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Our House: The Stories of Levittown
by Pam ConradSix stories, one from each decade from the 1940s to the 1990s, about children growing up in Levittown, New York.
Our Journey West
by Gare Thompson Linda HoytTravel with the Marshall family along the Oregon Trail as they set out for a better life in the Oregon Territory. See how they struggled to survive the dangers of the long journey.
Our Michigan Adventure
by David B. McconnellDavid McConnell is an award-winning author of books about Michigan, "Michigan has a unique and exciting history and the author wanted to help readers, both young and old, discover it. You will meet some new ideas in this book. Some will be about our past our history. Some will be about money and economics. Others will be about values.
Our Michigan Adventure
by David B. Mcconnell Stella M. McconnellA grade school level textbook focusing on the history and other facts about the state of Michigan.
Our Moms
by Q. FutrellA lovingly written and beautifully illustrated book for children who are growing up with parents who are in prison. Our Moms is an easy-to-read guide that lets kids with incarcerated parents know they&’re not alone. Over 5 million children in the US have had incarcerated parents within their lifetime and Quniana Futrell is here to help shed light on the effects this has on these children&’s lives. She also enhances awareness of parental incarceration and provides support by promoting diversity in the classroom and starting important conversations between administrators, parents, and childcare providers.
Our Native Bees: North America's Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them
by Paige Embry"Captures the essence of a bee’s natural history and how we use (and sometimes abuse) bees.” —Olivia Messinger Carril, author of The Bees in Your Backyard Honey bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America’s native bees—an endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies—is just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts, Our Native Bees explores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and agriculture. The people and stories are compelling: Paige Embry goes on a bee hunt with the world expert on the likely extinct Franklin’s bumble bee, raises blue orchard bees in her refrigerator, and learns about an organization that turns the out-of-play areas in golf courses into pollinator habitats. Our Native Bees is a fascinating, must-read for fans of natural history and science and anyone curious about bees.
Our Only May Amelia (Harper Trophy Bks.)
by Jennifer L. Holm<P>It isn't easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899, but it's particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. <P>With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can't seem to abide her family's insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. <P>She's sure she could do better if only there were at least one other girl living along the banks of the Nasel River. <P>And now that Mama's going to have a baby, maybe there's hope. <P>Inspired by the diaries of her great-aunt, the real May Amelia, first-time novelist Jennifer Holm has given us a beautifully crafted tale of one young girl whose unique spirit captures the courage, humour, passion and depth of the American pioneer experience. <P><b>Newbery Honour Book </b>
Our Own Little Paradise
by Marianne KaurinCould summer in your neighborhood turn out to be better than an exotic holiday overseas? Ina and her new neighbor Vilmer are about to find out…na has no plans for the summer. Suddenly, she finds herself lying in front of the entire class, telling them she is going to the Mediterranean for three weeks. And then the lie keeps growing and growing via social media. The only problem is that the new boy in class has moved to Ina&’s neighborhood and he will easily find out that she is not in the Mediterranean. Perhaps the best summer holiday is the one you thought would be the worst? A warm, believable story about friendship, first love, and social media from Norwegian author Marianne Kaurin.
Our Pennsylvania
by James A. Banks Walter C. Parker Gloria Ladson-Billings Barry K. Beyer Gloria Contreras Jean Craven Mary A. McfarlandTextbook that covers the geography, history and social aspects of the state of Pennsylvania
Our Plastic Problem: A Call for Global Solutions (Orca Footprints #33)
by Megan DurnfordWe have a serious plastic problem. What was supposed to be a miracle material when it was first invented is now one of the biggest sources of pollution on our planet. But where does plastic come from? Why do we use so much of it? How does it hurt the environment and the animals who live there? Our Plastic Problem looks at plastic's history, uses, and how it affects land, water, air and human health. It also explores innovations in bioplastic and recycling, and practical ways to reduce and replace the plastic in our lives. Working together, we can solve our plastic problem.
Our Solar System
by Seymour SimonBorn almost 5 billion years ago at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, our Solar System is a place filled with mystery and wonder. In the last fifty years, we have learned more than ever about the farthest reaches of our world. With dramatic full-color photographs and spacecraft images, Our Solar System takes young readers on a fascinating tour of the sun, the eight planets, and their moons, plus asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution on this new, updated edition of his much admired book about the vast and mystifying part of the universe that we live in.
Our Solar System: An Exploration of Planets, Moons, Asteroids, and Other Mysteries of Space
by Lisa ReichleySuit up for an expedition into the mysteries of our amazing solar system and beyondThe universe is huge. With more than 100 billion galaxies and billions of orbiting astronomical bodies, there's so much to learn. Rocket through the cosmos, and discover everything there is to know about our exciting and mysterious solar system!From the bright, burning sun to the icy Kuiper Belt, this easy reference guide is packed with fascinating facts about the terrestrial planets, gas giants, and dwarf planets, plus other orbiting astronomical bodies such as satellites and asteroids. Then, explore further into the unknown as you learn about mysterious bodies such as comets and clouds, and how much more we have to discover!Our Solar System includes:Fact-filled flight—Learn all about the astronomical bodies in our solar system with profiles covering size, distance from the sun, the length of each year, and more.Tiny but mighty—Enjoy a detailed look at the smaller bodies in our solar system such as dwarf planets, satellites, asteroids, and the objects in the Kuiper Belt and the Oort cloud.Out-of-this-world photos—Get up close and personal with real, vibrant photos of our very special solar system.Rocket through the cosmos and explore the many mysteries of our magnificent solar system!
Our Solar System: Revised Edition (Seymour Simon Science Ser.)
by Seymour SimonJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this completely updated edition of Our Solar System, as he takes young readers on a fascinating tour through space! With beautiful full-color photographs and spacecraft images, including many taken by the Mars rovers and Hubble Space Telescope, this nonfiction picture book teaches young readers all about the solar system, including the sun, the eight planets, and their moons. Covering all the latest discoveries in space, young astronomers will be over the moon about the fun facts, fascinating science, and incredible photographs. A must-have for every child interested in outer space! This book includes an author's note, a glossary, an index, and further reading suggestions. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Our Solar System supports the Common Core State Standards.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the universe and space:Comets, Meteors, and AsteroidsDestination: JupiterDestination: MarsDestination: SpaceExoplanetsGalaxiesStarsThe SunThe Universe
Our Song, Our Toil: The Story Of American Slavery As Told By Slaves
by Michele SteptoRecounts the story of American slavery from African captivity to emancipation, through excerpts from slave autobiographies and slavery documents.
Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids
by Linda Sue Park Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Gordon Korman Gail Carson Levine Eric Rohmann Peter Lerangis Grace Lin Kathi Appelt Chris Grabenstein Marla Frazee Brian Selznick Yuyi Morales Candace Fleming Ashley Bryan Chris Gall Rita Williams-Garcia Cynthia Leitich Smith Tom Angleberger Dan Santat Jarrett J. Krosoczka Elissa Brent Weissman Thanhha Lai R. J. Palacio Tim Federle Kwame Alexander Alex GinoFrom award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman comes a collection of quirky, smart, and vulnerable childhood works by some of today’s foremost children’s authors and illustrators—revealing young talent, the storytellers they would one day become, and the creativity they inspire today.Everyone’s story begins somewhere… For Linda Sue Park, it was a trip to the ocean, a brand-new typewriter, and a little creative license. For Jarrett J. Krosoczka, it was a third grade writing assignment that ignited a creative fire in a kid who liked to draw. For Kwame Alexander, it was a loving poem composed for Mother’s Day—and perfected through draft after discarded draft. For others, it was a teacher, a parent, a beloved book, a word of encouragement. It was trying, and failing, and trying again. It was a love of words, and pictures, and stories. Your story is beginning, too. Where will it go?
Our Strange New Land: Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary, Book One
by Patricia HermesAward-winning author Pat Hermes tells the story of Elizabeth Barker, whose family sails from Plymouth, England, to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1609. This book helps to relaunch the My America series. In May 1607, 3 ships sailed up the James River in Virginia. In the riverbank marshes, they made land and hung the flag--England's flag--establishing the first permanent English colony in Jamestown, Virginia. In 1609, the first ship carrying women and children arrived. After 71 days at sea, nine-year-old Elizabeth Barker is thrilled to be on dry land. Lizzie keeps a journal for Caleb, her twin brother who stayed in England because of his weak lungs. In her buoyant entries,Lizzie tells of the abundant forests, trading with and learning from the Indians, and adventures with her new friends.
Our Teacher Is a Vampire and Other (Not) True Stories
by Mary Amato Ethan LongIt all begins when Alexander H. Gory Jr. passes around a notebook in which he reveals a tantalizing secret: he has proof that their teacher, Mrs. Penrose, is a vampire. Soon the entire class is speculating and adding their opinions to the notebook until . . . it lands in Mrs. Penrose's hands. It turns out that Mrs. Penrose has been keeping a secret: she is expecting a baby. But since the notebook is encouraging her students to write and improving their spelling and grammar, Mrs. Penrose allows it to continue circulating.The notebook becomes a place for jokes, poems, and stories. When Mrs. Penrose's baby comes too soon, she is replaced by a no-nonsense substitute. Now, the students express their fears, frustrations and hopes.
Our Teacher, The Hero [On Level, Grade 4]
by Terry Miller Shannon Gina CapaldiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Our Town: A Play in Three Acts (Perennial Classics Ser.)
by Thornton Wilder“[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on earth.” — The New YorkerThornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire—an allegorical representation of all life—is an American classic. It is the simple story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life, and death.Our Town explores the relationship between two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. When Emily loses her life during childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three acts—childhood, adulthood, and death—is fully realized.Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our Town debuted on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed daily on stages around the world. This special edition includes an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the playwright and his most famous drama.
Our Traditions: What Symbols and Celebrations do Americans share? (My American Story)
by DKInspires young learners to explore America&’s government institutions through the nation&’s history and the experience of modern AmericansPart of an inspiring series of books that will support students to understand government and civics in modern America through the historical events and people that have shaped them, Power for the People will interweave historical context, events and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people&’s lives today.The book explores the institutions and systems of American government as a constitutional republic, and the reasons for them, including roles of President, Congress, Supreme Court, state government and other national and international bodies. Historical topics / events covered include: US Constitution and amendments, elections, and key historical Presidents.
Our World in Numbers (DK Oour World in Numbers)
by DKZillions of fun figures at your fingertips!Are you eager to know all the most incredible facts and stats? Would you like to number-crunch your way around the wonders of our world?Arm yourself with nuggets of number knowledge and fantastic figures with this data-filled book that explores everything in our world from space to sports and animals to art. How long does it take to put on a spacesuit? How many times does a sloth poop in a week? How many stone blocks are there in the Great Pyramid at Giza? What percentage of your brain do you really use? With intriguing fact-bites and colorful data graphics, Our World in Numbers takes you on a remarkable adventure by numbers, telling you everything you could possibly need to know--and more!
Our World in Numbers Animals: An Encyclopedia of Fantastic Facts (DK Oour World in Numbers)
by DKLearn about everything in the animal kingdom with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favorite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.Our World in Numbers: Animals will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing facts and stats on a vast range of different animal species. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the animal kingdom, discovering everything from the age of the world&’s oldest animal and which bird has the most feathers, to which snake has the longest fangs and how long a tiger sleeps in a day.This animal book of fantastic figures offers:- More than 1,000 astonishing animal facts for children aged 9-12.- Different topics divided by 5 chapters, invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptile, birds and mammals.- Eye-catching double page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.- Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them.This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you&’ve ever wanted to know about your favourite animals, with full-page photographs and fun, colorful images, wacky animal fact-bites and funky figures to become an animal expert!