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The Polar Express

Van Allsburg, Chris.


Wilson's Children, October 2006. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), July 2009. School Library Journal, October 2009. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2006. Booklist, December 2002. Catholic Library World, November 1996. Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. Caldecott Medal/Honor. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Booklist. A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.
Date Published:1985

Wilson's Children, October 2006. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), July 2009. School Library Journal, October 2009. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2006. Booklist, December 2002. Catholic Library World, November 1996. Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. Caldecott Medal/Honor. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Booklist. A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

Date Published:1985

Rabbit

Rayner, Matthew.


Horn Book. Horn Book, October 2004. Presents simple information about rabbits and choosing one as a pet.
Date Published:2004

Alphabet rescue

Wood, Audrey.


Kirkus Review. While on vacation in Alphabet City, Little e and the other lowercase letters repair an old fire truck and come to the rescue when a fire engulfs the letter-making factory.
Date Published:2006

Gracias : el pavo de Thanksgiving

Cowley, Joy.


Translation of: Gracias, the Thanksgiving turkey. Trouble ensues when Papa gets Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving and Miguel develops an attachment to it.
Date Published:1998

Magnetism : a question and answer book

Richardson, Adele, 1966-


Library Media Connection, November 2006. Science and Children (N.S.T.A.), March 2007. Introduces magnetism and the creation, forces, and applications of magnets.
Date Published:2006

China

Olson, Nathan.


Where is China? -- When did China become a country? -- What type of government does China have? -- What kind of housing does China have? -- What are China's forms of transportation? -- What are China's major industries? -- What is school like in China? -- What are China's favorite sports and games? -- What are the traditional art forms in China? -- What major holidays do people in China celebrate? -- What are the traditional foods of China? -- What is family life like in China?. School Library Journal, January 2005. Library Media Connection, March 2005. School Library Journal. Library Media Connection. A brief introduction to China, following a simple question-and-answer format, to discuss land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family life. Includes a map, fast facts, and charts.
Date Published:2005

Where is China? -- When did China become a country? -- What type of government does China have? -- What kind of housing does China have? -- What are China's forms of transportation? -- What are China's major industries? -- What is school like in China? -- What are China's favorite sports and games? -- What are the traditional art forms in China? -- What major holidays do people in China celebrate? -- What are the traditional foods of China? -- What is family life like in China?. School Library Journal, January 2005. Library Media Connection, March 2005. School Library Journal. Library Media Connection. A brief introduction to China, following a simple question-and-answer format, to discuss land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and family life. Includes a map, fast facts, and charts.

Date Published:2005

Veterinarian

Parks, Peggy J., 1951-


Explores having a career as a veterinarian including the different kinds of veterinarians, their education and training, and where they work.
Date Published:2004

Bobcats

Squire, Ann.


An American cat -- Bobcat habitats -- Finding food -- Raising kittens -- Threats to the bobcat. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.). Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), July 2005. Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of bobcats.
Date Published:2005

Sponges

Logue, Mary.


What is a sponge? -- What makes up a sponge? -- How sponges live -- How sponges are used -- Types of sponges. Library Media Connection. Presents a guide to sponges, and describes what makes a sponge, types of sponges, where they are located at, how they live, and how they are harvested.
Date Published:2005

The haunted hotel

Roy, Ron, 1940-


"A Stepping Stone book." "H"--Spine. When the guests of the Shangri-La Hotel are scared away by a white-haired female ghost, Dink and his friends investigate the mystery.
Date Published:1999

En safari

Watts, Claire.


Translation of: On safari. Includes index. Booklist. Looks at favorite animals from the African plains, including rhinos, lions, elephants, and zebras.
Date Published:2001

All around Illinois : regions and resources

Santella, Andrew.


An introduction to Illinois -- Northern Illinois -- Central Illinois -- Southern Illinois. Library Media Connection. Library Media Connection, August 2004. Describes the variety of natural and man-made resources to be found in the regions of Illinois.
Date Published:2003

Ten apples up on top!

LeSieg, Theo., 1904-1991.


Library Journal, April 2007. Library Journal. A lion, a dog, and a tiger balance apples on their heads.
Date Published:1989

I spy extreme challenger! : a book of picture riddles

Wick, Walter.


"Cartwheel books." Wilson's Children. School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. School Library Journal, December 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2001. Booklist, October 2000. New York Times, December 2000. A brightly-illustrated collection of picture puzzles.
Date Published:2000

Camionero

Miller, Heather.


Translation of: Truck driver. Includes index. Describes the daily routine of a truck driver, the work truck drivers do, some of the different kinds of truck drivers, and how to get this kind of job.
Date Published:2003

Johnny Tremain : a novel for old & young

Forbes, Esther.


"A Yearling book." Wilson's Children. Wilson's Junior High School. Newbery Medal/Honor. Wilson's Children, November 1996. Wilson's Junior High School. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Library Journal. Booklist. After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution.
Date Published:1943

Woodpeckers

Townsend, Emily Rose.


"Pebble." Woodpeckers -- Woodlands -- What woodpeckers do. School Library Journal. School Library Journal, August 2004. Provides information about woodpeckers, what they look like, where they live, and how they behave. Includes photographs.
Date Published:2004

Ruby's wish

Bridges, Shirin Yim.


Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal, February 2003. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2009. Pub Weekly, August 2002. Booklist, November 2002. Horn Book, April 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2002. Kirkus Review, August 2002. Riverbank Review, January 2003. Wilson's Children. School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2003. Reading Teacher, April 2005. Pub Weekly. In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.
Date Published:2002

Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal, February 2003. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2009. Pub Weekly, August 2002. Booklist, November 2002. Horn Book, April 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2002. Kirkus Review, August 2002. Riverbank Review, January 2003. Wilson's Children. School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2003. Reading Teacher, April 2005. Pub Weekly. In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.

Date Published:2002

Cómo El Grinch robó La Navidad!

Seuss, Dr.


Translation of: How the Grinch stole Christmas. Booklist. Booklist, October 2001. The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway.
Date Published:2000

Johnny Appleseed : a tall tale

Kellogg, Steven.


Wilson's Children. Horn Book. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Presents the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, describing his love of nature, his kindness to animals, and his physical fortitude.
Date Published:1988