Best of
1st-Grade

2002

Biscuit Goes to School


Alyssa Satin Capucilli - 2002
    But what will happen when the teacher discovers a puppy in the classroom?Reassuring and sweet, Biscuit Goes to School is an excellent choice to share with little ones getting ready for preschool, kindergarten, or first grade.This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

George Washington and the General's Dog (Step Into Reading)


Frank Murphy - 2002
    He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America’s first president.

Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1


Cynthia Rylant - 2002
    But he doesn't like to take a bath! It's fun, though, when Henry joins him in the tub and they both come out sparkling clean -- but not for long....

Uncover the Human Body


Luann Columbo - 2002
    Beginning with the dermal system each layer addresses the skeletal system, digestive system, urinary system, circulatory system, repiratory system, muscular system, and nervous system. Children will learn why bones can bend without breaking, how blood travels thru the body and protects against germs, how different parts of the brain controls different functions of the body and what smoking does to your lungs.

Jasper's Day


Marjorie Blain Parker - 2002
    Everything they do will be in honor of Jasper --- sort of like a birthday. But it isn't Jasper's birthday. The old dog's cancer has gotten really bad. Riley knows they can't let him suffer any longer, but letting go will be the hardest thing he's ever had to do.Marjorie Blain Parker's tender story is filled with smiles, tears and the joy of special memories, and Janet Wilson's gentle pastels capture the depth of love shared by a boy and his dog. Together, they speak of acceptance, remembrance and the importance of cherishing life's every moment.

Once Upon A Time..


Nick Sharratt - 2002
    But where did she live? What kind of pet did she have? And what did she wish for? This work helps the reader decide. It contains double page spreads where there are six different cut-outs to choose from and you can slot these into the picture to create a new story.

I Pledge Allegiance


Bill Martin Jr. - 2002
    . . "and to the wee puppet" . . . "one nation, and a vegetable" . . . What was that again? Children in the United States of America have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance since 1892 - and for about that long, they’ve found its big words confusing. Now, beloved children’s book author Bill Martin Jr (BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?), fellow literacy expert Michael Sampson, and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Chris Raschka give America’s children a hand, and explain this patriotic poem once and for all. Written especially for children, the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited on October 12, 1892, by 12 million children across the country and has been memorized by generations of children ever since. Isn’t it time they understood the meaning behind its words?

Annie Rose Is My Little Sister


Shirley Hughes - 2002
    But there are some things Annie Rose is too little to do, and even some things Alfie would rather do without her. Still, if Annie Rose is ever sad or cranky, her big brother is the only person who can make her feel better. This is Shirley Hughes at her best - warm and wonderfully observed illustrations and a touching text convey the special bond between siblings.

The Range Eternal


Louise Erdrich - 2002
    The woodburning stove provided warmth and comfort, delicious soups, and hot potatoes to warm cold hands on frozen winter mornings. It provided a glowing screen for a young girl's imagination, and protection from the howling ice monsters in the night. But most of all, it was the true heart of the home -- one the young girl never knew how much she would miss until it was gone.

Helen Keller


George Sullivan - 2002
    Discover Helen's inspirational story with the help of her own writing and speeches.

God Made You Nose to Toes


Leslie Parrott - 2002
    In this delightful book by well-known author and family therapist Leslie Parrott, little onesages 5 and under can follow along with Toucan--with a great big nose--as he helps them learn God loves each one of them completely.

Adventures of Harold & His Friends (I Can Read Series)


Valerie Garfield - 2002
    Now, for the first time, four stories based on the HBO Family animated series and inspired by Crockett Johnson's genius are gathered into one volume.The Giant Garden: Follow Harold as he travels in a world filled with plants, insects, and animals that are as big—or bigger—than he is!Animals, Animals, Animals!: Harold loves animals, and he loves to pretend.The Birthday Present: Harold looks for the perfect birthday present for his mother in some surprising places.Harold Finds a Friend: Harold's favorite stuffed animal, Lilac, turns into a real live pet!Children will delight in each turn of the page as Harold's adventures unfold.The four lively titles in this edition are inspired by the popular HBO Family animated series Harold and the Purple Crayon. Harold continues to charm readers with his wonderful imagination, enchanting adventures, and purple crayon.A New York City native, Crockett Johnson wrote and illustrated over twenty children's books. Beloved by Maurice Sendak, Duke Ellington, Dorothy Parker, and many others, Johnson left a wonderful legacy for future generations of readers by creating Harold and his purple crayon.

Harold and the Purple Crayon: The Giant Garden


Valerie Garfield - 2002
    Follow Harold as he travels in a world filled with plants, insects, and animals that are as big -- or bigger -- than he is!

My Brother Loved Snowflakes


Mary Bahr - 2002
    Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

The Viper


Lisa Thiesing - 2002
    Peggy the Pig gets a weird phone call. "I am zee Viper!" the voice says. Poor Peggy! She is scared. Who - or what - is the Viper? Can you guess? Suspense builds. The answer is surprising and silly, just like this book.

Math for All Seasons


Greg Tang - 2002
    By looking for patterns, symmetries, and familiar number combinations within eye-catching pictures, math will become easier, quicker, and more fun than anyone could have imagined!

Mission to Mars


Franklyn Mansfield Branley - 2002
    In this century, we will go to the planet to learn more about it. It will become our outpost in space—our space colony. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.The author-illustrator pair who brought us THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, FLOATING IN SPACE, and WHAT THE MOON IS LIKE tackle the new hot topic in space—a mission to the red planet.This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Storm is Coming!


Heather Tekavec - 2002
    Who is this terrifying creature named Storm? Huddled in the barn, the animals anxiously wait for his arrival. But when the sky gets darker, growling fiercely and flashing bright lights, the animals are relieved. The sky must be trying to protect them by scaring away Storm! Young children will relish the simple humor of this farm tale, made all the more delightful through its dynamic, expressive illustrations.

Spring in the Kingdom of Ying: -ing


Liza Charlesworth - 2002
    This key reading strategy helps kids decode new words with ease-and become stronger readers, writers, and spellers. Set learners on the path to literacy success with these rib-tickling tales-one for each of the top 25 word families!

Harold and the Purple Crayon: Harold Finds a Friend


Kevin Murawski - 2002
    When Harold enters the world of his imagination he discovers that Lilac has turned into a running, jumping, ball-catching sheepdog!

Little Cliff and the Cold Place


Clifton L. Taulbert - 2002
    In the Arctic, children live in houses made of snow and ride on sleds pulled by dogs! But Poppa Joe knows that Mississippi is too far away from the Arctic for a visit. So with the help of an old friend, Poppa Joe comes up with a wonderful way to bring the Arctic to Little Cliff. From the author of the best-selling memoir When We Were Colored comes this warm-hearted third book in the acclaimed Little Cliff series. E. B. Lewis's luminous paintings perfectly capture a child's perception of the world, one that readers will delight in visiting again and again.

The Pledge Of Allegiance


Kristine Lombardi Frankel - 2002
    

The Coffee Can Kid


Jan M. Czech - 2002
    With the help of her father, a young girl reconnects to her past in this heartwarming story of international adoption.

From Colonies to Independence (Core Knowledge History & Geography, Grade 1)


E.D. Hirsch Jr. - 2002
    May be purchased as a single copy or in packs of six copies of the same title.The Student Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Student BookThe Teacher Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Teacher Guides plus a FREE Teacher Binder

Three World Religions (Pearson Learning Core Knowledge History & Geography, Grade 1)


E.D. Hirsch Jr. - 2002
    May be purchased as a single copy or in packs of six copies of the same title.The Student Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Student BookThe Teacher Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Teacher Guides plus a FREE Teacher Binder

Mexico Today (Pearson Learning Core Knowledge History & Geography, Grade 1)


E.D. Hirsch Jr. - 2002
    May be purchased as a single copy or in packs of six copies of the same title.The Student Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Student BookThe Teacher Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Teacher Guides plus a FREE Teacher Binder

Ancient Egypt (Pearson Learning Core Knowledge History & Geography, Grade 1)


E.D. Hirsch Jr. - 2002
    May be purchased as a single copy or in packs of six copies of the same title.The Student Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Student BookThe Teacher Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Teacher Guides plus a FREE Teacher Binder

Early Civilizations of the Americas (Core Knowledge History & Geography, Grade 1)


E.D. Hirsch Jr. - 2002
    May be purchased as a single copy or in packs of six copies of the same title.The Student Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Student BookThe Teacher Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Teacher Guides plus a FREE Teacher Binder

Early Explorers and Settlers (Learning Core Knowledge History & Geography, Grade 1)


E.D. Hirsch Jr. - 2002
    May be purchased as a single copy or in packs of six copies of the same title.The Student Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Student BookThe Teacher Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Teacher Guides plus a FREE Teacher Binder

Exploring the West (Pearson Learning Core Knowledge History & Geography, Grade 1)


E.D. Hirsch Jr. - 2002
    May be purchased as a single copy or in packs of six copies of the same title.The Student Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Student BookThe Teacher Package includes 1 copy of all 8 Teacher Guides plus a FREE Teacher Binder

Come Look With Me: Art in Early America


Randy Osofsky - 2002
    Thoughtful text introduces the world and work of the artist, making the most of a child's natural curiosity. Children are introduced to a variety of media and styles in American art of the 1700s and 1800s. History comes alive as children examine the de- sign of Samuel Mclntire's Gardner-Pingree House inside and out and imagine how it was lit during the day and night; they encounter Black Rock, A Two Kettle (? ) Chief in George Catlin's stately painting; they witness the War of 1812 with Thomas Chambers' Capture of the H R.M. Frigate Macedonian by the U. S. Frigate United States.

Fluffy Grows A Garden (level 3)


Kate McMullan - 2002
    Day's class is planting a garden and Fluffy is happy that Emma and Jasmine are planting carrots and peas. Fluffy's job is to guard the garden, and he takes it very seriously. So when some bees fly by, he tells them to buzz off! Then the bees tell him how they help his garden, and Fluffy lets them stay. He then meets ladybugs and worms, also beneficial to his garden. But when he finds slugs, Fluffy sends them packing--they're not good for any garden. Soon, harvest time comes, and Fluffy and Ms. Day's class enjoy a veggie feast!

Crafting Fun Stuff With A Crowd Of Kids


Carol Scheffler - 2002
    Kids will have loads of fun making every one of the 40 projects here. Geared toward adults who are leading groups of children, this packed guide offers 40 fresh and fun projects—nature crafts, school supplies, toys, gifts, room decorations, and clothes. Turn sticks and stones into tic-tac-toes. Transform mailing tubes into periscopes and use soda bottles to make a set of bowling pins. Students will be in style with Asian pencil boxes, jeweled locker mirrors, and jungle notebooks. Surprise everyone with the Halloween puppets and theater—and one-of-a-kind cards and treat bags. With everything from advice on how to get started to tips on dry-brushing and baste stitching, this is a resource you'll turn to again and again. 8 1/2 X 10. all in colorAuthor Biography: About the Author Carol Scheffler has made many appearances on TV, including THE TODAY SHOW on NBC, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and leading crafts shows on HGTV, CNN, the Discovery Channel, and PBS. Carol serves as the Hobby Industry Association's Spokesperson for National Craft Month. She has also written crafts books, including Family Crafting and Rubber Stamping for the First Timer, and is a frequent contributor to many magazines, such as Parents Magazine, McCall's, and Better Homes and Gardensr. How can you keep a group of kids happy and busy? With crafts projects! Making awesome stuff is fun and easy with the help of one of the foremost authorities on crafts. Whether you're throwing a birthday party or leading a scout troop, everyone will have a blast making these doable, affordable ideas, from school supplies and toys to gifts and cool clothes. ((picture possibilities: mini sand castle, egghead people, sailboat, puzzle piece frame, darling diary, crab basket))

Dirt


Steve Tomecek - 2002
    During this exciting tour, children discover what soil is, how it is formed, and why this substance is vital to plants, animals, and humans. Colorful art and simple text show how the soil that plants grow in differs from the soil that building foundations sit in, and help youngsters understand hwy this precious resource must be conserved.

Minnie and Moo: The Night Before Christmas


Denys Cazet - 2002
    Fortunately, Moo has read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, so she knows exactly what they should do: Dress up like Santa Claus and enlist the help of eight sleigh-pulling chickens and a red-nosed rooster in a scheme to deliver the presents and save Christmas!

Ratty Rats


Ned Jensen - 2002
    The rats eat the sailors' stored food, chew the ship's anchor rope, and eat through the ship's sails. The captain becomes very angry, but the crew refuses to give in to his solution.

Fluffy Goes Apple Picking (level 3)


Kate McMullan - 2002
    Day's class is going to an apple orchard, where Fluffy learns there will be hundreds of thousands of delicious apples. He can't wait! But when Kiss sleeps over in his cage the night before the trip, Fluffy has a horrible dream--Kiss is an apple-eating machine! There are no apples left for Fluffy! Luckily, it is just a dream, and the next morning Fluffy arrives at the orchard with a hungry tummy. But he soon realizes apple picking is not as easy as it sounds! Fluffy is not to be outdone, however, and he finds a way to enjoy his favorite fruit.

From Flower To Honey


Robin Nelson - 2002
    How is honey made? Honey starts as nectar that is gathered by bees from flowers, put into honeycombs, and collected by beekeepers to sell to stores for people to eat.

One Hundred Shoes


Charles Ghigna - 2002
    One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.

The Rainbow Mystery (Science Solves It)


Jennifer Dussling - 2002
    Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Colors on the loose! Annie and Mike are making a box fort when a bunch of little rainbows mysteriously appear on the family room wall. Are they from a sprinkler? A gas puddle? A necklace? Annie and Mike need scientific detective skills to solve this rainbow mystery! Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book!

X Marks the Spot!: Coordinate Graphing


Lucille Recht Penner - 2002
    Following the clues on the maps, Jake and Leo discover their new neighborhood and find that the real treasure is right in their own backyard!

Fluffy Goes to Washington


Kate McMullan - 2002
    [Hello, Reader! Level 3]When Fluffy goes on a trip with Maxwell's family, he gets to see some of the sights in the nation's capital.

Mouse Makes Magic


Kathryn Heling - 2002
    A magical beginning reader that emphasizes vowel substitution.

Follow the Money!


Loreen Leedy - 2002
    With her signature bright, cartoony illustrations, Loreen Leedy explores American currency from the coins' point of view. George starts his day at the U.S. Mint, but he's soon swept away to a bank and dispensed, with a roll of his fellows, to make change at a grocery store. Again and again the quarter changes hands-- dropping into a vending machine, bouncing in a purse, slipping through a hole in someone's pocket.At each transaction, the arithmetic is laid out to show how we add, subtract, and multiply money every day. Keen-eyed readers will notice the page numbers are represented in bills and coins, and the amounts pictured in each scene add up to the listed totals, aiding identification of different denominations of money.This funny introduction to cold hard cash also includes an author's note about different kinds of currency through the ages, how to spot a counterfit bill, an introduction to the 50 States Quarters(TM) program, and a list of money-related vocabulary.Pocket change has never been so entertaining!

Fun and Games in Colonial America


Mark Thomas - 2002
    From clothing and food to games and school, readers will find out about day-to-day life during the colonial times.

The Clock Who Could Not Tock: -ock


Pamela Chanko - 2002
    

Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors


Jane O'Connor - 2002
    She finds out that over his long career Matisse made paintings, sculpture, books, costumes, and her favorite—his cut-outs, or what Matisse called “drawing with scissors.” The report is filled with about 20 of Matisse’s masterpieces as well as artwork that Keesia has created in his “style” (cut-out leaves, drawings through windows, fauvist animals). As she follows Matisse through his life she discovers why he is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.

Edward G. and the Beautiful Pink Hairbow (Step Into Reading)


Marsha Diane Arnold - 2002
    will do anything to get Cynthia Lucinda's Beautiful Pink Hairbow -- even if it means trading her little brother for it!

The Annoying Team (A Stepping Stone Book)


Ilene Cooper - 2002
    A big, tall problem named Jon. Jon always teases Tim. Then Tim gets the idea to start the Annoying Team. With the help of other kids who hate being picked on, Tim can bug Jon back. But will being annoying ever get . . . annoying?

40 Sensational Sight Word Games: Quick Easy Games and Reproducibles That Reinforce the Top 100 Sight Words That Are Key to Reading Success


Joan Novelli - 2002
    Includes reproducible sight-word cards, games, wheels, and other easy-to-make manipulatives. For use with Grades K-2.