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The Energy Bus for Kids by Jon Gordon. Having a rough day? Does everything seem to be going wrong? Well Joy has some wonderful rules to help you turn those frowns upside down.
Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen. If only the kids at school knew what Violet was capable of doing. From creating contraptions out of junk will Violet get to show the town what she is capable of doing? Or will she miss her opportunity when she helps those in need?
* Molly Pitcher by Anne Rockwell. Mary Ludwig Hays was a woman who fought in the American War of Independence at the Battle of Monmouth, and is generally believed to have been the inspiration of the story of Molly Pitcher.
*The Summer my Father was Ten by Pat Brisson Tells a story about a father who tells his son about how he destroyed his neighbor's garden and what he did to make amends with him.
*When Marian Sang The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of the Century. By Brian Selznick , Pam Muñoz Ryan. A harmonious introduction to one of our country's most important singers — as envisioned by two of our industry's most important voices.
Six Dots by Jen Bryant. A Story of Young Louis Braille. An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille—a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own ...
Knots on a Counting Rope by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault . Read by Storyline Online. Knots on a Counting Rope is about a boy and his grandfather as they sit around the fire the boy begs his grandfather to tell the story about how the boy got his name.
Counting On Katherine by Helaine Becker is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.
Libba by Laura Veirs the story of the determined, gifted, daring Elizabeth Cotten—one of the most celebrated American folk musicians of all time. Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream by: Crystal Hubbard. Read by Storyline Online. Based on an inspirational story. All Marcenia Lyle wanted to do was to play baseball. It was her dream!! When the coach said that he doesn't let girls on his team she really had to work hard to prove herself. Did she have what it takes?
The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros What’s Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon by Jeannine Atkins. " Never stop looking, Mary" Mary's father had passed away and words Mary kept with her helped her become a known profession every child dreams of. Can you imagine being Twelve and making a new discovery. Read to find out how Mary introduced the adventures of paleontologists.
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine by Laurie Wallmark. Imagine in the 1800's a young woman creates an algorithm that is used today in computer programs. Ada never saw her work used, but the way computers work today are because of the passion of numbers she had.
If I ran for President by Catherine Stier. Read by Storyline Online. What would you do if you decided to run for President? What steps would you have to go through to get voted in? This story tells step by step what you would do if you decided to run. Are you ready to be the next President?
*Bravo, Tavo by Brain Meunier. Wanting new sneakers, Tavo's family must sell crops. With the drought it posed a problem knowing that he wouldn't be able to play basketball without new shoes. Even though the village mocked his father's idea they worked hard to save their crops. Do you think Tavo ever got new sneakers to play basketball?
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. This story is about a giant who builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but learns compassion from the innocence of the children that play there.
*14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy Sometimes giving all you have is the best gift you can give, and means the most. This story tells about a village that wants to help, but has only their way of life to give.
*Saved by the Boats by Julie Gassman. Sea captains and crews raced by boat to the tragic Manhattan scene. September 11th, 2002 nearly 500,000 people on Manhattan Island were rescued in what would later be called the largest sea evacuation in history.
*Damon, Pythias, and the True Test of Friendship by Teresa Bateman. Is your friendship as strong as these two friends? Would you be willing to uphold the greatest sacrifice for a close friend. See how trust saved the lives of Damon and Pythias.
*Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco. Have you ever gotten blamed for something that you didn't do? What did you do to fix it and earn that person's trust back? This story tells a tale of what three young children did to earn trust, and earn money they needed for a gift.
*Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Maria Kalman. A wonderful story of how a Fire Boat worn and old help save many during the tragic event of September 11th.
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference by Katie Smith. This story is inspired by a true even and is about Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
The Empty Pot by Demi. Read by Storyline Online. A boy named Ping loved flowers and anything he planted burst into bloom. The Emperor loved flowers too; so when it was time to choose an heir, he gave a flower seed to each child in the kingdom. Do you think Ping will become the next Emperor? First, he has to overcome the problem he faces.
Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen. If only the kids at school knew what Violet was capable of doing. From creating contraptions out of junk will Violet get to show the town what she is capable of doing? Or will she miss her opportunity when she helps those in need?
* Molly Pitcher by Anne Rockwell. Mary Ludwig Hays was a woman who fought in the American War of Independence at the Battle of Monmouth, and is generally believed to have been the inspiration of the story of Molly Pitcher.
*The Summer my Father was Ten by Pat Brisson Tells a story about a father who tells his son about how he destroyed his neighbor's garden and what he did to make amends with him.
*When Marian Sang The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of the Century. By Brian Selznick , Pam Muñoz Ryan. A harmonious introduction to one of our country's most important singers — as envisioned by two of our industry's most important voices.
Six Dots by Jen Bryant. A Story of Young Louis Braille. An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille—a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own ...
Knots on a Counting Rope by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault . Read by Storyline Online. Knots on a Counting Rope is about a boy and his grandfather as they sit around the fire the boy begs his grandfather to tell the story about how the boy got his name.
Counting On Katherine by Helaine Becker is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.
Libba by Laura Veirs the story of the determined, gifted, daring Elizabeth Cotten—one of the most celebrated American folk musicians of all time. Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream by: Crystal Hubbard. Read by Storyline Online. Based on an inspirational story. All Marcenia Lyle wanted to do was to play baseball. It was her dream!! When the coach said that he doesn't let girls on his team she really had to work hard to prove herself. Did she have what it takes?
The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros What’s Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon by Jeannine Atkins. " Never stop looking, Mary" Mary's father had passed away and words Mary kept with her helped her become a known profession every child dreams of. Can you imagine being Twelve and making a new discovery. Read to find out how Mary introduced the adventures of paleontologists.
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine by Laurie Wallmark. Imagine in the 1800's a young woman creates an algorithm that is used today in computer programs. Ada never saw her work used, but the way computers work today are because of the passion of numbers she had.
If I ran for President by Catherine Stier. Read by Storyline Online. What would you do if you decided to run for President? What steps would you have to go through to get voted in? This story tells step by step what you would do if you decided to run. Are you ready to be the next President?
*Bravo, Tavo by Brain Meunier. Wanting new sneakers, Tavo's family must sell crops. With the drought it posed a problem knowing that he wouldn't be able to play basketball without new shoes. Even though the village mocked his father's idea they worked hard to save their crops. Do you think Tavo ever got new sneakers to play basketball?
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. This story is about a giant who builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, but learns compassion from the innocence of the children that play there.
*14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy Sometimes giving all you have is the best gift you can give, and means the most. This story tells about a village that wants to help, but has only their way of life to give.
*Saved by the Boats by Julie Gassman. Sea captains and crews raced by boat to the tragic Manhattan scene. September 11th, 2002 nearly 500,000 people on Manhattan Island were rescued in what would later be called the largest sea evacuation in history.
*Damon, Pythias, and the True Test of Friendship by Teresa Bateman. Is your friendship as strong as these two friends? Would you be willing to uphold the greatest sacrifice for a close friend. See how trust saved the lives of Damon and Pythias.
*Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco. Have you ever gotten blamed for something that you didn't do? What did you do to fix it and earn that person's trust back? This story tells a tale of what three young children did to earn trust, and earn money they needed for a gift.
*Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Maria Kalman. A wonderful story of how a Fire Boat worn and old help save many during the tragic event of September 11th.
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference by Katie Smith. This story is inspired by a true even and is about Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
The Empty Pot by Demi. Read by Storyline Online. A boy named Ping loved flowers and anything he planted burst into bloom. The Emperor loved flowers too; so when it was time to choose an heir, he gave a flower seed to each child in the kingdom. Do you think Ping will become the next Emperor? First, he has to overcome the problem he faces.