Best of
1st-Grade

2003

I Knew You Could!: A Book for All the Stops in Your Life


Craig Dorfman - 2003
    I Knew You Could! provides familiar comfort in changing times and serves as a wonderful gift that will be treasured for years to come. Readers will revisit the story again and again as they move forward along life's path. From I think I can to I knew I could, The Little Engine That Could helps kids of all ages realize that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it!

Amelia Bedelia 50th Anniversary Library: Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, and Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia


Peggy Parish - 2003
    This box set includes three of the most popular and bestselling Amelia Bedelia Level 2 I Can Read stories: Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, and Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia.Amelia Bedelia is all boxed up—literally! The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of beginning readers and making learning to read fun. A great gift and a wonderful way to introduce beginning readers to a favorite character!

Financial Peace Jr.: Teaching Kids About Money! : "Cool Tools" for Training Tomorrow's Millionaires!


Dave Ramsey - 2003
    You're raising a future grown-up who needs to be able to deal with grown-up matters. Teach your children how to handle money while they are y

So Big! (Sesame Street)


Anna Jane Hays - 2003
    This book is based on the familiar game So Big or How Big is Baby? Using repetition and imitation, it ends with a triumphant finale in which the parent and child answer the question "how big is baby?" by announcing : Sooooo big! The book features Baby Elmo and a big pop-up of Elmo with his arms spread wide across two pages at the end.

I Don't Have Your Eyes


Carrie A. Kitze - 2003
    For adopted children and children in foster care or kinship placements, celebrating the differences within their families as well as the similarities that connect them is the foundation for belonging.

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Adventures


Dav Pilkey - 2003
    the mutant mosquitoes from Mercury --Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the voodoo vultures from Venus --

Leonardo, Beautiful Dreamer


Robert Byrd - 2003
    What remains of his work-from futuristic designs and scientific inquiry to artwork of ethereal beauty-reveals the ambitious, unpredictable brilliance of a visionary, and a timeless dreamer.Robert Byrd celebrates this passionate, playful genius in a glowing picture book replete with the richness and imagination of Leonardo's own notebooks. Twenty lavish spreads, including side drawings, supplemental texts, and quotes from Leonardo's writings, highlight distinct periods and make the master's art, jokes, explorations, and inventions wonderfully vivid and accessible. A striking tribute to an irrepressible mind and to the potential within all who are curious.

Novel Ideas: The Magic Tree House Series: Books 1-4


Crystal Rende - 2003
    

Polo and the Dragon


Régis Faller - 2003
    And POLO AND THE DRAGON is proof. A sea voyage under snowy skies leads Polo to open a magical door and find a new fire-breathing friend. Without a single word, Polo paints an imaginative picture that will captivate the youngest of readers.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears


Ladybird Books - 2003
    While the three bears are out for a walk, naughty little Goldilocks comes calling and tries out their porridge, chairs and beds to see which are just right. But then the three bears come home...Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

Primary Mathematics 2A Workbook: Part One


Kho Tek Hong - 2003
    

Count to a Million


Jerry Pallotta - 2003
    COUNT TO A MILLION will inspire even the most reluctant math student, building confidence and showing that math can, in fact, be fun.

P Is for Pelican: A Louisiana


Anita C. Prieto - 2003
    "P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet" is an alphabet book that introduces readers young and old to the culture, history, and wonders of this Gulf state. Author Anita C. Prieto's fun-filled rhymes and informative text are highlighted by artist Laura Knorr's vivid and descriptive artwork.

Apple Fractions


Jerry Pallotta - 2003
    Playful elves demonstrate how to divide apples into halves, thirds, fourths, and more. Young readers will also learn about varieties of apples, including Golden and Red Delicious, Granny Smiths, Cortlands, and even Asian Pears.

Pirate Pete


Nick Sharratt - 2003
    What does he see in the sky and in the sea? What's in the treasure chest? On each double page there are six different cut-outs to choose from and slot into the picture to create a new story time and time again.

The Life Cycle of a Mosquito (The Life Cycle)


Bobbie Kalman - 2003
    Carefully designed and written, each book clearly shows that a life cycle does not simply describe the life of one living thing but the continuation of its entire species. Mosquitoes have lived on Earth for more than 30 million years Close-up photos and detailed illustrations depict the amazing changes a mosquito goes through in four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Kids will enjoy reading about different species of mosquitoes and--most importantly--why they bite

Dolphin Talk: Whistles, Clicks, And Clapping Jaws


Wendy Pfeffer - 2003
    Describes how dolphins communicate with each other in squeaks, whistles, and pops.

Mr. Goethe's Garden


Diana Cohn - 2003
    Goethe's Garden tells the story of a unique friendship between an inquisitive young girl, Anna, and her neighbor-the elderly, world-famous author, artist and natural scientist, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Anna visits Mr. Goethe in his well-tended garden where he teaches her to draw and to observe the world of nature in a special way.Set in the 1830s, in Weimar, Germany, this book was partially inspired by Goethe's life and his botanical treatise The Metamorphosis of the Plant. Exquisitely sensitive illustrations and elegant text reveal the intricate wonders of the plant kingdom. An informative afterword describes the life of Goethe and his many accomplishments. (Ages 6-9)

You Are to Me


Rebecca Doughty - 2003
     Rebecca Doughty’s playful language and jubilant illustrations add up to a boisterous celebration of love, one that will inspire readers to invent new superlatives for their own loved ones.

The Most Thankful Thing


Lisa McCourt - 2003
    A perfect bedtime story for every day -- and especially for Thanksgiving!When a little girl asks her mom what her "most thankful thing ever" is, Mom turns the question into a fun trip down memory lane. Turning the pages of Mom's photo album, they discover many wonderful moments in Mom's life, from summer camp to winning a trophy in a soccer tournament, from singing onstage to her wedding day. But one event in Mom's whole life is the very best ever -- the birth of her precious little girl.

Careless at the Carnival: Junior Discovers Spending


Dave Ramsey - 2003
    From working and saving, to giving and spending, these wonderful stories will teach real life 'stuff' and the stories are so fun, children won't even know they're learning. The second of four books in the Life Lessons with Junior series teaches children how to spend. Careless at the Carnival will teach children to make a plan for spending their money by dividing their money into spending categories. Each book in the Life Lessons with Junior series has practical tips for parents to use as they teach their children these life-changing principles.

My Fantastic Fieldtrip: Junior Discovers Saving


Dave Ramsey - 2003
    From working and saving, to giving and spending, these wonderful stories will teach real life 'stuff' and the stories are so fun, children won't even know they're learning. The final of four books in the Life Lessons with Junior series teaches children the value of saving. My Fantastic Fieldtrip will teach children the benefits of planning ahead for the future. Each book in the Life Lessons with Junior series has practical tips for parents to use as they teach their children these life-changing principles.

A Picnic with Monet


Julie Merberg - 2003
    In A Picnic with Monet, Claude Monet's light-filled paintings take children on an enchanted picnic in the countryside. This board book is a fun introduction ot art and an imaginative adventure all rolled into one!

Washington, D.C.


Simone T. Ribke - 2003
    NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Culture: I- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different- Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groups- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past- People, Places, and Environments: III- Use atlases, databases, grid systems, charts, graphs, and maps to interpret information

The Complete Book of the Alphabet, Grades Preschool - 1


American Education Publishing - 2003
    The Complete Book of the Alphabet provides 352 pages of fun exercises that guide children from writing each letter of the alphabet to recognizing each letter of the alphabet and the sounds they make! Concepts are reinforced with puzzles and activity pages

The Blast Off Kid


Laura Driscoll - 2003
    But how can he count them all? Will he have enough?

Manatee Mom


Andrea Zimmerman - 2003
    Readers will relate to most of the young manatee's description of its mom.

Racer Dogs


Bob Kolar - 2003
    Bingo, Stinky, Wags, Trixie, Dodger, Zigzag, Flick, and Racer Jack all have their eyes on the trophy cup. But adventures await before victory can be claimed-confusing road signs, breakdowns, pit stops-not to mention Racer Jack's penchant for driving the wrong way, which creates a crashing conclusion for all! Bob Kolar's ingenious rhymes and wittily detailed world guarantee uproarious read-aloud fun. So GO GO GO!

Primary Mathematics 1A Textbook (Singapore Math)


Kho Tek Hong - 2003
    

Life as a Chicken


Victoria Parker - 2003
    This series looks at the life cycle of familiar plants and animals, introducing the reader to the concept of change over time. Each book looks at the habitat the plant or animal lives in, what it needs to grow, and the stages of changes it goes through.

Statue of Liberty with Code


Steve Goldsworthy - 2003
    Discover more fascinating facts in Statue of Liberty, an American Icons book.

Honeybees


Joyce Milton - 2003
    With fun bee facts and bright, realistic artwork, this Station Stop 2 easy reader will fly off bookshelves!Illustrated by Pete Mueller.

The Water Cycle


Robin Nelson - 2003
    Summarizes how Earth's water changes to vapor and rises into the sky where it turns into rain, and introduces related concepts such as the shape of raindrops and the presence of pollutants in rainfall.

Thomas Jefferson's Feast (Step into Reading)


Frank Murphy - 2003
    After a visit to France, he introduced all sorts of yummy treats to America--including one that upset more than just tummies and created a culinary controversy!Get the scoop in this deliciously funny, true story--guaranteed to tempt even the most reluctant readers!

Garden Wigglers: Earthworms in Your Backyard


Nancy Loewen - 2003
    Fun facts and activities, an anatomy diagram, and easy-to-read text introduce young scientists to the fascinating behaviors and traits of nature's gardeners --earthworms!

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World


Mary Hoffman - 2003
    As Philip marvels at the most breathtaking and beautiful buildings, gardens, and statues ever built -- at Giza, Babylon, Olympia, Ephesus, Halicarnassus, and Rhodes, he knows that he will remember this trip for the rest of his life. But when they sail home to Alexandria, there is one more surprise waiting. Mary Hoffman's storytelling, based on the latest research, blends with M.P. Robertson's creative reconstructions in this inspiring introduction to the ancient wonders.

Aesop's Fables


Brad Sneed - 2003
    Includes "The Fox & the Grapes," "The Hare & the Tortoise," others. 10" x 13". All agesBrad Sneed brings his zany and creative talents to the world of Aesop. In his signature style of tricky perspectives, amusing exaggerations, and rich, delicate watercolors, his animal characters are beautifully realistic and yet humorously human, as they mimic a wide range of human feelings . . . and foibles.The stories of Aesop have been told and retold over the centuries; in his lively adaptation Brad Sneed updates the language and infuses these fifteen stories with a sense of humor that children will enthusiastically enjoy. And once again, as in his popular alphabet book Picture a Letter, Brad has included a wordless bonus for sharp-eyed readers of all ages-a sixteenth tale told only in pictures is hidden somewhere between the covers.Adapted and Illustrated by Brad Sneed

Tom Thumb and the Football Team (Oxford Reading Tree: Treetops More All Stars)


Pippa Goodhart - 2003
    Intended for infant readers, this work features teaching notes which include: suggestions for guided reading, support for comprehension, support for writing and independent work, and photocopiable parent's page for suggestions for reading at home.

My Dog (Sight Word Readers Series)


Linda Ward Beech - 2003
    

Resource Guide For Waldorf Teachers: Kindergarten Grade 8 (Curriculum Series)


David S. Mitchell - 2003
    Care has been taken to seek out the most accurate translations. References are made to background reading of Rudolf Steiner and other authors to help the teacher understand the relevance of a particular subject. This book will prove to be a real time saver for teachers.

Castles


Stephanie Turnbull - 2003
    Castles is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.Information for Young Readers - Level 1

The Love Me Bird


Joyce Dunbar - 2003
    This sweet narrative by Joyce Dunbar is perfectly complemented by Sophie Fatus' elegant yet gentle illustrations.THE LOVE-ME BIRD is the sweet story of a small bird who will go to any lengths to find a love. At her friend, Shut-Eye, the owl's coaxing, she primps and preens and plays hard to get, to no avail. Her song is not answered. But after Shut-Eye advises her to change her tune, the Love-Me bird finally finds her true love.

Orion


Stephanie True Peters - 2003
    They will learn why Orion is the brightest constellation in the winter night sky. This volume draws kids into the world of stars as they learn why some stars are brighter than others, why stars vary in size, and why they age, just like us! Fun fact boxes and photos along with photo captions take kids on a star-filled journey they will never forget!

Alligators And Crocodiles


Trudi Trueit - 2003
    - Words to Know glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary- Learning More section encourages independent study- Index makes navigating subject matter easy

Canada ABCs: A Book about the People and Places of Canada


Brenda Haugen - 2003
    An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Canada.

Purim


Carmen Bredeson - 2003
    That's why, in early spring. Jewish people everywhere celebrate Purim by singing songs, dressing up as characters from Esther's story, and giving money to the poor.

A Day at the Beach


Lauryn Silverhardt - 2003
    Come play at the beach with Dora and Boots!

From Nature Stories to Natural Science: A Holistic Approach to Science for Families


Donna Simmons - 2003
    

There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars


Bob Crelin - 2003
    This beautifully illustrated book helps children discover the magic of the night sky, the growing problem of light pollution, and what can be done to save the vanishing stars. (A portion of the proceeds goes to the International Dark-Sky Association.)

Go, Fractions!


Judith Bauer Stamper - 2003
    And the name of the team is the Fractions. The numbers on the kids' uniforms are fractions. At half time, the kids eat orange slices that are cut in halves, quarters, and thirds. All of these fractions add up to two things-a winning team and lots of fun! Illustrated by Chris Demarest.

Storybook Art: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of 100 Great Picture Book Illustrators


MaryAnn F. Kohl - 2003
    Featured are famous and award-winning storybook illustrators from the 1930s to present—Good Night Moon’s Clement Hurd, Corduroy’s Don Freeman, Olivia’s Ian Falconer, and more—along with biographical information, open-ended art projects, and portraits created by grade school children. Illustration techniques covered include painting, drawing, cutting and collage, and construction and crafts. Art projects include imitating Jackson Pollock in the “Jackson Piglet Wall Painting” from Olivia and creating a “Photo Story” from children’s photos similar to Sugaring Time. An extensive resource guide of illustrator websites, art materials, and supplies listed by project is provided, as well as complete book information for the featured illustrators’ works.