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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...
Author
Series
Cilla Lee-Jenkins volume 3
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 6
Description
"Pricilla "Cilla" Lee-Jenkins has already written a "Bestseller" and a "Classic"--now it's time for her to write an Epic Story. Epics are all about brave heroes overcoming Struggles to save the world, and this year, Cilla is facing her toughest struggles yet: Cilla is in fifth grade and, unlike her classmates, not at all ready to start middle school. Her beloved grandfather YeYe has had a stroke and forgotten his English, and it's up to Cilla to help...
10) Rapunzel
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 700L
Description
A retelling of the German folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a sorceress. Includes a note on the origins of the story.
11) Kai Havertz
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
At just 20 years old, Kai Havertz became the youngest player to score thirty Bundesliga goals. The attacking midfielder quickly made a name for himself with German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, before switching to the Premier League with Chelsea. Already a Champions League winner with the Blues, as well as a regular starter for the German national team, Kai is only just getting started on his journey to soccer stardom.
12) 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...
13) The lost heir
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 10
Description
Overjoyed to be reunited with her fellow ocean-dwelling dragons, Tsunami the SeaWing continues efforts to end the war for Pyrrhia in spite of a dangerous assassin who is threatening all their lives.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"From the moon landing to aliens visiting Earth, space is full of mysteries. But some things can be explained with science. Learn about the scientific method and how it can help you discover the truth. Get ready to blow up some totally-not-true space myths"--
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.
17) 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,...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Appears on list
Description
"Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued. Graphic novel-like layouts and spirited text invite readers to search for the one thing that's not actually true in this thrilling yet light-hearted tale of adventure....
19) 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,...
20) Wilma Mankiller
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022
Description
The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation