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Hidden figures : the true story of four Black women and the space race

Shetterly, Margot Lee


Explores the previously uncelebrated but pivotal contributions of NASA's African American women mathematicians to America's space program, describing how Jim Crow laws segregated them despite their groundbreaking successes.
Date Published:2018

Ben & Emma's big hit

Newsom, Gavin Christopher, 1967-


"An empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading"--
Date Published:2021

The sweetest fig

Van Allsburg, Chris


After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog. Useful for teaching the Inferring strategy.
Date Published:1993

The wretched stone

Van Allsburg, Chris


A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them. Useful for teaching the inferring strategy.
Date Published:1991

Jumanji

Van Allsburg, Chris


Includes CD read by Robin Williams. Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.
Date Published:1981

Peter and the wolf : with the music by Sergei Prokofiev

Schulman, Janet.


May include CD. "This is a Borzoi Book Published by Alfred A. Knopf." Despite Grandfather's warning about wolves in the forest, Peter and his animal friends capture one.
Date Published:2004

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, what do you see?

Martin, Bill, 1916-2004.


Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.
Date Published:2003

Pancakes, pancakes!

Carle, Eric


"This book was previously published with slightly different text." By cutting and grinding the wheat for flour, Jack starts from scratch to help make his breakfast pancake. On board pages.
Date Published:2013

The tiny seed

Carle, Eric


A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons.
Date Published:1987

The garden of Abdul Gasazi

Van Allsburg, Chris


When the dog he is caring for runs away from Alan into the forbidden garden of a retired dog-hating magician, a spell seems to be cast over the contrary dog. Useful for teaching the Inferring strategy.
Date Published:1979

The truth about my unbelievable summer...

Cali, Davide, 1972-,


When asked about his summer vacation, a boy spins a wild tale of globe-spanning adventures.
Date Published:2016

Adventures to school : real-life journeys of students from around the world

Paul, Baptiste,


"Children all around the world go to school. Whether they're from Japan, Ukraine, Pakistan, or the United States, all students have the desire to learn about our world and shape the future. Some children walk for three hours while others take a bus or walk over a wire bridge. The treks of these students are unique, extraordinary, and even dangerous, and it emphasizes the common determination, perseverance, and sense of adventure shared by young people around the world Read along as students from fifteen different nations embark on their journeys to get to school in the morning, and learn about the diverse landscapes and cultures of these countries along the way!"--
Date Published:2018

"Children all around the world go to school. Whether they're from Japan, Ukraine, Pakistan, or the United States, all students have the desire to learn about our world and shape the future. Some children walk for three hours while others take a bus or walk over a wire bridge. The treks of these students are unique, extraordinary, and even dangerous, and it emphasizes the common determination, perseverance, and sense of adventure shared by young people around the world Read along as students from fifteen different nations embark on their journeys to get to school in the morning, and learn about the diverse landscapes and cultures of these countries along the way!"--

Date Published:2018

The grouchy ladybug

Carle, Eric


A grouchy ladybug, looking for a fight, challenges everyone she meets regardless of their size or strength.
Date Published:1996

Curious about pandas

Hansen, Amy,


"Questions and answers about pandas encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include habitat, behavior, and family life. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary and index"--
Date Published:2021

Gingerbread baby

Brett, Jan, 1949-


May include cassette. A young boy and his mother bake a gingerbread baby that escapes from their oven and leads a crowd on a chase similar to the one in the familiar tale about a not-so-clever gingerbread man.
Date Published:2000

The mysteries of Harris Burdick

Van Allsburg, Chris


Presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story. Layered in mystery, this extraordinary book will stun imaginative readers of all ages. Useful for teaching the Inferring strategy.
Date Published:1984

Do you want to be my friend?

Carle, Eric



Date Published:1987

From head to toe

Carle, Eric


Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; presented in a question and answer format.
Date Published:1997

Whoosh! : Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions

Barton, Chris,


Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.
Date Published:2016

Honey, honey--lion! : a story from Africa

Brett, Jan, 1949-,


After working together to obtain honey, the African honey badger always shares it with his partner, the honeyguide bird, until one day when the honey badger becomes greedy and his feathered friend decides to teach him a lesson.
Date Published:2014