C. W. Anderson. Billy and his horse, Blaze, are looking for adventure as they set out to explore the countryside. But when they find an abandoned quarry, they are in for more than they could have imagined. Not only does … Read More
C.W. Anderson. Billy and Blaze head west again in another adventure. This time they come face-to-face with a ferocious mountain lion. They chase the wild cat into its den and help capture it. 47 pages; paper; Aladdin.
Andrew Clements; lower-grade. This is a true story about a dog who has gone blind. For Norman, going blind wasn’t easy. He bumped into things and was scared of noises. He loved the beach where things were quiet, and there … Read More
Bobbie Kalman. This thin book has many pictures and text children can understand. The water cycle, snowflakes, tornadoes, weather forecasting, etc., are covered in a brief and interesting way. Paper; Crabtree Publ.
Helga and Erik could not believe their eyes. There were grasshoppers everywhere, and they were eating the crops! In the 1870s, when grasshoppers destroyed farms in Minnesota and other Midwestern states, many families gave up and moved away. This is … Read More
Laurence Pringle. This book gives a detailed account of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Seaman, a large, black Newfoundland is Lewis’ dog and a valuable member of the expedition. Actual excerpts from the explorer’s journals are included. As the main … Read More
Andrew Clements. Dolores is a cat. She lives in a house with Kyle. She is scared and timid, so Kyle leaves the lights on at night. But one night, the house is on fire and she does a brave thing! … Read More
Elizabeth Mann. When construction of the Empire State Building began in 1929, it was planned as the world’s tallest building. This book tells the story of its construction – including how steel rivets were heated in a coal furnace and … Read More
Here are the classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Titles available include Away We Go; Fun with Dick and Jane; Go Away … Read More
Classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Dick said, “Down, Spot. I cannot play. Down, Spot, down. Go away, little Spot. Go away … Read More
