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The Monster That Ate Our Keys


A.J. Cosmo - 2012
     3k words, 6 color illustrations, perfect for emergent readers!

Si Duglit, Ang Dugong Makulit


Luis P. Gatmaitan - 1995
    Explore with Duglit as he takes you into the inner workings of the human body. Winner of the First Prize in the 1994 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for Maikling Kuwentong Pambata.

Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything


Crispin Boyer - 2015
    Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!

A Mermaid Tea Party


Sally Huss - 2013
    Fun, Beautifully Illustrated Bedtime Story/Picture Book about Thoughtfulness and Good Manners for Beginner Readers, Ages 2-8

Polar Brrr's Big Adventure


Bruce Lansky - 2014
    Watch him slide down a glacier, swim through icy water, and outsmart a pack of hungry wolves. You’ll wonder why this brave, quick-thinking polar bear cub is so determined to deliver the package as he journeys through a charming arctic environment. Beginning readers will appreciate the visual clues in Bill Bolton’s expressive illustrations, which combine with Bruce Lansky’s accessible, entertaining text to make this story so much fun to read.Meadowbrook Press’s Early Reader books meet the Common Core State Standards in reading for foundational skills and literature (kindergarten and grade one).

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book: World Folk Tales Especially for Reading Aloud


Bob Hartman - 1998
    Each story has been chosen for its integrity and for its ability to encourage and inspire children who are learning to understand the world around them. It is a captivating anthology that reflects the storyteller’s humor and joy of life, both of which are echoed in Susie Poole’s lively watercolor illustrations.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Polar Explorer!


Jen Green - 2000
    This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Science: History and Nature of Science Social Studies: Time, Continuity, & Change

The Magic School Bus Gets All Dried Up: A Book About Deserts


Joanna Cole - 1996
    Frizzle's class is building a wonderful diorama of the desert, but learning about such a harsh environment has gotten Phoebe worried. What happens to all the animals in the desert without any water to sustain them in the scorching heat? Ties in with the PBS-TV series beginning in October 1995. Full color.

Solar System: Our Place in Space


Rosemary Mosco - 2018
    Humans have always been fascinated by outer space and we’re learning more about our solar system every day. Did you know that our Solar System was born from a cloud of cosmic dust? That Jupiter’s red spot is really a raging storm? Join Sara, Jill, and their space-faring pets on a quest to learn more about the wonders of our Solar System—and beyond!

The Star-Spangled Banner


Peter Spier - 1973
    Among the highlights: a brief history of the anthem, a reproduction of Francis Scott Key's original manuscript, music for guitar and piano chords and many photographs.A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

Angry Ninja


Mary Nhin - 2019
    He's like a ticking time bomb. When his sister takes his things without asking, it makes Angry Ninja so frustrated. Until one day, a buddy shows him a simple strategy to control his emotions.

The Children's Book of Art: Internet Linked


Rosie Dickins - 1904
    There are lots of facts about the artists and their lives, and how they created their work, to help beginners understand what art is and why people think it is important. There are also Internet links to recommended websites where you can view lots more pictures, play art games and create your own art online."

We're Sailing Down the Nile: A Journey Through Egypt


Laurie Krebs - 2007
    With seven exciting destinations, a god or goddess on each page, and informative notes at the end, you will be an Egypt expert in no time!

The Great Wall Of China


Leonard Everett Fisher - 1986
    The Great Wall of China is Angela Fisher's brief history of the Great Wall.Angela FIsher's The Great Wall is an "awe-inspiring, impressive, black and gray illustrations set the tone for this history of the building of the Great Wall of China." (School Library Journal)

Scholastic Children's Dictionary


Scholastic Inc. - 1994
    Features a pronunciation guide and boxes offering extra facts.