Special Collections
Fountas & Pinnell Grade 3
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Get the Picture?
by Jim HowesFrom ancient cave paintings to modern art, from still photography to moving images, from cartoon animation to computer graphics, new technology has changed the way we see and portray the world around us.
Earthquakes And Tsunamis
by Mary DraperA series of meticulously leveled fiction and nonfiction texts use recurring characters and authentic story lines that ignite student interest while systematically building high-frequency words and reading skills.
Patrick and the Leprechaun
by Beverley RandellPatrick was a boy who lived in Ireland on a farm. At home his father would tell him and his sisters stories and they loved hearing about leprechauns the most. But their father warned them of how tricky they can be. One day Patrick found a real leprechaun and he asked for some of his gold. Will Patrick be tricked by the leprechaun...'
Photographic Memory
by RigbyPhotographic Memory. Story by Ron Bunney. Illustrations by Richard Hoit.
Silver and Prince
by Beverley RandellSilver and Prince; a story of two cubs and their road to maturity. Story by Beverley Randell
Jordan and the Northside Reps
by Stephen HarrisonJordan and the Northside Reps by Stephen Harrison.
King Midas and the Golden Touch
by Jenny GilesRetelling of the tale in which a king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Ben's Tune
by Pat Reynolds and Diana ChaseBen was born with one hand much smaller than the other. But this doesn't stop him thumping out tunes on the piano. The problem is that music teachers won't give Ben a chance to prove how well he can play.
Antarctic Seals
by Alan Parker and Catherine ParkerAnimal Facts: Polar Animals. Antarctic Seals by Alan Parker, Catherine Parker.
Miss Thackery and the Bee
by Pauline CartwrightJaron loves music. One day he wants to play guitar in a band. But for now, Dad wants him to learn the piano. Jaron doesn't mind (that much) - but his stern-looking piano teacher terrifies him. Until one day, a bee comes along, and Jaron realizes that Miss Thackery is a perfectly nice person after all.
Antarctic Penguins
by Alan Parker and Catherine ParkerDiscusses Emperor and Adélie penguins, their feeding habits and reproduction. In addition the dangers to their life are outlined including the difficulties of survival in Antarctica and their vulnerability to preditors.
New Ways
by Meredith Thomas and Dawn McMillanSince their parents separated, Tess and Nathan have had to learn new ways of being a family. It's not always easy coping with change, but luckily Grandma is there to support them. And Mom and Dad are still the greatest, even if they're not together - so some things never really change at all.
Mozart
by Mark Wilson and Jan WeeksOn his way home from school one day, James comes across a stray cat. It reminds him a little of a pet cat their family used to have. But this is the shaggiest, dirtiest, most neglected cat he's ever seen. He feeds her and tries to help her. Then he finds that she has a kitten! James decides to take both home. Then Mom places an ad in the Lost and Found column of the newspaper. Will he now have to say goodbye to the two cats that have so quickly become part of the family?
Lizard Tongue
by Brenda Gurr and Diana PlattCharlie is thrilled to be chosen to play at the concert hall with Mr. Chadwick, a famous pianist. There are two problems though. The first is the other girl who has been chosen--Sasha Wheatley. The other problem is Charlie's tongue--her lizard tongue.