Susan Hood
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
Explains the origin of the "Recycled Orchestra," a group of children from Cateura, Paraguay that play instruments from recycled trash and perform concerts all over the world.
23) The new kid
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
200L
Language
English
Description
The new boy in class is a disruptive pest until one child remembers how bad it feels to be new at school and makes friends with Sid.
25) The Fix-It Man
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Meet Joshua James, the fix-it man. If he can't fix it, no one can. When a stinky problem arises, Joshua James takes matters into his own hands with a little help from his younger sister, Sophie.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women--each paired with a noteworthy female artist--to the next generation of activists, trail-blazers, and rabble-rousers. From the award-winning author of Ada's Violin, Susan Hood, this is a poetic and visual celebration of persistent women throughout history. In this book, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric fossil. You'll meet Ruby Bridges,...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 540L
Language
English
Description
While Spike, a tiny axolotl salamander, practices being the monster he believes he is, other animals call him cute and funny but when a gila monster arrives and the other creatures hide, Spike shows his true nature.
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Hood's poems highlight the threat of plastic and shows how it is hurting the health of our planet. You'll discover how scientists are using jellyfish snot and other methods to break down plastic pollution faster. Hood then introduces readers to young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change-- and inspires you to change the way you think about plastic!"--Provided by publisher.
29) Let's jump in!
Author
Series
Publisher
Reader's Digest Children's Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A rhyming story about a boy whose friends help teach him to swim.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Explains the origin of the "Recycled Orchestra," a group of children from Cateura, Paraguay that play instruments from recycled trash and perform concerts all over the world.
31) Bad hair day
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
280L
Language
English
Description
On the way to get a hair cut, a child sees others with not-so-perfect hair.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"One can be one thing all on its own--one star, one stream, one stick, one stone. But those on their toes, those using their smarts, know one can be more than the sum of its parts. Consider the two slices of bread that make up one sandwich, or the three lines of poetry that form one haiku, or even the ten years that form one decade. From one to ten, from sandwiches to centuries, every part is necessary to the whole. In this fascinating concept book,...
33) The bestest mom
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon
Pub. Date
c1998.
Language
English
Description
Chuckie is sad on Mother's Day because he doesn't have a mom to give a present to, so the Rugrats decide to help him find a new mom.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"The inspirational true story of how 22-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Dora and friends start out with ten goody bags as they prepare a party for Boots, but the bags disappear one by one as Swiper hides them. Includes English and Spanish for the numbers from one through ten and provides an opportunity for readers to find the hidden bags.
38) Just Josefina
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
In 1824 New Mexico, nine-year-old Josefina is happy when her grandparents and aunt come to visit, but she thinks she must choose between meeting her grandmother's expectations and being true to herself. Includes historical notes on women's rights in New Mexico in 1824 as well as a recipe for apple empanaditas.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
In 1904, when ten-year-old Samantha has trouble riding her new bicycle, her grandmother offers a surprising solution. Includes notes on the history of bicycles and bicycling.
40) Kit's home run
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
In 1933 Cincinnati, Kit is an enthusiastic baseball player whose home run slide has surprising consequences. Includes historical notes on major league baseball and the Cincinnati Reds in the 1930s and provides ideas for decorating a baseball cap.