Earth science

Our Wonderful Weather series

Bodden, Valerie Clouds
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Creative Education     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-60818-146-9

Bodden, Valerie Hurricanes
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Creative Education     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-60818-147-6

Bodden, Valerie Snow
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Creative Education     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-60818-148-3

Bodden, Valerie Thunderstorms
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Creative Education    2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-60818-149-0

Inside series

Carson, Mary Kay Inside Weather
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.     Sterling     2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-4027-5881-2
Paperback ISBN 978-1-4027-8948-9

Stewart, Melissa Inside Earthquakes
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.     Sterling     2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-4027-5877-5
Paperback ISBN 978-1-4027-8163-6

Stewart, Melissa Inside Lightning
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.     Sterling     2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-4027-5878-2
Paperback ISBN 978-1-4027-8949-6

Stewart, Melissa Inside Volcanoes
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.     Sterling     2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-4027-5876-8
Paperback ISBN 978-1-4027-8164-3

Chin, Jason Island: A Story of the Galápagos
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Roaring Brook/Porter     2012
Trade ISBN 978-1-59643-716-6

Marrin, Albert Black Gold: The Story of Oil in Our Lives
High school     181 pp.     Knopf (Random House Children's Books) 2012
Trade ISBN 978-0-375-86673-9
Library binding ISBN 978-0-375-96673-6

Simon, Seymour Seymour Simon's Extreme Earth Records
Gr. 4–6     57 pp.     Chronicle     2012
Trade ISBN 978-1-4521-0785-1

Animal behavior

Cusick, Dawn Cool Animal Names: Porcupinefish, Zebra Eels, Leopard Geckos, Owl Monkeys, Giraffe Beettles, & 251 Other Bizarre Creatures
Gr. 4–6     80 pp.     Charlesbridge/Imagine     2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-936140-39-8

Davies, Nicola Talk, Talk, Squawk!: A Human's Guide to Animal Communication
Gr. 4–6     64 pp.     Candlewick     2011
Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-5088-9

Downer, Ann Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication
High school     112 pp.     Twenty-First Century     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-5766-7

Animal Lives series

Pryor, Kimberley Jane Attracting Mates
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-401-7

Pryor, Kimberley Jane Food and Feeding
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-402-4

Pryor, Kimberley Jane Having Young
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-403-1  

Pryor, Kimberley Jane Homes
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-404-8

Pryor, Kimberley Jane Migration
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-405-5

Pryor, Kimberley Jane Movement
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-406-2

Animal Bodies Up Close series

Stewart, Melissa Amazing Eyes Up Close
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Enslow/Elementary (Enslow Publishers, Inc.)     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3889-9

Stewart, Melissa Fantastic Feet Up Close
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Enslow/Elementary (Enslow Publishers, Inc.)     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3890-5

Stewart, Melissa Incredible Ears Up Close
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Enslow/Elementary (Enslow Publishers, Inc.)     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3891-2

Stewart, Melissa Nifty Noses Up Close
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Enslow/Elementary (Enslow Publishers, Inc.)     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3892-9

Stewart, Melissa Talented Tails Up Close
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Enslow/Elementary (Enslow Publishers, Inc.)     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3893-6

Stewart, Melissa Terrific Tongues Up Close
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Enslow/Elementary (Enslow Publishers, Inc.)     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3894-3

 

Health and the human body

Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Health & Fitness series

Dolphin, Colleen Cool Exercise: Healthy & Fun Ways to Get Your Body Moving
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-427-1

Kuskowski, Alex Cool Body Basics: Healthy & Fun Ways to Care for Your Body
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-425-7

Kuskowski, Alex Cool Eating: Healthy & Fun Ways to Eat Right
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-426-4

Kuskowski, Alex Cool Relaxing: Healthy & Fun Ways to Chill Out
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-428-8

Green, Dan Human Body Factory
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.     Kingfisher/Macmillan     2012
Trade ISBN 978-0-7534-6808-1


Inside My Body series

Parker, Steve How Do My Muscles Get Strong?: Muscles and Exercise
Gr. 4–6     32 pp.      Raintree      2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4109-4017-9

Thomas, Isabel Why Do I Burp?: Digestion and Diet
Gr. 4–6     32 pp.     Raintree     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4109-4014-8

Rau, Dana Meachen Freaking Out!: The Science of the Teenage Brain [Everyday Science]
High school     64 pp.     Capstone/Compass Point     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7565-4486-7

Buddy Books: Body Systems series

Tieck, Sarah Circulatory System
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61613-497-6

Tieck, Sarah Digestive System
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61613-498-3

Tieck, Sarah Muscular System
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61613-499-0

Tieck, Sarah Nervous System
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61613-500-3

 

Machines and technology

Technology 360 series

Grabowski, John Television
High school     112 pp.     Lucent      2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4205-0169-8

Hillstrom, Laurie Collier Global Positioning Systems
High school      96 pp.     Lucent      2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4205-0325-8

Kallen, Stuart A. iPod and MP3 Players
High school     104 pp.     Lucent     2010
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4205-0166-7

First Facts: Transportation Zone series

Hanson, Anne E. Ambulances in Action
Gr. K–3      24 pp.     Capstone     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4296-6827-9

Olien, Becky Police Cars in Action
Gr. K–3      24 pp.     Capstone     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4296-6825-5

Schaefer, Lola M. Semitrucks in Action
Gr. K–3     24 pp.     Capstone     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4296-6826-2

Kaner, Etta Earth-Friendly Buildings, Bridges and More: The Eco-Journal of Corry Lapont
Gr. 4–6     64 pp.     Kids Can     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-55453-570-5

New Technology series

Graham, Ian Forensic Technology
High school      46 pp.      Smart Apple     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-532-8

Graham, Ian Robot Technology
High school     46 pp.     Smart Apple     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-533-5

Oxlade, Chris Gaming Technology
High school     46 pp.     Smart Apple     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-531-1

Ross, Stewart Sports Technology
High school     46 pp.     Smart Apple     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-534-2

Zimmermann, Karl The Stourbridge Lion: America's First Locomotive
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Boyds     2012
Trade ISBN 978-1-59078-859-2

 

Books for Presidents’ Day

Kalman, Maira Looking at Lincoln
Gr. K–3     40 pp.     Penguin/Paulsen (Penguin Young Readers Group)     2012
Trade ISBN 978-0-399-24039-3

McClafferty, Carla Killough The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon
Gr. 4–6   120 pp. Carolrhoda 2011
Trade ISBN 978-0-7613-5608-0

Sandler, Martin W. Kennedy Through the Lens: How Photography and Television Revealed and Shaped an Extraordinary Leader
Gr. 4–6     98 pp.     Walker     2011
Trade ISBN 978-0-8027-2160-0
Library binding ISBN 978-0-8027-2161-7

Townsend, Michael Where Do Presidents Come From? And Other Presidential Stuff of Super-Great Importance
Gr. 4–6     156 pp.     Dial     2012
Trade ISBN 978-0-8037-3748-8

Swanson, James L. Bloody Times: The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for Jefferson Davis
High school     196 pp.     HarperCollins/Collins (HarperCollins)     2011
Trade ISBN 978-0-06-156089-7

 

The Civil War

Civil War Highlights series

Cooke, Tim Causes of the War: 1800–1861
Middle school     48 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-813-8

Cooke, Tim The Confederacy Advances: 1861–1862
Middle school     48 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-814-5

Cooke, Tim Home Front: 1861–1865
Middle school     48 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-817-6

Cooke, Tim Politics of the War: 1861–1865
Middle school     48 pp.     Smart Apple      2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-818-3

Cooke, Tim Triumph of the Union: 1864–1865
Middle school     48 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-816-9

Cooke, Tim The Turning Point: 1863
Middle school      48 pp.     Smart Apple     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-59920-815-2

Gourley, Catherine The Horrors of Andersonville: Life and Death Inside a Civil War Prison
High school     192 pp.     Twenty-First Century     2010
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-4212-0

Jones, Carrie Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender: The True Story of a Civil War Spy
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Carolrhoda      2011
Trade ISBN 978-0-7613-5399-7

Kostyal, K. M. 1862, Fredericksburg: A New Look at a Bitter Civil War Battle
Gr. 4–6      48 pp.     National (National Geographic Books)     2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-4263-0835-2
Library binding ISBN 978-1-4263-0836-9

Rosenberg, Aaron The Civil War: One Event, Six People
Gr. 4–6     160 pp.     Scholastic     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-0-545-28926-9
Paperback ISBN 978-0-545-23756-7

 

Discovering ancient and medieval history

Barnard, Bryn The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World
Gr. 4–6   40 pp. Knopf (Random House Children's Books) 2011
Trade ISBN 978-0-375-84072-2
Library binding ISBN 978-0-375-94072-9

Goddio, Franck The Treasures of the Seven Seas: Cleopatra and the Mystery of the San Diego
Gr. 4–6     45 pp.     Prestel     2011
Trade ISBN 978-3-7913-5096-7

Hartland, Jessie How the Sphinx Got to the Museum
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     Blue Apple     2010
Trade ISBN 978-1-60905-032-0

Understanding World History series

Kallen, Stuart A. Ancient Egypt
High school     96 pp.      ReferencePoint     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-60152-152-1

Marcovitz, Hal Ancient Rome
High school      96 pp.      ReferencePoint     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-60152-186-6

Woog, Adam The Early Middle Ages
High school     96 pp.     ReferencePoint     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-60152-151-4

Woog, Adam The Late Middle Ages
High school     96 pp.     ReferencePoint     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-60152-188-0

Rubalcaba, Jill and Cline, Eric H. Digging for Troy: From Homer to Hisarlik
Gr. 4–6     74 pp.     Charlesbridge      2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-58089-326-8
Paperback ISBN 978-1-58089-327-5

 

Music

Cline-Ransome, Lesa Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George
Gr. K–3     40 pp.     Random/Schwartz & Wade     2011
Paperback ISBN 978-0-375-83600-8
Library binding ISBN 978-0-375-93621-0

Ready to Make Music series

Landau, Elaine Is the Flute for You?
Gr. 4–6     40 pp.     Lerner     2010
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-5420-8

Landau, Elaine Is the Guitar for You?
Gr. 4–6     40 pp.     Lerner     2010
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-5424-6

Landau, Elaine Is the Trumpet for You?
Gr. 4–6     40 pp.      Lerner      2010
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-5422-2

Landau, Elaine Is the Violin for You?
Gr. 4–6     40 pp.      Lerner      2010
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-5423-9

Manzella, Teresa Ryan How to Analyze the Music of Bob Dylan [Essential Critiques]
High school      112 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-090-7

Rubin, Susan Goldman Music Was IT: Young Leonard Bernstein
Gr. 4–6     178 pp.     Charlesbridge     2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-58089-344-2

American Music Milestones series

Doeden, Matt American Latin Music: Rumba Sounds, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound
Middle school, High school     64 pp.     Twenty-First Century     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-4505-3

Farseth, Erik American Rock: Guitar Heroes, Punks, and Metalheads
Middle school, High school     64 pp.     Twenty-First Century     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-4503-9

Kaplan, Arie American Pop: Hit Makers, Superstars, and Dance Revolutionaries
Middle school, High school     64 pp.     Twenty-First Century     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-4504-6

Mendelson, Aaron American R&B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power
Middle school, High school     64 pp.     Twenty-First Century     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-4501-5

Sachs, Lloyd American Country: Bluegrass, Honky-Tonk, and Crossover Sounds
Middle school, High school     64 pp.     Twenty-First Century     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-4502-2

Sacks, Nathan American HipHop: Rappers, DJs, and Hard Beats
Middle school, High school     64 pp.     Twenty-First Century     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7613-4500-8

 

Dance

Ancona, George Ole! Flamenco
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.     Lee     2010
Trade ISBN 978-1-60060-361-7

Friedman, Lise Becoming a Ballerina: A Nutcracker Story
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.     Viking      2012
Trade ISBN 978-0-670-01392-0

Greenberg, Jan and Jordan, Sandra Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring
Gr. K–3     48 pp.     Roaring Brook/Flash Point/Porter      2010
Trade ISBN 978-1-59643-338-0

Williams, Ann-Marie Learn to Speak Dance: A Guide to Creating, Performing, & Promoting Your Moves
Gr. 4–6      96 pp.     Owlkids     2011
Trade ISBN 978-1-926818-88-7
Paperback ISBN 978-1-926818-89-4

Winter, Jonah Jazz Age Josephine
Gr. K–3     40 pp.     Atheneum (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing)     2012
Trade ISBN 978-1-4169-6123-9

 

Snow Day Activities

Creative Writing in 5 Simple Steps series

Dunkleberger, Amy Write a Mystery in 5 Simple Steps
Gr. 4–6, Middle school     48 pp.     Enslow     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3835-6

Lieurance, Suzanne Write a Romance in 5 Simple Steps
Gr. 4–6, Middle school  48 pp. Enslow     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3837-0

Litwin, Laura Baskes Write Horror Fiction in 5 Simple Steps
Gr. 4–6, Middle school  48 pp. Enslow     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3836-3

McKay, Laura Lee  Write Fantasy Fiction in 5 Simple Steps
Gr. 4–6, Middle school     48 pp.     Enslow     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3834-9

Peters, Jeffrey Edward Write a Graphic Novel in 5 Simple Steps
Gr. 4–6, Middle school     48 pp.     Enslow     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3888-2

Schuman, Michael A. Write Science Fiction in 5 Simple Steps
Gr. 4–6, Middle school     48 pp.      Enslow     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-0-7660-3844-8

Craft Star series

Fisher, Diana Rockin' Crafts: Everything You Need to Become a Rock-Painting Craft Star!
Gr. 4–6     64 pp.     Walter Foster (Black Rabbit Books)     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-936309-40-5

Friday, Megan Green Crafts: Become an Earth-Friendly Craft Star, Step by Easy Step!
Gr. 4–6      64 pp.     Walter Foster (Black Rabbit Books)     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-936309-38-2

Friday, Megan Pet Crafts: Everything You Need to Become Your Pet's Craft Star!
Gr. 4–6     64 pp.     Walter Foster (Black Rabbit Books)      2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-936309-41-2

Super Simple Cultural Art series

Kuskowski, Alex Super Simple African Art: Fun and Easy Art from Around the World
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-210-9

Kuskowski, Alex Super Simple American Art: Fun and Easy Art from Around the World
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-211-6

Kuskowski, Alex Super Simple Chinese Art: Fun and Easy Art from Around the World
Gr. K–3      32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-212-3

Kuskowski, Alex Super Simple Mexican Art: Fun and Easy Art from Around the World
Gr. K–3   32 pp. ABDO 2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-213-0

Super Simple Recipes series

Tuminelly, Nancy Let's Cook with Apples!: Delicious & Fun Apple Dishes Kids Can Make
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-418-9

Tuminelly, Nancy Let's Cook with Cereal!: Delicious & Fun Cereal Dishes Kids Can Make
Gr. K–3      32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-419-6

Tuminelly, Nancy Let's Cook with Cheese!: Delicious & Fun Cheese Dishes Kids Can Make
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO     2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-420-2

Tuminelly, Nancy Let's Cook with Eggs!: Delicious & Fun Egg Dishes Kids Can Make
Gr. K–3     32 pp.     ABDO      2012
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61783-421-9

Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool World Cooking series

Wagner, Lisa Cool African Cooking: Fun and Tasty Recipes for Kids
Gr. 4–6     32 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61714-658-9

Wagner, Lisa Cool Chinese and Japanese Cooking: Fun and Tasty Recipes for Kids
Gr. 4–6      32 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61714-659-6

Wagner, Lisa Cool French Cooking: Fun and Tasty Recipes for Kids
Gr. 4–6     32 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61714-660-2

Wagner, Lisa Cool Italian Cooking: Fun and Tasty Recipes for Kids
Gr. 4–6     32 pp.     ABDO     2011
Library binding ISBN 978-1-61714-661-9