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November  2008

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  Easy Books

E COO Jake’s Best Thumb by Ilene Cooper

When Jake goes to kindergarten, a bully teases him about sucking his thumb, but Jake discovers that everyone--even bullies--needs some help being brave.

 

Jake's Best Thumb
E DUR A Dinosaur Called Tiny by Alan Durant

Tiny the small dinosaur hatches from a large egg. He's too small to join the other dinosaurs in games. But when one of the dinosaurs in trouble, Tiny goes to the rescue.

 

E HAS The Nine Lives of Dudley Dog by John and Ann Hassett

A persistent dog chases one cat after another, paying no heed to the dangers of busy streets, trains, bees, bulldozers, skunks, or raging fires.

 

The Nine Lives of Dudley Dog
E HOR Look Out, Suzy Goose by Petr Horacek

All the geese were honking--except for Suzy Goose. Suzy is different; Suzy longs for peace and quiet. So she sets off for the woods to find some. Meanwhile, a stealthy fox sets off to find some dinner--followed by a hungry wolf and bear.

 

E JAC Thea’s Tree by Alison Jackson

Thea Teawinkle plants an odd, purple, bean-shaped seed in her backyard for her class science project, with astonishing results that even the experts she writes to--including a botanist, an arborist, a museum curator, and a symphony director--cannot offer any explanations for.

 

Thea's Tree
E JOO Grandma Calls Me Beautiful by Barbara M. Joosse

A Hawaiian grandmother tells her granddaughter a favorite story about how much she loves her. Includes a glossary with definitions and explanations of Hawaiian words and customs.

 

E KER Owney, the Mail-Pouch Pooch by Mona Kerby

In 1888, Owney, a stray terrier puppy, finds a home in the Albany, New York, post office and becomes its official mascot as he rides the mail train through the Adirondacks and beyond, criss-crossing the United States, into Canada and Mexico, and eventually traveling around the world by mail boat in 132 days.

 

Owney the Mail Pouch Pooch
E LUN Monsters on Machines by Deb Lund

Construction crew monsters arrive on the scene with tractors, cranes, and grader machines. After a gruesome site is created as their routine, they straighten it up and leave everything clean.

 

E REC Yoon and the Jade Bracelet by Helen Recorvits

Although she really would have liked a jump rope for her birthday, Yoon is happy to receive a Korean picture book and a jade bracelet passed down from her grandmother. When Yoon wears the bracelet to school it seems as if her wish for a jump rope and a friend is about to come true.

 

Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
EB973.7092 LINCOLN Abraham Lincoln Comes Home by Robert Burleigh

A young boy thinks about Abraham Lincoln as his funeral train passes by his town.

 

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Ept ALT Waiting for Benjamin: A Story About Autism by Alexandra Jessup Altman

Alexander experiences feelings of disappointment, anger, embarrassment, and jealousy when his younger brother is diagnosed with autism.

 

Waiting for Benjamin: A Story About Autism
Ept ESH Last to Finish: A Story About the Smartest Boy in Math Class by Barbara Esham

The story of a smart boy who does not do very well when he is timed on his math skills.

 

Ept LUD Trouble Talk by Trudy Ludwig

Maya gets help from a school counselor when the new student she has tried to befriend upsets her, as she has other students, by spreading rumors, saying hurtful things, and sharing information that is not hers to share.

 

Trouble Talk

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EE BRO Beyond the Dinosaurs Monsters of the Air and Sea by Charlotte Lewis Brown

Discusses the creatures that lived alongside dinosaurs, including animals with teeth as large as bananas, those that spit water through hundreds of teeth, and some that preyed on dinosaurs.

 

EE COL Mildred and Sam Go to School by Sharleen Collicott

After learning about caterpillars, frogs, and the planets for school, Mildred and Sam's eight little mice children have wonderful dreams about each topic.

 

Mildred and Sam Go to School
EE FRA Prince Caspian: Lucy’s Journey by Jennifer Frantz

Lucy tries to find Aslan before Prince Caspian leads a battle to take back the throne of Narnia.

 

EE WHY X Marks the Spot by R. Schuyler Hooke

When Harry finds a treasure map, he hurries off to Dino World to find the treasure, and the dinosaurs help him find the hidden surprises from the Wishing Well to Moo Mountain.

 

X Marks the Spot
EE WIL I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems

When Elephant accidentally breaks Piggie's new toy, they both experience intense feelings before coming to realize how important their friendship is.

 

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E BER The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger

A yellow leaf is not ready to fall from the tree when autumn comes, but finally, after finding another leaf still on the tree, the two let go together.

 

The Little Yellow Leaf
E GER Winter Trees by Carole Gerber

A young boy and his dog walk through the forest in the snow and notice the many different types of trees, which, although they have shed their leaves, can still be identified by their shape.

 

E HUS Rabbit’s Winter Walk by Lorna Hussey

There's deep snow on the ground and Little Brown Rabbit is longing for spring to come, but winter seems to go on forever. Join Little Brown Rabbit on his journey and see how many other animals you can find along the way!

 

Rabbit's Winter Walk
E SMI Madam President by Lane Smith

A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were President of the United States.

 

 

EE PAR Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey by Herman Parish

When Amelia Bedelia volunteers to fill in as director of a third-grade Thanksgiving play, she misunderstands everything from one girl's desire to play a big role to an opening night wish that she "break a leg," but all is well in the end.

 

Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey
J796.332 BEC 2009 Beckett Official Price Guide to Football Cards

Price guides for football cards.

 

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J FOR The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester

When homeschooled farm girl Piper McCloud reveals her ability to fly, she is quickly taken to a secret government facility to be trained with other exceptional children, but she soon realizes that something is very wrong and begins working with brilliant and wealthy Conrad to escape.

 

The Girl Who Could Fly
J LEM When the Sergeant Came Marching Home by Don Lemna

In 1946 when his father returns from the war, a ten year old boy and his family move from the Montana town where they had been living to an old, run-down farm in the middle of nowhere, where they work hard trying to make ends meet.

J LOO Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look

A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.

 

 

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
J MUL Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull

Seth attempts to halt a plague that is turning Fablehaven's beings of light into creatures of darkness, while his sister Kendra and the Knights of the Dawn attempt to retrieve an artifact before the Society of the Evening Star.

 

J PRE Six Innings: A Game in the Life by James Preller

Earl Grubb's Pool Supplies plays Northeast Gas & Electric in the Little League championship game, while Sam, who has cancer and is in a wheelchair, has to call the play-by-play instead of participating in the game.

 

Six Innings
J WYN Rex Zero: King of Nothing by Tim Wynne-Jones

In 1962 Ottawa, eleven-year-old Rex Norton faces several confusing mysteries, including his father's troubling secrets from World War II, the problems of a beautiful but unhappy woman named Natasha, what to do about his mean and vindictive teacher, and whether or not he should even be concerned about these things.

 

J332.024 HAL Show me the Money: How to Make Cents Out of Economics by Alvin Hall

Learn the story of money and the central part it plays in all our lives. Meet the many men and women of history, explore the markets and find out how you can increase what's in your pocket.

 

Show Me the Money
J636.088 MAR Animal Heroes: True Rescue Stories by Sandra Markle

Presents true stories of animals helping humans, including animals trained to assist people with disabilities and pets that saved their families in life-threatening situations.

 

J910.45 YOL Sea Queens: Women Pirates Around the World by Jane Yolen

Learn about some of the greatest pirates of the world–who were women.

 

Sea Queens: Women Pirates Around the World

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YS DVD ART Arthur’s Teacher Trouble

Check out these fun filled episodes: #1: It's the first day of third grade, and Arthur's biggest fear has come true. His new teacher is the dreaded Mr. Ratburn--a man who is rumored to eat nails for breakfast, to turn into a vampire at night, and to give homework every day! #2: It's that time again--the annual all-school Spell-a-thon. Arthur, Prunella and The Brain have been chosen to compete. If that doesn't spell trouble, what does? #3: Although Arthur's beloved piano teacher is retiring, she assures him that the new teacher is outstanding...and famous, too! Then Arthur meets Dr. Fugue--who's as strict as he is odd--and begins to doubt his own abilities. Will Arthur be fired from playing the piano?

Arthur's Teacher Trouble
YS DVD CAR Care Bears Ups and Downs

Two fun filled episodes with the Care Bears! #1: Cheer Bear wants to throw a surprise party for Surprise Bear. But how can you possibly surprise Surprise? And, who will cheer up Cheer Bear when she gets frustrated trying to hide the party plans from Surprise? -- #2: Jake moved to a new town and is missing his old friends. Can Funshine Bear show him how to "find the fun" and make new friends in his new neighborhood? And, will Funshine make it back to Care-A-Lot?

 
YS DVD NAK The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears

The band's next concert stop is in New Orleans where Nat reunites with a childhood friend, sending Rosalina into a jealous frenzy! Meanwhile, Alex initiates an extreme environmental movement to help save polar bears at the North Pole, but devious reporters frame him to appear as a conceited rock star who hates Santa!

 

The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears
YS DVD SES Sesame Street Play With Me Sesame: Furry, Fun, and Healthy Too

Put your whole body into it with your favorite Sesame pals! Move and groove with personal trainer Grover, visit the dentist with Frazzle Monster, and play Bert's "Oatmeal Game."

 

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MonetYS KIT ART 200355 Monet

Includes a short biography and art supplies and activities to help learn about Monet and his art.

 

HorsesYS KIT CRAFT 205067 Drawing Horses

Includes a book, DVD and art supplies to help you learn how to draw horses.

 

Music NotesYS KIT EDU J780 Bach to Rock :An Introduction to Famous Composers and Their Music

An introduction to famous composers and their music with related activities.

 

 

 

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