Nancy Carpenter
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Perfect for fans of firefighters and fire trucks, this energetic rhyming picture book shows how a fire chief and her crew keep their community safe. . . . lights begin flashing, and CLANG! the bells blast. They leap into action they need to move FAST! If a puppy is in danger or a café is on fire, Fire Chief Fran is ready to help! Featuring a strong female role model, a huge fire truck, and an action-packed story, this read-aloud is a dynamic introduction...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 850L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A picture book chronicle of the life of children's book pioneer John Newbery describes how he imagined books filled with stories, science and games before becoming a celebrated author and publisher, changing the literary world forever.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A pioneer father transports his beloved fruit trees and his family to Oregon in the mid-nineteenth century. Based loosely on the life of Henderson Luelling.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Christmas is two days away, but Frances and her little brother Peter, who recently moved with their father to a lighthouse on an isolated island, fear that they will have no treats, no music, and no visit from Santa. Includes facts about the Flying Santa Service.
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This funny and informative picture book tells the story of Joseph Bazalgette, a 19th century engineer who designed London's first comprehensive sewage system. In doing so, he saved thousands of lives from cholera outbreaks that regularly plagued the city. This STEM-focused story provides a window into the past and shows how one invention went on to affect generations to come-and teaches kids how they can prevent pollution in their own neighborhoods...
11) My Uncle Emily
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1881 Amherst, Massachusetts, six-year-old Gilbert finds it both challenging and wonderful to spend time with his aunt, the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson, who lives next door.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little Bear loves his little boat. He rows it around Huckleberry Lake, fishing and dreaming. But then Little Bear begins to grow and grow, until one day he doesn't fit in his little boat anymore! All children who experience growing pains will appreciate Little Bear's predicament. And they will smile with satisfaction as the solution to his problem unfolds in simple, lyrical words and charming pictures from two award-winning picture-book creators.
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