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Mama's Home
by Shay YoungbloodA gorgeously illustrated picture book that is a powerful love letter to chosen families and the village that raises us. A young girls basks in the love of her community--which includes not only her mother but the many different women who make up her world.Home can be a blue house with white trim you share with your mama. But it can be bigger than that, with lots of Big Mamas to take care of you when your mom works—different houses for every day of the week. Mondays mean Nurse Louella and bike riding. Tuesdays mean eating fufu with your fingers with Miss Zikora. And Wednesdays . . . well, no matter where you are, as long as you are with your Big Mamas, you are home.A girl basks in the warmth of her community in this powerful love letter to chosen families and the villages that raise us, from Pushcart Prize-winning author Shay Youngblood and popular illustrator Lo Harris.
Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation
by Edwidge DanticatA touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalistAfter Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening to her mother's warm greeting on their answering machine. To ease the distance between them while she&’s in jail, Mama begins sending Saya bedtime stories inspired by Haitian folklore on cassette tape. Moved by her mother's tales and her father's attempts to reunite their family, Saya writes a story of her own—one that just might bring her mother home for good.With stirring illustrations, this tender tale shows the human side of immigration and imprisonment—and shows how every child has the power to make a difference.
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe first children's book from the best-selling author of We Should All Be Feminists and Americanah—a tender story about a little girl&’s love for her mother&’s scarf, and the adventures she shares with it and her whole family.Chino loves the scarf that her mama ties around her hair at night. But when Mama leaves for the day, what happens to her scarf? Chino takes it on endless adventures! Peeking through the colorful haze of the silky scarf, Chino and her toy bunny can look at her whole family as they go through their routines. With stunning illustrations from Joelle Avelino, Mama&’s Sleeping Scarf is a celebration of family, and a touching story about the everyday objects that remind us of the ones we love.
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Nwa Grace-JamesThe first children's book from the best-selling author of We Should All Be Feminists and Americanah — a tender story about a little girl's love for her mother's scarf, and the adventures she shares with it and her whole family. Chino loves the scarf that her mama ties around her hair at night. But when Mama leaves for the day, what happens to her scarf? Chino takes it on endless adventures! Peeking through the colorful haze of the silky scarf, Chino and her toy bunny can look at her whole family as they go through their routines.With stunning illustrations from Joelle Avelino, Mama's Sleeping Scarf is a celebration of family, and a touching story about the everyday objects that remind us of the ones we love.
Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School: Based on a True Story
by Traci HuahnMeet Mamie Tape, 8-year-old Chinese American changemaker who fought for the right to go to school in San Francisco in the 1880s. Follow Mamie's brave steps and discover the poignant history of her California Supreme Court case Tape v. Hurley.Mamie&’s mom always reminded her a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So when Mamie wanted to go to school, even though Chinese children weren&’t allowed, she took her first step and showed up anyway. When she was turned away at the schoolhouse door, she and her parents took another step: they sued the San Francisco school board…and won! Their case Tape v. Hurley made its way up to the California Supreme Court, which ruled that children of Chinese heritage had the right to a free public school education. But even then, Mamie&’s fight wasn&’t over.Mamie Tape Fights to go to School is the story of one young changemaker&’s brave steps on the long journey to end school segregation in California. It began with a single step.
A Mammal is an Animal
by Lizzy RockwellWhat is a mammal? And what is not a mammal? Mammals have skeletons as deer have, breathe air in lungs as whales do, and are born alive as are calves. What is not a mammal? A ladybug has no skeleton, a fish breathes through gills and a bird hatches from an egg. Monkeys, dolphins, and elephants are mammals—and so are you and I! With clear, simple language, beautiful paintings, a chart, diagrams, and a cutaway, acclaimed author-illustrator Lizzy Rockwell has created a beautiful and informative book that introduces young children to animal classification and dichotomous inquiry.
Mammals: A Question And Answer Book (Animal Kingdom Questions And Answers Ser.)
by Isabel MartinRoaring lions? Barking dogs? What does the word mammal mean to you? What do they eat? Where do they live? Get answers to all these questions and find out just what makes a mammal a mammal!
Mammals (Animal Classifications Ser.)
by Angela RoystonThis fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about mammals: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of mammals in their natural environment.
The Man in the Moon: With Audio Recording (The Guardians of Childhood #1)
by William JoyceIn the first book of a multibook series, find out how a round, jolly baby became the great white hope of the Milky Way—and ringleader of the Guardians of Childhood.Up there in the sky. Don’t you see him? No, not the moon. The Man in the Moon. He wasn’t always a man. Nor was he always on the moon. He was once a child. Like you. Until a battle, a shooting star, and a lost balloon sent him on a quest. Meet the very first guardian of childhood. MiM, the Man in the Moon.
The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate
by Margaret Mahy Margaret ChamberlainEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Sam has an ordinary life - but his mother used to be a pirate! One day at breakfast, they decide to go to sea and an amazing adventure begins. A brand new Early Reader edition of this hilarious story.
Manatees (Readers)
by Laura MarshIn this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called "sea cows," through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Manatees (Animals)
by Martha E. RustadManatees are huge sea mammals. These big, wrinkly creatures are strong but swim through the ocean slowly. Learn all about these amazing mammals.
Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau
by Jennifer Berne Eric PuybaretBefore Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring. <p><p> <i>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. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these in the future.</i>
Mango Memories
by Sita SinghHere is a completely captivating picture book that celebrates family, tradition...and mangoes!Every summer, the branches of a little girl's favorite tree droops heavy with mangoes. And this year, she is finally old enough to help her family harvest them. Her brother shares a memory about his first time mango picking: his father holding him steady as he reached high above for the fruit. But when the girl climbs the tree, she becomes too dizzy. Then her grandma shares a mango memory: learning, many years ago, to toss a stone that knocked the fruit from the branches. But when the girl throws her stone, she keeps missing.How can this little heroine create her own mango memory if she can't even pick a mango?Narrated by a determined young Indian child, and set in a lush mango grove, here is a picture book that honors generational traditions and beautifully introduces young readers to a culture with which they may not be familiar.
The Mangrove Tree: Planting Trees to Feed Families
by Susan L. Roth Cindy TrumboreThe fascinating story of Dr. Gordon Sato, who helped a small African village become self-sustaining by planting a forest of mangrove trees to reshape the community's ecosystem.For a long time, the people of Hargigo, a village in the tiny African country of Eritrea, were living without enough food for themselves and their animals. The families were hungry, and their goats and sheep were hungry too. Then along came a scientist, Dr. Gordon Sato, who helped change their lives for the better. And it all started with some special trees. These are the trees, Mangrove trees, That were planted by the sea. With alternating verse and prose passages, The Mangrove Tree invites readers to discover how Dr. Sato's mangrove tree-planting project transformed an impoverished village into a self-sufficient community. This fascinating story is a celebration of creativity, hard work-and all those mangrove trees that were planted by the sea!
The Maniacal Mischief of the Marauding Monsters (Captain Underpants)
by Adapted by Meredith RusuTwo of Captain Underpants' funniest and most fearsome adventures in one!No one loves Halloween more than George Beard and Harold Hutchins. Join the two best friends and their superhero pal, Captain Underpants, in this terrifying and totally funny two-story collection!First, George and Harold go teeth-to-teeth against a ghost dentist when their spooky campfire story comes to life! Then, George and Harold have to face a terrifying T.P. mummy after their most epic prank ever goes down the drain. Can Captain Underpants flush away these vile villains so George and Harold can live to prank another day?This two-story collection features retellings of two of the Netflix series' funniest and spookiest episodes, "Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Perilous Misfortune of the T.P. Mummy" and "Captain Underpants and the Ghastly Danger of the Ghost Dentist." Both stories include George and Harold's original comics.
El manisero
by Carmen Agra DeedyThe story of a Cuban refugee and her joy in an unexpected encounter that connects her beloved home in Havana with her new home in AtlantaEach evening Coqui waits for the familiar cry of the Peanut Man—"¡Mani! Peanuts!"—and watches for him to appear on the street below her window. They always greet each other in their own special way—Coqui tucks her thumbs in her ears and sticks out her tongue at Emilio. And Emilio, to her great amusement, does the same in return. Night after night, the two friends continue their ritual.One evening, Coqui sadly announces, &“Nos vamos.&” She tells him that they have to leave Cuba. They are going to the United States. Emilio tries to assure her that she will like many things about los Estados Unidos, especially beisbol, her favorite sport. &“But don&’t forget your friend Emilio,&” he says as he walks away. &“¡Nunca!&” she calls out through tears. She could never forget him.Coqui and her family arrive in Decatur, Georgia, in the dead of winter to snow-covered ground. Her father seals the windows with duct tape and they await the arrival of spring. Coqui watches for the Peanut Man, but he does not appear.Several years pass, she learns wobbly English, and becomes a devoted Atlanta Braves fan. She forgets her beloved Peanut Man. Then one day her father surprises her with the perfect birthday gift—two tickets for a Braves game to see their favorite player Hammerin&’ Hank Aaron. As they settle into their seats amid the cheering crowds, Coqui hears a man yelling &“Peanuts! Get your peanuts!&” The delicious smell of roasted peanuts reaches her and memories of home and Emilio rush into her head.With luminous illustrations by the award-winning artist Raúl Colón, this story of immigration, of being displaced and finding a connection to home, reminds us how much alike we humans are, regardless of culture, color, or creed.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Un manojo de palitos: Fábula de Esopo (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level K #86)
by Elena Martin Diana KizlauskasLos cinco hijos del rey Dalmar se pelean todo el tiempo. El rey tiene que enseñarles a llevarse bien y trabajar juntos. Pero ¿por qué necesita un manojo de palitos? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Manrattan: The Truth is Finally Revealed
by Sir RhymesalotAnyone who has been to 'Gotham City' and wandered about a bit has most likely spotted a giant inflatable rat or two. There are many stories as to why they are there but, until now, nobody had discovered the real truth about their secret lives. Join celebrated children's author, Sir Rhymesalot as he goes undercover to burrow down to the inflated-rat-underworld for a ride that lifts you high into the sky. As with all Sir Rhymesalot titles, rhythm and rhyming verse lead the way, and sing you through the steps of the adventure.
The Mansion in the Mist (Anthony Monday)
by John BellairsAnthony Monday takes a vacation to another world in this mind-blowing mystery from the author of The Lamp from the Warlock&’s Tomb. Summer is here and Anthony Monday has been asked to join his friend Miss Eells and her brother Emerson on a vacation to northern Canada, where Emerson owns a no-frills cottage on an island. School may be out, but there&’s still a riddle to be solved: A few years ago, three tourists visiting the cottage disappeared without a trace . . . The cottage has no electricity, but it&’s humming with strange sounds and illusions. Before long, Anthony finds a disappearing chest that turns out to be a portal to another world—a realm populated by evil human-like creatures who want to drag Earth and its inhabitants into their dimension. As Anthony, Miss Eells, and Emerson try to come up with a plan to save the world, they are faced with their own intruder: a visitor from the other side with vengeance on his mind . . . &“The atmosphere throughout this adventuresome chiller is appropriately scary and the villains are certainly evil personified.&” —School Library Journal &“Bellairs&’s characters have a captivating charm that adds to this spellbinding adventure.&” —VOYA &“Throwing in plenty of conventional ingredients (ghosts, illusions, cryptic clues, secret passages, magic amulets, a witches&’ sabbath, cliffhangers, last-instant rescues, etc.), Bellairs dishes up a broth spiced with action [and] suspense.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“While the notion of passage into another world is not new, the late Bellairs provides unique twists.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Many People Of America (Rosen Common Core Readers)
by Nathan Mills Joanna AndersonThe Many People of America was written to support the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. The many ethnicities of America's people are explored with bright photographs paired with carefully leveled text. Children will learn the similarities and differences of our many people, and how to celebrate that. CCSS English Language Arts Strands & Standards: Literacy.RI.1.3, Literacy.L.1.5
Many Things At Once
by Veera HiranandaniIn this poignant picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. Sometimes she doesn't feel Jewish enough or South Asian enough, but comes to realize you can feel--and be--many things at once.Based on the author's own family history, here is a moving story about a young girl from two different backgrounds. The girl&’s mother tells her stories about her mother, a Jewish seamstress in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in a tiny two-bedroom apartment and sewed wedding dresses shimmering in satin and lace.Her father tells stories of his mother, the girl&’s other grandmother, who liked to cook bubbling dal on a coal stove in Pakistan. They tell stories about how both sides came to America, and how, eventually, her parents met on a warm summer evening in Poughkeepsie.The girl sometimes feels as if she's the &“only one like me.&” One day, when she spots a butterfly in her yard, she realizes it&’s okay to be different—no two butterflies are alike, after all. It&’s okay to feel alone sometimes, but also happy and proud. It&’s okay to feel-- and be-- many things at once.
Manzanas por todo el país (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Leveled Reader Benchmark K-2, Level L #12)
by Gary Miller Ralph CanadayNIMAC-sourced textbook
Map Keys
by Rebecca OlienMaps vary widely in complexity, from simple road maps to detailed topographical maps. Readers will learn why map keys are important and how to use them to interpret the data on different kinds of maps.
Map Scales (Maps Ser.)
by Jennifer M. BeselGrab a map, and figure out how far from here to there. Learn how to use map scales to find distances.