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The little red hen

Ziefert, Harriet


"Viking easy-to-read classic." The classic tale of the hen who has no one to help her grow, harvest, and mill the wheat, but several who want to eat the fruit of her labors.
Date Published:1995

Bodies are cool

Feder, Tyler,


Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more.
Date Published:2021

Tornado : a twisting tale of survival /

Troupe, Thomas Kingsley,


Tony and his twin sister Andie are four-wheeling in the woods near their family cabin, when they are caught in a violent thunderstorm--then the sky turns really dark, and they realize a monster tornado is on their tail, and suddenly they are not sure whether it is safer to keep running, or find some place to seek shelter.
Date Published:2016

Fred stays with me!

Coffelt, Nancy.


"First published in hardcover in June 2007 by Little, Brown and Company"--T.p. verso. A child describes how she lives sometimes with her mother and sometimes with her father, but her dog is her constant companion.
Date Published:2011

The money pit mystery

Walters, Eric, 1957-.



Date Published:1999

Clothing

Hall, Margaret, 1947-



Date Published:2001

Homes

Hall, Margaret, 1947-



Date Published:2001

Transportation

Hall, Margaret, 1947-



Date Published:2001

Festivals

Hall, Margaret C., 1947-


Explores the history, purposes, food, music, and dance of different types of festivals around the world, including seasonal and religious festivals.
Date Published:2002

Food

Hall, Margaret, 1947-



Date Published:2001

The rescue crew

Huntley, Matt,


"Based on the screenplay 'The SpongeBob movie: search for SquarePants' by Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman ; story by Marc Ceccarelli & Kaz and Pam Brady"--Title page. "...SpongeBob and his friends go on a swashbuckling, seafaring comedy-adventure taking them to the depths of the deep, blue sea. Join him and his Bikini Bottom buddies for their greatest adventure yet!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

When things aren't going right, go left

Colagiovanni, Marc,


"Told through creative language play, and with depth and whimsy, this picture book reminds readers of their own agency and the power they have to direct their own path. Marc Colagiovanni's lyrical text and Peter H. Reynolds's stunning art create an enduring message of strength and perseverance that is both universal and personal, and one that readers will be drawn to over and over again. This first of two new picture books created in collaboration with Marc and Peter will inspire, affirm, and reassure readers at key milestone moments in every young reader's life. When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left makes an inspiring graduation gift as well as a must-have, uplifting read sure to bring positivity to all who read it and remind us that even when nothing is going right... we can always choose to go left."--Publisher marketing
Date Published:2023

"Told through creative language play, and with depth and whimsy, this picture book reminds readers of their own agency and the power they have to direct their own path. Marc Colagiovanni's lyrical text and Peter H. Reynolds's stunning art create an enduring message of strength and perseverance that is both universal and personal, and one that readers will be drawn to over and over again. This first of two new picture books created in collaboration with Marc and Peter will inspire, affirm, and reassure readers at key milestone moments in every young reader's life. When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left makes an inspiring graduation gift as well as a must-have, uplifting read sure to bring positivity to all who read it and remind us that even when nothing is going right... we can always choose to go left."--Publisher marketing

Date Published:2023

Am I a color too?

Cole, Heidi, 1976-


A young boy whose father is called Black and whose mother is called White wonders if he is a color, too, even as he observes that people around him dream, feel, sing, smile, and dance in every color.
Date Published:2005

Forces and motion : from push to shove

Cooper, Christopher, 1944-.


Includes bibliographical references and index. What are forces? -- What happens when you push or pull an object? -- How can forces change the shape of objects? -- How can we make objects move faster and slower? -- Why do things fall to the ground when you drop them? -- Why do some things float? -- What is pressure? -- How can forces work for us?
Date Published:2003

The day you begin

Woodson, Jacqueline.


Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.
Date Published:2018

I'm writing a story

Groenendyk, Doretta.


I'm writing a story. I could read my story to you. It's about climbing trees and sharing secrets with the moon. Ever wish you could write a story, but you can't think of what to say? I'm Writing a Story takes you on a magical journey through words and pictures, inspiring you to write and illustrate a story of your very own!
Date Published:2009

Inside in : x-rays of nature's hidden world

Schutten, Jan Paul, 1970-


Did you ever wonder what a bee looks like underneath its furry coat? Did you know that a seahorse protects itself with both armor on the outside and a skeleton on the inside? Can you guess why a tree frog needs to use its eyes to swallow? With Inside In, photographer Arie van 't Riet gives us a rare chance to see beneath the surface of some of nature's most captivating creations tiny insects, fascinating fish, intriguing reptiles and amphibians, beautiful birds, and marvelous mammals with stunning, never-before-seen X-ray photographs. The photographer creates what he calls 'bioramas' by using low-energy X-ray techniques to capture these fascinating creatures, along with the delicate flowers, grasses, and plants in their natural environment. Informative and light-hearted text by Jan Paul Schutten helps us to understand what we're seeing, and to look more closely at the details and truly understand what makes these creatures remarkable. Inside In is of interest to anyone with a fascination for how creatures have evolved and adapted to their environment. Beyond that, the photographs themselves, in black-and-white and color, are exquisitely lovely. Inside In is a beautiful book that will be a treasure for readers of all ages.
Date Published:2021

Did you ever wonder what a bee looks like underneath its furry coat? Did you know that a seahorse protects itself with both armor on the outside and a skeleton on the inside? Can you guess why a tree frog needs to use its eyes to swallow? With Inside In, photographer Arie van 't Riet gives us a rare chance to see beneath the surface of some of nature's most captivating creations tiny insects, fascinating fish, intriguing reptiles and amphibians, beautiful birds, and marvelous mammals with stunning, never-before-seen X-ray photographs. The photographer creates what he calls 'bioramas' by using low-energy X-ray techniques to capture these fascinating creatures, along with the delicate flowers, grasses, and plants in their natural environment. Informative and light-hearted text by Jan Paul Schutten helps us to understand what we're seeing, and to look more closely at the details and truly understand what makes these creatures remarkable. Inside In is of interest to anyone with a fascination for how creatures have evolved and adapted to their environment. Beyond that, the photographs themselves, in black-and-white and color, are exquisitely lovely. Inside In is a beautiful book that will be a treasure for readers of all ages.

Date Published:2021

Cookies : bite-size life lessons /

Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.



Date Published:2006

Bigmama's

Crews, Donald.


Visiting Bigmama's house in the country, young Donald Crews finds his relatives full of news and the old place and its surroundings just the same as the year before.
Date Published:1991

Stanley, flat again

Brown, Jeff, , 1926-


After Stanley Lambchop goes flat once again, he uses his flatness to help win a sailboat race and to rescue a classmate from a collapsed building.
Date Published:2003