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Childrens Literature Bibliography

Ashley Brewer
SLM 503
Childrens Literature
Summer 2014
Brewer- Childrens Literature Bibliography
Table of Contents
Letter to Students
Right to Read Statement
Picture Books and Easy Fiction
Fiction Books
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Nonfiction Books
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Magazines
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Diversity- Women in History
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Notes
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Dear Students,
There are so many amazing books out there!
Many times, when you are looking for a book to
read, you will be able to pick without much of a
struggle. Sometimes though, you might need a
little guidance. This bibliography is a resource of
some of the awesome books I have read lately.
I hope this tool will help you find a book that is
just right for you, so we can enjoy our reading
time together. Find a great book, get comfy,
and lets get reading!
Love,
Mrs. Brewer
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Right to Read Statement

All Readers in this Library have the Right to:
Explore and learn from any resource that interests them:
book, magazine, digital media, movie, or cd. You have
the right to choose your own reading material, ask for
help if you need it, and ask questions about suggestions
others make (including adults!).
Stay for a while! Readers have the right to a
comfortable, welcoming reading environment to enjoy
their media in. Be a good neighbor- keep our library
welcoming for others by respecting other readers when
you come to visit.
Check out materials to keep reading at home. We
want you to read as much as possible- use your library
card as much as you can! We always want our
materials to be returned for other readers, but
additional returns can be discussed with the librarian.
We all have favorites!
Help build our collection. What do you want to see in
our library that isn't here? We want to know what you
think.
Right to Read Statement created using ideas from:

"Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media
Program."American Library Association. American Library Association, n.d. Web.
17 July 2014.
<http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/accessres
ources>.
"Library Bill of Rights." American Library Association. American Library Association,
n.d. Web. 15 July 2014. <http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill>.
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Picture Books
and Easy Fiction
Max uses his old alphabet blocks to

build an adventure. He starts with some
WALLS, and then adds HALLS, MOATS
and BOATS. Keep reading to see how
Max gets out of a CATASTROPHE and
ends up with SPAGHETTI, all with those
old blocks.
Banks, Kate. Maxs Castle. New York:
Farrar Straus Giroux, 2011.
The Hampire is a terrifying piggy

haunting the barnyard animals- leaving
red drops wherever he snacks. When
Duck heads out for a midnight treat,
the animals come face to face with
the monster and realize hes not quite
as scary as they thought.
Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta. Hampire.
New York: Harper, 2011.
What if you could escape a boring

afternoon by drawing yourself out of it?
Where would your illustrations take
you? What other characters would you
draw? Check out this book to see
where one girls imagination and
creativity will lead her!
Becker, Aaron. Journey. Somerville,
MA: Candlewick, 2013.
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Sometimes families change in

unexpected ways. When his dad
leaves, a boy must find inner strength
to work hard and stay focused. An
absent parent doesnt have to mean
failure. With the right attitude, the boy
can still achieve his dreams.
Beaty, Daniel. Knock Knock. New York:

Little Brown, 2013.
If you think a pig parade sounds

entertaining, READ THIS BOOK! This
persuasive pig piece will change your
mind as you read. There are some
serious piggy issues that would interfere
with the parade: uniforms, floats, lack
of musical talent. But a panda parade
could work
Black, Michael Ian. A Pig Parade is a
Terrible Idea. New York: Simon and
Schuster, 2010.
Being a kid is NOT boring! The talking

potato has lots of reasons that he
never wants to be a boring kid, but
there are plenty of things kids can do
that talking potatoes cant. What
would you do to change this potatos
mind?
Black, Michael Ian. Im Bored. New
York: Simon and Schuster, 2012.
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Duncan reaches for his pencil box one

day to find that his crayons are missing.
In their place, he finds a series of letters.
Are you guilty of the same crimes
against the crayons that Dylan
committed? These letters from Purple,
Red and Orange might change how
you look at your school supplies!
Daywalt, Drew. The Day the Crayons
Quit. New York: Philomel Books, 2013.
Bink and Gollie are two best friends

who are always on the lookout for a
new adventure. When they head out
on a roller skating trek for new socks,
they run into a disagreement. The two
stubborn friends always make up, but
not without some silliness.
DiCamillo, Kate and Alison McGee.
Bink and Gollie. Somerville, MA:
Candlewick, 2010.
Meet Olivia the pig and her family.

After a long day of building
sandcastles, visiting an art museum, or
just playing dress up, Olivia snuggles up
with her mom to read a book. Olivias
funny antics will have you giggling
through your second bedtime book, or
third. Or fifth!
Falconer, Ian. Olivia. New York:
Atheneum, 2000.
1869 is an exciting, busy time for the

young United States. Locomotive
allows you to immerse yourself in facts
about our countrys first
transcontinental railroad while feeling
like youre experiencing it for yourself.
All aboard!
Floca, Brian. Locomotive. New York:
Atheneum Books, 2013.
Grandits, John. Ten Rules You

Absolutely Must Not Break if You Want
to Survive the School Bus. New York:
Clarion, 2011.
Kyle and James move to a new house

and their morning routine changes.
Kyle used to walk with mom, but now
he has to ride the bus without his older
brother James. James has some
advice for Kyle before he boards: 10
rules he should never, ever break. Kyle
wins over bullies, mean drivers, and
scary dogs by being himself and after
the first day, the bus ride doesnt seem
so bad!
Whats a monster if not MEAN? This is

the rhyming story of an Onster who
finds out that hes really quite happy
being kind and caring- no M
needed! When you lose your mean,
you find some friends.
Haber, Tiffany Strelitz. The Monster Who
Lost His Mean. New York: Henry Holt,
2012.
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How much do you know about your

heart? Follow Henry through his day,
exploring heart facts and getting to
know Henrys feelings throughout the
story. Henrys heart eventually finds
love in a furry friend- a very happy
ending!
Harper, Mericle Charise. Henrys Heart.
New York: Henry Holt, 2011.
Three cat friends are off to rhyme and

meet up with a colorful cast of animal
characters. Lillian, Tilly and William J.
get a little confused in the world of
homophones a word play, but end up
with the perfect Cat Tale full of cat
tails!
Hall, Michael. Cat Tale. NewYork:
Greenwillow Books, 2012.
Kitten is convinced shes found the

perfect bowl of milk- if only she can
reach it. Kittens clumsy attempts to
reach the milk in the sky dont work,
but she finally gets a drink in the end.
Henkes, Kevin. Kittens First Full Moon.
New York: Greenwillow Books, 2004.
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Flora and the flamingo might seem like

an unlikely pair of friends at first. Flora
wins the flamingo over with her flattery
and their game of miming quickly turns
to a beautiful dance. This elegant story
set in pink ends with a splash!
Idle, Molly. Flora and the Flamingo. San

Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2013.
Music makes life more interesting. This

book follows John, Paul, George and
Ringo through their career as the
famously talented Beatles. It covers
their major appearances around the
world, and includes some fun and
funny facts.
Krull, Kathleen and Paul Brewer. The
Beatles Were Fab (and They Were
Funny). New York: Houghton Mifflin,
2013.
Henry Brown grows up in the unjust

world of slavery. Sold from his mothers
master at a young age, he also loses
his own wife and children as an adult.
Finally, with the help of some friends
who believe in change, Henry escapes
to a new life of freedom in
Philadelphia.
Levine, Ellen. Henrys Freedom Box.
New York: Scholastic Press, 2007.
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Everything must sleep sometime. Dogs

curl up to get cozy, cats stretch out in
a warm spot, and tigers rest for their
hunt. This relaxing read will leave you
feeling ready to snuggle up with a
good book.
Logue, Mary. Sleep Like a Tiger. New
York: Houghton Mifflin, 2012.
Everything has changed for Ellen and

her family. They are no longer slaves.
They are now free to live and work as
their own family. Ellens mother and
father are celebrating their marriage,
but the traditional wedding broom is
not forgotten. This story tells how things
began to change after slavery, but
how many traditions stayed the same.
Lyons, Kelly Starling. Ellens Broom. New
York: G.P. Putnams Sons, 2012.
Everyones played it before; make your

best shot, and let your rival try to copy
it. Whoever cant keep up gets a letter;
whoever spells it first is out! Some call it
HORSE, some call it GHOST, whatever
you call it, this story has more than your
average game!
Myers, Christopher. H.O.R.S.E.: A Game
of Basketball and Imagination. New
York: Egmont USA, 2012.
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Pinkney, Andrea Davis and Brian.

Martin and Mahalia: His Words, Her
Song. New York: Little Brown, 2013.
Martin and Mahalia both grow up in

the south where laws keep white
people and black people segregated.
Both grow up to use their strong voices
to inspire change. This is the story of
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahalia
Jackson, two friends who worked to
change America for the better by
using their inner strength and bold
voices.
Jasper loves carrots- until they get a

little creepy. But the carrots have a
plan: to get Jasper out of their
peaceful field. This crispy horror story
will leave you hopping to somebunny
for a reading buddy!
Reynolds, Aaron. Creepy Carrots! New

Henry and Mudge head out for a visit

to Great Grandpa Bill and his friends.
These grandpas keep Henry and
Mudge busy with swimming, stories and
singing. Choose this book for
adventures with some funny grandpas
and the familiar faces of Henry and
Mudge!
Rylant, Cynthia. Henry and Mudge and
the Great Grandpas. New York: Simon
and Schuster, 2007.
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Skippyjon is always in trouble with

Mama Junebug Jones for pretending
to be things he is not: a bird, a mouse,
a bat. His imagination gets away from
him even in time out. In this adventure
he becomes the great El Skippito who
fights the banditos- arriba!
Schachner, Judy. Skippyjon Jones.
New York: Dutton Childrens Books.
2003.
Amos is a dedicated zookeeper who

cares for his animal friends. What are
the animals to do when Amos gets
sick? The animals hop the bus to pay
Amos a visit in this story of loyal friends.
Stead, Philip. A Sick Day for Amos
McGee. New York: Roaring Brook Press,
2010.
Josephs coat has too many holes to

protect from the cold. Hell make his
overcoat into something new many
times throughout this story. Follow the
holes in this books pages to see what is
left of Josephs coat by the end.
Tabeck, Simms. Joseph Had a Little

Overcoat. New York: Viking, 1999.
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Wiesner, David. Mr. Wuffles! New York:

Clarion Books, 2013.
Mr. Wuffles is having a pretty typical

day as the family pet - but he is not
alone. Hiding amongst his toys are
visitors from another planet! The visitors
team up with a few other tiny citizens
to plan their great escape. Mr. Wuffles
will do his best to stop them, but youll
have to check it out to see if he
succeeds.
Goldilocks never listens to anyone or

anything. The three dinosaurs just
happen to be going somewhere else
and leave their door unlocked with
three delicious bowls of chocolate
pudding. Is this tale headed for disaster
for the little golden-haired heroine?
Read on to see if she learns her lesson
about breaking into animal houses in
this hilarious fractured fairy tale!
Willems, Mo. Goldilocks and the Three
Dinosaurs. New York: Harper Collins,
2012.
Elephant and Piggie are two funny best

friends. Piggie tries to help when some
friendly visitors wont leave Elephant
alone. The friends find that using your
manners can really help, but maybe
not in the way you think!
Willems, Mo. There is a Bird on Your
Head. New York: Hyperion, 2007.
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Woodson, Jacqueline. Each Kindness.

New York: Nancy Paulson Books, 2012.
Chloe, Kendra, and Sophie are best

friends. They dont need to be kind to
anyone new this year. Chloe starts
wondering about how her actions are
affecting the new girl, Maya, after the
class discusses kindness. Each time we
are kind our actions ripple out, like
water when a stone falls. Chloe learns
something new about herself and
being kind in this simple story.
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Fiction Books
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Cam and her family are visiting Cams

lovable Aunt Molly when a pet cat
goes missing. Leave it to Cams
memory to find Little Tiger and the rest
of Mrs. Wrights missing things, with lots
of fun along the way!
Adler, David A. Cam Jansen and the
Catnapping Mystery. New York: Puffin
Books, 1998.
Avi. Sophias War: A Tale of the

Revolution. New York: Simon and
Schuster, 2012.
Choldenko, Gennifer. Al Capone Does

My Shirts. Random House Listening
Library, 2004. CD.
Sophias older brother William has

many ideas about how the new
country should be run. He believes in
independence, abolition of slavery,
and the education of women. Of
course, he passes his passion on to
Sophia. After witnessing a man hanged
for being a rebel spy, Sophia knows she
must take action to be a part of the
change. Follow her to the Revolution
and into her own role as a spy- all to
help the Americans.
Moose, Natalie, and Mom and Dad all

move to Alcatraz Island: home to the
prison. Dad works as a guard and
electrician, Mom worries about Nat,
and Moose tries to be a normal kid
from a very strange neighborhood. The
wardens pretty daughter, Piper, seems
determined to get Moose in trouble.
Can he protect Nat, handle Piper, and
make time for baseball?
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After his mom dies, Bud travels from

foster home to foster home getting into
trouble. Finally, Bud and his best friend
Bugs run away together. After the boys
get separated, Bud must continue on
his own to find his dad in Grand Rapids
and try to start a better life.
Curtis, Christopher Paul. Bud, Not
Buddy. Random House Listening
Library, 1999. CD.
Based on the novel by Louis Sachar,

Holes is the story of Stanley Yelnats,
who has a family history of bad luck.
This bad luck leads Stanley to Camp
Green Lake; digging holes to build his
character. Stanley will make new
friends, solve the mystery of why camp
Green Lake dried up, and finally put a
stop to the Yelnats family curse.
Davis, Andrew (Dir). Holes. Walt Disney
Pictures, 2003. DVD.
Fell, Sam (Dir.) The Tale of Despereaux.

Relativity Media, 2008. DVD.
Despereaux (based on the book by

Kate Dicamillo) is a mouse with big
dreams. He doesnt believe in
cowering or being timid: he strives to
be brave and noble. A hero is just what
the kingdom of Dor needs after a
terrible accident leaves them hurt and
fearful. Despereaux will teach the
kingdom forgiveness and how to be
happy again: all with his big mouse
spirit.
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Gantos, Jack and Nicole Rubel. Rotten

Ralphs Rotten Family. New York: Farrar,
Straus, and Giroux, 2014.
Sarahs pet cat, Ralph, is 100% rotten.

When Sarah needs a kitty-sitter for the
night of a big sleepover, no one will
take the job. This leaves Ralph
wondering: why is he so rotten? One
night at home with his crazy cat family
sends him running back to Sarah;
ready to change his rotten behavior for
good.
Rendi is on the run from trouble at

home when he finds himself at the inn
in the Village of the Clear Sky. As he
works as a chore boy he meets Master
Chao and Mr. Shan, and the beautiful
new inn guest. Through listening to the
old tales of the Village and telling his
own story, Rendi will learn forgiveness
and finally be able to return home.
Lin, Grace. Starry River of the Sky. New
York: Little Brown, 2012.
Lowry, Lois. Gooney Bird and the Room

Mother. New York: Houghton Mifflin,
2005.
Gooney Bird is full of personality, fun,

and an excellent vocabulary. When
Mrs. Pidgeons class puts on a
pageant, Gooney Bird knows shes
destined for the lead. Shell do
anything to be in the spotlight, even
convincing a mystery room mother to
help out. Mystery, fashion- what could
go wrong for Gooney Bird this time?
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Judy Moody is starting third grade at

Virginia Dare Elementary School. She is
feeling moody about her class, her
teacher, and (as always) her brother
Stink. Judy gets her chance to shine
when she gets to create a Me
project: if theres one thing Judy
Moody is good at, its expressing
herself.
McDonald, Megan. Judy Moody Was
in a Mood. Somerville,MA: Candlewick,
2000.
Park, Barbara. Junie B. Jones and the

Yucky Blucky Fruit Cake. New York:
Random House, 1995.
Junie B. Jones doesnt get everything

right: shes only in kindergarten!
Sometimes she doesnt get the right
words when shes talking, sometimes
she doesnt listen, and sometimes she
picks the WORST cake at the cake
walk. In the end, Junie B. will find a way
to make the yuckiest cake the
usefulest.
Mr. Westing is dead. An unlikely mix of

people gather at the Westing estate to
read his will and find themselves
immersed in a mystery. One of the
guests is a murderer, and in order to
win the Westing fortune, they must
solve the case. The game is on!
Raskin, Ellen. The Westing Game. New
York: Puffin, 1978.
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In this sequel to Holes, Armpit is out of

Camp Green Lake. Hes taking small
steps to keep his life headed in the
right direction. A run-in with X-Ray (a
camp friend) will give him a chance at
money, fame, and meeting a pop star.
Will he be able to do the right thing
even when its tough?
Sachar, Louis. Small Steps. New York:
Random House, 2006.
Scorsese, Martin (Dir.). Hugo.

Paramount Pictures, 2011. DVD.
Hugo is based on The Invention of

Hugo Cabret by Brain Selznick. Hugo is
an orphan who lives and works in the
train station. He hides out from the
police so he wont be taken to the
orphanage. He is also working to
unlock the mystery of an automaton
left to him by his father. With the help of
his new friends, hell find a family and
solve his fathers puzzle!
Leo tries his best to fit in (like most

teenagers). When Stargirl shows up at
Mica Area High though, he starts to see
things differently. Stargirl isnt interested
in whats popular or cool, she really just
wants to be kind to others and be
herself. Will the pressure to be normal
change everything Leo loves about
Stargirl? Will this same pressure change
Leo himself?
Spinelli, Jerry. Stargirl. New York: Knopf,
2000.
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Nonfiction
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Every day you do the same things.

What do your favorite animals do in
their day? Penguins and polar bears
travel the Arctic. As you play at recess,
the animals of the desert rest in the
shade. Lions roar across the grass.
Come find your wild side with some
new animal facts!
Arnosky, Jim. At This Very Moment. New
York: Dutton, 2011.
The other chicks in the hen house are

always pushing around poor Cinders.
Largessa , Pecky, and Bossy are all
aflutter when Prince Cockeral invites
them to the ball. Cinders will have her
chance to rule the roost with a little
magical help in this chick-themed
Cinderella tale.
Brett, Jan. Cinders: A Chicken
Cinderella. New York: Penguin, 2013.
Black holes are not at all like holes in

the ground. Black holes are simply
places way, way out in space that
have a great pull. Like a vacuum
cleaner, a black hole draws everything
to it. This book will suck you into exciting
science facts!
DeCristofano, Carolyn Cinami. A Black
Hole is NOT a Hole. Watertown, MA:
Charlesbridge, 2012.
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Follow a group of elephants across the

grasses. Next, go to green, leafy sites to
learn about the forest elephants. Visit
an elephant in a zoo. Meet some
smart, friendly elephant families and
the people who live and work with
them.
Downer, Ann. Elephant Talk: The
Surprising Science of Elephant
Communication. Minneapolis, MN:
Twenty-First Century Books, 2011.
They are smelly, scary, and fun! This

collection of pirate poems covers
everything from choosing a worthy
crew to famous pirates. Youll be ready
to yell, AHOY, MATEY!
Florian, Douglas. Shiver Me Timbers!:
Pirate Poems and Paintings. New York:
Simon and Schuster, 2012.
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick

Douglass were great leaders. Both men
wanted to help our county. Douglass
did not give up on his dream to share
his ideas with the president. Lincoln
worked to make a better country.
Together they made a strong nation.
Freedman, Russell. Abraham Lincoln
and Frederick Douglass: The Story
Behind an American Friendship. New
York: Clarion, 2012.
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Scientists find a mystery skeleton. They

use his bones to uncover clues to the
mans life. These are some of the
oldest bones ever found. These bones
will unlock the secrets of the past.
Kirkpatrick, Katherine. Mysterious
Bones: The Story of the Kennewick Man.
New York: Holiday House, 2011.
Each type of house is special. In this

story, you will look at different styles of
homes that people live in around the
world. Learn new, fun facts about each
house and a little history too.
Laroche, Giles. If You Lived Here:

Houses of the World. New York:
Houghton Mifflin, 2011.
Plants and animals have always

changed to stay alive. We have a lot
to learn from nature. Humans can learn
and copy natures patterns for our own
benefit. What do you use today that is
inspired by nature?
Lee, Dora. Biomimicry: Inventions
Inspired by Nature. Tonawanda, NY:
Kids Can Press, 2011.
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All sorts of animals live on our great

earth: big ones, small ones, baby ones,
winged, water, noisy, and quiet ones.
All sorts of animals come to life in these
poems and photos. Find a poem about
your favorite animal, or read about
something new. Its all inside this wild
set of poems.
Lewis, J. Patrick. National Geographic
Book of Animal Poetry. Washington,
D.C.: National Geographic, 2012.
The big game between two womens

teams is about to start! Agnes Morley
plays her hardest for her school. Join in
the cheers, jumps, and shots that make
this match and change the game for
female athletes forever.
Macy, Sue. Basketball Belles: How Two
Teams and One Scrappy Player Put
Womens Hoops on the Map. New York:
Holiday House, 2011.
McDermott, Gerald. Monkey: A

Trickster Tale from India. New York:
Houghton Mifflin, 2011.
Monkey works to get to the delicious

mango to eat. He happily swings along
the river. He has no idea of Crocodiles
plan to eat him for lunch. Monkey is not
as careless as he seems. Croc is not so
sneaky. Read on to find out how
Monkey gets his mangos and outsmarts
Croc in this classic folk tale.
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What if Jack could be nimble about

reducing and reusing instead of just
jumping? What if Yankee Doodle
carpooled to town to save energy?
This fun poetry book will have you
crying Re-re-recycle! all the way
home!
Peck, Jan and David Davis. The Green
Mother Goose: Saving the World One
Rhyme at a Time. New York: Sterling,
2011.
Trees have been alive for hundreds of

years. Famous people and events
have passed under their branches. Full
of facts and old tales, this book will get
you thinking about how trees can
share in our worlds story.
Preus, Margi. Celebritrees: Historic and
Famous Trees of the World. New York:
Henry Holt. 2010.
Helen Keller was a strong, brave girl.

She was also blind and deaf. With the
help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan,
Helen learns to write and sign. Learn
about Helens life, and read quotes
from Helen about her days learning
with Anne.
Rappaport, Doreen. Helens Big World:
The Life of Helen Keller. New York:
Hyperion, 2012.
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Magazines
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Explore art and science topics through stories!

Get to know artists, inventors, and great
science minds through puzzles and games.
Meet Marvin and friends online and explore
the Kids Only clubhouse.
ASK: Arts and Sciences for Kids Magazine
http://www.askmagkids.com/
Creative Kids Magazine:

The National Voice for Kids
http://www.ckmagazine.org/
This magazine is by kids and for kids. Get

inspired with kid artwork and writing pieces.
Everything from short stories to poetry fills each
issue. Check out the blog for more information
on the artists and authors, or to submit your
own work.
The world is full of interesting people and

places. Explore them all through Faces
magazine. Each issue has articles, folk tales,
and photographs from a unique culture.
Faces: People, Places and Cultures
http://www.cricketmag.com/FAC-FACESMagazine-for-Kids-ages-9-14
Sports Illustrated for Kids

http://www.sikids.com/
Keep up to date on sports news with this

action-packed magazine! Interviews with
famous athletes, online video clips, and kid
reporters keep you informed about all of your
favorite athletes and sports. Get in the game!
Time for Kids has everything from news articles

to entertainment updates. Learn more about
current events, or explore the homework
helper section. View photo slide shows or listen
to the digital issue online for more fun.
Time for Kids
http://www.timeforkids.com/
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DiversityWomen in History
Girls are powerful, strong and smart. These famous
women used their talents to change the world they
lived in! Learning about these heroines can inspire
both boys and girls to challenge themselves and
follow their dreams. Watch out world!
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Avi. Sophias War: A Tale of the Revolution. New

Sophias older brother William has many ideas

about how the new country should be run. He
believes in independence, abolition of slavery,
and the education of women. Of course, he
passes his passion on to Sophia. After
witnessing a man hanged for being a rebel
spy, Sophia knows she must take action to be a
part of the change. Follow her to the
Revolution and into her own role as a spy- all to
help the Americans.
Women have helped shape our world. These

short summaries tell the story of female leaders
and rebels. Some from long ago and some
from more recent history, these women will
inspire you to take on the world!
Krull, Kathleen. Lives of Extraordinary Women:
Rulers, Rebels, and What the Neighbors
Thought. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2013.
The big game between two womens teams is

about to start! Agnes Morely plays her hardest
for her school. Join in the cheers, jumps, and
shots that make this match and change the
game for female athletes forever.
Macy, Sue. Basketball Belles: How Two Teams
and One Scrappy Player Put Womens Hoops
on the Map. New York: Holiday House, 2011.
Helen Keller was a strong, brave girl. She was
also blind and deaf. With the help of her
teacher, Anne Sullivan, Helen learns to write
and sign. Learn about Helens life, and read
quotes from Helen about her days learning
with Anne.
Rappaport, Doreen. Helens Big World: The Life
of Helen Keller. New York: Hyperion, 2012.
Ryan, Pam Munoz. Amelia and Eleanor Go for

a Ride. New York: Scholastic, 1999.
Two famous ladies set out for a plane ride

above our nation in April 1933. After dinner at
the White House together, they take a ride
above the city. What would Amelia Earhart
and Eleanor Roosevelt have talked about?
Based on true events, this book will have you
soaring into history.
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Notes
Sources Used to Select Materials
Images
Barnesandnoble.com. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, LLC, n.d.
All book cover images
Web. 16 July 2014.
taken from Barnes and
<http%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fu%2FFictionNobles Booksellers website
Books-Novels-Literature%2F379003048>.
DVD, audio book, and
"Google Images." Google Images. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 July
other clip art images
2014. <https://images.google.com/>.
found via Google Image
search
Selection Resources
Caldecott Award Winners
The Coretta Scott King

Book Awards
Presented by the Association of Library Service for

Children, the Caldecott Award is given to the years
most distinguished illustrated books for children.
Many books considered for this project are
Caldecott winners or honor books for their year.
The Coretta Scott King Book Award is given annually
to outstanding African American authors and
illustrators of books for children and young adults.
These titles are selected for an appreciation of
African American culture and universal human
values by the American Library Association.
The Newberry Medal
The Newberry is awarded annually by the

Association for Library Service for Children to the
author of the most distinguished contribution to
American literature for children. The award list and
honor list were both referenced for this project
Outstanding Science
Trade Books List
The National Science Teachers Association selects

Outstanding Science Trade Books annually. These
texts are selected for their integration of science,
technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM) topics.
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Notable Social Studies

Trade Books for Young
People List
Information about Authors

was collected from the
Reading Rockets website
Other titles
recommended from
current media specialists
The books that appear in this list are evaluated and

selected by the National Council for the Social
Studies. Texts are selected based on their topic.
These books emphasize human relations, represent
a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad
range of cultural experiences.
"Reading Rockets." Reading Rockets. WETA, n.d.
Web. 13 July 2014.
<http://www.readingrockets.org/>.
Keith Taylor, Media Specialist, Piney Ridge
Elementary School
Jan Nies, Media Specialist, Parrs Ridge Elementary
School
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