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District List: BCPS Core Text Lists – Kindergarten
Description: Baltimore City Public Schools Core Text List for students in Kindergarten. Contains books from Modules: The Five Senses, Once Upon a Farm; America, Then and Now; and The Continents. #bcps
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The Little House
by Virginia Lee BurtonVirginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. The house has an expressive face of windows and doors, and even the feelings of a person, so she's sad when she's surrounded by the dirty, noisy city's hustle and bustle: "She missed the field of daisies / and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight. " Fortunately, there's a happy ending, as the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. A classic!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by Lois Ehlert and Bill Martin and John ArchambaultA told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree. In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! The well-known authors of Barn Dance and Knots on a Counting Rope have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Ehlert's rainbow of bright, bold, cheerful colors makes the merry parade of letters unforgettable.
Asia
by Rebecca Hirsch and Roman CybriwskyAn introduction to Asia, focusing on its geographical features and points of interest.
Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
Lexile Measure: 410
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault and Lois EhlertNIMAC-sourced textbook
Europe
by Rebecca HirschRookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
Introducing North America
by Chris OxladeIt introduces young readers to the continent of North America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
South America
by Rebecca HirschThis book takes readers on an incredible journey through South America's amazing rivers, waterfalls, and mountain ranges.
Transportation Then and Now
by Robin NelsonPresents a brief look at how transportation has changed over the years.
Moon Rope
by Lois EhlertFox wants to go to the moon. Mole does not--at least not until he hears about the huge worms waiting up there for him to eat. So the two of them set off on their adventure, with a little help from a rope of grass and their friends the birds.
Now & Ben
by Gene BarrettaThe inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time. What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you'd set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed the lightning rod, suggested the idea of daylight savings time, and invented bifocals-all inspired by his common sense and intelligence. In this informative book, Gene Barretta brings Benjamin Franklin's genius to life, deepening our appreciation for one of the most influential figures in American history.
Farm Animals
by Wade CooperSpend a fact-filled day on a farm in this nonfiction easy reader! Children learn about horses, pigs, cows, geese, sheep, and more. The text is written in easy-to-read rhymes and is illustrated with irresistible photographs. Three pages of fun learning activities are designed to both challenge and entertain new readers.
Lexile Measure: 470
Home Then and Now
by Robin NelsonPresents a brief look at how homes in the United States have changed over the years.
The Little Red Hen
by Jerry PinkneyAs he did with his Caldecott-winning The Lion and the Mouse, Jerry Pinkney has masterfully adapted this story of the hardworking hen and her lazy neighbors. Its Golden Rule message and sassy finale are just as relevant and satisfying as ever. Read it in tandem with Pinkney's Puss in Boots and The Tortoise and the Hare or David Wiesner's The Three Pigs.
Africa
by Rebecca E. HirschGet ready for a fascinating trip around the seven continents of the world! Simple, engaging text and colorful, mesmerizing pictures teach you about each continent's land features, populations, native animals, technological advances, and lots more—including how to find each continent on a map!
Africa is a large and diverse continent, and young readers will love discovering the people, geography, and animals found there.
Antarctica
by Rebecca E. Hirsch and John CottleYoung readers learn about the most remote continent, the people who explore and study there, as well as the animals that live there.
Australia
by Rebecca E. HirschPresents a simple introduction to Australia, focusing on its geographical features, people and native animals.
Communication Then and Now
by Robin NelsonBriefly describes how communication in the United States has changed through the years.
My Five Senses [Pre-Kindergarten]
by Margaret MillerNIMAC-sourced textbook
An introduction to the five senses highlights five small children of various ethnic groups enjoying the wonders of sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch, from a ride on the merry-go-round to a big bowl of popcorn.
Lexile Measure: 250L
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears
by Verna Aardema and Leo Dillon and Diane DillonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
by Verna AardemaWhen Mosquito tells iguana a terrible lie, he sets off a chain of events. Owl will not wake the sun, so there is not sunrise. Find out what happens in this West-African tale and find out why mosquitos buzz in people's ears. Winner of the 1976 Caldecott Medal for best picture book.
The Story of Ferdinand
by Munro Leaf and Robert LawsonFerdinand is the world's most peaceful--and--beloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. Leaf's simple storytelling paired with Lawson's pen-and-ink drawings make "The Story of Ferdinand" a true classic.