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More Than Moccasins: A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life (Hands-On History)
by Laurie CarlsonKids discover traditions and skills from the people who first settled this continent, including gardening, making useful pottery, and communicating through Navajo codes.
Westward Ho!: An Activity Guide to the Wild West (Hands-On History)
by Laurie CarlsonTake your students on any number of learning journeys: join Lewis and Clark on an expedition; journey into the woods with fur traders; or ride a wagon train to the Oregon Territory as you learn how the quest for gold led to a feverish migration. Experience the excitement of resettlement following the Homestead Act, and ride off to a roundup during the cowboy era. Your students will explore the West with activities such as sewing a sunbonnet, panning for gold, cooking flapjacks, singing cowboy songs, and more. Helpful illustrations are included to explain project steps.
Henry And The Bully
by Nancy CarlsonWhen a bully starts stealing Henry's soccer ball at recess, the little mouse doesn't know what to do. He tries to ask his teacher for help, and his mom, too. But soon Henry realizes he's got to find his own way to solve his bully problem.
Henry and the Bully
by Nancy CarlsonWhen a bully starts stealing Henry?s soccer ball at recess, the little mouse doesn?t know what to do. He tries to ask his teacher for help, and his mom, too. But soon Henry realizes he?s got to find his own way to solve his bully problem. Classroom favorite Nancy Carlson encourages young readers to use creativity and empathy to tackle one of school?s toughest challenges.
I Like Me!
by Nancy CarlsonMeet Nancy Carlson&’s peppy pig—a character who is full of good feelings about herself. Her story will leave little ones feeling good about themselves, too!"Little ones in need of positive reinforcement will find it here. An exuberant pig proclaims "I like me!" She likes the way she looks, and all her activities....When she makes a mistake she picks herself up and tries again." --Booklist"Wonderful in its simplicity, here's a story that will help kids feel good about themselves." -- Boston GLobe
¡Levántate y haz ejercicio! (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Read Aloud Module 4 #2)
by Nancy CarlsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Louanne Pig in Witch Lady
by Nancy CarlsonBestselling author-illustrator Nancy Carlson has gained an international audience for her vibrantly illustrated books about Harriet (a nervous golden retriever), Loudmouth George (a very self-assured rabbit), and the indomitable Louanne Pig. Other books by this author are available in this library.
Loudmouth George and the New Neighbors
by Nancy CarlsonWhen a family of pigs moves in next door, the rabbit George wants nothing to do with them, but finally he gives in and finds out they aren't so bad after all. Other books about George are available in this library.
Start Saving, Henry!
by Nancy CarlsonHenry's finally old enough to get an allowance, and he can't wait to spend it every week on giant jawbreakers, a huge pencil, and other silly things. But when Henry finds something he really wants, he discovers that saving money can be more difficult- and more rewarding-than he ever imagined. With candy-bright artwork, a popular main character, and a story that every child will relate to, Nancy Carlson's new book makes perfect "cents" for young readers!
Summer of the Wolves
by Polly Carlson-VoilesJulie of the Wolves meets Hatchet in this middle grade novel that follows orphaned twelve-year-old Nika and her seven-year-old brother Randall as they leave a California foster home to visit a long-lost uncle in the wilderness lake country of Northern Minnesota. A phone call from their uncle sets them on a journey in a small floatplane over the thick green forest canopy, to spend the summer on a wilderness island. Nika, of all people, knows not to get her heart set on anything, but as she follows her uncle in his job studying wolves, Nika stumbles upon a relationship with an orphaned wolf pup that makes her feel — for the first time since her mother died — whole again. Here in these woods, with this wolf, none of the hard things in her past can reach her.With vivid details about wolf behavior and a deep sense of interconnectedness with nature, this captivating first novel illuminates the intricacies of family while searching for the fine balance between caring for wild animals and leaving them alone.
Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?
by Nancy White CarlstromJesse Bear, what will you wear? What will you wear in the morning My shirt of red Pulled over my head Over my head in the morning. And so Jesse Bear starts his day.
Piano and Laylee Text Message
by Carmela N. Curatola KnowlesA parent's guide for children to help their children learn about the importance of cell phones and their appropriate use.
Piano and Laylee and the Cyberbully
by Carmela N. Curatola Knowles Emily LewellenPiano and Laylee encounter the neighborhood bully Lady while outside riding their scooter and a cyberbully inside, while playing a game online. Piano's dad, Mr. Dachshund, explains that they should deal with bullies online just like they do any other time-tell a trusted adult. ISTE is excited to announce our first books for early readers The titles in the Piano and Laylee Learning Adventures Series are invaluable resources for educators and parents wanting to introduce digital citizenship concepts to children aged 5-9. Designed to be read to and shared with early readers, the books follow the adventures of two adorable puppies who learn how to be safe and responsible when using technology. These books are perfect for classroom lessons on digital citizenship or for starting conversations at home.
Piano and Laylee Go Online
by Carmela N. Curatola Knowles Emily LewellenTwo puppies, Piano and Laylee, meet and become fast friends. While playing an online computer game at Laylee's house, Piano and Laylee learn, with the help of their moms, that staying safe online is just like staying safe in their community. ISTE is excited to announce our first books for early readers The titles in the Piano and Laylee Learning Adventures Series are invaluable resources for educators and parents wanting to introduce digital citizenship concepts to children aged 5-9. Designed to be read to and shared with early readers, the books follow the adventures of two adorable puppies who learn how to be safe and responsible when using technology. These books are perfect for classroom lessons on digital citizenship or for starting conversations at home.
Piano and Laylee Help a Copycat Become a Creative Cat
by Carmela N. Curatola Knowles Emily LewellenCoco the cat is making a birthday card on the computer, but shes using a picture that someone else made. Piano and Laylee remind Coco about the fair use rules they learned in school and help Coco go from being a copycat to a creative cat.<P><P> ISTE is excited to announce our first books for early readers! The titles in the Piano and Laylee Learning Adventures Series are invaluable resources for educators and parents wanting to introduce digital citizenship concepts to children aged 5-9. Designed to be read to and shared with early readers, the books follow the adventures of two adorable puppies who learn how to be safe and responsible when using technology. These books are perfect for classroom lessons on digital citizenship or for starting conversations at home.
Piano and Laylee Learn About Acceptable Use Policies
by Carmela N. Curatola Knowles Emily LewellenIn school, Piano logs in to a game using Laylees password, which prompts their teacher, Miss Paige, to give a lesson on the schools Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The class learns what an AUP is and why it is so important. ISTE is excited to announce our first books for early readers The titles in the Piano and Laylee Learning Adventures Series are invaluable resources for educators and parents wanting to introduce digital citizenship concepts to children aged 5-9. Designed to be read to and shared with early readers, the books follow the adventures of two adorable puppies who learn how to be safe and responsible when using technology. These books are perfect for classroom lessons on digital citizenship or for starting conversations at home.
DC Super Friends Joke Book (DC Super Friends)
by George CarmonaA DC Super FriendsTM joke book! Who says the DC Super FriendsTM aren&’t funny? What are Batman and Robin&’s favorite part of a joke? The punch line! Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 are sure to love this laugh-out-loud joke book, which features an eye-popping special-effect cover and over 100 side-splitting jokes! Laugh along with BatmanTM, SupermanTM, Wonder WomanTM, and all their heroic and hilarious friends! DC Super FriendsTM is a unique brand that gives preschoolers their very own versions of the world&’s greatest superheroes from DC Comics: SupermanTM, BatmanTM and Robin, Wonder WomanTM, AquamanTM, The FlashTM, CyborgTM, HawkmanTM, and Green LanternTM.
Mummies (National Geographic Kids Readers #Level 2)
by Elizabeth Carney National Geographic Kids StaffWhy were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading.
Alice in Wonderland: A Play: Compiled From Lewis Carroll's Stories Alice In Wonderland And Through The Looking-glass And What Alice Found There
by Lewis CarollAn Adaption of Lewis Caroll's classic story, Alice in Wonderland.
Brave as a Mouse
by Nicolo CarozziThe friendship of a goldfish and a mouse is in jeopardy when three not-so-friendly felines want to play too. This gorgeously illustrated picture book reminds us of the importance of bravery and friendship.A goldfish and a mouse become fast friends as they play in and around the goldfish's bowl. But when three cats crash the party and terrify the poor goldfish, the brave little mouse gets an idea. She leads the three black cats on a wild and epic chase up and down and over and around until they find themselves surrounded by absolutely irresistible food in the pantry. The cats gorge themselves so much that they fall into a deep sleep, but the mouse knows they won't sleep forever. So the brave little mouse gets another idea to keep the goldfish out of harm's way for good! This is a heartwarming story with a simple text and gorgeous illustrations about the lengths one brave mouse will go to in order to save her friend.
Not Really Buddies (Buddy and Bea #1)
by Jan CarrA laugh-out-loud new illustrated chapter book series celebrating the roller coaster highs and lows of life in a second grade classroom.Buddy has a good feeling about second grade. He knows where to go, his best friend is in his class, and he&’s ready for a great year. And then Bea shows up—new, tardy, and showing off brand new stitches. Buddy was not expecting Bea. Bea's fast talking and upside-down thinking leave Buddy feeling buzzy—and with his hair full of mayonnaise. How will he and Bea ever figure out how to get along in the same classroom community?
Pet-a-Palooza (Buddy and Bea #3)
by Jan CarrMeet the pets of Buddy and Bea and their friends in the third installment of this laugh-out-loud illustrated chapter book series celebrating life in a second grade classroom.After an author visits their classroom, Buddy and his friends are inspired to write about their pets—in fact, animals are suddenly all anyone can talk about! Joey&’s adorable puppy even stops by Ms. Maple&’s classroom (and makes a major mess). But something seems off about the things Bea is saying about her cat. Are her stories true?Buddy has his own pet problems (training a cranky cat is . . . hard), so he tries not to focus on the drama with Bea. But she isn&’t so easy to ignore. No one knows what to think about Bea&’s tales—should they believe her? Is she fibbing? The truth turns out to be more complicated than Buddy thought.
Star of the Party: The Solar System Celebrates!
by Jan CarrHelp throw Sun a birthday celebration in this hilarious picture book complete with nonfiction facts. Great for readers of Moonshot and for the budding astronomer in your life.The planets are throwing Sun a birthday party! Mercury wants to thank Sun for how close they are. (Being the closest planet has its perks.) Earth enjoys Sun's warmth. And all the planets want to celebrate Sun's magnetic personality.But party planning takes work. Do they even have room for all of Jupiter's moon? Don't space out. It's time for this star-studded event!Blast off with Jan Carr and Pura Belpre Award-winning illustrator Juana Medina's quick-witted and fact-filled picture book about the solar system and all of its (inter)stellar inhabitants.
Tiny Tornadoes (Buddy and Bea #2)
by Jan CarrA laugh-out-loud new illustrated chapter book series celebrating the roller coaster highs and lows of life in a second grade classroom.It's the second week of school, and Buddy is wondering if the other second grade class might be more fun. They've even chosen a cool class name. How will his class ever compete? Especially when Ms. Maple says they shouldn't be competing at all? In the second installment of this new chapter book series, Buddy and Bea are still sorting out how to coexist--and making plenty of hilarious missteps along the way.