Andrew Clements; lower-grade. This is a true story about a dog who has gone blind. For Norman, going blind wasn’t easy. He bumped into things and was scared of noises. He loved the beach where things were quiet, and there … Read More
Bobbie Kalman. This thin book has many pictures and text children can understand. The water cycle, snowflakes, tornadoes, weather forecasting, etc., are covered in a brief and interesting way. Paper; Crabtree Publ.
Helga and Erik could not believe their eyes. There were grasshoppers everywhere, and they were eating the crops! In the 1870s, when grasshoppers destroyed farms in Minnesota and other Midwestern states, many families gave up and moved away. This is … Read More
Laurence Pringle. This book gives a detailed account of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Seaman, a large, black Newfoundland is Lewis’ dog and a valuable member of the expedition. Actual excerpts from the explorer’s journals are included. As the main … Read More
Elizabeth Mann. When construction of the Empire State Building began in 1929, it was planned as the world’s tallest building. This book tells the story of its construction – including how steel rivets were heated in a coal furnace and … Read More
Here are the classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Titles available include Away We Go; Fun with Dick and Jane; Go Away … Read More
Classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Dick said, “Down, Spot. I cannot play. Down, Spot, down. Go away, little Spot. Go away … Read More
Classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Oh, Jane. Look and see. See Sally go. See Tim go. See Spot and Puff go.
Ellen Miles. Charles and Lizzie love puppies so very much. They want a puppy of their own, but their mom thinks that the family isn’t ready for a puppy. Then Goldie, a very young golden retriever, arrives. Will they be … Read More
Classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. “Guess who this is,” said Jane. “Guess who this is,” said Sally. “And see the two … Read More
