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A sampling of 2019-2020 READ ALOUD BOOKS
Gorillas by Julie Murray
Reveals the physical characteristics, behavior, family structure, and life cycle of the gorilla.
The Circulatory System by Rebecca Pettiford
Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the circulatory system. Explains how our circulatory system works.
Global Pandemic by Allan Morey
Viruses and bacteria are everywhere! They can mutate and move easily from one person to the next. Vaccines and other forms of prevention help fight these vicious pests, but pandemics have hit the world and taken out millions! In this high-interest title, a world-ending global pandemic is explored, from how it could start to how we might fight the spread.
Valentine's Day by Joanna Ponto
This simple yet engaging text will show readers that Valentine's Day is more than candy hearts and flowers. They will learn about the long history of the holiday, who St. Valentine actually was, and how the holiday is celebrated around the world. Also included is a Valentine's Day-inspired craft and recipe
Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy by Drew Daywalt & Scott Campbell
Roderick hates going to bed, and the young boy has become quite resourceful in coming up with ways to delay the dreaded hour when the lights must go out. Roderick's loving parents--fed up with the distractions and demands that have become his anti-bedtime ritual--decide to get him a stuffed animal to cuddle with and help him wind down. However, Sleepy quickly proves to be a bit high-maintenance. Just when we fear the night may never end, Sleepy's antics become too exhausting for Roderick to bear.
Clinging Sea Horses by Judith Jango-Cohen and Soaring Bald Eagles by Kathleen Martin-James
With higher-level thinking questions built into each text, this innovative series engages new readers in their own learning. A map activity, animal-body diagram, short glossary, and Hunt-and-Find (pre-index skills) section are included.
XTREME races series
Indianapolis 500 by S.L. Hamilton
Looks at the famous drivers, champions, and moments in the history of the Indianapolis 500.
HOW-TO Series by Julie Murray:
Cocoa Bean to Chocolate is a fun book for beginning readers that explores how chocolate came to be.
Flower to Honey is a fun book that explores how honey came to be. Beginning readers will discover how things change and grow with large photos and short, simple sentences.
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Kit-Kit-Kittens by Bonnie Bader
Learn all about kittens in this fact-and-photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these adorable animals! This new nonfiction reader will teach kids about different breeds, how kittens grow, and how to take good care
2018-2019 READ ALOUD BOOKS
Solar Energy by Kate Conley
The sun shines down on Earth every hour of every day. In Solar Energy, learn how scientists are turning sunshine into electricity, discover the history of solar technology, and explore how solar power fits into the planet's energy future.
How Is a Crayon Made? by Grace Hansen
This book talks about the process of how crayons are made, from the shipment of wax to a factory to the shipment of boxes of colorful crayons to stores.
Becoming an Eel by Grace Hansen
Becoming an Eel reviews each stage in a freshwater eel's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand an eel's amazing transformation clearly.
Wolf In The Snow by Matthew Cordell
Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Here is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of Trouble Gum and Another Brother.
Giraffes by Laura Marsh
Explore the African savanna with giraffes in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these amazing animals. This level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Frogs! by Elizabeth Carney
SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.
Wild Cats by Elizabeth Carney
Learn all about the exciting lives of wild cats, including tigers, leopards, lynx, cheetahs, and mountain lions, in this National Geographic Kids Reader.
Biofuels by Kate Conley
Fuels made from plants such as corn and sugarcane are powering millions of cars on the road today. Biofuels shows how plant-based fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, are beginning to replace gasoline in many types of vehicles. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.
Weigh It! by Rachel First
Weights and measures explained in both the Standard and Metric systems.
Stonehenge by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel
Introduces Stonehenge, describes how it was constructed, and discusses current and past restoration and preservation plans.
Great Wall of China by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel
Explore the history, mystery and marvel of the Great Wall with photographs and illustrations.
Built by the Inca people thousands of years ago, Machu Picchu still stands today after it was mysteriously abandoned by those who inhabited it. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text.
Great Pyramid of Giza by Grace Hansen
The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Colosseum by Grace Hansen
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Lions by Laura Marsh
The life of a lion described in detail with a section on 7 cool facts about lions--did you know they eat the equivalent of 240 hamburgers in one meal?
Lemony Snicket by Chris Bowman
The title of Lemony Snicket's most famous collection, A Series of Unfortunate Events, is far from a fitting description of the author's life. Snicket has been fortunate enough to sell more than 60 million copies of his books worldwide! This life story of one zany writer will amuse curious readers.
Dive Dolphin by Shira Evans
From the classic bottlenose dolphin to the orca, young readers will learn all about these amazing animals in this pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world.
Slither Snake by Shelby Alinksy
Meet different kinds of snakes! Find out where they live and what they do. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world.
Stock Cars by Luke Colins
This high interest title describes the history, features, and future of stock cars.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day by Clara Cella
Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Taj Mahal by Grace Hansen
Built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal still stands today as a symbol of India's artistic and cultural heritage. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The Colony of New Hampshire by Melody S. Mis
Provides a brief history of New Hampshire, from its beginnings as an English colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1788.
Manners by Eric Suben
Presents examples of showing good manners in school, play, the movies, and other situations.
Supercars by Peter Bodensteiner
Rev up you reading engines. Gearhead Garage is ready to take you for a ride. From screaming fast F1 cars to custom choppers, get to know what's 'under the hood' of your favorite vehicles.
Ants by Melissa Stewart
Ants are all over. They come in different sizes, different colors, and have different ways of thriving where they are.
From Tadpole to Frog by David Stewart
Illustrations and simple text present the lifecycle of a frog, from tadpole to adult.
Baby Monkey, Private Eye by David Selznick & David Serlin
PreS-Gr 1—Selznick and Serlin take the easy reader format to new creative heights. Baby Monkey may be a baby (and a monkey) but he has a full-time job as a private eye. Baby Monkey solves five cases (one for each chapter) by looking carefully for visual clues. Full-page illustrations facing single, simple, and often repetitive sentences in an oversized typeface make this ideal for emerging readers. The sharp pacing and charming humor also make it an excellent read-aloud choice.
From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Gerald Legg
This book looks at the lifecycle of an animal or plant, with very large, vivid illustrations, & very simple text while tracing the unlikely growth of a beautiful butterfly from a small caterpillar.
Oceans by Cathryn Sill
A thoughtful yet entertaining glimpse into the amazing world of the ocean for young children. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this guide teaches children what oceans are and what kinds of animals and plants live there. A glossary and afterword provide readers with further fascinating details.
The Navajo by Kevin Cunningham and Peter Benoit
If you're a history buff and want to find out what America was like before European explorers arrived, read this enthralling series on American Indians. Filled with true tales of traditions and history, tragedy and triumph, each book focuses on a distinct group of American Indians and explores what their life was like before, during, and after Europeans arrived on the continent. Complete with images and explanations of how different peoples made their homes, food, and clothes, as well as led their groups, played games, and schooled their young, the books take the reader through to modern times, exploring current culture and identity.
Still More Stories to Solve: Fourteen Folktales From Around the World by George Shannon
The third book in the addictive puzzle-book series presents fourteen tales, each of which poses a riddle that needs a solution. And if you don't get the answer, just look at the end of the story. Clever, witty illustrations are an intriguing bonus.
Choppers by Peter Bodensteiner
Rev up those reading engines! "Gearhead Garage" explores the evolution, design, and technology of the most earth-shaking cars and motorcycles. With dynamic photos, diagrams, charts, and infographics galore, this series will have reluctant readers racing for more.
Science Verse by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith
Amoeba Style Do not tease a wee amoeba/By calling him a her amoeba/And don't call her a him amoeba/And never he a she amoeba./'Cause whether his or hers amoeba, /They too feel like you and meba. What if a boring lesson about the food chain becomes a sing-along about predators and prey? A twinkle-twinkle little star transforms into a twinkle-less, sunshine-eating-and rhyming Black Hole? What if amoebas, combustion, metamorphosis, viruses, the creation of the universe are all irresistible, laugh-out-loud poetry? Well, you're thinking in science verse, that's what. And if you can't stop the rhymes ... the atomic joke is on you. Only the amazing talents of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, the team who created Math Curse, could make science so much fun.
Colonial Cooking by Susan Dosier
Discusses everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, most important foods, and celebrations of the colonial period in American history. Includes recipes and sidebars.
Alexander Graham Bell by Jennifer Strand
Presents the life of the famous inventor, including information on his early life, his invention of the telegraph and the telephone, and his legacy.
South America by Emily Rose Oachs
Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to South America.
Aliens and UFOS by John Hawkins
This book examines the alien and UFO phenomenon, citing such famous instances as Roswell, Betty and Barney Hill, and Exeter.
A Hungry Lion or a Dwindling Assortment of Animals by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Once upon a time there was a very hungry lion and some adorable little animals...What do you think happened next?
Something Sure Smells Around Here Limericks by Brian P. Cleary
Question: what do you get when you combine a poem and a joke? Answer: a limerick! These five-line rhyming poems are funny, silly, and sly. Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary explains how limericks work--and shows how these little poems can trigger big laughs. Something Sure Smells Around Here is packed with hilarious poems to make you chuckle and chortle. And when you've finished reading, you can try your hand at writing your own limericks!
Pugs by Kari Schuetz
Colorful photographs of Pugs, a breed of dog, and simple text make this a good first grade reader book.
Pandemics by Kevin Cunningham
When a pandemic strikes, millions of people are at risk of catching deadly diseases. The rapid spread of some illnesses has even brought about the ruin of entire civilizations. This title details some of the most notorious pandemics in history, from smallpox and cholera to more recent problems such as HIV/AIDS, H1N1, and SARS.
George Washington Carver by Jennifer Strand
An African-American scientist and conservationist, George Washington Carver changed the world with his inventions. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete’s life.
A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler
''Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.''A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy - it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!The brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze was the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
The Gingerbread Man retold by Susan Sandvig Walker
A little old man and a little old woman are baking a gingery, gingerbread treat. But when they pop open the oven, their snack makes a run for it. Will they catch the speedy Gingerbread Man?
Meteor by Patrica Polacco
The last event people in Union City remember was when "Bertie Felspaw got her elbow caught in the revolving door at the library over Coldwater way.'' It's no wonder they make such a big fuss over the meteor that lands on Gramma and Grandpa's farm. The news buzzes through town, more disastrous in each retelling. Soon the farm becomes a carnival ground, with a band and a circus and hot-air balloon rides. When the festivities are over, those who have touched the meteor feel that their lives have changed. Based on a true event, this enchanting book overwhelmingly expresses the magic that suddenly pervades a small town, from the funny, folksy way the story is told to the imaginative, full-color illustrations.
The Wright Brothers by Jennifer Strand
As creators of the first airplane to be successful in manned flight, the Wright brothers made long distance travel much easier.
Benjamin Franklin by Jennifer Strand
A scientist, inventor, and author, Benjamin Franklin was a key leader during the American Revolution.
Neil Armstrong by Jennifer Strand
A brief biography of astronaut Neil Armstrong
Panama Canal by Vanessa Black
Explore the mechanics behind this important engineering marvel. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text together with an infographic illustrate how the canal works.
10 Fascinating Facts about Sneakers by Chris Jozefowicz
There are some amazing secrets about sneakers that you might not know. Read this book to find out!
Baby Chickens by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
They cluck, chirp, and hop. They're baby chicks! These down-covered, yellow babies work hard to break out of their eggs at hatching time. Then they learn all they need to know from mom as they grow and explore the world. Flutter through the pages of this title to learn more about chicks and their early days of life!
Mountain Goats by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Mountain goats reach heights few other animals can. The skilled climbers often move up 10,000-foot peaks! Their split hooves help them balance on steep slopes. And their strong legs allow them to jump between rocks many feet apart. This mountain goat profile will elevate young reader interest in nannies, billies, and kids! This title includes: range maps and conservation status bars, size comparison diagrams, and sidebars.
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2017-2018 READ ALOUD BOOKS
Manatees by Rebecca Pettiford
Manatees are true gentle giants. Though many weigh more than 1,000 pounds, they do not use their size to overpower other sea creatures. They spend a lot of their time peacefully eating underwater grasses. Young students will close this title understanding how the manatee earned its "sea cow" nickname.
Puffer Fish by Rebecca Pettiford
At the sight of danger, puffer fish blow up! Their bodies become like balloons. Their plump lips and oversize eyes, usually exaggerated, look more proportionate for a time. The goal is to use size to intimidate.
Sea Dragons by Heather Adamson
"A leafy or a weedy. Every sea dragon is one or the other. Leafies have the advantage when it comes to being underwater masters of disguise. They look just like pieces of swaying seaweed!
Parrotfish by Mari Schuh
For young parrotfish, the future is often bright! They can be born a dull color, and then turn into vibrant adults. Rainbow colors help many blend in with brilliant coral reefs.
Ali's Story by Andy Glynne
This is the real-life story of 10-year-old refugee Ali, who is forced to flee his home country of Afghanistan with his grandmother. Told in Ali's words, this story documents the feelings of alienation, separation, and suffering war can place on immigrant children and their families. This story also shares the hope Ali and his family has to overcome their ordeals.
Navid's Story by Andy Glynne
This is the real-life story of Kurdish Iranian refugee, Navid. Told in Navid's own words, the story describes the fear and uncertainty Navid and his mother feel after they are forced to flee Iran, as well as the long journey they endure to be reunited with Navid's father.
Hamid's Story by Andy Glynne
This is the real-life story of 10-year old refugee Hamid, who flees Eritrea with his mother to escape the war and threats to his family from the government. Told in Hamid's own words, this story describes the hardship experienced by immigrants who are rebuilding their lives with little understanding of the language and culture of their new country.
Juliane's Story by Andy Glynne
This is the real-life story of 12-year-old refugee Juliane. At 3 years old, Juliane was separated from her mother due to the violence in her country of Zimbabwe. Told in Juliane's own words, the story tells of her fear and isolation growing up in an orphanage, how she was reunited with her mother, and how the two of them fled to another country to establish a new life together.
Sea Anemones by Mari Schuh
Sea anemones are big believers in the buddy system. They welcome clownfish to hang out in their tentacles and snack on leftovers. In return, their clownfish pals say thank you with a parasite cleaning.
Grasshoppers by Patrick Perish
If insects held their version of the Olympic games, a grasshopper would for sure make the podium for the long jump event. The long-legged insect can jump forward 20 times its body length!
Honeybees by Christina Leaf
Honeybees are in the honey-making business. These insects turn nectar collected from plants into honey and then store it in honeycombs.
Battleship Island: The Deserted Island by Lisa Owings
Hashima, Japan's sea walls give it the appearance of a ship lost at sea. This look is the reason for the Battleship Island nickname. In this title, readers will also see Battleship Island as a time capsule. Pieces from the past will point to the deserted island's coal-mining boom time.
Bodie: The Gold-Mining Ghost Town by Karl Schuetz
The wild reputation of Bodie was unmatched in the Old West. The California gold-mining town attracted a rough crowd. Bodie had gamblers, drinkers, gunslingers, and robbers all after riches. This high-interest children's title includes a wealth of information about the gold rush that once made Bodie a "get rich" destination.
The Incas by David West
The South American Indians known as the Incas had a vast empire that extended along the Pacific coast from today's Ecuador south to central Chile and inland across the Andes. In those regions today, people can still see evidence of their brilliant engineering. Way stations, terraced farms, and an extensive road system marked the advanced infrastructure of this civilization. This beneficial book and its vivid artwork relates much about the Inca culture and history, including their laws, customs, homes, and religions. It also relays what happened after the conquistadors arrived in the New World.
Ladybugs by Christina Leaf
Ladybugs are pest control workers in bright, polka-dotted uniforms. These little exterminators take care of aphids and other insect menaces for farmers by eating them up! This bug profile shows kids that ladybugs are more than just beautiful beetles--they are insects with purpose."
Damselflies by Christina Leaf
"Damselflies could very well be part of the inspiration for the term "bug-eyed." Their compound eyes are huge and protruding! Young readers will look with amazement at damselflies flying, eating, molting, and more in this insect close-up."
Craco by Lisa Owings
"Craco's historical happenings hint at a curse. The town faced a plague, then war, then earthquakes and landslides. In the end, the natural disasters dealt the final blow, causing Craco to physically collapse. In this book, young readers will discover a medieval town that eventually lost its uphill battle for survival."
Machu Picchu by Christina Leaf
"The city in the clouds, Machu Picchu, has an air of mystery surrounding it. Historians know the site belonged to the Inca Empire, but they do not know much else. In this book, reluctant readers will explore possible reasons why Machu Picchu was first built and, in time, abandoned."
Bees by Karen Latchana Kenney
"Early fluent readers discover the amazing world of bees and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of bee habitats. An infographic illustrates types of bees' nests, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about ants using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites".
Lost in the Bermuda Triangle and Other Mysteries by Anita Ganeri and David West
"For centuries, people have been puzzled and fascinated by famous mysteries from UFOs and monsters swimming in the dark depths of Loch Ness to huge ape-like creatures and the Bermuda Triangle. Readers will feel the chills and thrills of danger, mystery, and the eternal unknown as they delve into each lavishly illustrated spread that is generously packed with intriguing history, theories, evidence, and educated speculation. This book allows readers to draw their own conclusions based on the available presented evidence, and many of them will simply be content to wander throughout the book's enchanted visual worlds".
The Secret Subway by Shana Corey
"The Secret Subway chronicles New York's first subway, which was built secretly in an attempt to get around the corruption of Tammany Hall -- and forgotten for years until construction of the subway system we know today got started. While the book does a solid job explaining the political challenges in broad brushstrokes, parents may need to explain a little more to this young audience about Boss Tweed and political machines and why the subway's inventor resorted to deception to work on his project. The history is fascinating, and astonishing artwork using clay model figures and meticulously designed scenes brings this curious, well-told story to life".
Henri Nestle: Food: Food Company Creator by Heather Hudak
What did you eat for lunch today? Did you smother a sandwich in Jelly and have a delicious chocolate bar for dessert? From super sweets to cool condiments, chances are the treats you love were created by Food Dudes! This series unwraps the facts behind these tasty concoctions and their talented creators. Get the scoop on each innovator's childhood, education, early career, and climb to the top. Easy-to-read text accompanied by full-color and historic photos will leave you hungry for more. Extra morsels such as a timeline and a sidebar add to this recipe for fun".
An Otis Christmas by Loren Long
"Christmas has always been a special time of year for Otis the tractor and the animals on the farm, but this year, there is even more to celebrate. One of the horses is expecting a foal!"
Migration from Africa by Kevin Cunningham
"What was the slave trade? Why do migrants leave Africa? What is multiculturalism? Discover astonishing true stories of real children who left their homes, and often their families, to start new lives in new lands."
Conflict Resolution: When Friends Fight by Liz George
"Conflict is normal and unavoidable. This book gives readers the tools they need to handle fights/conflicts appropriately."
Empathy: I know How You Feel by Liz George
"The ability to really understand and care about the feelings of another is a difficult attribute to develop but this book provides helpful hints."
Kindness and Generosity: It Starts with Me! by Jodie Shepherd
"We would all like to be considerate, kind and generous, but these qualities take practice."
The Story of Thanksgiving by Robert Merrill Bartlett
"Everyone knows that in 1621 the English Pilgrims and the Native American Wampanoags gathered together for a feast. But do you know what they ate and what games they played? And do you know how George Washington and Abraham Lincoln helped make Thanksgiving into the holiday we know today?"
Frozen Man by David Getz
When an archaeologist examines a body found frozen in the Austrian Alps, he discovers a well-preserved body of a man who died more than 5,000 year ago."
Ruby Bridges by Simone T. Ribke
" Meet Ruby Bridges and learn how this brave young girl became famous at 6 years old as the first African-American student to go to an all-white school in Louisana."
The Ancient Egyptians by David West
"Ancient Egypt lasted more than three thousand years and the success of ancient Egyptians was due to the rich fertile land along the edges of the Nile River. Most Egyptians worked as farmers, craftsmen, and scribes."
Ms. Frizzle's Adventures Ancient Egypt by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen
"Ms. Frizzle goes on a holiday with a tour group and they somehow end up parachuting into Ancient Egypt!"
The Ancient Greeks by David West
"Did you know that Ancient Greece lasted 1,000 years and the Olympic Games started in Greece? Ancient Greeks were great traders and lovers of knowledge. This brought about the study of geography, mathematics, astronomy, philosophy amongst other subjects."
Ancient Maya by Barbara A. Somervill
"Journey back to Ancient Maya and discover how the Maya lived, their advanced knowledge of mathematics based on a system of 20, their system of writing using glyphs to represent words. Read about the Spanish conquest of Maya in the 1500s."
Frogs and Toads by Lisa M. Herrington
"They are both amphibians. They both have sticky tongues and hop to get around. So, how do you tell the difference between frogs and toads?"
Crocodiles and Alligators by Lisa M. Herrington
They are both reptiles, have scaly skin, huge teeth, and powerful jaws. How do you tell the difference between crocodiles and alligators?"
Cleaning Water by Rebecca Olien
"Where does the water we drink come from? Learn about the processes involved in treating and cleaning water. Discover how Water travels from rivers and lakes to your faucet".
Why is Seawater Salty? by Ellen Lawrence
"If you catch raindrops on your tongue, there is no taste. Yet if you accidentally swallow seawater at the beach, it tastes salty. Why? Would you believe ocean water is salty because of rocky mountains and underwater volcanoes?"
Falcons by Emily Wilson
"Falcons are raptors, a family of birds which are skilled hunters. They fly at high speeds and use their excellent eyesight to find prey".
Bear and Bee by Sergio Ruzzier
"Sometimes the biggest friendships begin with a little misunderstanding..." Mr Ruzzier visited our library on March 2nd too!
Volcanic Eruptions by Ann O. Squire
"How far away can a volcanic eruption be heard? The 1883 eruption of Mount Krakatau could be heard in Australia, nearly 2,800 miles away".
The Muscles in your Body by Bobi Martin
" Did you know that some muscles in our body work all the time?"
How Do Birds find their Way? by Roma Gans
"Birds don't need maps!"
The Snatchabook by Helen & Thomas Docherty
"Who's stealing all the stories?"
Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio & Christian Robinson
"Can Gaston fllow his nose--and his heart-- to find where he belongs?"
A Penguin Day by Nic Bishop
"Spend a day with The PENGUINS!"
If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson
"What happens if you plant a seed of kindness?"
Night Animals by Gianna Marino
"Did you hear something?"
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena & Christian Robinson
"CJ and his grandma take a bus ride together, discovering the beauty and wonder of their vibrant neighborhood".
Mini Mind Controllers by Joan Axelrod-Contrada
"Zombies have no control of their own minds. Some of the world's tiniest organisms are parasites turning their hosts into zombies, controlling their behavior".
Insects by Seymour Simon
All about their bodies, senses, life stages, and more.
Diabetes by Michelle Levine
Learn about the illness Diabetes, what the conditions are, how it is treated, how to help friends and family live with it.
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Turkey by Lucille Colandro
You won't believe why this old lady swallowed a turkey. Read on to find out!
The Adventures of Beekle. The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
Sometimes the best friends lie just beyond our imagination.
Brave Norman. A True Story by Andrew Clements.
Norman is a dog who cannot see. One day, he is at the beach and hears a girl in the water calling for help. He saves her life!
Extreme Sports Big Air Skateboarding by Thomas K. Adamson
They burst with intense action, high-speed heroics. The tricks in this book are performed by professionals. Always wear a helmet and other safety gear when you are on a skateboard.
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