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Superdog: the heart of a hero
By Caralyn Buehner, Mark Buehner. 2004
Presidents' Day (National Holidays Ser.National Holidays Series)
By Helen Frost. 2000
Finish the fight!: the brave and revolutionary women who fought for the right to vote
By Veronica Chambers, The Staff of The New York Times. 2020
The Staff of The New York Times profiles the unsung heroines of the women's suffrage movement and includes women of…
different races and sexual orientations. Recounts their stories and trailblazing efforts that helped change the fabric of America. For grades 4-7. 2020The undefeated
By Kwame Alexander. 2019
Poetic ode to black American triumph and tribulation. Highlights the traumatic and tragic events in black history; the faith and…
fire of the civil rights movement; and the grit, courage, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2019Oh, Valentine, we've lost our minds!: My weird school special
By Dan Gutman. 2014
The kids at Ella Mentry School are delighted to learn that a French foreign exchange student is coming to class,…
and just in time for Valentine's Day. For grades 2-4. 2014The truth as told by Mason Buttle
By Leslie Connor. 2018
As he grieves his best friend Benny's death, Mason and his friend Calvin, who are targeted by the neighborhood bullies,…
create an underground haven for themselves. But when Calvin goes missing, Mason finds himself in trouble. For grades 5-8. 2018The puppy who wanted a boy: A Christmas Holiday Book For Kids
By Jane Thayer. 2003
Puppy Petey wants a boy for Christmas more than anything else in the world. Just when it looks as if…
no boys are to be found, he stumbles upon a special home. For preschool-grade 2. 1958My favorite spooky stories box set: 5 Silly, Not-too-scary Tales! A Halloween Book For Kids (I Can Read Level 2 Ser.)
By Herman Parish, Jane O'Connor, Alvin Schwartz, David Keane. 2013
Five books, written between 1984 and 2013, feature tales of Halloween and creepy things. Includes In a Dark, Dark Room…
and Other Scary Stories, Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia, Flat Stanley and the Haunted House, Monster School: First Day Frights, and Lulu Goes to Witch School. For grades K-3. 2013Locomotive
By Brian Floca. 2013
Illustrates what it was like to ride from Omaha to Sacramento on the new cross-country railroad in the mid-1800s. Describes…
the sounds of the engine, the work of the crew, and the changing scenery. Caldecott Medal. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2013Nancy Clancy, secret admirer (Nancy Clancy 2)
By Jane O'Connor. 2013
United States (Countries Of The World Ser.)
By Elden Croy. 2010
Discusses the diverse people and landscapes of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. Describes the…
geography, wildlife, history, arts, and economy of this vast country. For grades 3-6. 2010Spain (Countries Of The World Ser.)
By Anita Croy. 2010
Facts about this Iberian Peninsula country, whose bullfighting, Mediterranean beaches, and flamenco dancing are popular among tourists. Describes Spain's geography…
and nature, history and government, and people and culture. Discusses its improved economic status after entering the European Union in 1986. For grades 3-6. 2010Introduces children of various nationalities and backgrounds who share the desire for a healthy, safe place to grow up. Discusses…
children's basic needs for food, water, shelter, schooling, and play. Describes the issues of war, disabilities, and child labor. For grades 3-6. 2002Turkey (Countries of the World)
By Sarah D Shields. 2009
Geography and history of the Middle Eastern country that serves as a bridge between Europe and Asia. Covers Turkey's traditions,…
government, religion, and role in the modern world economy. Describes its varied climate and diverse plant life, including nine thousand species of wildflowers. For grades 3-6. 2009Ireland (Countries of the World)
By Anna McQuinn. 2008
Facts about this small North Atlantic island nation. Chronicles the country's history from its ancient Celtic civilization to its formation…
into a modern republic. Describes Ireland's geography, including its cliffs and bogs. Discusses Irish citizens' desire to preserve their cultural traditions while improving the economy. For grades 3-6. 2008Stanford Wong flunks big-time
By Lisa Yee. 2007
Stanford Wong's father cancels basketball camp and enrolls him in summer school after Stanford flunks sixth-grade English. It gets worse:…
his mom hires Millicent Min, brainiac nerd and Stanford's mortal enemy, to tutor him. Companion to Millicent Min, Girl Genius (BR 15702). For grades 5-8. 2005Russia (Countries of the World)
By Henry Russell. 2008
History and culture of the world's largest country, which spans eleven time zones. Describes its vast geography and discusses the…
1547 crowning of Russia's first tsar, Ivan the Terrible; the 1922 creation of the Soviet Union; and the republic's communist rule until 1991. For grades 3-6. 2008Guatemala (Countries Of The World Ser.)
By Anita Croy. 2009
Geography, history, and culture of the Central American country on Mexico's southern border. Describes Guatemala's landscapes from highland volcanoes to…
coastal jungle and wildlife, including the quetzal bird. Discusses its first known human settlement eleven thousand years ago, the Mayan empire, and the sixteenth-century Spanish conquest. For grades 3-6. 2009Sweden (Countries of the World)
By Charles Phillips. 2009
History and culture of Scandinavia's largest country. Describes its geographic sweep from Lapland tundra to Baltic Sea cities. Covers Sweden's…
transformation from poor rural to modern industrial nation and its role as a model social-democratic welfare state. Discusses its family-oriented festivals and bestselling pop-music group ABBA. For grades 3-6. 2009