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Lost and Found Cat by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » SF442.63 .I72 K86 2017Lexile measure AD810L; Ages 4-8; K-Gr.3; Guided reading M
When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can't bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry him with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away. But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks and the frightened cat runs from the chaos.
Lightbulbs by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » TK4351 .M37 2016Lexile measure 590; Prk-Gr.3; Gr.1-2; Guided reading M
Featuring colorful photos and fascinating text, How Things Work is just the series to get kids hooked on science.
Narwhal: unicorn of the sea by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PN6727 .C559 N37 2016Ages 5-8; Gr.1-3; Guided reading M
A happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving narwhal and a cynical, no-nonsense jellyfish forge an unlikely friendship and share adventures while exploring the ocean together.
The Princess in Black and the hungry bunny horde by Publication Date: 2016Lexile measure 510; Ages 5 to 8; K-Gr.3; Guided reading M.
It's a case of monstrous cuteness as the Princess in Black encounters her biggest challenge yet: a field overrun by adorable bunnies. Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything in the world. But just when he can smell the freshly baked bread and the heaping platters of sugar-dusted doughnuts, Princess Magnolia's glitter-stone ring rings.
The Day the Crayons Came Home by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3604 .A9797 D37 2015Lexile measure AD550L; Ages 5-8; PrK-Gr.2; Guided reading M
Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued.
Up in the Garden and down in the Dirt by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » SB457 .M47 2015 FLexile measure AD730L;Gr.1-3; SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science, 2016; Guided reading M
In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning Over and Under the Snow, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt.
Hot Rod Hamster and the Awesome ATV Adventure! by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3612 .O73 H68 2015K-Gr.2; Guided reading M
During their trail ride on all-terrain vehicles, Hot Rod Hamster and his friends stop to help Grandpa Dog and two puppies, whose vehicle has tipped over and gotten stuck in the mud.
Amy's Very Merry Christmas by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3602 .A775558 A65 2014Lexile measure 550; Ages 5-9; Gr.K-4; Guided reading M
Amy comes up with the perfect Christmas present for Ms. Sullivan, devising a great plan to give her some cheer--and some company--on Christmas!
Hi, Koo! by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .U849 H5 2014Gr.Prk-3; Guided reading M
The author and his delightful little panda bear, Koo challenge readers to stretch their minds and imaginations with twenty-six haikus about the four seasons.
Rosie Revere, Engineer by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3602 .E26315 R67 2013Lexile measure AD780L; Ages 5-8; K-Gr.2; Guided reading M
Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer.
The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muerto) by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » GT4995 .A4 B37 2010Lexile measure AD530;L PrK-2; Guided reading M
Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors in this bilingual introduction to el Día de los Muertos-- the Day of the Dead!
Yasmin's Hammer by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3613 .A4326 Y37 2010Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 610; Ages 6-10; Book level 3.4
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, as two girls work hard all day to help support their family by chipping bricks into small pieces, older sister Yasmin seeks a way to attend school and learn to read so that she can have a better life one day.
The Mitten by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3551 .Y53 M58 2009Lexile measure AD580; Ages 4-8; Gr.Prk-2; Guided reading M
A retelling of the traditional tale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number of animals.
Two Bobbies by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » SF426.5 .L37 2008Lexile measure AD810L; Gr.2-4; Guided reading M
Bobbi and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, many lost everything. But not Bobbi and Bob Cat--they still had each other. Only by staying together could they survive. This is the story of their remarkable friendship.
The Digestive System by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QP145 .J64 2006Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 600; ages 7-12; book level 4.4
This book describes the structure and function of the human digestive system.
Quinito's Neighborhood (El Vecindario de Quinito) by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3553 .U459 Q56 2005Lexile measure 490; ages 5-8; PreK-Gr.2; Guided reading M
Quinito's family and friends all have important jobs in the neighborhood -- jobs that help make the community a happy place where people know each other and work together.
Carnival at Candlelight by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 C37 2005Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 590; Book level 3.9; Ages 8-12
MERLIN HAS ASKED Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood!
A Chocolate Moose for Dinner by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PE1595 .G73 2005Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 630; Ages 4-8
A little girl pictures the things her parents talk about, such as a chocolate moose, a gorilla war, and shoe trees.
Freedom Summer by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3623 .I543 F74 2005Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 460; Ages 6-12; Grade level 2.7; 6 copies.
Then a law is passed that forbids segregation and opens the town pool to everyone. Joe and John Henry are so excited they race each other there...only to discover that it takes more than a new law to change people's hearts.
Happy Feet by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .I34 H37 2005Guided Reading Level M; Lexile measure 700; Book level 3.3; Ages 6-11
A young boy who loves to dance listens as his father retells the story of the night he was born, which coincided with the opening of the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem.
How the Amazon Queen Fought the Prince of Egypt by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3602 .O8958 H69 2005Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 710; Ages 6-11; Grade level 3.9
Serpot, ruler of a land where women live free, without men, leads her Amazon warriors in battle against Prince Pedikhons of Egypt, who has come to see for himself if women can equal men, even in battle. Includes notes about Assyrian and Egyptian culture and hieroglyphics.
The Nervous System by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QP361.5 .R53 2005Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 670; Ages 7-12; Grade level 3.5
This book describes the structure and function of the nervous system which is made up of your nerves, your spinal cord, and your brain.
Precious and the Boo Hag by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .C38323 P74 2005Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 710; Ages 5-9; Grade level 3.8
Home alone with a stomachache while the family works in the fields, a young girl faces up to the horrifying Boo Hag that her brother warned her about.
Boxes for Katje by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3556 .L436 B69 2003Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 460; Ages 5-9; Grade level 2.3
After a young Dutch girl writes to her new American friend in thanks for the care package sent after World War II, she begins to receive increasingly larger boxes.
The Three Questions by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .U849 T49 2002 FGuided Reading Level: M; ages 5-10; book level 3.4
Nikolai asks his animal friends to help him answer three important questions: "When is the best time to do things?" "Who is the most important?" and "What is the right thing to do?"
Zathura by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3572 .A41367 Z38 2002 FGuided Reading Level: M; Lexile meaure 540; Ages 6-9; Grade level 3.7
Left on their own for an evening, two boisterous brothers find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical space adventure board game.
Mr. Lincoln's Way by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3566 .O396 M7 2001Lexile measure 450; Book level 3.7; Ages 5-12; Gr.k-6; Guided reading M
When Mr. Lincoln, "the coolest principal in the whole world," discovers that Eugene, the school bully, knows a lot about birds, he uses this interest to help Eugene overcome his intolerance.
Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later) by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3558 .O88135 A96 2001 FGuided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 400; Ages 4-9; Grade level 3.6
Sara and Susan share tea, cookies, crab cakes, and stories about hats when they visit their favorite relative, Aunt Flossie.
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QE861.5 .K47 2001 FGuided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 550; Ages 9-13; Grade level 3.3
Until the mid-1800s, no-one really knew what a dinosaur was - let alone what one looked like. So when Victorian artist Waterhouse Hawkins built the first life-size models he dazzled the world with his awe-inspiring creations.
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3557 .O2176 G57 2001Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 670; Ages 5-8; Grade level 4.7
Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free.
Goin' Someplace Special by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .C38323 G65 2001 FGuided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 550; ages 5-12; book level 4.3
In segregated 1950s Nashville, a young African American girl braves a series of indignities and obstacles to get to one of the few integrated places in town: the public library.
What Happens to a Hamburger? by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QP145 .S49 2001Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 520; ages 5-8; book level 3.7
What happens to food after you eat it? In this newly illustrated book, complete with photos, Paul Showers and Edward Miller take you on a journey through the human digestive system into the mouth, down the gullet, into the stomach, and finally into the small and large intestines.
What's Wrong with Timmy? by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PZ7 .S559173 W75 2001Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 570; Ages 5-10; Grade level 3.3
What is the response when a child points out that a disabled child or adult looks 'different'? Shriver tells the story of Kate, who finds that making friends with a mentally retarded boy helps her learn that the two of them have a lot in common.
Jingle Dancer by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3619 .M5743 J56 2000Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 710; Book level 3.7; Ages 4-7
The affirming story of how a contemporary Native American girl turns to her family and community to help her dance find a voice.
Tigers at Twilight by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 T54 1999Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 370; Ages 5-9
Tigers in trouble? That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them and Teddy, the enchanted dog, to a forest in India.
Tonight On The Titanic by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 T66 1999Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 340; Book level 3.1; Ages 8-12
Titanic trouble! Jack and Annie are in for an exciting, scary, and sad adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the decks of the Titanic.
Day of the Dragon King by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 D39 1998ISBN: 059070642XGuided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 380; Ages 5-9
The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie back two thousand years to ancient China where they must find the original copy of an old legend before the Imperial Library is burned down by the evil Dragon King.
Lions at Lunchtime by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 L56 1998Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 370; Ages 5-9
Jack and Annie are whisked off to the vast plains of Africa, where they must solve Morgan le Fay's third magical riddle.
Polar Bears Past Bedtime by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 P65 1998Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 440; Ages 5-9
The Magic Tree House transports Jack and Annie to the freezing Arctic where they must solve Morgan le Fay's final riddle in order to become master librarians.
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3566 .O396 T78 1998Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile: 650; Ages: 5-10; Grade level 4.8
The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail.
Vacation under the Volcano by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 V33 1998Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 410; Ages 5-9
Who wants to vacation next to a volcano? Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive in Pompeii and soon discover that it is the very day the city will be destroyed.
Viking Ships at Sunrise by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 V55 1998Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 410; Ages 5-9
"Beware of Vikings!" warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for?
Strega Nona by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3554 .E11474 S77 1997Lexile measure 800; Gr.K-3; Guided reading M
When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola.
Dolphins at Daybreak by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 D65 1997Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie deep into the sea, where they meet up with dolphins, sharks, and octopi as they search for the answer to an ancient riddle.
Midnight on the Moon by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3565 .S443 M53 1996Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 320; Book level 2.8; Ages 8-12
The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon--and the future. Their mission? To find the last "M" thing that will free Morgan from the spell.
The bossy gallito = El gallo de bodas : a traditional Cuban folktale by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3557 .O46883 B67 1994Lexile measure 670; Book level 3.4; Ages 4-7; Prk-K; Guided reading M
A bilingual retelling of the popular Cuban folktale about a bossy little rooster.
Grandad Bill's Song by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3575 .O43 G73 1994Lexile measure 480; Ages 5-7; Gr.K-2; Guided reading M.
Family members express what they felt at Grandad's death and explain that he is still with them in their hearts.
Red Riding Hood by Publication Date: 1993Lexile measure 520; Book level 3.2; Ages 3-5; Gr.K-2; Guided reading M
A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother.
The Art Lesson by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3554 .E11474 A78 1989Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 650; Ages 4-8; Book level 3.6
Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.
The Ghost-Eye Tree by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .A723256 G49 1988Guided Reading Level: M
Walking down a dark lonely road on an errand one night, a brother and sister argue who is afraid of the dread Ghost-Eye tree.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .A72213 G65 1988Lexile measure 520; Ages 3-5; Gr.K-2; Guided reading M
Three bears return home from a walk to find a little girl asleep in baby bear's bed.
Knots on a Counting Rope by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .A723256 K66 1987Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile measure 480; ages 4-8; book level 2.8
In this poignant story, the counting rope is a metaphor for the passage of time and for a boy's emerging confidence in facing his blindness.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3552 .A73462 C56 1978Guided Reading Level: M; Lexile 730; Grade Level 3.2
Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse.
All because you matter by Publication Date: 2020Lexile measure 810; Ages 4-8; K-Gr.3.
A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier.
Ayobami and the Names of the Animals by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PQ6712 .O625 A9613 2017Lexile measure 550; Guided Reading N; Ages 5-9; K-Gr.3.
After war comes to an end in her African homeland, Ayobami can finally return to her schoolhouse. But in order to do so, she must take a dangerous path through the jungle, armed only with a piece of paper and a worn-out pencil.
Growing up Pedro by Call Number: ducation Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » GV865 .M276 T39 2017Ages 8-12; Gr.3-7; Guided reading N
The love between brothers is key to Matt Tavares's tale of Dominican pitcher Pedro Martínez, from his days of throwing rocks at mangoes to his years as a major-league star.
Wild Weather by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QC863.5 .C28 2014Ages 6-8; Gr.1-3; Guided reading N
Full-colour photographs of wild weather fill this book, alongside illustrations of Ms. Frizzle and her class.
Fifty Cents and a Dream by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » E185.97 .W4 A85 2012Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 740; Ages 5-9
Born into slavery, young Booker T. Washington could only dream of learning to read and write. After emancipation, Booker began a five-hundred-mile journey, mostly on foot, to Hampton Institute, taking his first of many steps towards a college degree.
Mouse and Lion by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PR9120.9 .B87 M68 2011Lexile measure AD570L; Ages 5-8; Gr.Prk-3; Guided reading N
On a ridge above the Kalihari, Lion naps, until Mouse bumbles into him, willy-nilly, startling him awake.
Moonshot by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » TL789.8 .U6 F56 2009 FGuided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 990; ages 4-9; book level 4.8
Here is the story of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon -- a story of leaving and returning during the summer of 1969, and a story of home, seen whole, from far away by steady astronauts in their great machines.
The Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QL696 .S473 K33 2007Lexile measure 880; Ages 8-12; Book level 5.5; gr. 3-6.
Emperor penguins are one of the very few species able to survive in the frigid Antarctic and the only species that stays there year round. The Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin uses straightforward text and beautiful pictures to explain in detail the roles of the fathers in hatching the eggs and caring for the newborns, the predators of emperor penguins, the survival skills emperor penguins need to live in the Antarctic.
I Lost My Tooth in Africa by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3604 .I12 I2 2006Lexile 620L; PreK-5; Guide reading N.
Penda Diakité joins forces with her award-winning author/artist father to give a charming peek at everyday life in Africa. "This fact-based story of losing a tooth while visiting family in Mali rings with authenticity and good humour..."
Pop's Bridge by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3552 .U4735 P67 2006 FGuided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 630; ages 5-9; book level 3.3
The Golden Gate Bridge. The impossible bridge, some call it. They say it can't be built. But Robert's father is building it. He's a skywalker--a brave, high-climbing ironworker.
Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3562 .O55 R83 2006Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 560; Ages 6-9; Book level 3.8
After Ruby Lu's deaf cousin, Flying Duck, and her parents come from China to live with her, Ruby finds life challenging as she adjusts to her new family, tries to mend her rocky relationship with her friend Emma, and faces various adventures in summer school.
If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » TL799 .M6 M34 2005Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 690; Ages 4-10; Grade level 2.7
Two artists at the height of their powers have created a beautiful book with an unforgettable message about the moon and an even more important message about the earth.
Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .A226 W88 2005Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 440; ages 8-12; comedy and humor
Unusual things continue to happen in the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.
Young Thomas Edison by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » TK140 .E3 D77 2005Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 830; Ages 7-11; Grade level 4.6
Michael Dooling explores the origins of Edison's scientific genius: his interest in mixing chemicals--sometimes with explosive result--his diligence in his work as a paperboy, and his difficulty paying attention in school.
Forest explorer : a life-size field guide by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QL112 .B468 2004 FGuided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 900; Ages 5-12; Grade level 3.6
A dramatic, life-size photographic field guide to the wonders of the forest and the miniature wildlife that thrives there.
Weslandia by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3556 .L42268 W47 2002Wesley's garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.
Coolies by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3625 .I5 C65 2001 FA young boy hears the story of his great-great-great-grandfather and his brother who came to the United States to make a better life for themselves helping to build the transcontinental railroad.
Miz Berlin Walks by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3575 .O43 M59 1997Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 910; Ages 5-9; Grade level 3.9
Mary Louise gradually gets to know and love her elderly neighbor lady who tells wonderful stories as she walks around the block of her Virginia home.
My Name Is Maria Isabel by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PQ7079.2 .A32 M413 1995Lexile measure 800; Book level 4.9; Ages 5-9; gr.3-5; Guided reading N
For María Isabel Salazar López, the hardest thing about being the new girl in school is that the teacher doesn't call her by her real name.
Dandelions by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3552 .U4735 D36 1995Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 580; Ages 5-10; Gr.2-4
Embarking on a new life in a new place, Zoe and her family journey west to the Nebraska Territory in the 1800s.
Stellaluna by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3553 .A524 S74 1993Guided Reading Level N; Lexile: 550; Ages 4-8; Grade level 4.9
While out searching for food, fruit bat Stellaluna and her mother are attacked by a vicious owl. Stellaluna is separated from Mother Bat and taken in by a family of birds where she must put aside her bat habits to fit in with her new family.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .T3868 M8 1987Lexile measure 770; Book level 4; Ages 3-9; Gr.k-2; Guided reading N
A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.
I'm in Charge of Celebrations by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3552 .A878 I6 1986Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 700; Book level 3.9
A dweller in the desert celebrates a triple rainbow, a chance encounter with a coyote, and other wonders of the wilderness.
The Popcorn Book by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3554 .E11474 P67 1978Guided Reading Level N; Lexile measure 830; Book level 4.3
Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. But both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN! So while Tony cooks it, Tiny reads about what popcorn is, how it's stored, how it's cooked, how different Native American people made it, how much popcorn Americans eat, popcorn stories and legends, and popcorn recipes.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3551 .A56 W49 1975Lexile measure 770; Book level 4; Ages 3-9; Gr.k-2; Guided reading N.
Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.
Ugly Cat and Pablo by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3617 .U5897 U38 2017Lexile measure 700; Ages 7-10; Gr.2-5; Guided reading O
A humorous new chapter series about a not-so-attractive cat and his well-dressed mouse friend!
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3606 .L5865 J37 2017Lexile measure 560; Ages 6-10; Gr.1-3; Guided reading O
Eager to do something her big sister has not done first, Jasmine Toguchi, eight, decides to pound mochi with the men and boys when her family gets together for New Year's.
National Geographic Readers: Robots by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » TJ211.2 .S74 2014Lexile measure 840; Ages 6-9; Gr.1-4; Guided reading O
Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines.
The Day-Glo Brothers by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QC477 .B29 2009Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 990; ages 7-11; book level 6
The story of Joe and Bob Switzer who experimented with ultraviolet lights and fluorescent paints and invented a new kind of color called Day-Glo.
Now and Ben by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » T48 .B27 2008Lexile measure 640; Gr.3-5; Guided reading O
Presents an introduction to the inventions of Benjamin Franklin, one of the nation's most beloved figures, credited with introducing bifocals, daylight savings time, lightning rods, and the establishment of post offices.
Doña Flor : a tall tale about a giant woman with a great big heart by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .O73 D66 2005 FGuided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 830; ages 5-8; book level 4.2
Doña Flor is a giant woman who lives in a puebla with lots of families. She loves her neighbors-she lets the children use her flowers for trumpets, and the families use her leftover tortillas for rafts. So when a huge puma is terrifying the village, of course Flor is the one to investigate.
Grandma's Records by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3622 .E4356 G736 2004PrK-Gr.5; Reading level 3.1; Guided reading O
The author describes his boyhood summers spent at his grandmother's apartment in Spanish Harlem where she introduced him to the sounds and steps of the merengue and the conga and told him stories of Puerto Rico.
Voices of Ancient Egypt by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » DT61 .W58 2003Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 780; ages 7-12; Grade level 4.5
Beautiful full-color illustrations and poems tell the stories of different occupations in ancient Egypt, from the farmer to the pyramid builder, from the goldsmith to the embalmer.
The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 H38 2001Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 510; Ages 5-9
The Boxcar Children are spending a weekend at Goldwin University for Grandfather's college reunion. They are immediately fascinated by the tall, mysterious clock tower that overshadows the campus.
The Hickory Chair by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3556 .R3564 H53 2001 FGuided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 700; Ages 4-9; Grade level 3.5
A blind boy tells of his warm relationship with his grandmother and the gift she left for him after her death.
Leonardo's Horse by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » NB1230 .F75 2001 FGuided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 660; Book level 4.6; Ages 5-12
Tells about Leonardo da Vinci's life and the story of his model clay horse that was destroyed before he could make a bronze statue. Also tells the story of Charles Dent who fulfilled da Vinci's dream and make a twenty four foot bronze horse statue in the late 1990s.
The Mystery at the Crooked House by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 M93 2000Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 560; Ages 5-9
While staying at the Crooked House, the family home of their housekeeper Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens try to solve a riddle that will lead them to a hidden treasure.
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 M97 2001Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 530; Ages 5-9
While visiting a small town in Alabama, the Aldens hear mysterious howls at midnight, leading them to wonder if an old local legend about a ghost dog is true.
The Year of Miss Agnes by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3558 .I3898 Y43 2000Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 790; Ages 8-12; Grade level 4.6
Ten-year-old Fred (short for Frederika) narrates the story of school and village life among the Athapascans in Alaska during 1948 when Miss Agnes arrived as the new teacher.
A Child's Calendar by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3571 .P4 C49 1999Guided Reading Level O; ages 3-12; book level 3.6; poetry and rhymes
Twelve poems follow a family and their friends through the seasons. A Caldecott Honor Book.
The Ghost Town Mystery by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 G49 1999Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 550; Ages 5-9
Grandfather's new land in the Rockies comes complete with an abandoned town and old silver mine. There is even a ghost floating through the streets!
Cendrillon : a Caribbean Cinderella by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .A46698 C46 1998Lexile measure 540; Book level 3.7; Ages 5-8; Gr.K-2; Guided reading O
A Caldecott Honor author/illustrator team brings us a Caribbean Cinderella story, told from the perspective of the magical godmother.
The Mystery of the Lake Monster by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 M96 1998Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 530; Ages 5-9
The Boxcar Children try to find the monster that lives in the mountain lake.
The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 M98 1998Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 610; Ages 5-9
While staying at a London inn, the Aldens are puzzled by the peculiar behavior of two fellow guests, a mysterious stranger who follows them, and a misplaced antique brooch.
The Mystery of the Black Raven by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 M95 1996Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 510; Ages 5-9
The Aldens investigate a mystery involving a legendary mining expedition to the gold fields of Alaska.
Running the Road to ABC by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PZ7 .L9185 R86 1996Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 940; Ages 5-8
Never before has learning together been such a joyous event! Denize Lauture's buoyant, poetic text captures the happiness and youth of six energetic children on the way to school.
Prietita and the Ghost Woman by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Stacks » PS3551 .N95 P75 1995Lexile measure AD520L; Reading level 4.5; Ages 7-12; Gr.3-6; Guided reading O
Ever since she can remember, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of la llorona -- the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night. Against a background of vibrant folk paintings, Gloria Anzaldua reinterprets, in a bilingual format, one of the most famous Mexican legends.
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 M99 1995Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 560; Ages 5-9
Someone has stolen the Aldens' boxcar! Can they get it back?
Baseball Saved Us by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .O255 B37 1993Lexile measure AD550L; Ages 7-9; Gr.3-5; Reading level 4.1; Guided reading O
Baseball Saved Us--the groundbreaking children's book about the Japanese American concentration camp experience during World War II.
Grandfather's Journey by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .A936 G73 1993 FLexile measure AD650; Reading level 4.2; Ages 5-8; Gr.3-5; Guided reading O.
At once deeply personal yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man's love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captured readers' attention and hearts. Winner of the 1994 Caldecott Medal, it remains as historically relevant and emotionally engaging as ever.
The Mystery Horse by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 M94 1993Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 650; Ages 5-9
Someone tries to steal a horse from the Morgans' farm.
Bus Station Mystery by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3545 .A738 B87 1991Guided Reading Level O; Lexile measure 450; Ages 5-9
The Alden children, isolated in a storm at a small bus station, are led into a mystery centering on a polluted river.
Race to Fire Mountain by Publication Date: 2022Ages 8-12, Guided level P.
The start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he's the hero they've been waiting for.
Dog Man by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3566 .I51118 D64 2016GN390; Ages 7-11; Gr.1-4; Guided reading P
There's a new breed of justice in town, and he's ready to sniff out criminals-as soon as he stops chasing his own tail! New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it's Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!
Starring Jules (Third Grade Debut) by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3601 .I5 S73 2014Lexile measure 910; Gr.2-5; Guided reading P
Jules is starting third grade, but her new teacher seems a little strange, she has to choose and research a famous person for the class wax museum project, and rehearsals for the sitcom she is in are harder than ever--especially since the TV show is about to air.
The New Kid on the Block by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3566 .R36 N4 2013Ages 8-10; Gr.3-6; Guided reading P
There's a new kid on the block, and boy, that kid is tough, that new kid punches hard, that new kid plays real rough, that new kid's big and strong, with muscles everywhere, that new kid tweaked my arm, that new kid pulled my hair. Here are more than 100 poems about things you may never have thought about before.
Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .A226 S53 2005Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure P460; ages 8-12; book level 5
Presents humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.
Knockin' on Wood by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » GV1785 .B3486 B37 2004Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 880; Ages 5-10; Grade level 4.7;
A biography of Clayton Peg Leg Bates, an African-American man who lost a leg at the age of twelve, yet went on to become a world-renowned tap dancer.
Stone Fox by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3557 .A71129 S76 2003Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 550; Ages 5-12; Grade level 3.2; 6 copies.
John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming.
My Chinatown: one year in poems by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3613 .A354 M9 2002Guided Reading Level P; Ages 5-8; Grade level 3.7
My Chinatown is a critically acclaimed, spectacularly illustrated picture book homage to family, culture, and a childhood spent in one of the most striking places in any city--Chinatown.
When Marian Sang by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » ML3930 .A5 R93 2002Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 780; ages 7-10; book level 5.2
An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » E99 .E7 M295 2001Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 810; Ages 4-12; Grade level 4.7
In 1913, a boat named Karluk, Aleutian for "fish," part of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, became stuck in the Arctic ice. On board were a captain and crew, scientists and explorers, a cat, forty sled dogs, Inupiaq hunters, and an Inupiaq family with two small girls.
A Wolf at the Door by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS648 .F22 W65 2001Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 790; Ages 8-10; Grade level 4.9
Did you ever wonder how the dwarves felt after Snow White ditched them for the prince? Do you sometimes wish Cinderella hadn't been so helpless and petite? Are you ready to hear the Giant's point of view on Jack and his beanstalk? Then this is the book for you.
Aesop's Fables by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PA3855 .E5 P56 2000Lexile measure 760; Ages 5-9; Gr.3-5; Guided reading P
In this elegantly designed volume, more than sixty of Aesop's timeless fables have been carefully selected, humorously retold, and brought gloriously to life by four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Jerry Pinkney.
Chato and the Party Animals by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .O72 C48 2000Guided Reading Level P; Lexile 440; Ages 4-8; Grade level 3.2
Chato decides to throw a "pachanga" for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found.
Come On, Rain! by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3558 .E797867 C66 1999Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 780; Book Level 3.6; Ages 5-8
A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat. "Come on, Rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless heat. Then the clouds roll in and the rain pours. And Tess, her friends, and their mothers join in together in a rain dance to celebrate the shower that renews both body and spirit.
Magic Windows (Ventanas Magicas) by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » E184 .M5 L59 1999Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 710; ages 9-12, book level 5
Through the magic windows of her cut-paper art, Carmen shows us her family, her life as an artist, and the legends of her Aztec past.
Home Run by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3552 .U7255 H66 1998Guided Reading Level P; Lexile: 280; Ages 5-10; Grade level 1.5
Like most boys, he spent his summers playing ball on a dirt lot, but George Herman Ruth, Jr. followed his dreams to become a legend. He is the Babe--Babe Ruth--and baseball is his game.
Rapunzel by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3576 .E4448 R36 1997 FLexile measure AD700;Ages 5-8; Gr.3-5; Guided reading P
A retelling of a folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a sorceress. Includes a note on the origins of the story.
Bad Day at Riverbend by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3572 .A41367 B33 1995Guided Reading Level P; Lexile 680; ages 5-8; book level 4.
When Sheriff Hardy investigates the source of a brilliant light and shiny slime afflicting Riverbend, he finds that the village is becoming part of a child's coloring book streaked with greasy crayons.
Math Curse by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .C5746 M38 1995Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 560; Book level 3.7; Ages 6-9
When the teacher tells her class that they can think of almost everything as a math problem, one student acquires a math anxiety which becomes a real curse.
Cinder-Elly by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3563 .I477 C56 1994Ages 5-8; Gr.3-5; Guided reading P
In this rap version of the traditional fairy tale, the overworked younger sister gets to go to a basketball game and meets a star player, Prince Charming.
Smoky Night by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3552 .U4735 S66 1994Guided Reading Level P; Lexile 360; Ages 6-10; Grade level 2.5
When the Los Angeles riots break out in the streets of their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother learn the values of getting along with others no matter what their background or nationality.
Dogteam by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3566 .A834 D64 1993Guided Reading Level P; Lexile: 960; Ages: 8-11; Grade level: 4.5
On a moonlit winter night, a team of dogs pulls a sled, taking the narrator and readers on a wondrous ride through the snow, into and out of the woods. Through this exquisite prose poem, Gary Paulsen shares the joy, the beauty, and the grandeur of the outdoors.
Half a Moon and One Whole Star by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PZ8.3 .D77 H34 1990Guided Reading Level P; Grades K-2
Up above the earth so far Hang half a moon and one whole star Hang one whole star and half a moon; Nighttime will be coming soon. And while a young girl sleeps, nighttime deepens all around her -- in the woods and garden, on the ocean, in the city, and on the porch, where her parents sit.
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3566 .A779 T35 1990Lexile measure 930; Book level 5.6; Ages 5-9; Gr.K-3; Guided reading P
A pair of mandarin ducks, separated by a cruel lord who wishes to possess the drake for his colorful beauty, reward a compassionate couple who risk their lives to reunite the ducks.
It Could Always Be Worse by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » GR98 .Z36 1990Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 650
Unable to stand his overcrowded and noisy home any longer, a poor man goes to the Rabbi for advice. It Could Always Be Worse is a 1977 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, and a 1978 Caldecott Honor Book.
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3573 .A472285 J87 1986Guided Reading Level P; Lexile measure 620; ages 9-12; book level 3.9
Suffering in a family full of females, ten-year-old Justin feels that cleaning and keeping house are women's work until he spends time on his beloved grandfather's ranch.
Ashanti to Zulu by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » GN645 .M87 1976 FGuided Reading Level P; Lexile: 900; Grade level: 5.
Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture.
Crown of the Cowibbean by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3612 .I8863 C76 2015Lexile measure 700; Ages 7-10; Gr.2-3; Guided reading Q
When Chuck and Dakota sneak onto Marco Pollo's giant ship, the Swashclucker, they accidentally become part of one of Marco's high seas capers!
Crenshaw by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3551 .P569 C74 2015Lexile measure 540; Ages 7-12; Gr.4-6; Guided reading Q
The heart-warming new story about family and friendships from Newbery Medal-winner Katherine Applegate. Life is tough for ten-year-old Jackson. The landlord is often at the door, there's not much food in the fridge and he's worried that any day now the family will have to move out of their home. Again. Crenshaw is a cat.
Quinny and Hopper by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3619 .C32573 Q56 2014Lexile measure 660; Gr.3-5; Guided reading Q
Quinny has a lot to say. Hopper gets to the point. Quinny has one speed: very, very, extra-very fast. Hopper proceeds with caution. Quinny has big ideas. Hopper has smart solutions. Quinny and Hopper couldn't be more different. They are an unstoppable team.
Nelson Mandela by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » DT1974 .N43 2013 FLexile measure 960; Ages 6-10; Guided reading Q; Coretta Scott King Honor award.
In this lush, acclaimed book, award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson tells the story of global icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela in poignant free verse and glorious illustrations.
Every Thing on It by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .I47224 E94 2011https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9428805
From New York Times bestselling Shel Silverstein, celebrated creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Giving Tree, comes an amazing collection of never-before-published poems and drawings.
Julia's Kitchen by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3606 .E7 J85 2006Lexile measure 620; Book level 3.9; Ages 9-13; gr.5-8 Guided reading Q.
When her mother and younger sister are killed in a house fire, eleven-year-old Cara struggles to find a way to deal with her emotions and to reach out to her grieving father.
And Tango Makes Three by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3618 .I34469 A63 2005Guide Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 720; Book level 3.5; Ages 4-7
At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.
Brothers in Hope by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3623 .I55867 B76 2005Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 670; Ages 7-14; Grade level 3.5
Sudanese Garang is eight when he returns to his village and finds that everything has been destroyed. Soon, Garang meets other boys whose villages have been attacked and they unite, walking hundreds of miles to safety - first in Ethiopia then in Kenya.
A Season for Mangoes by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3558 .A54373 S43 2005Lexile measure 760; K-Gr.4; Guided reading Q; Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature, Honor book, 2005.
Sareen is attending her first sit-up, a Jamaican tradition that celebrates the life of a loved one who has died.The whole village has come to share memories of Sareen's Nana. Sareen wants to tell her stories of Nana's last mango season and their search for the perfect mango, but she's afraid the words won't come or that she'll begin to cry.
The Boy on Fairfield Street by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3513 .E2 Z74 2004Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 950; Ages 7-12; Grade level 4.2
Award-winning author Kathleen Krull zeros in on the formative first 22 years of the life of Ted Geisel. This is the first picture book biography of Dr. Seuss, written especially for his young fans who want to know what made him tick.
Finding Our Way by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » JC599 .U5 C35 2003Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 760; ages 11-18; book level 4.9
A collection of stories about young Mexican Americans living through the hardships of being a teenager but never losing their way.
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book? by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PR6103 .H55 W49 2003 FGuided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 800; ages 4-9; book level 4.5
Herb never imagined the dangers when he decided to scribble on and cut up his book of fairy tales. But then, he never thought he'd fall into the book one night!
Celebrating a Quinceanera by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » GT2490 .H69 2002Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 950; ages 9-13; book level 6.1
A quinceanera is more than just a birthday party. For Ariana's Mexican-American family, it is also a rite of passage, a religious occasions, and a celebration of heritage. In this festive photo essay, ten-year-old Ariana enthusiastically helps her cousin Cynthia prepare for this big event.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3552 .L843 T35 2002Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 470; Ages 10-14; Grade level 4.9
Life with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing mashed potatoes on the walls at Hamburger Heaven, or trying to fly, he's never far from trouble. He's an almost three-year-old terror who gets away with everything, and Peter's had it up to here!
Animals Nobody Loves by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » QL100 .S58 2001Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile 860; grade level 4.9; ages 8-12
Shark -- Bat --Grizzly bear -- Cobra -- Spider -- Vulture -- Hyena -- Devil ray -- Rattlesnake -- Gila monster -- Rat -- Cockroach -- Crocodile -- Skunk -- Man-of-War -- Fire ant -- Coyote -- Octopus -- Wasp -- Piranha.
Celebrating Ramadan by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » BP186.4 .H69 2001Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 900; Ages 8-12; Grade level 4.9
An Islamic family observes a month of prayer and fasting, which is followed by celebration.
Uncle Daddy by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3556 .L523 U53 2001Guided Reading Level Q; Lexile measure 490; ages 7-11; Grade level 4.2
Does Rivers have room in his life for two very different fathers? "The truth is Uncle Daddy isn't either my father or my uncle. He's actually Mom's uncle. I was three years old when he came to live with us." Then his real father returns. Rivers is confused and angry.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3569 .C5748 T78 1989Lexile measure 570; Book level 3; Ages 3-8; Gr.K-2; Guided reading Q
A spoof on the three little pigs story, this time told from the wolf's point of view.
