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Author
Pub. Date
1986
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 450L
Description
In this lap-size board book edition of a beloved tale from children's book legend Eric Carle, a father will move heaven and earth to delight his daughter. Monica wants to play with the moon, but she can't quite seem to reach it. This story literally unfolds as the pages extend both outward and upward, and readers will empathize with Monica's longing for the moon as well as be reassured by her father's willingness to try to make her dream come true....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
Food service workers have important jobs, and readers learn all about what makes these workers essential in this creative look at community helpers who don't often get their share of the spotlight. Clear and focused text introduces the basics of jobs in the food service industry, inspiring readers to look more deeply into a career in this area if they are interested in food.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a wide variety of health care workers, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. They help us stay healthy and sometimes put their own health on the line to take care of their patients. Readers are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for health care workers as they explore clear and concise main text and full-color photographs that depict what a day on the job is like...
9) India
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
India is the second-most populous country on Earth. It's also home to the roots of civilization and some very old cultures! In this book, readers embark on a road trip with a young narrator heading to all the major sites in India. From the glory of the Taj Mahal to the bustling streets of Mumbai, the art, history, and geography of India are included in the accessible main text. Fact boxes add additional information as full-color photographs illustrate...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Grace campaigns for president of her grade, but when her competition seems to have the support of all the male voters, she must use all her campaigning skills to win them over by showing that she is the best person for the job.
11) Australia
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"The land down under is halfway around the world from North America. It has summer when we have winter. Just imagine going to a warm beach on New Year's Day! In this book, readers can head there with just the turn of a page. Australia's most famous landmarks, art, and history are all included in the accessible, friendly text, all presented by a kid narrator for readers to relate to. A mix of full-color photographs of notable foods, sports, and festivals,...
12) France
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Most people have heard of Paris, France, but there is so much more to this large, lovely European country! From the Eiffel Tower to the shores of the Mediterranean, the most amazing parts of France are highlighted in this colorful book. A kid narrator embarks on a road trip and brings readers along to see the art, history, and geography of France. Accessible main text supports elementary social studies curricula as well as global cultural studies,...
13) South Africa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful geography on Earth! From Table Mountain to Cape Town, this nation may be lovely, but it has a tumultuous history. Nonetheless, a road trip around South Africa is on many tourists' bucket lists! In this book, readers get to hop in the car with a young narrator traveling around South Africa. The main content includes topics supportive of social studies curricula, including geography, history, and landmarks,...
14) Switched
Author
Series
Fairy Tale Reform School volume 4
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
650L
Description
Gilly and her friends must prepare for a giant invasion after Jack plants magic beans, earning him a spot in Fairy Tale Reform School and reminding Gilly how good it feels to be bad.
16) Going places
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
Description
Rafael has looked forward to the Going Places contest and builds his go-cart from a kit in record time, but his neighbor, Maya, has a much more interesting and creative idea for her entry and Rafael decides to help.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"A guide for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers"--
When you're a girl of color, figuring out how to find your voice-- and make sure everyone around you can hear it-- is essential. Harts walks you through her own successes, and the missteps that helped her grow. She offers practical advice on choosing friends, finding mentors, and setting boundaries for healthy relationships,...
19) Shiny misfits
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Bay Ann is sure her tap dance will shine at the school talent show, but when her crush, Alyee Maq, catches her before she falls (which was his fault anyway) and gets all the "fame" she is determined to beat him at his own attention-seeking game."--