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Going Up!: Elisha Otis's Trip to the Top (Great Idea Series #4)
by Monica KullingThis is the fourth book in Tundra's Great Idea Series of biographies for young readers. The story behind the invention of the elevator is one that all young children can relate to! The previous books in the series have been well reviewed, and this new book will be equally compelling. A short, fully illustrated biography in the award-winning GREAT IDEA SERIES, about the man who invented the elevator - Elijah Otis. The man who enabled the hi-rise, and other feats of modern architecture.
Going for Gold (Into Reading, Level J #10)
by Francesca Carabelli Ellen CatalaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Going on a Field Trip (Emma Every Day)
by C. L. ReidIt's the first field trip of the year! Emma's class is headed to a history museum. Field trips are supposed to be fun, but how much fun can you have looking at old things all day? Leave it to Emma to find the fun in everything, including history, in this early chapter book from the Emma Every Day series. Emma is Deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and each book includes an ASL fingerspelling chart, a sign language guide, a glossary, and content-related questions.
Going on a Hametz Hunt
by Jacqueline JulesThis unique Passover board book shows a brother and sister on a "hametz hunt," looking for breadcrumbs before the start of the Passover holiday.
Going to Kindergarten Book for Kids: Get Ready for Fun Firsts and Exciting Adventures
by Diane RomoPrepare for a new adventure—get kids excited for the first day of kindergarten!Welcome to kindergarten! It's both a thrilling time and a big change for kids. Help kids get curious and confident for their first day of school with this storybook that gently introduces the concept of kindergarten and how much fun it will be!Get ready for kindergarten with the best first day of school book that will:Inspire an open mind—Encourage kids to be brave and embrace new adventures as they follow kindergartners Mya, Frankie, Stella, and Jose on their first day.Take a positive attitude—This book keeps things light with scenarios that are encouraging and silly—without anything that might prompt nerves or fear.Explain the entire day—Reassure kids with a story of what their whole day will look like, from getting up and dressed to arriving at school, eating lunch, and coming home again.Pick up this book today and send them off to kindergarten ready to learn and grow.
Going to School in American History (How People Lived In America)
by Dana Meachen RauThis book traces how schools have evolved over time in America.
Going to School: Comparing Past And Present (Comparing Past And Present Ser.)
by Rebecca RissmanRead Going to School to learn how education has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical schools in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Going to the Dentist (First Graphics: My Community Ser.)
by Lori MortensenWhat happens if you have a cavity? Keeping your teeth healthy means visiting the dentist. X-rays, polishing, and flossing are all part of a trip to the dentist.
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One (Pain and the Great One Series)
by Judy Blume James StevensonTHE PAIN AND the Great One are going places! In these new stories the kids are on the go—the Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the family goes to the mall and not everyone stays together; the kids visit a county fair and want to ride the Super Slide; and a beach outing includes a boogie board. Lots more action and adventure for the dynamic duo who never stay still. From the Hardcover edition.
Gold Fever
by Verla KayWhat's a farmer to do when he sees hundreds of miners heading west to get rich? Join them! Jasper is off to California with dreams of the gold that will fill his pans to overflowing. This year is the 150th anniversary of the Gold Rush, and the punchy, rhythmic verse and fun, detailed illustrations of this book combine to bring this vibrant period in American history to life.
Gold!
by David ShannonA riotous retelling of the Midas myth by the Caldecott Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of No, David!Maximilian Midas was a peculiar little boy.He didn&’t much like chocolate and he didn&’t play with toys.The first word that he uttered when he was one year oldWasn&’t Mama, wasn&’t Papa; what Maxie said was, &“Gold!&” Max Midas isn&’t like the other kids. Instead of trying to make friends, he decides to make millions and spends it all on what he loves best: GOLD. Gold statues. Gold fountains. Piles and piles of gold, and atop them all, a golden castle. But one day, things get lonely inside his shiny castle and Max finally learns that gold isn&’t worth anything without friends and family by your side.David Shannon, the Caldecott Honor—winning and New York Times bestselling author of No, David!, is back with a riotous romp that&’s sure to be a beloved classic.
Goldeline
by Jimmy CajoleasPerfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and The Thickety, this spellbinding story follows a young girl named Goldeline on an adventure through a fairy tale forest filled with dark and wondrous magic. A Booklist Top 10 First Novel for Youth Pick of 2017 * A 2018 Southern Book Prize FinalistIn the wild, free woods of the Hinterlands, where magic is as real as stories are, Goldeline travels from camp to camp with Gruff and his bandits, getting by on the things they steal from carriages that pass through the woods.But someone is after Goldeline. The same man who wants to cleanse the Hinterlands of anyone who’s different—and who convinced the overzealous Townies that her mother was a witch—suspects that Goldeline might be a witch, too.Now Goldeline must summon all the courage and magic she got from her momma to escape her pursuers, save her friends, and maybe even find a place to call home.
Golden Delicious
by Kathleen Kemly Anna Egan SmuckerPaul and Lloyd Stark, owners of the Stark Bro's Nursery in Missouri, were looking for the perfect apple. It would be sweet and juicy. It would bring them fame and fortune, and would be crowned Queen of the Apple World! Box after box arrived from farmers who were sure they had grown the perfect apple, but none of the apples was quite right.Meanwhile, many miles away in the hills of West Virginia, Anderson Mullins was inspecting his new farm. It had been a hot summer and everything was dry as dust. He certainly didn't expect to find a glossy, green-leaved tree loaded with shining yellow apples. When the Stark brothers received Anderson Mullins's yellow apples in the spring of 1914, they were astonished. Never had they tasted anything so crisp and delicious! Was this the apple they had been looking for? Paul Stark set out on a thousand-mile journey to see this marvelous tree for himself. Based on real events, this story of how the Golden Delicious apple came to be is perfect for discussions on nature and growing fruits and vegetables. Kathleen Kemly's detailed, cheerful art creates the perfect setting for Anna Egan Smucker's charming text. The author lives in West Virginia. The illustrator lives in Washington State.
Goldfish On Vacation
by Sally Lloyd-Jones Leo Espinosa Roman MuradovH, Little O, and Baby Em are stuck in the city for the summer with only their pet goldfish—Barracuda, Patch, and Fiss—for company. It's looking like it might be a pretty boring vacation, but one day, something exciting happens. Someone starts fixing up the old fountain down the street—the one Grandpa says horses used to drink from before everyone had cars—and a sign appears: "Calling All Goldfish Looking for a Summer Home." H, Little O, and Baby Em can't wait to send their goldfish on vacation, and the fish, well, they seem pretty excited too. Based on the true story of Hamilton Fountain in New York City, this charming tale of one special summer will delight readers young and old. Author’s Note included.
Goldfish from Beyond the Grave #4
by Simon Cooper Sam HayWhat happens when a beloved pet refuses to go through to the other side? The protector of undead pets may be a fish out of water this time.Just when Joe thought things couldn't get any stranger, he is visited by Fizz, a zombie goldfish. Fizz was flushed down the toilet by his owner Danny's little sister, who doesn't realize that she's sent the fish to a watery grave. Fizz needs to ensure the truth is revealed before his fellow fish meet a similar fate. But how do you get a goldfish to rest in peace?
Goldfish on Vacation
by Sally Lloyd-JonesFrom a New York Times bestselling author and a rising-star illustrator comes a humorous tale based on an amazing-but-true story about the summer a city fountain was used as a goldfish pond. H, Little O, and Baby Em are stuck in the city for the summer with only their pet goldfish—Barracuda, Patch, and Fiss—for company. It's looking like it might be a pretty boring vacation, but one day, something exciting happens. Someone starts fixing up the old fountain down the street—the one Grandpa says horses used to drink from before everyone had cars—and a sign appears: "Calling All Goldfish Looking for a Summer Home." H, Little O, and Baby Em can't wait to send their goldfish on vacation, and the fish, well, they seem pretty excited too. Based on the true story of Hamilton Fountain in New York City, this charming tale of one special summer will delight readers young and old. Author&’s Note included. Praise for How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister by Sally Lloyd-Jones: "This book is adorable, original, well-illustrated and fabulous." —The New York Times Praise for Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph, illustrated by Leo Espinosa: "Espinosa creates colorful, dynamic images that burst from the page." —Booklist
Goldi Rocks & the Three Bears
by Corey Rosen Schwartz Beth CoultonA rockin' twist on Goldilocks and the Three Bears that shows how being yourself can get you out of a tight spot.Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear know how to rock! But they need a new singer, so they audition everyone—the Three Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and more. To their dismay, no one seems just right. Could the perfect lead singer be the mysterious girl sleeping on Baby Bear&’s keyboard?This mash up of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Voice is a surefire storytime hit. From the author of The Three Ninja Pigs.
Goldibooks and the Wee Bear
by Troy WilsonWee Bear is in desperate search of something new to read in this book-loving picture book retelling of the classic fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears.In this adorable reimagining of the beloved classic, Wee Bear is on the hunt for something new to read. As he sets off through the woods, he stumbles upon Goldibooks's house. While she and her parents are out for a walk, Wee Bear makes himself at home. But Mama's books are too hard (hardcovers) and Papa's are too soft (paperbacks). Thankfully, Goldibooks's book collection is juuuust right! With a pile of books in-hand, Wee Bear sits down to read. But Mama's chair is too hard, and Papa's chair is too soft. Thankfully, Goldibook's chair is juuuuust right!Exhausted from reading so many books, Wee Bear tucks himself into bed. But Mama's bed is too hard, and Papa's bed is too soft. Thankfully, Goldibooks's bed is juuuust right! And that's where Goldibooks and her parents find him when they return home from their walk. As the story unfolds from there, readers are reminded that the best books are those we share with friends.
Goldie Blox Rules the School! (GoldieBlox)
by Stacy Mcanulty Lissy MarlinAn original chapter-book series featuring the characters from GoldieBlox!This all-new chapter-book series based on the successful toy line focuses on Goldie Blox’s mission to encourage girls to roll up their sleeves and get building! When Goldie Blox accidentally blows off the roof of her school, she and her friends Val, Ruby, and Li have to work together and use their creative know-how to rebuild the school. This 128-page early chapter book is a nonstop laugh-out-loud adventure and perfect for future engineers ages 6 to 9.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Goldie Blox and the Best Friend Fail! (GoldieBlox)
by Random House Stacy McAnultyCalling all Maker-kids! This STEM-based chapter book series stars engineering whiz Goldie Blox and her friends, the Gearheads!When Goldie Blox accidentally lets down her best friend, Ruby, she's determined to make it up to her by throwing her BFF the best birthday celebration ever. But will Goldie be able to pull off her wildly complicated party--or will it all end in disaster? This 128-page early chapter book is a nonstop laugh-out-loud adventure perfect for future engineers.
Goldie Blox and the Best! Pet! Ever! (GoldieBlox)
by Stacy Mcanulty Alan BatsonIn this exciting chapter book, Goldie Blox enters a pet talent show contest with the best dog ever—Nacho! When Goldie Blox enters her beloved dog Nacho in a pet talent show contest, she’s pretty sure he could win. But Nacho isn’t perfect. He doesn’t sit or shake. Instead, he farts and chases his tail. And the competition heats up when Goldie’s rival Zeek brags that he can beat Nacho with an expensive robot dog that obeys every command. Zeek thinks he can buy his way to the top, but Goldie is determined to prove him wrong. Goldie Blox’s mission is to encourage girls to roll up their sleeves and get building! This 128-page early chapter book is a nonstop laugh-out-loud adventure and perfect for future engineers ages 6 to 9.
Goldie Blox and the Haunted Hacks! (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Random House Stacy McAnultyA spooky original chapter book featuring the characters from GoldieBlox!The Problem: Of course Goldie Blox doesn't believe in ghosts. But in order to save the cool old Bloxtown Inn, she will have to prove that it's haunted.The Mission: Invent glow-in-the-dark goo and pulley-operated ghosts. Use them to haunt the inn. And--yikes!--be sure not to run into an actual ghost!This chapter-book series based on the successful toy line focuses on Goldie Blox's mission to encourage girls to roll up their sleeves and get building! This 128-page early chapter book is a nonstop laugh-out-loud adventure and perfect for future engineers ages 6 to 9.The Summer 2018 GoldieBlox list includes one chapter book.