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District List: DCPS - Kindergarten Unit Text List
Description: District of Columbia Public Schools Unit Text List for students in Kindergarten. #dcps
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My Brother Charlie
by Denene Millner and Shane W. Evans and Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth PeeteNIMAC-sourced textbook
Messy Bessey's School Desk
by Fredrick McKissack PatriciaWhen Messy Bessey starts to clean up her desk at school, she inspires the rest of the class to clean up the entire room.
Lexile Measure: 580d
Messy Bessey's Garden
by Dana Regan and Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissackMessy Bessey discovers that with proper care her garden will flourish.
Mama Miti
by Donna Jo NapoliOne woman. One seed. One hope for the future. Thayu nyumba--Peace, my people. Wangari grew up in the shadow of Mount Kenya listening to the stories about the people and the land around her. Though the trees towered over her, she had loved them for as long as she could remember. So strong, so beautiful, how the trees made her smile. Wangari planted trees one by one to refresh her spirit. When the women came to her for help with their families, she told them to do the same. Soon the countryside was filled with trees. Kenya was strong once more. Wangari had changed her country, tree by tree. Donna Jo Napoli tells a story inspired by the life of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Wangari Maathai that will touch the hearts and spirits of all who read it. Kadir Nelson's stunning collage illustrations honor the spirit of a land and of the woman who saved it. In honor of the publication of this book, the publisher has made a donation to the Green Belt Movement to plant trees in Kenya. For more information on the Green Belt Movement, visit greenbeltmovement.org.
The Lorax
by SeussCelebrate nature with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about protecting the environment!
I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.
Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows young readers to experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted, all in a story that is timely, playful, and hopeful. The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference.
Librarians
by Charnan SimonAn introduction to the work librarians do and some of the libraries they work in.
Knuffle Bunny Free
by Mo WillemsAges 3-7 Trixie and her family are off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparents--all the way in Holland! But does Knuffle Bunny have different travel plans? An emotional tour de force, KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE concludes one of the most beloved picture-book series in recent memory, with pitch-perfect text and art, photos from around the world, and a stunning foldout spread, culminating in a hilarious and moving surprise that no child or parent will be able to resist. Bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems has created an epic love story as only he can, filled with the joys and sadness of growing up --and the unconditional love that binds a father, mother, daughter, and a stuffed bunny.
Just a Dream
by Chris Van AllsburgWalter is a litterbug who does not appreciate the beauty of nature, or understand his role in keeping the planet healthy . . . until a fantastic journey shows him the tragic fate that could befall Earth if humans like him are not more careful. Are Walter’s actions really helping his planet along the road to destruction, or is it all just a dream?Chris Van Allsburg’s classic story of environmental responsibility is now available in this special paperback edition with french flaps.
Jamaica's Find
by Juanita Havill and Anne Sibley O'BrienNIMAC-sourced textbook
Jamaica finds a stuffed dog at the playground and after taking him home without trying to find the owner discovers her conscience as well. Jamaica’s honest and appealing character inspired five more books, each about a childhood ethical dilemma.
Lexile Measure: 460L
Jamaica's Find
by Juanita HavillA little girl finds a stuffed dog in the park and decides to take it home.
It's Raining
by Gail GibbonsGail Gibbons puts her signature style to work as she looks at rain from a child's perspective: What is rain? Why is it necessary? Where does it come from?
She takes the reader through different components of a storm, from the smallest raindrop to the loudest claps of thunder, and includes tips on how to stay safe and dry.
With clear facts, simple definitions, and fascinating details, Gibbons's exploration of rain is the perfect choice for curious young readers.
I Face the Wind
by Vicki Cobb and Julia GortonRenowned science author Vicki Cobb makes scientific principles easy for even the youngest kids to understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play. Bring along balloons. Find a windy place. Together you'll face the wind and see that learning is a breeze.
Human Footprint
by Ellen KirkMakes you want to step more lightly on the planet! Perfectly timed for Earth Day, this book doesn't preach or judge, but simply shows kids—in an exciting, visual way—how humans interact with the environment and how we can lessen our impact.
How to Lose All Your Friends
by Nancy CarlsonThe author of I Like Me! takes a light-hearted look at bratty behavior that will have children laughing in recognition while learning exactly how not to behave.
How My Family Lives In America
by Susan KuklinIn How My Family Lives in America, author-photographer Susan Kuklin zeroes in on the source of cultural identity: the family.
Meet:
Sanu, who is learning how to braid her hair and to cook the same African meal her father makes.
Eric, who loves to play baseball with his dad and to dance the merengue with his friends and family.
April, who works hard on her Chinese writing and tries to keep up with her family's challenging games.
Their stories emphasize the seemingly minor and everyday ways heritage is transmitted: stories, songs, games, language, special occasions. They show the importance of choice and adaptation in forging a cultural identity. And they provoke readers to examine their own families -- what makes them the same, what makes them distinct, and how this uniqueness is celebrated.
Helpers In My Community
by Bobbie KalmanThis book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering. An activity asks children what kinds of things they could do to volunteer in their own communities.
Gooseberry Park
by Cynthia RylantWhen a storm separates Stumpy the squirrel from her newborn babies, her animal friends come to the rescue.
The Giving Tree
by Shel SilversteinThe Giving Tree, a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein, has been a classic favorite for generations.
Since it was first published fifty years ago, Shel Silverstein's poignant picture book for readers of all ages has offered a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.
Garbage Collectors
by Tami DeedrickAn introduction to the job of a garbage collector that examines the tasks that they perform, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the training required to be a successful garbage collector.
Frederick
by Leo LionniWhile the other field mice work to gather grain and nuts for winter, Frederick sits on a sunny rock by himself.
"I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days," he tells them. Another day he gathers "colors," and then "words."
And when the food runs out, it is Frederick, the dreamer and poet, whose endless store of supplies warms the hearts of his fellow mice, and feeds their spirits during the darkest winter days.
Frederick's story will warm readers as well in this Caldecott Honor winning fable.Now available as an eBook.
Flower Garden
by Eve Bunting and Kathryn Hewitt“An urban African-American girl and her father buy plants, potting soil, and a window box at the supermarket, ride the bus to their apartment, and put together a colorful gift for the child’s mother. Rhyming verse carries the brief story, while wonderful, warm, full-color illustrations present scenes from novel angles, and depict a loving family with a sense of intimacy, sincerity, and joy.”—School Library Journal
Flower Garden
by Eve Bunting and Kathryn HewittFollow the progress of a little girl and her father as they purchase "a garden," and board the bus to carry it home. The pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are lovingly planted in a window box, and the candles on the cake are lighted--just as Mom walks in the door to find her daughter, her husband, and her birthday surprise.
Fireman Small
by Wong Herbert YeeFireman small has a busy day rescuing people and fighting fires . . . and it's not over yet. Just as he's preparing for a good night's sleep, the fire bell rings yet again.
Farfallina and Marcel
by Holly KellerFarfallina and Marcel, a caterpillar and a gosling respectively, are an unlikely pair yet are the best of friends. But when they are both separated for a long time, they each undergo a miraculous transformation. Will these bosom buddies find each other again? And if they do, will they have grown apart while growing up?