LIS 773: School Libraries

MISSION & VISION STATEMENT

Longfellow Elementary School | Library Learning Center

The mission of Longfellow Elementary School Library is to promote a love of reading and provide equitable access to information for all students and staff. 

The vision of Longfellow Elementary School Library is to create lifelong learners who possess solid research skills, strong literacy skills, and critical thinking skills by: 

• collaborating with teachers to create engaging lessons, and therefore, meeting the needs of all students

• teaching students to use, evaluate, and create information, ideas, and products

•  giving students and staff access to high quality, relevant, and engaging texts and technology

School Librarian Interview

School Library Advocacy

Collection Development Proposal

The goal of this collection development proposal is to expand the nonfiction graphic novel section and to fill some gaps in the regular nonfiction section of the Longfellow Elementary School library. Longfellow Elementary School serves Pre-K through 5th grade students. The target audience for this collection proposal are students in 3rd through 5th grades. 

Selection Process

The Longfellow Elementary School library has a small collection of fiction graphic novels and the nonfiction graphic novel section is even smaller. The collection contains 796 graphic novels and make up 5.5% of the entire collection. About 300 of the 796 graphic novels are nonfiction graphic novels, and the subjects of these nonfiction graphic novels are biography, social science, and science. The focus of this collection proposal is science, technology, and engineering. The format of graphic novels is very engaging for students, especially on scientific topics that can be dry and boring in the traditional nonfiction format. 

The Next Generation Science standards addressed by this collection are the following:

3-LS1-1. Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles, but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death. 

3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.

3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.

3-LS4-4. Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.

4-PS3-4. Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another

4-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.

5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals' food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun. 

5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. 

Grade 3-5 Engineering 3-5-ETS1-1. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. 

3-5-ETS1-2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. 

3-5-ETS1-3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.

Annotated Bibliography - Books

Bethea, N. B. (2018). The Dynamic World of Drones. Capstone Press, Capstone Imprint. 

Dewey: 629.133; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 4.6. Join super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of drones in our world. Science and engineering content central to the STEM Initiative comes alive in full-color graphic novel format. Max's adventures make it all fun!

$25.04

Biskup, A. (2014). The Amazing Story of Space Travel: Max Axiom Stem Adventures.  

Capstone Press. Dewey: 629.4; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.6. Dozens of astronauts travel to space every year, but what makes these amazing trips possible? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind space travel.

$25.04

Biskup, A. (2018). The Remarkable World of Robots. Capstone Press. Dewey: 629.8; 

Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.3. Join super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of robots in our world. Science and engineering content central to the STEM Initiative comes alive in full-color graphic novel format. Max's adventures make it all fun!

$25.04

Bolte, M. (2014). The Amazing Story of the Combustion Engine: Max Axiom STEM 

Adventures. Capstone Press. Dewey: 621.43; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.3. Your car always gets you where you need to go, but how does its engine actually work? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind the combustion engine.

$25.04

Collins, Ailynn, and Erik Doescher. Exploring the Solar System and beyond: A Max Axiom 

Super Scientist Adventure. Capstone Press, 2023. Dewey: 523.2; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 4.8. "People have long been curious about the solar system. Since the 1960s, several probes, orbiters, landers, and rovers have been sent out to explore and study the planets and their moons. What incredible discoveries were made during these daring missions? And what will be needed for humans to visit the planets in person? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists learn about various missions to other planets and the risks involved with sending people across the solar system and beyond."

$23.54

Enz, T. (2014). The Amazing Story of Cell Phone Technology: Max Axiom Stem 

Adventures. Capstone Press, a Capstone Imprint. Dewey: 621.3845; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.3. You use your cell phone every day, but how does it actually work? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind cell phone technology.

$25.04

Enz, T. (2013). The Terrific Tale of Television Technology: Max Axiom Stem Adventures. 

Capstone Press Inc. Dewey: 621.388; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.3. You watch your television every day, but how does it actually work? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind television technology.

$25.04

Flood, J. (2022). Birds of Prey: Terrifying Talons. First Second. Dewey: 598.9; 

Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 6.6. In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these . . . birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many different ecosystems around the world. 

$20.17

Howard, A. (2017). Dinosaur Empire! Earth Before Us. Amulet Books. Dewey: 741.5; 

Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.5. Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs in this installment of the hit nonfiction graphic novel series about prehistoric Earth!   Ronnie is just a normal fifth-grader trying to pass her science class's impossible quiz on the history of dinosaurs . . . until she runs into her neighbor'ms. Lernin, a retired paleontologist. Ronnie and Ms. Lernin travel back through time to experience the age of the dinosaurs firsthand. They visit three important time periods of the Mesozoic Era: the Triassic, the Jurassic, and the Cretaceous. Along the way, Ronnie finds herself face-to-face with real-life dinosaurs and reptiles, like Stegosauruses, Velociraptors, and Thalattosaurs. She learns the differences between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, as well as between dinosaurs, insects, and reptiles. This hilarious and fact-filled graphic novel brings the age of the dinosaurs to life and shows the important effects this era had on our world today.   Want more adventures on prehistoric Earth? Check out the other books in the Earth Before Us series: Ocean Renegades! and Mammal Takeover!  

$14.89

Howard, A. (2021). Mammal takeover! Amulet Books. Dewey: 741.5; Audience: Upper 

Elementary; Reading Level: 5.4. After the dinosaurs died out, Earth was by no means empty. There were still some little resourceful critters around who, without big predators to hunt them down, survived and thrived. Who were these scrappy creatures? Early mammals, our ancestors In the Cenozoic Era, mammals rose to dominance and spread over the globe, resulting in wooly mammoths, saber- toothed tigers, and eventually all of humankind. In this adventure, Ronnie will meet the three kinds of mammals--monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals--as well as the other amazing ancient beasts they shared the Earth with during the Cenozoic Era. The text will track Earth's history from 66 million years ago to present day, ending with an impassioned yet hopeful discussion of climate change.

$14.89

Keating, J., & DeGrand, D. (2021). Big as a Giant Snail: Discovering the World's Most 

Gigantic Animals. Alfred A. Knopf. Dewey: 591.4; Audience: Lower Elementary; Reading Level: 5.3. It's a big wide world, full of critters that are larger than life! Sure, there are the usual suspects: blue whales, polar bears, elephant seals . . . but others will take you by surprise. The giant snail, for instance, or the ginormous Atlas moth. Like Pink Is for Blobfish and Cute as an Axolotl, Big as a Giant Snail will cover a wide variety of species, while subtly delving into misconceptions and stereotypes associated with size. Best of all? These tall tales are totally true!

$20.99

Kim, Carol, and Katharine Doescher. Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists: 

Climate Change on the Brink. Capstone Press, 2022. Dewey: 363.738; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.0. A warming planet -- More than hot temperatures -- Lowering the temperature -- Taking action -- Hope for the climate. "Earth's climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a . . . fact-filled adventure that will help young readers learn about the causes and effects of climate change and learn ways that they can make a difference."

$23.54

Kim, Carol. Rainforest Destruction. Capstone, 2022. Dewey: 333.75; Audience: Upper 

Elementary; Reading Level: 5.0."Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rainforests being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into a . . . fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of deforestation and discover steps we can all take to protect these fragile ecosystems."

$23.54

Kwek, Karen. Adventures with Reptiles and Amphibians. WS Education, 2022. Dewey: 

597.9; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 6.1. "This graphic novel is an 

immersive encounter with more than 20 representatives of some 14,000 cold-blooded species worldwide."

$13.98

Lowery, M. (2021). Everything Awesome About Space and Other Galactic Facts. Orchard 

Books, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. Dewey: 520; Audience: Upper Elementary; 

Reading Level: 6.4. Blast off into outer space with this ultimate, 128-page book 

about everything you ever wanted to know about the universe, jam-packed with fun 

facts, jokes, comics, and more! Did you know that the surface of the sun is hot 

enough to make diamonds boil? Or that one year on Neptune is 165 Earth years? 

Or that space is thought to smell like... burnt steak?? Find out all this and more, in

 this comprehensive, hilarious outer space adventure from Mike Lowery! Perfect for 

fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about 

everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space 

Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets 

to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's 

signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing 

devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to book for space enthusiasts that kids 

will put in their backpacks and obsess over, bridging the gap between encyclopedic 

nonfiction content and lighter picture book fare, filling the need with a one-stop 

shop for the legions of 7-10 year olds who want to know absolutely everything 

there is to know about space. 

$15.77

O'Meara, Stephen James (2019). Awesome Astronomy with Jack. Rosen Classroom. 

Dewey: 520; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 4.1

In graphic novel format, Jack Horkheimer introduces the reader to astronomy.

$19.07

O'Meara, Stephen James. (2019). Jack Studies the Stars. Rosen Classroom. Dewey: 

523.8; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 4.5. In graphic novel format, 

Jack Horkheimer introduces the reader to stars. 

$17.97

Pagel-Hogan, Elizabeth, and Erik Doescher. Ocean Plastics Problem. Raintree, 2022. 

Dewey: 363.738; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.0. "Plastic is 

everywhere . . . even in our oceans. But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into a . . . fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth's waters."

$23.54

Sohn, Emily, and Eduardo Garcia. Animal Extinction Emergency. Capstone Press, 2022. 

Dewey: 591.68; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.1. "Countless animals around the world are in danger of dying out. But why are species going extinct, and what happens when we lose them? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this urgent issue into a . . . fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of animal extinction and endangerment and discover steps we can all take to save Earth's wildlife."

$23.54

Spain, Sylvia. (2019). Life Science with Marvin and Friends. Rosen Classroom. Dewey: 

570; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 3.6.  In graphic novel format Marvin and his friends look at the branch of science that deals with living organisms and life processes. 

$17.97

Turner, M. F., & Doescher, E. (2022). Global Water Crisis: Max Axiom and the Society of 

Super Scientists. Capstone Press, A Capstone Imprint. Dewey: 363.6; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 7.3. More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 percent of it is freshwater that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don't have easy access to clean drinking water. Why is there a shortage of clean and healthy water? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists travel around the world to learn the reasons behind the global water crisis. Young readers can tag along to discover what causes water scarcity and find out ways they can help preserve this precious resource.

$23.54

Viola, J., & Ristaino, A. (2021). The Digestive System: A Tour Through Your Guts. First 

Second. Dewey: 612.3; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 7.2

In graphic novel format, looks at the digestive system and describes how food is transformed into nutrients.

$20.67

Woollcott, T., Graudins, A., & Chad, J. (2018). The Brain: The Ultimate Thinking Machine. 

First Second. Dewey: 612.8; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 4.0

In graphic novel format, an introduction to the human brain.

$20.67

Zettwoch, D. (2022). Bridges: Engineering Masterpieces. First Second. Dewey: 624.2; 

Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 4.9. Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the dangerous forces trying to bring bridges crashing down, and how to defeat them--through engineering!

$20.17

Zettwoch, D. (2019). Cars: Engines that move you. First Second. Dewey: 629.222; 

Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.7. The newest installment of the Science Comics series presents the science behind cars, including the advent of human tool-making and harnessing of fire, the fundamentals of simple machines, and the invention of the wheel. In a semi-chronological fashion, Zettwoch explores the rise of steam-powered vehicles and early engines. The jam-packed comics feature edifying graphics, diagrams, and a cast of quirky inventors and adventurers; playful sections include "Extreme Rides” and a brief history of the car radio. Recent advancements in more environmentally sound technology conclude the volume, including electric and self-driving cars. The book makes it clear that the transportation available to humans today is possible thanks to a very long history of human exploration, imagination, and-of course-scientific innovation.

$20.67

Makerspace

Ozobot Evo Educator Entry Kit 

"Teaches the reader how to code Evo two ways: online with OzoBlockly and screen-free with Color Codes. OzoBlockly, powered by Google's Blockly, has five skill levels for beginner to master coding. Color Codes, made with markers on paper, teach basic STEAM skills, critical thinking, and debugging. Includes: 1 Evo robot, Educator Bot Camp, 1 charging cable, 4 Color Code markers, access to 150+ free STEAM lessons."

$175

Budget

35 Books Purchased

$587.95

1 Ebook Purchased

$34.25

5 Makerspace Kits Purchased

$875

Total

$1497.20

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