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Feet

Book - 2000

Brief rhyming text describes children at camp who use their feet to do a variety of things, from kicking a soccer ball t...

A box can be many things

Book - 1997

A girl and her brother retrieve a large box from the garbage and pretend that it is a cave, car, house, and cage.

Hands

Book - 2000

Children use their hands for all kinds of things when they prepare for and go to a birthday party.

Purple is best

Book - 1999

Sue's blue paint and Fred's red paint get mixed together and create purple, the best color of all.

Circle city

Book - 1999

A child points out all the circles she sees while out walking, from car and bus tires to coins and pizza.

Thanksgiving

Book - 2000

Describes the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Thanksgiving.

Dr. Seuss

Book - 2003

Presents a brief overview of the life of the man who wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" and many other beloved children's books.

Look for ladybugs

Book - 2007

Simple, rhyming text about a ladybug search teaches about prepositional phrases.

Valentine's Day

Book - 2001

Kwanzaa

Book - 2000

Discusses the origins, symbols, and celebration of Kwanzaa, the holiday that focuses on African American history, cultur...

Corn aplenty

Book - 2009

Two children watch a local farmer grow a crop of corn and as the corn develops--from seed to harvest time--so does the f...

Chilly Charlie

Book - 2001

Charlie is chilly all over and needs a hug to warm him up.

Robot, go bot! : a comic reader

Book - 2013

A young girl makes so many demands on the robot she has constructed that he runs away.

Christmas

Book - 2000

Introduces the many aspects of Christmas, including its history, customs, meaning, and the way people celebrate it today...

Family photo

Book - 2007

U.S. landforms

Book - 2012

Introduces unique natural formations in the United States, including the Great Lakes, the Colorado Plateau, and the Miss...

The secret code

Book - 1998

Oscar, who is blind, teaches Lucy how to read his Braille book.

Bob's vacation

Book - 1999

A snowman becomes bored with snow because it is not colorful enough.

So many sounds

Book - 2001

Sounds heard on a farm include a bird, a cow, a farmer, a train, and an owl.

Top 10 fish for kids

Book - 2009

"Provides facts on the top ten fish breeds for kids and how to care for them"--Provided by publisher.

The Midwest

Book - 2012

Discusses the history, people, animals, resources and economy of the midwestern United States.

The Northeast

Book - 2012

Discusses the history, people, animals, resources and economy of the northeastern United States.

Simple machines

Book - 2012

Examines ancient machines with timelines and photos, including how they have been used throughout history.

The Southeast

Book - 2012

Discusses the history, people, animals, resources and economy of the American Southeast.

The Southwest

Book - 2012

Describes the Southwestern region of the United States, including the geography, weather, local animals, native peoples,...

My book by me

Book - 2000

A child describes the pleasures and freedom of writing one's own book and then reading it as well.

Top 10 cats for kids

Book - 2009

"Provides facts on the top ten cat breeds for kids and how to care for them"--Provided by publisher.

Chanukah

Book - 2000

George Washington Carver

Book - 2014

When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up o...

Shoo crow, shoo!

Book - 2001

A scarecrow is too friendly to do the job for which it was made.

Rubber duck

Book - 2002

A rubber duck leaves his clean bathtub and has messy adventures outside.

Mars

Book - 2002

Presents information learned by past and present observers of Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, and briefly describe...

A teen guide to breakfast on the go

Book - 2011

"Information and recipes help readers create quick, healthy, and tasty breakfasts"--Provided by publisher.

Neil Armstrong

Book - 2014

From the time he was a little boy, Neil Armstrong dreamed of flying bout how he turned his dream into reality and how hi...

New Year's day

Book - 2000

Discusses the history, customs, and celebrations of New Year's Day.

Jupiter

Book - 2002

Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Jupiter.

Flip flop!

Book - 2011

Rhyming text explores the many options that summer presents to two best friends, from swimming in a pool versus swimming...

Panama

Book - 1999

Provides an overview of the geography, history, and culture of the small North American country that touches two oceans ...

Earth

Book - 2003

A teen guide to creative, delightful dinners

Book - 2011

"Information and recipes help readers create quick, healthy, and tasty dinners"--Provided by publisher.

Crafting with recyclables

Book - 2014

Contains activities that encourage readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrat...

Mercury

Book - 2002

Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Mercury.

What is a bank?

Book - 2006

A teen guide to quick, healthy snacks

Book - 2011

"Information and recipes help readers create quick, healthy, and tasty snacks"--Provided by publisher.

Venus

Book - 2002

Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Venus.

Creating winter crafts

Book - 2014

Provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and techniques for creating decorative craft projects for the winter season, e...

Los pies

Book - 2000

Brief rhyming text describes children at camp who use their feet to do a variety of things, from kicking a soccer ball t...

My heart and blood

Book - 2005

My stomach

Book - 2005

The solar system

Book - 2001

Briefly describes the characteristics of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets of our solar system.

Lots of balloons

Book - 2002

A child buys different colored balloons to brighten the lives of others.

In the yard

Book - 2001

As the seasons change, a family shares both fun and chores in their yard.

A star in my orange : looking for nature's shapes

Book - 2002

Photographs and simple text explain how various shapes and patterns can be found all around in nature.

My special space

Book - 2003

A girl describes the hideaway in her closet where she goes when she wants to spend time by herself.

My bones and muscles

Book - 2005

Trains

Book - 2010

"Describes the physical attributes, different kinds, and purposes of trains"--Provided by publisher.

Robin at Hickory Street

Book - 1995

While searching for a new home where he can begin a family, Robin often hears "no vacancy" and "no trespassing" chirped ...

Yahoo for you

Book - 2002

Grandma encourages a fearful child to try new things.

The Harlem Renaissance

Book - 2006

Discusses the creation of the Harlem Renaissance, the African Americans in the spotlight there, and the legacy of future...

Ovals

Book - 2007

"Identifies ovals in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Squares

Book - 2007

"Identifies squares in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Pizza

Book - 2009

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores different varieties of pizza"--Provided by publisher.

Clown around

Book - 2001

A clown troupe prepares for, and presents, a circus act complete with seltzer, a tiny car, and a high wire act.

The moon

Book - 2003

Describes the formation, orbit, surface features, exploration, and future study of our moon.

Librarians

Book - 2008

Introduces the tools librarians use in their work.

Sounds like fun

Book - 2005

While her friends are outside playing, Ashley must stay in and practice for her piano recital.

The Milky Way and other galaxies

Book - 2005

Discusses the Milky Way and the other galaxies that exist in the universe.

Mi lugar preferido

Book - 2005

A girl describes the hideaway in her closet where she goes when she wants to spend time by herself.

Tepee

Book - 2007

"Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a teepee"--Provided by publisher.

Fire safety

Book - 2010

"Identifies common fire hazards and advises how to deal with them"--Provided by publisher.

Planes

Book - 2010

"Describes the physical attributes, different kinds, and purposes of planes"--Provided by publisher.

Going organic : a healthy guide to making the switch

Book - 2012

"Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to an organic diet"--

Las manos

Book - 2000

Children use their hands for all kinds of things when they prepare for and go to a birthday party.

Ways to go

Book - 2001

Iraq

Book - 2004

An introduction to the geography, history, people, and culture of Iraq.

My brain

Book - 2005

Black holes

Book - 2005

Discusses the history of black holes, the scientific theory of how they are formed, and what they may be able to tell us...

Yum! : a book about taste

Book - 2005

Discusses the sense of taste and how it affects the body.

Log cabin

Book - 2007

Carving pumpkins

Book - 2013

Pizza

Book - 2009

Easy to read text with rebuses explores different varieties of pizza.

Helado

Book - 2009

Introduces different types of ways to eat ice cream.

Un cartero

Book - 2008

Easy to read text with rebuses explores the job duties of mail carriers.

Mount Rushmore

Book - 2002

Introduces Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, telling how it was carved, how big it is, and other interesting facts.

Hats!

Book - 2001

A young boy tries on many different hats while trying to decide which one to wear.

In the yard

Book - 2002

As seasons change, an African-American family shares both fun and chores in their yard.

Chess

Book - 2005

My lungs

Book - 2005

My skin

Book - 2005

Igloo

Book - 2007

The butterfly in the sky

Book - 2007

"A rebus book that follows the lifecycle of a butterfly"--Provided by publisher.

The lion in the grass

Book - 2007

Easy-to-read text with rebuses explores how a lion spends his time, from hunting zebras in the tall grass to watching cu...

Rolling

Book - 2007

Driving

Book - 2007

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores various vehicles"--Provided by publisher.

Floating

Book - 2007

Simple text with rebuses explores things that float, from balloons and boats to penguins and soap.

Climbing

Book - 2007

Flying

Book - 2007

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores various things that fly"--Provided by publisher.

One

Book - 2009

"Identifies things that inherently come in ones and lists other examples"--Provided by publisher.

Cars

Book - 2010

"Describes the physical attributes, different kinds, and purposes of cars"--Provided by publisher.

Trucks

Book - 2010

"Describes the physical attributes, different kinds, and purposes of trucks"--Provided by publisher.

Neil Armstrong

Book - 2003

An introduction to the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, who was the first man on the moon.

Say "Hi!" up high

Book - 2002

A child jumps high, as a bird, a kite, and more pass by.

My red rowboat

Book - 2002

A father and child row a red boat across a lake to buy groceries.

Singapore

Book - 2004

An introduction to the geography, history, people, and culture of Singapore.

Tired of waiting

Book - 2005

A child thinks of ways to have fun while waiting for the bus, at the doctor's office, and at other boring times during t...

Thailand

Book - 2007

Chile

Book - 2007

Triangles

Book - 2007

"Identifies triangles in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Circles

Book - 2007

"Identifies circles in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Pyramid

Book - 2007

"Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a pyramid"--Provided by publisher.

The robin in the tree

Book - 2007

"A rebus book that follows a robin's day"--Provided by publisher.

Riding

Book - 2007

Simple text with rebuses explores various objects to ride, such as a camel, a sled, and a train.

Builders

Book - 2008

"Introduces the tools builders use in their work"--Provided by publisher.

Rainbows

Book - 2008

"Provides a basic introduction to rainbows, including how and when they are formed"--Provided by publisher.

Ice cream

Book - 2009

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores the different ways to enjoy ice cream"--Provided by publisher.

Quilting for fun!

Book - 2009

An introduction to the history, types, techniques, and other elements of quilting. Includes instructions for five quilti...

Ten

Book - 2009

"Identifies objects that inherently come in tens and lists other examples"--Provided by publisher.

Five

Book - 2009

"Identifies objects that inherently come in fives and lists other examples"--Provided by publisher.

Four

Book - 2009

"Identifies things that inherently come in fours and lists other examples"--Provided by publisher.

Three

Book - 2009

"Identifies things that inherently come in threes and lists other examples"--Provided by publisher.

Two

Book - 2009

"Identifies things that inherently come in twos and lists other examples"--Provided by publisher.

Guess who purrs

Book - 2009

"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a cat's physical characteristics, b...

Water safety

Book - 2010

"Identifies common water hazards and advises how to deal with them"--Provided by publisher.

Saving money

Book - 2010

Circle city

Book - 1999

A child points out all the circles she sees while out walking, from car and bus tires to coins and pizza.

Chanukah

Book - 2000

I'll make you a card

Book - 2002

Handmade cards are given to celebrate a holiday for each month of the year.

Pet your pet

Book - 2002

Presents rhyming suggestions for a number of ways to show affection to a variety of pets.

Neptune

Book - 2003

Briefly describes the surface features, internal composition, orbit, moons, and efforts to study the planet Neptune.

The sun

Book - 2003

Describes the composition, surface features, and exploration of the sun, as well as its place in the solar system.

Coins

Book - 2006

Many-sided shapes

Book - 2007

"Identifies many-sided shapes and their points or sides"--Provided by publisher.

Rectangles

Book - 2007

"Identifies rectangles in the world"--Provided by publisher.

Sniff, sniff : a book about smell

Book - 2005

Discusses the sense of smell and how it affects the body.

Soft and smooth, rough and bumpy : a book about touch

Book - 2005

Discusses the sense of touch and how it affects the body.

Shhhh ... : a book about hearing

Book - 2005

Discusses the sense of hearing and how it affects the body. The banging of drums bounces around your head, but how do yo...

Look! : a book about sight

Book - 2005

Discusses the sense of sight and how it affects the body.

Castle

Book - 2007

"Descibes the architecture, construction, and interior of a castle"--Provided by publisher.

The frog in the pond

Book - 2007

"A rebus book about a frog and his home in the pond"--Provided by publisher.

Firefighter

Book - 2008

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores the job of a firefighter"--Provided by publisher.

Doctors

Book - 2008

"Introduces tools doctors use in their work"--Provided by publisher.

Chefs

Book - 2008

"Introduces the tools chefs use in their work"--Provided by publisher.

At the beach

Book - 2007

On a farm

Book - 2008

Easy-to-read text with rebuses explores fun activities on a farm.

Andrew Carnegie : captain of industry

Book - 2006

Discusses the life of the self-made millionaire who made his fortune in the steel industry and is remembered for his gen...

Guess who swims

Book - 2009

"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a penguin's physical characteristic...

Safety at home

Book - 2009

"Identifies common hazards in the home and advises how to deal with them"--Provided by publisher.

Spending money

Book - 2010

Learn about the various ways people spend money and how you can make a budget so you'll have money available when you ne...

Buses

Book - 2010

"Describes the physical attributes, different kinds, and purposes of buses"--Provided by publisher.

Fireworks

Book - 2011

"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of fireworks"--Provided by publisher.

Boats

Book - 2010

"Describes the physical attributes, different kinds, and purposes of boats"--Provided by publisher.

Going vegan : a healthy guide to making the switch

Book - 2012

"Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegan diet"--

Dessert designer : creations you can make and eat

Book - 2013

"Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create food art with cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and candies"--

Seasons = Las estaciones

Book - 2010

Explica los cambios que pasan cada temporada a las plantas, el tiempo, los animales y a tí.

Braiding hair

Book - 2013

Introduces readers to the history of hair and different ways to braid it, including French braiding, fairy braids, and t...

One giant leap

Book - 1996

While on a field trip to the National Air and Space Museum, Tommy imagines himself as Neil Armstrong, who was the Missio...

Ladies and gentlemen!

Book - 2002

A child is very nervous about the possibility of not remembering what to say in the play.

Splash in a pond

Book - 2001

Illustrations and brief text describe a visit to a pond, including clothes, equipment, and things to see and do.

Look down low

Book - 2002

Look down low and crawl around, to see things hiding on the ground.

North America

Book - 2004

Introduces the geography, topography, and climate of the continent of North America.

Antarctica

Book - 2004

Describes the basic geography, topography, history, plant and animal life, and climate of Antarctica.

Frederick Douglass

Book - 2003

Constellations

Book - 2005

Discusses the history of constellations, early astronomers, and the purpose of using constellations.

Spending money

Book - 2006

Saving money

Book - 2006

In Saving Money, young readers will learn about earning money and keeping it safe, the advantages of saving money, and h...

The history of money

Book - 2006

Paper money

Book - 2006

Skyscraper

Book - 2007

"Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a skyscraper"--Provided by publisher.

Altas y bajas, blancas y grises : un libro sobre las nubes

Book - 2007

Describes how clouds form and what they are made of. Includes an experiment at the end.

Caliente y brillante : un libro sobre el sol

Book - 2007

Learn about the sun and how it affects life on earth.

Elizabeth Dole : public servant and senator

Book - 2008

A biography of Elizabeth Dole, who held the posts of U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Secretary of L...

Crawl, ladybug, crawl!

Book - 2008

"Describes characteristics and behaviors of ladybugs"--Provided by publisher.

Librarians

Book - 2008

"Introduces the tools librarians use in their work"--Provided by publisher.

Artists

Book - 2008

"Introduces the tools artists use in their work"--Provided by publisher.

EMTs

Book - 2008

"Introduces the tools EMTs use in their work"--Provided by publisher.

At the zoo

Book - 2008

Introduces various animals at the zoo through simple text with rebuses.

Applesauce

Book - 2009

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores how to make applesauce"--Provided by publisher.

Cake

Book - 2009

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores the different varieties of cake"--Provided by publisher.

Bread

Book - 2009

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores different varieties of bread"--Provided by publisher.

At a picnic

Book - 2008

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores fun activities at a picnic"--Provided by publisher.

Making books for fun!

Book - 2009

Electricity and magnetism

Book - 2009

A look inside electricity and magnetism.

Guess who stings

Book - 2009

"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a honeybee's physical characteristi...

Guess who jumps

Book - 2009

"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a frog's physical characteristics, ...

Guess who grunts

Book - 2009

"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a pig's physical characteristics, b...

Juegos y diversiones en la historia de América

Book - 2007

An account of the games in America-- from the earliest to the most recent.

Australia

Book - 2009

"Describes the geography, history, industries, education, government, and cultures of Australia. Includes maps, charts, ...

Guess who grunts = Adivina quién gruñe

Book - 2009

Describe las partes de un cerdo e invita al lector a adivinar qué tipo de animal es.

Guess who swims = Adivina quién nada

Book - 2009

Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a penguin's physical characteristics...

Guess who jumps = Adivia quién brinca

Book - 2009

Simple text and colorful illustrations describe different characteristics and habits of the frog, inviting the reader to...

Guess who stings = Adivina quién pica

Book - 2009

Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a honeybee's physical characteristic...

School safety

Book - 2010

"Identifies common hazards at school and advises how to deal with them"--Provided by publisher.

Food safety

Book - 2009

"Identifies common food hazards and advises how to deal with them"--Provided by publisher.

Safety on the go

Book - 2010

"Identifies common transportation hazards and advises how to deal with them"--Provided by publisher.

Water

Book - 2010

Introduces the idea that many things in the world around us are cyclical in nature and discusses the water cycle from pu...

The history of money

Book - 2010

This book looks at the story of money from the bartering systems of long ago to today's types of currency. Also features...

Paper money

Book - 2010

Introduces the denominations of the bills, how bills are made, and the famous faces and symbols on bills.

Coins

Book - 2010

This book tells readers more about our metal currency, including the different collectible coins and how coins are made ...

Eye candy : crafting cool candy creations

Book - 2013

"Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create food art with candies"--

Spin around

Book - 2006

Dig in

Book - 2006

On the run

Book - 2006

Fall down

Book - 2006

Spring out

Book - 2006

Grow up

Book - 2006

Pennsylvania

Book - 2006

The whale in the water

Book - 2007

"A rebus book of a day in the life of an Orca whale"--Provided by publisher.

Candle making for fun!

Book - 2008

Learn how to make your own candles from various waxes and wicks, to shapes and sizes of molds. Learn how to dip tapers, ...

Cookies

Book - 2009

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores different varieties of cookies"--Provided by publisher.

Guess who hunts

Book - 2009

"Following a guessing game format, this book provides young readers with clues about a whale's physical characteristics,...

La escuela en la historia de América

Book - 2007

An account of education in America-- from the earliest experiences to the most recent.

La comunicación en la historia de América

Book - 2007

An account of communication in America-- from the earliest means to the most recent.

Food chains

Book - 2010

"Introduces the idea that many things in the world around us are cyclical in nature and explores the food chain"--Provid...

Seasons

Book - 2010

"Introduces the idea that many things in the world around us are cyclical in nature and discusses how the seasons change...

What is a bank?

Book - 2010

Discusses how banks work, how to deposit and withdraw money in person and using an ATM machine, and what loans and inter...

Alternative energy : beyond fossil fuels

Book - 2010

We rely on energy to fuel our activities, but fossil fuels cause pollution. And their supply is running out. What can yo...

The West

Book - 2012

Discusses the history, people, animals, resources and economy of the western United States.

Arctic adventure : Inuit life in the 1800s

Book - 1997

While visiting the exhibit on native cultures at the National Museum of Natural History, Tomas travels back in time and ...

Freaking out! : the science of the teenage brain

Book - 2012

Explores the mysteries of the teenage brain.

Teen guide to fast, delicious lunches

Book - 2011

"Information and recipes help readers create quick, healthy, and tasty lunches"--Provided by publisher.

Sports nutrition for teen athletes : eat right to take your game to the next level

Book - 2012

Provides teen athletes with tips and recipes to improve their diets.

Get connected : make a friendship bracelet

Book - 2011

"Reviews the meaning and history of jewelry over time as well as step-by-step instructions for creating beaded bracelets...

Plants = Las plantas

Book - 2010

Describes plant life cycles.

Recipes from India

Book - 2014

Recipes from Mexico

Book - 2014

Recipes from Italy

Book - 2014

Recipes from China

Book - 2014

Metal

Book - 2012

"Examines how we use metal in every day objects, its unique traits and qualities, and how it is processed to be useful t...

Flip flop! [electronic resource]

E-Book - 2011

Rhyming text explores the many options that summer presents to two best friends, from swimming in a pool versus swimming...

Going vegetarian [electronic resource] : a healthy guide to making the switch

E-Book - 2012

"Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegetarian diet"--

Who was Harriet Beecher Stowe? [electronic resource]

E-Book -

Born in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. Slavery was a major indu...

Who was Cesar Chavez? [electronic resource]

E-Book - 2017

Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and ...

Who are the Rolling Stones? [electronic resource]

E-Book - 2017

Starting out over fifty years ago, the Rolling Stones took the music of the blues and blended it into rock and roll to c...

Going vegetarian : a healthy guide to making the switch

Book - 2012

"Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegetarian diet"--