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Fisherman Bats (Bats)
by Pamela J. GerholdtWhat are fisherman bats? Where do they live? How big are they? Find out all about the characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of the Fisherman bat.
Super Turbo Protects the World (Super Turbo #4)
by Lee Kirby George O'ConnorWhen evil Whiskerface sees the perfect chance to test his plan to take over the world, it’s up to the superpets to stop him in this fourth Super Turbo book.You know Turbo as the hamster sidekick from the Captain Awesome books. But ever wonder what actually goes on when the last school bell rings and Turbo is left to his own devices? He’s SUPER TURBO and he’s here to fight evil in and out of the classroom! Sunnyview Elementary has been buzzing with excitement and smelling like…bratwurst? That’s because the students are preparing for “Celebrate the World Day,” where each classroom represents a different country. The members of the Superpet Superhero League are helping out behind the scenes. But the evil Whiskerface is working behind the scenes, too. After all, what better time and place to test out his plan to take over the world? Will the superpets be able to stop Whiskerface from ruining the celebration? With easy-to-read language, illustrations, and comic panels on almost every page, the Super Turbo chapter books are perfect for emerging readers!
Get the Picture, Jenny Archer?
by Ellen ConcordJenny lets her imagination run away with her when she decides to enter a photography contest and starts taking candied, that is candid, pictures around her neighborhood. There are many more humorous books about Jenny Archer in the Bookshare library. Search under the author's name, Ellen Conford.
Why Do Dogs Bark?
by Joan HolubDid you know that there's a dog so little, it can fit in your hand? That dogs and wolves are relatives? A dog once kept a snowbound town from getting sick? That dogs, unfortunately, cannot brush their teeth? Dogs are our friends, protectors, and family members. This fact-packed book takes a look at their history, behavior, and characteristics, and offers ways to get to know them a little better. For instance, what does it mean if a dog's tail is up, or its ears are back? How can you get a dog to sit or stay? And, of course, just what is the reason for all that barking?
How To Dress A Dragon
by Thelma Lynne GodinA small child helps his reluctant, toddler like dragon get dressed.
John Chapman: Planter And Pioneer (Paperback) Copyright 2016
by Ron FridellJohn Chapman, also known as, Johnny Appleseed, embarks on a wilderness journey, planting apple seeds.
The Ghost of Sifty Sifty Sam
by Angela Shelf MedearisTo win a $5000 reward, a chef named Dan agrees to stay in a haunted house overnight and when he meets a very hungry ghost, he gets more than he had expected.
What is Veterans Day? (I like holidays!)
by Elaine LandauAn introduction to Veterans Day with an easy activity.
Best Practices for Teaching Mathematics: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do
by Randi B. StoneSpark students' interest in math with intriguing and winning strategies that include animated learning icons, money-based systems, human number lines, "sweet" solutions, and much more.
Creating Balance in Children's Lives: A Natural Approach to Learning and Behavior
by Lorraine O. Moore Peggy HenriksonFormerly published by Peytral PublicationsEducators will discover how emotions affect learning and behavior, recognize the symptoms and sources of imbalance, and promote students' physical, mental, emotional, and social development.
My Big Animal Book
by Roger Priddy-Ideal for babies and toddlers. -Stunning large format brings images to life. -Helps to build a child's vocabulary.
The Hard-Times Jar
by Ethel Footman SmothersA look at the life of migrant workers through a child's eyes Emma Turner loves books and dreams of one day having the store-bought kind, but the Turners are migrant workers and money is tight. That means "no extras," so Emma must be content to make her own stories and books. Emma has a plan, though - she's going to save all the money she earns picking apples and put it in Mama's hard-times jar. Then there will surely be enough for extras. But when Mama tells Emma that this year she has to go to school instead of to work, it spoils everything. Now she will never own a store-bought book! But school turns out to have a wonderful surprise in store for Emma. Based on Ethel Footman Smothers's childhood, the story is brought to life with lush acrylic paintings, giving us a touching portrait of a book-hungry child.
Where We Live
by Thea Feldman Brenda StonesCome along on a global journey to examine the fascinating array of places and spaces that people call home. Beginning with the basic idea of shelter, readers examine the wide variety of climates, materials, and geography where humans choose to live, from an amazing mountaintop palace in Yemen to the canals of Venice, houses on stilts, caravans, yurts and more, readers will emerge from this book with new vocabulary-houseboat, shutters, thatch-and a newfound appreciation for the home they call their own. <p><p>LEVEL 2: BEGINNING TO READ ALONE Simple and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple. Guided Reading Level: J
Every Day Birds
by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater Dylan MetranoYoung readers get an introduction to twenty different types of birds, with breathtaking paper-cuts by newcomer Dylan Metrano! "Chickadee wears a wee black cap. Jay is loud and bold. Nuthatch perches upside-down. Finch is clothed in gold." Young readers are fascinated with birds in their world. Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds. After reading Every Day Birds, families can look out their windows with curiosity--recognizing birds and nests and celebrating the beauty of these creatures! Every Day Birds focuses on twenty North American birds, with a poem and descriptions written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and beautiful paper-cuttings by first-time picture book illustrator Dylan Metrano. Interesting facts about each bird are featured in the back of the book.
The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep
by Carl-Johan Forssén EhrlinThe groundbreaking #1 bestseller is sure to turn nightly bedtime battles into a loving and special end-of-day ritual. This child-tested, parent-approved story uses an innovative technique that brings a calm end to any child’s day.<P><P> Do you struggle with getting your child to fall asleep?<P> Join parents all over the world who have embraced The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep as their new nightly routine.<P> When Roger can’t fall asleep, Mommy Rabbit takes him to see Uncle Yawn, who knows just what to do. Children will join Roger on his journey and be lulled to sleep alongside their new friend.<P> Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin’s simple story uses a unique and distinct language pattern that will help your child relax and fall asleep—at bedtime or naptime.<P> Reclaim bedtime today!
Penguins Love Their ABC's
by Sarah AspinallSix of the most appealing penguins ever (featured in Sarah Aspinall's Penguins Love Colors, 2016) set off on an exciting Alphabet Hunt, a fun adventure where Mama has hidden all the alphabet letters in the snow. Each letter is marked by a clue (an "apple" leads to "a"). Will you help the penguins find all the hidden letters? Of course you will! At the end of the joyful Alphabet Hunt, it's time to gobble up a big bowl of Mama's yummy alphabet soup, where words are hidden, too. All the penguins love their ABC's -- but not as much as they love Mama Penguin, who hugs them all in a warm, comforting expression of affection. All children need to learn the alphabet, and from a big red heart ("h") to six sets of lucky underpants ("u"), children will recognize all the clues and letters. Perfect for school or home, Sarah Aspinall's irresistible penguins will help children learn their letters, with plenty of opportunities to review and test their knowledge. It's as simple as ABC!
At the Pond
by Mary Lindeen"Take a trip to a pond. See fish, cattails, dragonflies, turtles, and other interesting plants and animals that live there. Take a ride in the water on a canoe. You never know what you'll find at a pond! This informational text, nonfiction BeginningtoRead book contains highfrequency words and content vocabulary. This book can be paired with What's in the Pond, Dear Dragon?, its twin text fiction counterpart. Reading reinforcement pages include a word list and activities to strengthen early literacy skills, such as understanding the craft and structure of informational text, key vocabulary words, foundation skills, close reading, and fluency. Aligns with English Language Arts Standards for Grades K3. "
There Was an Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe (First Edition)
by Jane CabreraThis variation of the nursery rhyme features a chaotic household of children and pets who live in a shoe, and who know how to repair broken furniture, remake work clothing, and reuse and recycle.
Read About Derek Jeter
by David P. TorsielloYankees captain Derek Jeter is profiled in this beginners' biography. Large, full-page color images bring the reader to the center of the action.
From Cotton to T-shirt (Start to Finish, Second Series)
by Robin NelsonHow does cotton turn into a soft T-shirt? Follow each step in the production cycle--from growing cotton to wearing a comfy shirt--in this fascinating book!
A Day in a Life of a Police Officer (Level 1: Beginning to Read)
by Linda HaywardOfficer Ann Young and her partner drive their police car down the street. A little boy is lost. Can they help him? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Presented in classic DK style, young readers will enjoy photographically illustrated information in an entertaining package. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.