hidden underwater lab, and with the help of its scientists, Sky will finally learn the truth about her father's secret mission. Tomorrow, it will be up to Sky and her friends to save humanity from the very edge of extinction"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

School Library Journal, April 2017. Booklist, April 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Kirkus Review, February 2017. "Last week, twelve-year-old Sky found a cryptic message from her dad, who mysteriously fled the safety of their underground compound five years ago. The note said the fate of the world depended on her going topside, to a lost world that's ruled by dinosaurs. Today, after a treacherous journey through the wilderness, Sky and her friends have made it to their destination: Lake Michigan. There they discover a hidden underwater lab, and with the help of its scientists, Sky will finally learn the truth about her father's secret mission. Tomorrow, it will be up to Sky and her friends to save humanity from the very edge of extinction"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Do you really want to meet a monkey?

Meister, Cari.


"A child goes on a rain forest adventure and meets several different species of monkeys"--.
Date Published:2015

Fifty-cent pieces

Spalding, Maddie.


What is a fifty-cent piece? -- The history of the fifty-cent piece -- Value of the fifty-cent piece -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Where money is made. Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a fifty-cent piece, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the fifty-cent piece. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of John F. Kennedy, whose face marks the front of the fifty-cent piece.
Date Published:2018

What is a fifty-cent piece? -- The history of the fifty-cent piece -- Value of the fifty-cent piece -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Where money is made. Introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of a fifty-cent piece, explores its history, and teaches readers the value of the fifty-cent piece. Additional features to aid comprehension include labeled diagrams, critical-thinking questions, fun facts, a map of where money is made, and a profile of John F. Kennedy, whose face marks the front of the fifty-cent piece.

Date Published:2018

A ball for Daisy

Raschka, Christopher


School Library Journal starred, August 2011. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2012. Horn Book Starred, September 2011. Booklist, June 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. Publishers Weekly Annex, June 2011. Daisy the dog is heartbroken when her favorite toy ball is destroyed while she is playing with another dog, but she realizes she has gained something, too.
Date Published:2011

Biscuit takes a walk

Capucilli, Alyssa Satin, 1957-


"My first shared reading." Horn Book, October 2009. A playful puppy wants to see everything on a walk to Grandpa's house.
Date Published:2009

Silly wonderful you

Rinker, Sherri Duskey.,


In rhyming text, a mother describes all the ways her days have been changed by the addition of a toddler to her life.
Date Published:2016

Life on a mountain

Waxman, Laura Hamilton.


Chinchillas, pikas, and goats can all be found on mountains, climbing and scurrying around large boulders and steep slopes. Mountains not only provide homes for many living things, but they also affect weather patterns. Beginning readers will love navigating the pages of this book on the mountain biome!
Date Published:2016

Brownie & Pearl go for a spin

Rylant, Cynthia


When Brownie and her cat go for a spin in her car, neither one is ready for it to end.
Date Published:2012

Life in a coral reef

Schuetz, Kari.


Coral reefs are home to thousands of living species, including some of the most vibrant plants and animals on the planet. Many reef inhabitants help each other survive. Sea anemones, for example, provide shelter for clownfish. In return, the striped fish bring tasty treats to the anemones and help lure prey into their tentacles! Dive into this colorful, educational book for young learners.
Date Published:2016

The rabbit and the turtle : Aesop's fables /

Carle, Eric.


Fables originally published in: Eric Carle's treasury of classic stories for children. New York : Orchard Books, 1987. The lion and the mouse -- The wolf and the dog -- The fox and the crane -- The cat and the mouse -- The monkey and the fox -- The rabbit and the turtle -- The wolf and the lamb -- The fox and the ox -- The blackbird and the peacocks -- The fox and the crow -- The grasshopper and the ants. Booklist, June 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Kirkus Review, May 2008. Contains illustrated retellings of eleven fables from Aesop.
Date Published:2008

Fables originally published in: Eric Carle's treasury of classic stories for children. New York : Orchard Books, 1987. The lion and the mouse -- The wolf and the dog -- The fox and the crane -- The cat and the mouse -- The monkey and the fox -- The rabbit and the turtle -- The wolf and the lamb -- The fox and the ox -- The blackbird and the peacocks -- The fox and the crow -- The grasshopper and the ants. Booklist, June 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Kirkus Review, May 2008. Contains illustrated retellings of eleven fables from Aesop.

Date Published:2008

All the world

Scanlon, Elizabeth Garton.


Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, August 2009. Horn Book Starred, September 2009. Pub Weekly, August 2009. Booklist, July 2009. Kirkus Starred, August 2009. New York Times, November 2009. Horn Book, April 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2009. Follows a group of family members and friends through the course of a day as they learn the importance of all things great and small.
Date Published:2009

Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, August 2009. Horn Book Starred, September 2009. Pub Weekly, August 2009. Booklist, July 2009. Kirkus Starred, August 2009. New York Times, November 2009. Horn Book, April 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2009. Follows a group of family members and friends through the course of a day as they learn the importance of all things great and small.

Date Published:2009

Investigating volcanoes

Coleman, Miriam.,


Includes index.
Date Published:2016

The Everafter War

Buckley, Michael, 1969-


After their parents awake from a sleeping spell, Daphne and Sabrina become caught in the middle of a war between the Scarlet Hand and Prince Charming's Everafter army and learn a shocking secret about a deadly enemy.
Date Published:2009

Sprint cars

Harris, Bizzy.


"Grades K-3"--back cover. Includes index. "Early readers will go to the racetrack and learn about sprint cars, their drivers, and how these fast cars win races . . . Leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these cars"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Fall pumpkins : orange and plump /

Rustad, Martha E. H., 1975-


Includes glossary. A young boy plants pumpkin seeds in the spring and follows the growth of the pumpkins through to the fall harvest. He also learns how to carve a pumpkin and make pumpkin pie.
Date Published:2012

Babymouse 16 : Babymouse for president /

Holm, Jennifer L.


When Babymouse decides to become president of the student council, she learns that there is more to running for office than being famous and in charge.
Date Published:2012

Should I share my ice cream?

Willems, Mo.


Wilson's Children, October 2012. School Library Journal, September 2011. Booklist, October 2011. Horn Book, October 2011. Best friends Gerald and Piggie are complete opposites but still manage to have fun together, but when Gerald takes too long to make an important decision, it may be too late to share with Piggie.
Date Published:2011

Eleanor, quiet no more : the life of Eleanor Roosevelt /

Rappaport, Doreen.


Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, February 2009. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2009. Booklist starred, November 2008. Pub Weekly, February 2009. Horn Book, March 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), February 2009. Kirkus Review, January 2009. Library Media Connection, May 2009. A biographical tribute to the upbringing and career of Eleanor Roosevelt, who taught children in poor neighborhoods in New York City and worked as an ambassador, activist, and champion of civil rights.
Date Published:2009

Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, February 2009. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2009. Booklist starred, November 2008. Pub Weekly, February 2009. Horn Book, March 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), February 2009. Kirkus Review, January 2009. Library Media Connection, May 2009. A biographical tribute to the upbringing and career of Eleanor Roosevelt, who taught children in poor neighborhoods in New York City and worked as an ambassador, activist, and champion of civil rights.

Date Published:2009

Goal!

Javaherbin, Mina.


Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal, February 2010. Publisher's Weekly, March 2010. Booklist, March 2010. New York Times, June 2010. Horn Book, October 2010. Teacher Librarian, October 2011. Library Media Connection, May 2010. In a dangerous alley in a township in South Africa, the strength and unity which a group of young friends feel while playing soccer keep them safe when a gang of bullies arrives to cause trouble.
Date Published:2010

Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal, February 2010. Publisher's Weekly, March 2010. Booklist, March 2010. New York Times, June 2010. Horn Book, October 2010. Teacher Librarian, October 2011. Library Media Connection, May 2010. In a dangerous alley in a township in South Africa, the strength and unity which a group of young friends feel while playing soccer keep them safe when a gang of bullies arrives to cause trouble.

Date Published:2010

Bears

McDonald, Amy.


Who is asleep in that den? It's a bear! Readers just starting out can learn about these furry forest animals, from their diet to their body parts, through easy-to-read text and bright photos. Simple features such as diagrams reiterate the text to support young learners. This fun title is the perfect introduction these backyard neighbors!
Date Published:2022