Classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Sally said, “Away we go. Away we go in the car. Mother and Father. Dick an … Read More
In a forest in Minnesota, a baby porcupine is born. The youngster, called a porcupette, is big and already covered with quills. But she will still have some growing to do before she is safe from predators. In the meantime, … Read More
C.W. Anderson. When Billy and Blaze spot smoke in the brush, they race around the woods to sound the alarm. At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery—carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, … Read More
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
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
