Catalog Search Results
1) Gilead
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son, an account of himself and his forebears. Ames is the son of an Iowan preacher and the grandson of a minister who, as a young man in Maine, saw a vision of Christ bound in chains and came west to Kansas to fight for abolition: He "preached men into the Civil War," then, at age fifty, became a chaplain in the Union Army, losing his right eye in battle. Reverend...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Meet Nikki Maxwell! She's starting eighth grade at a new school--and her very first diary packed with hilarious stories and art. . . Nikki confesses all in her first diary ever: her epic battle with her mom for an iPhone, meeting her new soon-to-be BFFs Chloe and Zoey, falling for adorably sweet crush Brandon, dealing with her zany little sister Brianna's antics--and the immediate clashes with mean girl MacKenzie, who becomes Nikki's rival in a schoolwide...
Author
Language
English
Description
Macbeth and Banquo are Scottish generals returning home from a victorious war campaign. Their journey is interrupted when three strange witches come upon them and predict their futures. They claim that Macbeth will one day become King of Scotland! Macbeth is stirred by the prophesy. Written in graphic-novel format.
Author
Language
English
Description
Nikki's juggling a lot this month. A reality TV crew is following Nikki and her friends as they record their hit song together, plus there are voice lessons, dance practice, and little sister Brianna's latest wacky hijinks. Nikki's sure she can handle everything, but will all the excitement cause new problems for Nikki and Brandon, now that cameras are everywhere Nikki goes?
6) Sound
Author
Language
English
Description
"First Science explains introductory physical science concepts about sound through real-world observation and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.
8) Hold fast
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
On a cold winter day in Chicago, Early's father disappeared, and now she, her mother and her brother have been forced to flee their apartment and join the ranks of the homeless--and it is up to Early to hold her family together and solve the mystery surrounding her father.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Follow the captivating journey of Mary Lennox, a neglected and sickly child, as she is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in the hauntingly beautiful Misselthwaite Manor. There, she uncovers a hidden garden, locked away and forgotten for years. Along with her newfound friends, the spirited Dickon and the frail Colin, Mary embarks on a transformative adventure to bring the garden back to life. Together, they learn the power of friendship, healing,...
10) My "j" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little j has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as jackrabbits, a jack-o'-lantern, and a jaguar in the jungle. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
11) My "w" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little w has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as woodpeckers, a wolf, a wishing wand, some watermelons, and wonderfully wiggly worms. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
13) My "k" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little k has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as kittens, kingbirds, a koala, and kids in a kindergarten. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
14) My "t" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little t has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as a toad, two turtles, and a tiger with tooth troubles. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
15) My "q" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little q has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as quilts, quail, quarters, and a quarreling queen. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
16) My "n" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little n has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as nickels, a necklace, and nine nesting nightingales eating nuts. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
17) My "i" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little i has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as inchworms, iguanas, and an icy igloo. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
19) My "p" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little p has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as a poodle and her puppy, a pig and her piglets, and a picnic involving pickles, popcorn, peaches, and peanuts. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
20) My "m" sound box
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Little m has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as mice, muddy monkeys, and a magic moon machine. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.