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Tom Sawyer Becomes a Pirate: An adaptation of a chapter from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Alison Adams Jen Taylor Jeffrey B. FuerstNo rules ever! Tom Sawyer and his pals Joe and Huck run away to an island in the middle of the Mississippi River. They plan to live the carefree life of a pirate. No school, no bedtime, and no rules! What will this life feel like after a while?
Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
by Abby HanlonDory the rascal turns learning to read into a hilarious adventure through the power of imagination <P><P>Ever since Dory met Rosabelle, a real true friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been pretty good. But now the class is learning to read, and it's proving to be a challenge for Dory. <P>While Rosabelle can read chapter books in her head, Dory is stuck with baby books about a happy little farm. Dory wishes for a potion to turn her into a reader but things don't go as planned. Suddenly, a naughty little girl who looks an awful lot like Dory's imaginary nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, shows up. And a black sheep leaves the pages of the farm book to follow Dory to school. It really needs her help--this seems like a job for a superhero! <P>And it would help if she knew how to read. I <P>n her third book, Dory the rascal takes reluctant reading to new heights with a story that is as one-of-a-kind and hilarious as she is.
Three Historical Communities of North America
by Jeri CiprianoPerform this script about a Polish immigrant's life in 1946.
Money Matters!
by Nikki TateNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Part of the ReadyGen Classroom School Library</p>
Marley: Messy Dog (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Susan HillWhen Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with a newly painted bedroom, Marley wants to help. But by the time he's done, the messy dog is in need of a little help himself.
The Remarkable Ronald Reagan: Cowboy and Commander in Chief
by Leslie Harrington Susan AllenRonald Reagan was a natural leader, well-remembered not just for his political leadership, but also for his warmth, kindness, dignity, and optimism. There’s a lot kids can learn from Reagan, about our country and about being good leaders and good people. The Remarkable Ronald Reagan: Cowboy and Commander in Chief is a fun, colorful look at his life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a shoe salesman, to his years as a Hollywood actor, his service in WWII, his life as a rancher, and finally the culmination of his political career in the Oval Office. There’s plenty that even adults can learn as they read along with their kids, including Reagan's efforts to stand up against racial discrimination, and his powerful faith in God. The Remarkable Ronald Reagan is a treat for the entire family.
President Adams' Alligator
by Cheryl Barnes Peter BarnesDid you know President John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? He kept it in a bathtub in the East Room of the White House. But President Adams wasn't the only commander-in-chief with an unusual pet. Along with a menagerie of dogs, cats, horses and birds, presidents and their families also had pet snakes, raccoons, bears, cows, mice, and more. Meet Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird, Dick, who ate from the president's mouth; Warren Harding's dog, Laddie Boy, who was served a birthday cake made of dog biscuits; and Teddy Roosevelt's pony, Algonquin, who rode up the White House elevator. President Adams' Alligator teaches children about the presidency through pets of the presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama.<P> Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.
Maestro Mouse: And the Mystery of the Missing Baton
by Cheryl S. Barnes Peter W. BarnesMaestro Mouse, the world's greatest conductor, makes an unfortunate discovery when he takes the stage to lead his orchestra-his baton is missing! The children in the concert hall rush to search for it in section of the orchestra, learning about each instrument as they go along. Will they find the lost baton in time for the concert to begin?
Benny Goes Into Business
by Daniel Mark Duffy Gertrude Chandler WarnerOne morning Benny decides that he wants to be in business, just like Grandfather Alden. Benny loves to eat, so he thinks that he'll like selling food. He gets right to work--baking peanut butter cookies. But soon something awful happens--Watch eats all of the batter! After that, Benny's troubles only get worse. Benny tries again and again. He knows that if he doesn't give up, he'll find the perfect business to go into.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Benny's Boxcar Sleepover
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Kay LifeMore than anything, Benny wants to have a sleepover in the boxcar in Grandfather's backyard. When Henry tells Benny to call Michael and Tyler to see if they can spend the night, Benny is thrilled. Thrilled, that is, until people keep mentioning the word "scared." The boys are pretty sure they'll be fine--Michael says only bears scare him. Then, before they can get to sleep, Henry and the three boys have to venture through the dark night and back into the house. They hear a loud crash. Will they make it through the night in the boxcar?This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Benny's New Friend
by Daniel Mark Duffy Gertrude Chandler WarnerWhen Benny hears that someone his age has moved in down the road, he's thrilled! Benny hops on his bike and rides over, excited to meet the boy. Then Benny reads the name on the boy's shirt. Beth. The new kid is not a boy. She's a girl!This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Benny's Saturday Surprise
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Kay LifeBenny likes Saturdays because he doesn't have to go to school. But one Saturday everything seems to go wrong. Benny can't buy the poster he wants, and then he runs into Mrs. Sanchez outside the supermarket. Oh, no--you're not supposed to see your teacher on a Saturday! But a visit to the new snack shop could change everything. Will Benny's Saturday be a good day after all?This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Can't Sleep
by Chris RaschkaWhen you can't sleep, there's a friend for you in the night skyFor a little puppy who can't fall asleep, a darkened bedroom can be a lonely place. As his family prepares for bed, he lies awake and is frightened. It is very dark . . . but he is not alone. Outside his window, the moon rises in the sky. The moon promises to stay awake and keep him safe. There's nothing to fear at night when the moon is keeping watch. And in the morning, it's the puppy's turn to keep watch for the sleeping moon.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Wonder Woman: The Junior Novel
by Steve KorteOfficial tie-in books for the new hit movie! Wonder Woman, DC Comics’ greatest heroine, soared to the big screen on June 2, 2017, for the first major motion picture in her 75-year history! The all-star cast includes Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, and more.To the outside world, Diana Prince is just a regular woman. But that’s not who she truly is. Diana is an Amazon princess from the island of Themyscira. She is also Wonder Woman. From a secret hidden island to the frontlines of battle, Diana is ready for the role of a lifetime—to become the hero the world needs most.Based on the major motion picture, Wonder Woman: The Junior Novel retells the exciting story of Diana’s journey to become one of the world’s greatest heroes and features eight pages of full-color images from the film.
The Bold Robins
by Sheila Clark-EdmandsThe robin makes a nest. When the robin has eggs, she will put them all in this nest and will sit on the eggs. The eggs hatch. The hatchlings are fed by the mom robin. The hatchlings get big and fly up into the sky. Mom is sad that the robins have gone, but she is glad that the robins will do well in life.
The Big Cheese
by Annabelle Howard Anne Flounders Karen LeonPerform this script about a group of townspeople who make a huge wheel of cheese for newly elected president Thomas Jefferson.
Cindy Eller Plays Ball: A Modern-Day Cinderella Tale
by Joanna Korba Jessica Wolk-Stanley Jeffrey FuerstPerform this modern-day Cinderella tale.
Cry Out Liberty: Sarah Winnemucca, Indian Princess
by Annabelle Howard Jeffrey Fuerst Frank SofoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Androcles and the Lion: An Aesop's Fable
by Judy Nayer Anita Dufalla Jeffrey FuerstPerform this Aesop's fable about kindness.
Farflings From Farflung
by Ruth Romer Candice Kramer Pam Hirschfeld Albert HannerPerform this script about aliens who travel to Earth to learn about gravity.
Forces And Motion In Sports
by Glen PhelanLearn about the forces and motions behind sports that people enjoy. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)