Pioneer Elementary Accelerated Reader
Titles C-D-E

Title Author Level Points Description # pages Book in Library
Cabin Faced West, The Fritz, Jean 5.1 3 A young girl misses the life she had before her family moved into the wilderness, until she gets a very special visitor. 124 Y
Cable Cars Schaefer, Lola M. 2.8 0.5 This book discusses the invention, development, and operation of cable cars, particularly in the United States. 24 Y
Caboose Mystery Warner, Gertrude Chandler 3.2 2 A trip in a caboose leads to an old clown and a search. 128 Y
Caddie Woodlawn Brink, Carol Ryrie 6 8 A spirited pioneer girl's adventure on the Wisconsin frontier. 242 Y
Cages Kehret, Peg 4.5 5 After losing an acting role and fighting with her alcoholic stepfather, Kit is arrested for shoplifting and ordered to work as part of her sentence at an animal shelter. 150 Y
Calico Bush Field, Rachel 6.2 9 Orphaned shortly after her French family arrives in the New World, twelve-year-old Marguerite is bound by contract to live with a family of English settlers who are attempting to make their home on an island frequented by Indians. 201 Y
Calico Cows Dubanevich, Arlene 2.7 0.5 The misadventures of a group of cows who must learn to think for themselves when their leader is taken to the county fair. 26 Y
California Stein, R. Conrad 8.3 3 Illustrated introduction to California's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Call It Courage Sperry, Armstrong 6.2 3 This is the inspiring story of a youth who overcomes his fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his tribe. 116 Y
Call of the Wild, The London, Jack 8 7 Rugged outdoor story of the sled dog, Buck, who was mistreated by his master and broke free to roam the Alaskan wilderness. 126 Y
Calling All Creeps! Stine, R.L. 3.3 3 Ricky decides to play a joke on Tasha, but the joke's on him. 116
Calvin Coolidge Kent, Zachary 7.3 2 Describes the early life, education, and political career of the President who earned the nickname "Silent Cal." 89 Y
Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House Adler, David A. 3.7 1 The fifth-grade sleuth uses her photographic memory to catch the monkey kidnappers at the city zoo. 56
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball Adler, David A. 3.8 1 Cam Jansen has the perfect chance to show off her amazing mental camera at the community hobby show. When a prized baseball is stolen, Cam's memory is put to the test. 57 Y
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones Adler, David A. 3.8 1 When she notices some bones missing from a dinosaur skeleton exhibited in the museum, a young girl with a photographic memory tries to discover who has been taking them and why. 56 Y
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Monster Movie Adler, David A. 3.9 1 When Cam goes to see the new monster movie, someone steals the last half of it--but can she find out who it was? 57 Y
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds Adler, David A. 3.2 1 A fifth-grader with a photographic memory and her friend Eric help solve the mystery of the stolen diamonds. 58 Y
Camaros (Great American Muscle Cars) Ethan, Eric 4.8 0.5 This book surveys the history of the Chevrolet Camaro and its designs, engines, performance, and costs. 24
Camels (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5.5 0.5 This book provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and different kinds of camels. 24 Y
Camp-Out Mystery, The Warner, Gertrude Chandler 3.3 2 While on a camping trip with their grandfather, the Alden children try to find out about the loud music and missing food that threaten to scare away other campers. 120 Y
Can I Keep Him? Kellogg, Steven 2.7 0.5 Arnold wants to have something to play with and brings home a variety of pets. 30
Can You Keep a Secret? Petersen, P.J. 2.9 2 Mike has a reputation for not being able to keep a secret and he worries that he may reveal things that his classmates do not want known. 106 Y
Canada (Going Places) Meister, Cari 4 0.5 This book describes a variety of tourist attractions found in one of the largest countries in the world, including mountains, lakes, national parks, cities, festivals, and outdoor activities, such as tobogganing, mushing, and panning for gold. 24
Canada Geese Quilt, The Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie 4.1 1 Worried that the coming of a new baby and her grandmother's serious illness will change the warm, familiar life on her family's Vermont farm, ten-year-old Ariel combines her artistic talent with her grandmother's knowledge to make a very special quilt. 60 Y
Candy Corn Contest, The Giff, Patricia Reilly 2.5 1 Richard has been dipping into the jar of candy corn that is the object of Ms. Rooney's contest. What is Ms. Rooney going to do when she finds out? 76 Y
Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? Fritz, Jean 5.6 1 A biography of George the Third, King of Great Britain at the time of the American Revolution. 48 Y
Canyons Paulsen, Gary 5.5 5 Finding a skull on a camping trip in the canyons outside El Paso, Texas, Brennan becomes involved with the fate of a young Apache Indian who lived in the late 1800s. 184 Y
Caps for Sale Slobodkina, Esphyr 3.1 0.5 Charming folktale as a peddler of caps runs into trouble when monkeys steal his wares. 21 Y
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets Pilkey, Dav 4.7 1 Captain Underpants must intervene when George and Harold accidentally create an army of evil, talking toilets that intend to take over the world. 139
Captain Underpants and the Invasion...Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Pilkey, Dav 4.4 1 Captain Underpants must face three massive, tentacled space aliens who are on a mission to enslave the whole planet. 141
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants Pilkey, Dav 4.7 1 When Professor Poopypants becomes their new science teacher, George and Harold almost cause the entire planet to be taken over by a maniacal, mad-scientist guy in a giant robot suit. 153
Captive! Paulsen, Gary 3.7 1 Roman Sanchez's life has become a nightmare. His father, a SWAT officer, has been killed; and masked gunmen have taken Roman and three other boys hostage! 50 Y
Capture, The Applegate, K.A. 3.6 4 Jake finds out his brother is one of them. Tobias stays in his morph too long. Jake and friends find out where the Yeerk base is. 154 Y
Caribbean Sea, The Taylor, Leighton 5.4 1 In text and photographs, presents information about the Caribbean Sea, its location, physical environment, animal life, islands, and mysteries. 48 Y
Carnivorous Mushrooms: Lassoing Their Prey? Gentle, Victor 5 0.5 Introduces some varieties of fungi that eat eelworms, describing the damage these tiny worms cause to both plants and animals and the different ways that the fungi trap their prey. 24 Y
Carry on, Mr. Bowditch Latham, Jean 4.1 8 This fictionalized biography tells the story of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship's captain. 251 Y
Cars (On the Move) Stickland, Paul 1.9 0.5 This book introduces, in brief text and illustrations, various types of automobiles and their uses. 16 Y
Case for Jenny Archer, A Conford, Ellen 3 1 After reading three mysteries in a row, Jenny becomes convinced that the neighbors across the street are up to no good and decides to investigate. 61 Y
Case of the Ancient Astronauts, The Gallagher, I.J. 5.7 1 Investigates the possibility of early space travellers and UFOs having visited several ancient civilizations on Earth centuries ago. 48
Case of the Elevator Duck, The Berends, Polly 4 1 This book tells the story of an eleven-year-old detective and his adventures after finding a duck in the elevator of his apartment building. 54 Y
Case of the Halloween Ghost, The Erickson, John R. 4.6 3 Hank the Cowdog has one of the scariest adventures of his life when he and his cowardly companion Drover find themselves in a strange and spooky place on Halloween night. 131 Y
Case of the On-Line Alien Steele, Alexander 4.9 5 David doesn't believe it is possible for aliens to travel to Earth, but when he and Wishbone witness an eerie, green glow in the sky they know they must investigate. 137
Cassie Binegar MacLachlan, Patricia 4.3 3 While yearning for sameness and ordinariness, Cassie learns from eccentric relatives that some things cannot and should not remain the same forever. 120 Y
Cassie Bowen Takes Witch Lessons Hines, Anna 3.8 4 A young girl deals with having the most unpopular girl in class as her partner and having to meet her grandmother, who is supposed to be a witch. 136
Cast Two Shadows Rinaldi, Ann 4.1 9 In South Carolina in 1780, fourteen-year-old Caroline sees the Revolutionary War take a terrible toll among her family and friends and comes to understand the true nature of war. 281 Y
Castle Macaulay, David 7.9 1 A description with drawings and humor of how castles and surrounding towns were built. 74 Y
Castle (Eyewitness) Gravett, Christopher 7.7 1 Discover the Medieval world of castles, how they were built, and what life was like inside them. 63 Y
Castle in the Attic, The Winthrop, Elizabeth 4.9 6 William has a fantastic present in the attic that is able to transport him to another land and another time for a challenging and exciting adventure. 179 Y
Castle of Llyr, The Alexander, Lloyd 5.4 7 While undergoing training to be a princess, Eilonwy learns about magic for evil purposes. 206 Y
Cat Ate My Gymsuit, The Danziger, Paula 3.9 4 Marcy defends a controversial teacher and incurs the wrath of her school and her father. 147 Y
Cat in the Hat Comes Back, The Seuss, Dr. 2.1 0.5 Two children are left with chores to do and get unexpected help from the Cat in the Hat. 63 Y
Cat in the Hat, The Seuss, Dr. 2.1 0.5 Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat who shows them some tricks and games. 61 Y
Cat Running Snyder, Zilpha Keatley 5.6 7 When eleven-year-old Cat Kinsey builds a secret hideout to escape her unhappy homelife, she slowly gets to know a poor family who have come to California after losing their home in Texas to the dust storms of the 1930's. 168 Y
Cat Who Went to Heaven, The Coatsworth, Elizabeth 5.9 2 A magical cat inspires a Japanese artist to paint the greatest picture of his life. 64 Y
Catherine, Called Birdy Cushman, Karen 6.4 8 The daughter of an English country knight keeps a journal in which she records the events of her life, particularly her longing for adventures beyond the usual role of women and her efforts to avoid being married off. 169 Y
Cat's Pajamas, The Chittum, Ida 2.6 0.5 Fred spends a lot of time and effort making his cat a pair of pajamas, but the cat won't wear them. 48 Y
Cat's Quizzer, The Seuss, Dr. 2.7 0.5 The Cat in the Hat plays quizmaster by challenging the reader with both entertaining and educational questions such as "Are freckles catching?" and "How old do you have to be to drive a car?" 62 Y
Catundra Cosgrove, Stephen 4.5 0.5 Through exercise and a healthy diet, fat cat Catundra becomes a trim and terrific tabby. 28 Y
Catwings Le Guin, Ursula K. 4.3 0.5 Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands. 39 Y
Caught in the Act Nixon, Joan Lowery 5 6 Eleven-year-old Michael Patrick Kelly from New York City is sent to a foster home, a Missouri farm with a sadistic owner, a bullying son, and a number of secrets, one of which may be murder. 150 Y
Cay, The Taylor, Theodore 5.3 4 A fine portrayal of how a boy makes his separate peace with racial prejudice. 144 Y
Celery Stalks at Midnight, The Howe, James 4 2 Chester the cat is more than ever convinced that Bunnicula is a vampire when there is a harvest of white vegetables on the morning after the night that Bunnicula was probably wandering through the neighborhood. 111 Y
Center Ice Lowell, Melissa 4.8 4 Tori is sure she will win a medal in the next major skating competition if only her mother will get her this new skating dress, but her mother seems to have lost interest in Tori's skating. 132
Centerburg Tales McCloskey, Robert 6 5 The further adventures of Homer Price, including those in which a jukebox sets the whole town singing against its will and in which a mad scientist develops weeds that overrun the town. 191
Centerfield Ballhawk Christopher, Matt 3.7 1 Baseball player Jose Mendez worries about his poor performance with the bat and fears disappointing his father, a former ballplayer with an outstanding batting average. 59 Y
Certain Small Shepherd, A Caudill, Rebecca 4 1 An unexpected snowstorm cancels the school Christmas show, but mute Jamie still gets a chance to wear his costume on a special Christmas Eve. 48 Y
Chair for My Mother, A Williams, Vera B. 3.4 0.5 A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire. 29 Y
Chalk Box Kid, The Bulla, Clyde Robert 2.7 1 Nine-year-old Gregory's house does not have room for a garden, so he creates one in a surprising place. 56 Y
Challenger Bricker, Sandra D. 6.8 1 Tells about the crew of the Challenger as remembered by their families. 45 Y
Chameleons Are Cool Jenkins, Martin 4.3 0.5 Describes different kinds of chameleons, examining their physical features, their behavior, and their ability to change color. 29 Y
Championship Game Hughes, Dean 4 2 Members of the Angel Park community wonder where Coach Wilkens' loyalties lie when he helps players on rival teams before the championship baseball game. 92
Changes for Kirsten Shaw, Janet 3.9 1 After their home is destroyed by fire, Kirsten makes an important discovery that means better times for her family. 65 Y
Changes for Molly Tripp, Valerie 3.7 1 Nothing seems to go right for Molly as she tries for the lead role in the big Red Cross show. 67 Y
Changes for Samantha Tripp, Valerie 3.9 1 When Samantha moves to New York, she plans a daring rescue to free a servant friend from an orphanage. 67 Y
Changing Times Felder, Deborah 4.9 3 In 1912, ten-year-old Lucy Gordon, living with her family in the foothills of Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains determines to prove that their Tennessee walking horse, Clipper, is worth far more than her father's new Model T automobile. 120
Charles Dickens: The Man Who Had Great Expectations Stanley/Vennema 6.3 1 Illustrated biography of the English novelist Charles Dickens. 43 Y
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Dahl, Roald 4.8 5 Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way. 155 Y
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Dahl, Roald 4.4 5 Charlie Bucket and his family share a fantastic journey as they attempt to return to the Chocolate Factory. 161 Y
Charlotte's Web White, E.B. 4.4 5 In this endearing story, a little girl and Charlotte, a beautiful grey spider, struggle to save Wilbur the pig from being butchered. 184 Y
Chasing Redbird Creech, Sharon 5 7 Thirteen-year-old Zinnia Taylor uncovers family secrets and self-truths while clearing a mysterious settler trail that begins on her family's farm in Kentucky. 261 Y
Cheaper by the Dozen Gilbreth, Ernestine/Frank 6 10 This true-life story chronicles the adventures of twelve wonderful redheaded rascals. 180 Y
Cheetahs (Creative Ed.) Wood/Jenson 5.4 0.5 This book discusses the habits and behavior of cheetahs and presents several cheetah-related activities. 24 Y
Cheetahs (Wild Cats) Welsbacher, Anne 3.3 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, social, feeding, and hunting behavior, and life cycle of this swift African cat. 24 Y
Cheetahs for Kids/Cheetah Magic for Kids MacPherson, Winnie 4.4 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this swift African cat through the viewpoint of Beth, an eleven-year-old daughter of wildlife photographer. 48
Cherokee Indians (Native Peoples), The Lund, Bill 3.2 0.5 Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Cherokee people, covering their daily life, customs, and relations with the government and others. 23 Y
Chester A. Arthur Simon, Charnan 8.4 2 Presents the life of the twenty-first President of the United States. 89 Y
Chester the Out-of-Work Dog Singer, Marilyn 3.4 0.5 Chester's attempts to find a herding job after his human family moves into town prove disastrous until he meets a group of lost children. 29 Y
Chester the Worldly Pig Peet, Bill 5.3 0.5 A disgruntled pig sets his sights on being more than something to eat. 48 Y
Chicken Little Kellogg, Steven 3.8 0.5 Chicken Little and his feathered friends, alarmed that the sky seems to be falling, are easy prey to hungry Foxy Loxy when he poses as a police officer in hopes of luring them into his truck. 28 Y
Chicken Sunday Polacco, Patricia 3.7 0.5 To thank old Eula for her wonderful Sunday chicken dinners, the children sell decorated eggs and buy her a beautiful Easter hat. 29 Y
Child of the Owl Yep, Laurence 5.5 10 A savvy street kid finds her roots in the maze of San Francisco's Chinatown. 278 Y
Children of the Swastika: The Hitler Youth Heyes, Eileen 8.4 3 Chilling details on how Hitler's Nazi party exploited the idealism of Germany's young people. 86
Chimpanzees and Bonobos (Creative Ed.) Elwood, Ann 5.1 0.5 This book presents facts about the physical characteristics and social behavior of the two types of chimpanzees, our closest animal relatives. 24 Y
Chinook People (Native Peoples), The Ross, Pamela 3.5 0.5 Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Chinook people, covering their daily activities, customs, family life, religion, government, history and interaction with the United States government. 24 Y
Chita's Christmas Tree Howard, Elizabeth Fitzgerald 2.5 0.5 Papa and Chita leave downtown Baltimore in a buggy to find a Christmas tree in the deep woods. 15 Y
Chocolate Fever Smith, Robert Kimmel 4.2 1 Henry eats so much chocolate that he makes medical history by getting the first recorded case of Chocolate Fever. 93 Y
Chocolate Touch, The Catling, Patrick 4.7 2 Instead of gold, everything John Midas touched turns to precious chocolate. 87 Y
Chocolate-Covered Ants Manes, Stephen 3.1 3 Max and his little brother Adam make a bet about eating chocolate-covered ants. 103 Y
Choosing Up Sides Ritter, John H. 4.2 5 In 1921, thirteen-year-old Luke finds himself torn between accepting his left handedness or conforming to the belief of his preacher-father that such a condition is evil and must be overcome. 166 Y
Christina's Ghost Wright, Betty Ren 4.1 3 Christina's summer in a spooky, isolated Victorian house with her grumpy uncle turns into a ghostly adventure. 105 Y
Christmas at Mud Flat Stevenson, James 2.9 0.5 The animal residents of Mud Flat go about their preparations for Christmas in their own ways. 48 Y
Christmas Coat, The Bulla, Clyde Robert 2.5 0.5 Two brothers who squabble all the time cause their mother great despair until a common purpose unites them in working unselfishly together--enabling them to give their mother her dearest wish ever. 36
Christmas in Silver Lake Hubbard, Coleen 4.5 3 Eleven year old Erika has difficulty adjusting to life in Minnesota when her family mores there from Germany in 1880, but a special Clydesdale horse not only helps her fit in, but saves her life. 125
Christmas Mice! Roberts, Bethany 1 0.5 For jolly mice have fun as they go about their preparations for Christmas. 32 Y
Christmas Witch, The Kellogg, Steven 4.6 0.5 Gloria must prove that she has what it takes to become a Christmas Witch by bringing peace to a planet occupied by two feuding factions. 37
Chrysanthemum Henkes, Kevin 3.3 0.5 Chrysanthemum loves her name until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it. 29 Y
Cinderella at the Ball Hillert, Margaret 0.7 0.5 An easy-to-read retelling of how Cinderella gets to the ball. 32 Y
City of the Dead Whitman, John 4.7 4 Zak accepts a dare from some new kids he meets to prove he is as tough as they are, but he should have thought twice before going into a cemetery at night. 141 Y
Class Clown Hurwitz, Johanna 4.6 2 Lucas Cott, the class clown, wants to become the perfect student but finds it hard to change his ways. 98 Y
Cliffhanger Press, Skip 3.8 1 Hiro must find a way to save Jake after he falls halfway down a cliff. 47 Y
Clifford and the Big Parade Bridwell, Norman 2.4 0.5 Clifford helps celebrate the town's 100th birthday with a big parade. 30 Y
Clifford and the Big Storm Bridwell, Norman 2.1 0.5 Clifford comes to the rescue when a hurricane strikes. 30 Y
Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors Bridwell, Norman 2 0.5 Clifford the Big Red Dog seems to be unable to do anything that does not displease the new neighbors. 30 Y
Clifford at the Circus Bridwell, Norman 2.1 0.5 Clifford the Big Red Dog and Emily Elizabeth have a day at the circus they will always remember. 30 Y
Clifford Takes a Trip Bridwell, Norman 2 0.5 Clifford gets left behind when the family goes on vacation and strange things happen. 28 Y
Clifford the Big Red Dog Bridwell, Norman 1.2 0.5 Emily Elizabeth tells the reader about the dilemmas and delights of having a really big, red dog. 30 Y
Clifford the Firehouse Dog Bridwell, Norman 2 0.5 Clifford helps the firefighters put out a fire. 30 Y
Clifford the Small Red Puppy Bridwell, Norman 2.1 0.5 Clifford's owner tells the amazingly funny story of how Clifford got to be so BIG. 30 Y
Clifford to the Rescue Bridwell, Norman 1.6 0.5 Clifford, the dog, comes to the rescue in many emergency situations. 28 Y
Clifford's Birthday Party Bridwell, Norman 2.5 0.5 Clifford's birthday is a special treat when his entire family shows up at the party. 30 Y
Clifford's Christmas Bridwell, Norman 1.9 0.5 Good intentions turn into disaster when Clifford helps Santa Claus. 30 Y
Clifford's Family Bridwell, Norman 2 0.5 More with Clifford, the big red dog, and the family who keeps him. 28 Y
Clifford's First Autumn Bridwell, Norman 1.8 0.5 Clifford discovers that autumn has a lot to offer as well as summer. 28 Y
Clifford's First Christmas Bridwell, Norman 1.9 0.5 The story of Clifford's Christmas as a puppy. 30 Y
Clifford's First Halloween Bridwell, Norman 1.9 0.5 Clifford celebrates his first Halloween. 30 Y
Clifford's First Snow Day Bridwell, Norman 1.7 0.5 Emily Elizabeth thinks back to when Clifford was a puppy and experienced his first snowfall. 30 Y
Clifford's First Valentine's Day Bridwell, Norman 2.1 0.5 Emily Elizabeth and Clifford make valentines and go to the post office. 29 Y
Clifford's Good Deeds Bridwell, Norman 2.2 0.5 When the big red dog sets out to do good deeds, trouble follows quickly. 30 Y
Clifford's Halloween Bridwell, Norman 1.8 0.5 A giant ghost (Clifford in costume), joins the fun at a Halloween party. 30 Y
Clifford's Happy Easter Bridwell, Norman 1.9 0.5 A funny story about Clifford's Easter. 30 Y
Clifford's Kitten Bridwell, Norman 1.9 0.5 More about the big red dog Clifford, and now he even has a kitten. 30 Y
Clifford's Manners Bridwell, Norman 1.9 0.5 Young readers can learn their manners by emulating their big, red friend. 26 Y
Clifford's Pals Bridwell, Norman 2.4 0.5 Clifford spends the day with his dog buddies causing trouble at a construction site. 30 Y
Clifford's Puppy Days Bridwell, Norman 1.9 0.5 The story of Clifford the big red dog's days as a small, small puppy. 31 Y
Clifford's Sports Day Bridwell, Norman 1.8 0.5 Sports day at school with Clifford along can be quite interesting. 30 Y
Clifford's Spring Clean-Up Bridwell, Norman 2.3 0.5 It's time for spring cleaning, and everyone is chipping in to get the job done, including Clifford. 30 Y
Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit Bridwell, Norman 2.1 0.5 Clifford discovers how lucky he is on Thanksgiving Day. 30 Y
Clifford's Tricks Bridwell, Norman 1.8 0.5 Clifford and the new dog on the block have a contest to see who is smartest. 30 Y
Climb or Die Myers, Edward 4.7 5 A sister and brother must rescue their injured parents after a car accident. 180 Y
Cloud Book, The De Paola, Tomie 3.7 0.5 Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes. 30 Y
Clouds (Weather Report) Merk, Ann/Jim 4.1 0.5 Describes the different types of clouds and the weather that usually goes with them. 24 Y
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Barrett, Judi 4.3 0.5 Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow, where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. 28 Y
Clown of God, The De Paola, Tomie 3.7 0.5 A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child. 44
Clue of the Tapping Heels, The Keene, Carolyn 4.9 5 Nancy Drew tries to find a clue to the strange tapping sounds in the house of a retired actress. 176 Y
Clydesdale Horses (Checkerboard) Gammie, Janet L. 3.6 0.5 Discover the Clydesdale horse; learn important facts about these beautiful animals and how to care for them. 21
Coaching Ms. Parker Heymsfeld, Carla 3.8 2 Mike and his friends try to help their fourth-grade teacher learn how to play baseball before the annual teacher-student game. 85 Y
Cobras Ethan, Eric 3.6 0.5 Describes what cobras look like, what they eat, where they can be found, how they defend themselves, the dangers from their bites, and the outlook for their future. 24
Cobras George, Linda 4 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of cobras. 48 Y
Cobras (Great American Muscle Cars) Ethan, Eric 4.5 0.5 This book surveys the history of the Shelby Cobra and its designs, engines, performance, and costs. 24
Cobras (Snake Discovery) Bargar/Johnson 4.5 0.5 An introduction to the physical characteristics, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of the various species of cobras. 24
Coca-Cola 600 Ethan, Eric 4.9 0.5 This book discusses the background, events, and rules of the Coca-Cola 600, the longest automobile race sanctioned by NASCAR. 24
Cocker Spaniels (Dogs) Kallen, Stuart A. 3.7 0.5 Discover the Cocker Spaniel; learn how to feed and care for them and about their special habits and needs. 21
Colorado Kent, Deborah 8.7 3 Illustrated introduction to Colorado's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Colorado Summer Bograd/Hubbard 4.7 3 Born and bred in New York City, eleven year old Carrie is not looking forward to spending the summer on her aunt's Colorado ranch until she is introduced to Georgia, a Paint horse that is as swift as the wind. 128
Comanche Indians (Native Peoples), The Lund, Bill 3.1 0.5 Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Comanches, covering their daily life, customs, relations with the government and others, and more. 23 Y
Come Back, Amelia Bedelia Parish, Peggy 2.1 0.5 Mad-cap misadventures with a very literal-minded housekeeper. 64 Y
Come Play with Me Hillert, Margaret 1.2 0.5 A series of easy-to-read poems about playing and fun. 29 Y
Come Sing, Jimmy Jo Paterson, Katherine 4.7 8 Young James is a singing star on stage, but his offstage world is coming apart. 178 Y
Comeback Dog, The Thomas, Jane Resh 4.9 1 The heartwarming story of a special dog, a very special boy, and how they learn to live with each other. 62 Y
Comets and Meteor Showers (A True Book) Sipiera, Paul P. 5.3 0.5 Provides an introduction to comets, covering where they come from, how they travel, their importance to astronomers, as well as their relationship to meteor showers. 48 Y
Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole Yolen, Jane 3.1 0.5 The space ship Star Warts encounters a black hole which threatens the ship with doom. 64
Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy Yolen, Jane 3.4 0.5 Commander Toad and the crew are asked to route out Tip Toad, Space Fleet's greatest and most elusive spy. 64 Y
Common Dolphins (Checkerboard) Prevost, John F. 4.5 0.5 Discover more about the common dolphin. Find out where they live, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 23 Y
Competition, The Lowell, Melissa 4.3 3 Tori is looking forward to going to Lake Placid for a competition but is having some family problems that may affect her competition. 116
Connecticut Kent, Deborah 8.6 3 Illustrated introduction to Connecticut's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, A Twain, Mark 9.2 21 Satirical spoof taking an American backward in time to the England of Galahad. 330
Conservation Gates, Richard 3.3 0.5 Explains how people have disrupted ecological chains, and what should be done now to protect our natural resources. 45 Y
Constellations (A True Book) Sipiera, Paul/Diane 5 0.5 Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observations. 48 Y
Cookcamp, The Paulsen, Gary 5 3 During World War II, a little boy is sent to live with his grandma, a cook in a camp for workers building a road through the wilderness. 115 Y
Cookies and Crutches Delton, Judy 3 1 Molly must decide to try for a skating badge or a cookie badge. 69 Y
Copperheads George, Linda 4 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of copperhead snakes. 48 Y
Copperheads Ethan, Eric 3.8 0.5 Describes what copperheads look like, what they eat, where they can be found, how they defend themselves, the danger from their bites, and the outlook for their future. 24
Copperheads (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, James E. 4.2 0.5 Discover more about the Copperhead Snake. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they defend themselves against dangers. 21 Y
Copperheads (Snake Discovery) Bargar/Johnson 4.3 0.5 An introduction to the physical characteristics, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of the various species of Copperheads. 24 Y
Coral Reef Builders Ethan/Bearanger 5 0.5 Explains how coral reefs are made. 22
Coral Reef Feeders Ethan/Bearanger 5.1 0.5 Explains how some of the fish and other sea creatures eat coral polyps. 22
Coral Reef Hunters Ethan/Bearanger 4.7 0.5 Explains about the animals that live around the coral reef and hunt other sea life around the coral reef. 22
Coral Reef Partners Ethan/Bearanger 5.5 0.5 Explains how some animals work together to survive, not because they like each other. 22
Coral Reef Survival Ethan/Bearanger 5.1 0.5 Discusses the different kinds of sea creatures that hide in the coral reefs. 22
Coral Reefs (Biomes of Nature) Owens, Caleb 4.2 0.5 A brief introduction to coral reefs and the animals and plants that live there. 32 Y
Coral Snakes George, Linda 4.2 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of coral snakes. 47 Y
Corduroy Freeman, Don 3.5 0.5 A little girl wants a stuffed bear, but her mother refuses to buy it for her. 28 Y
Corvettes (Great American Muscle Cars) Ethan, Eric 5 0.5 This book surveys the history of the Corvette and its designs, engines, performance, and costs. 24
Cory Coleman, Grade 2 Brimner, Larry Dane 2.9 1 Seven-year-old Cory Coleman's birthday party is ruined by the class bully, who turns out not to be such a bully in the end. 66
Cottonmouths Ethan, Eric 3.9 0.5 Describes what cottonmouths, or water moccasins, look like, what they eat, where they can be found, how they defend themselves, the danger from their bites, and the outlook for their future. 24
Cottonmouths George, Linda 3.8 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the poisonous snakes known as water moccasins or cottonmouths. 48 Y
Cottonmouths (Snake Discovery) Bargar/Johnson 4.6 0.5 An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of various species of cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins. 24 Y
Cottonwood Trees (Trees) Prevost, John F. 3.9 0.5 This book provides basic information about the cottonwood, including its structure, economic uses, and the pests and diseases that affect it. 24
Could UFOs Be Real? Koss, Larry 6.7 1 Cites reports from around the world of possible UFO sightings, mostly from the 1950s through 1970s. Also mentions studies and research projects on this topic. 48 Y
Courage of Sarah Noble, The Dalgliesh, Alice 3.9 1 A charming and brave eight-year-old girl accompanies her father into the wilderness of Connecticut in 1707 to cook for him while he builds a new home for his family. 54 Y
Cousins in the Castle Wallace, Barbara Brooks 6 7 A new friend comes to Amelia's rescue when she finds herself the victim of a dastardly villian's fiendish plans. 152
Coyote Steals the Blanket Stevens, Janet 2.8 0.5 Coyote takes a blanket that does not belong to him, but Hummingbird rescues Coyote from the angry desert. 28 Y
Coyote, The Mattern, Joanne 4.3 0.5 Details the characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of the coyote. 48 Y
Crab Moon Horowitz, Ruth 4.4 0.5 One June night, a young boy watches as many, many horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs. 26
Crabs (Ocean Life) Schaefer, Lola M. 1.9 0.5 Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of crabs. 24 Y
Cracker Jackson Byars, Betsy 4.2 4 After attempting to save his ex-babysitter from wife abuse, Cracker Jackson gains an adult insight into the sadness of failed heroics. 146 Y
Cranberry Christmas Devlin, Wende/Harry 4 0.5 Mr. Whiskers faces a gloomy Christmas until Maggie and her grandmother help him straighten out his house and find the deed to the nearby pond. 30 Y
Cranberry Thanksgiving Devlin, Wende/Harry 3.7 0.5 Grandmother almost loses her secret recipe for cranberry bread to one of the guests she and Maggie invite for Thanksgiving dinner. Includes the secret recipe. 30 Y
Cranberry Valentine Devlin, Wende/Harry 3 0.5 Maggie, her grandmother, and the sewing circle make Cranberryport a brighter place for Mr. Whiskers when they send him secret valentines. 27 Y
Crash Spinelli, Jerry 3.6 4 Seventh-grader John "Crash" Coogan is comfortable with his tough, aggressive behavior, until his relationship with a Quaker boy and his grandfather's stroke make him consider the meaning of friendship and the importance of family. 162 Y
Crazy Lady! Conly, Jane Leslie 3.8 5 Although Vernon joins his friends in ridiculing the neighborhood outcasts, he develops a social conscience after all. 180 Y
Cream of Creature from the School Cafeteria Thaler, Mike 2.7 0.5 When the food in the school cafeteria takes on a life of its own and spreads out as a green blob eating everything in sight, the students find there is only one way to stop it. 29
Creating the Constitution: 1787 Collier, James/Christopher 8.9 3 Examines the events and personalities involved in creating the Constitution of the United States in 1787, a document which has been the foundation of American Democracy. 95
Creatures of Mystery Fortman, Jan 4.7 1 Describes the curious behavior of salmon, lemmings, whales, caribou, and insectivorous plants. 48
Creole Cosgrove, Stephen 4.6 0.5 Creole makes the other swamp kids look beyond her appearance to see her inner beauty. 28 Y
Cretaceous Dinosaur World Green, Tamara 6.7 0.5 Reconstructs dinosaur life during the Cretaceous period, presenting the predominant species until their ultimate demise. 32
Cricket in Times Square, The Selden, George 4.9 4 Chester the cricket resides in a newsstand in Times Square. He has many adventures, climaxing with the rescue of the newsstand owner from financial disaster. 151 Y
Crocodiles (Australian Animal Discovery) Stone, Lynn M. 4.1 0.5 Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the crocodile, with an emphasis on its presence in Australia. 24 Y
Crops on the Farm (Farm) Hansen, Ann Larkin 4.3 0.5 This book describes the main crops grown in the United States, the soil composition and climate conditions necessary for their growth, the development of hybrids, and the importance of caring for the land. 32
Crossing, The Paulsen, Gary 5.8 3 Thirteen-year-old Manny, a street kid fighting for survival in a Mexican border town, develops a strange friendship with an emotionally disturbed American soldier who decides to help him get across the border. 114
Cry of the Cat Stine, R.L. 3.1 2 Alison accidentally hits a cat with her bike, and Rip is a cat who does not want to give up his nine lives. Now, Alison must find a way to keep safe from Rip, for every time she is scratched, she becomes more cat-like. 119 Y
Crystal & Gem (Eyewitness) Symes/Harding 8.2 1 Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, how crystals are grown artificially, how crystals are used in industry, and other aspects of crystallography. 63 Y
Cuckoo Child, The King-Smith, Dick 5.7 3 With the unknowing help of his pet geese, eight-year-old Jack Daw decides to raise an ostrich on his father's farm. 127 Y
Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers Dadey/Jones 3.6 1 The kids of Bailey School find out if the new cook in the cafeteria is really Cupid. 76
Curious George Rey, H.A. 2.6 0.5 Curiosity gets George the monkey into trouble, until he learns to put it to good use. 54 Y
Curious George Flies a Kite Rey, Margret 2.7 0.5 Another delightful adventure with George, the curious monkey. 80 Y
Curious George Gets a Medal Rey, H.A. 4.1 0.5 Following a day of misadventures, Curious George becomes the first space monkey. 47 Y
Curious George Rides a Bike Rey, H.A. 4.1 0.5 George the curious monkey borrows a bike, delivers newspapers, joins a circus, saves a bear from a tree, goes home a hero. 45 Y
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, The Stine, R.L. 4 3 Gabe doesn't believe in the curse of the mummy's tomb. But that doesn't mean that the curse isn't real. 132 Y
Cut from the Same Cloth San Souci, Robert D. 6.2 5 Stories about the women of the United States who typify the strength, bravery, and humor of many regions and cultures in these folk pieces. 128 Y
Cyclops Doesn't Roller-Skate Dadey/Jones 3.7 1 Could the doctor who has come to check everyone's eyes really be a cyclops? Liza is determined to find out. 65
D.W. All Wet Brown, Marc 1.4 0.5 D. W. bosses her brother Arthur into carrying her on his shoulders at the beach because she maintains that she hates the water, until she gets a big, wet surprise. 22 Y
D.W. Flips Brown, Marc 1.5 0.5 D. W., a young anteater, discovers that lots of practice eventually helps her master the new routine in her gymnastics class. 18 Y
D.W. Rides Again Brown, Marc 2.2 0.5 D. W. thinks it is time for her to get her training wheels off her bike and learn to ride a two-wheeler. 22 Y
D.W. the Picky Eater Brown, Marc 2.9 0.5 Because her eating habits cause some problems, Arthur the Aardvark's younger sister has to stay home when the family eats out. 22 Y
D.W. Thinks Big Brown, Marc 2.4 0.5 Even though her brother Arthur says she is too little to help with the upcoming wedding, D. W. proves she is just the right size when disaster strikes. 22 Y
D.W.'s Lost Blankie Brown, Marc 2.6 0.5 When D.W. cannot find her special blanket, Arthur and Dad try to help her, but with no success, until Mom saves the day. 22 Y
Daisies (Flowers) Prevost, John F. 4.2 0.5 This book describes the structure of and growing conditions for this popular flower and includes information about its various species and pests and diseases that affect it. 24
Dalmatians (Dogs) Kallen, Stuart A. 3.5 0.5 Discover the Dalmatian; learn how to feed and care for them and about their special habits and needs. 21
Dancing Carl Paulsen, Gary 5 3 As winter progresses, the strange man in the worn flight jacket dances frequently on the ice of the rink, expressing more with his movements than most people do with words. 105
Dandelion Freeman, Don 3.7 0.5 A lovable lion learns that clothes do not make the gentleman when he dresses up and no one recognizes him. 44 Y
Danger at the Fair Kehret, Peg 4.7 5 Ellen receives a spirit message during a seance at the county fair, warning that her brother Corey is in danger and that she must rescue him. 133 Y
Danger Guys Abbott, Tony 2.9 1 While attending the grand opening of Danger Guy, an adventure store, Noodle and Zeek become involved with thieves who are looting an ancient temple and stealing artifacts. 69 Y
Danger in Quicksand Swamp Wallace, Bill 4.3 5 Ben and Jake battle alligators, quicksand, and a murderer when they search for buried treasure on an island in a swamp. 181
Danger on Midnight River Paulsen, Gary 3.7 1 Daniel helps rescue the bullies who have teased him. 65 Y
Danger on Panther Peak Wallace, Bill 3.9 4 When his grandfather is injured in an accident, a young boy must go get help even though there is a panther prowling in the neighborhood. 155
Dangerous Ground Skurzynski, Gloria 4.6 5 A young girl and her aunt are caught up in a desperate struggle for survival in Yellowstone National Park. 152 Y
Dangerous Promise, A Nixon, Joan Lowery 6 7 Two teenage boys join a Civil War regiment. 148 Y
Daniel Boone Daugherty, James 7.7 4 Life on the frontier with Daniel Boone, includes exploring the wilderness and many adventures along the way. 95 Y
Daniel's Story Matas, Carol 4.9 5 Daniel, whose family suffers as the Nazis rise to power in Germany, describes his imprisonment in a concentration camp and his eventual liberation. 136 Y
Danny and the Dinosaur Hoff, Syd 2.3 0.5 Danny spends an unforgettable day in the city with his friend, the museum dinosaur. 64 Y
Danny, the Champion of the World Dahl, Roald 4.7 6 A light-hearted tale of Danny and his Dad and the numerous brave and zany adventures they share. 196 Y
Danny's Desert Rats Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds 4.4 4 T.R. and Danny join their friends in forming a group called the Desert Rats, and their major mission for the summer is helping Paul keep his beloved cat despite their town house development's rule against pets. 134 Y
Darcy and Gran Don't Like Babies Cutler, Jane 2.4 0.5 Darcy and Gran are not happy about the idea of a new baby coming, but they change their minds after the birth. 25 Y
Dark Is Rising, The Cooper, Susan 6.2 13 On his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to seek the six magical Signs that will enable the Old Ones to triumph over the evil forces of the Dark. 244 Y
Darkest Secret, The Schraff, Anne 3.6 2 What dark secret lies behind the disappearance of Brian's uncle? 115
Darkness Schraff, Anne 4.4 3 Seventeen-year-old Karl Schmidt is confused. His relatives in Germany rave about the country's new leader, Adolph Hitler, and the improvements he's making there. But Karl's Jewish friend, Rebecca, tells a different story. 119
Dark-Thirty, The McKissack, Patricia C. 4.6 4 A collection of ghost stories with African American themes, designed to be told during the dark thirty--the half hour before sunset--ghosts seem all too believable. 122 Y
David Goes to School Shannon, David 0.9 0.5 David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble. 30 Y
David's Search Nixon, Joan Lowery 3.8 2 Eleven-year-old orphan train rider David Howard settles with a strict Texas farm family, and his best friend is an ex-slave who is threatened by the growing presence of the Ku Klux Klan. 127 Y
Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash, The Noble, Trinka Hakes 2.2 0.5 Class trip to the farm turns into a riotous afternoon. 25 Y
Day of the Dragon King Osborne, Mary Pope 3.3 1 The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie back 2000 years to ancient China, where they must find the original copy of an old legend before the Imperial Library is burned down by the evil Dragon King. 68 Y
Day the Dog Said, "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo!", The McPhail, David 1.8 0.5 A strong wind blew through the barnyard and sent the animals tumbling through the air. They began to talk like each other and not like themselves. 29 Y
Day the Sheep Showed Up, The McPhail, David 1.7 0.5 When a new animal comes to the barnyard, the animals try to decide what it is. 29 Y
Day the Teacher Went Bananas, The Howe, James 1.8 0.5 With the new teacher, there are also new lessons. 27 Y
Days with Frog and Toad Lobel, Arnold 2.5 0.5 Frog and Toad spend their days together but find sometimes it's nice to be alone. 64 Y
Daytona 500 Ethan, Eric 5 0.5 This book discusses the background events and rules of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious of the NASCAR Winston Cup racing series. 24
Dead Man in Indian Creek, The Hahn, Mary Downing 4.9 4 When Matt and Parker learn the body they found in Indian Creek is a drug-related death, they fear Parker's mother may be involved. 130 Y
Deadline! Gibbons, Gail 3.8 0.5 Examines the diverse behind-the-scenes activities of a typical working day at a small daily newspaper, from morning preparations for meeting the deadline to the moment the afternoon papers leave the press. 31 Y
Deadly Delivery (Strange Matter) Engle, Marty M. 4.4 2 Simon and his sister Sarah experience unbelievable terror when a ghost transforms their house into a haunted house. 115
Deadly Diamonds, The Swinburne, Laurence 4.5 1 Briefly traces the history and attendant bad luck of the Regent, Bigott, Hope, and other famous diamonds. 48
Deadly Dungeon, The Roy, Ron 3.4 1 While visiting Wallis' castle, Dink and his friends investigate strange noises that lead them to a dangerous secret. 86 Y
Deadly Obsession, A Schraff, Anne 4.3 2 An insane actor tries to become young again by taking the life of a teenage boy. 104
Deadly Stranger Kehret, Peg 4.8 5 Katie is concerned that she won't fit in at her new school, and when one of her new friends is missing Katie searches for answers. 174 Y
Dealing with Dragons Wrede, Patricia C. 5.5 8 Bored with traditional palace life, a princess goes off to live with a group of dragons and soon becomes involved with fighting against some disreputable wizards who want to steal away the dragons' kingdom. 212
Dear Mr. Henshaw Cleary, Beverly 4.9 3 A series of letters from Leigh Botts to the author, Mr. Henshaw, dealing with Leigh's aspirations of being an author, as well as excerpts from Leigh's diary showing the concerns of this bright young boy. 134 Y
Dear Mr. Kilmer Schraff, Anne 4.8 3 Richard Knight writes poetry. Can a person be sensitive to nature but brave at the same time? Richard learns the answer after he befriends the poet, Joyce Kilmer. 134
December Secrets Giff, Patricia Reilly 2.7 1 Everyone in Ms. Rooney's room has chosen a special person to be kind to. Almost everyone is happy except Emily who must be nice to the fat, class crybaby. Just before Christmas, the secrets are told; and Emily learns what a special friend really means. 75 Y
Deep Trouble Stine, R.L. 3.5 3 Billy and his sister Shenna are visiting their uncle, Dr. Deep, on a Caribbean island. But something is lurking below the surface, something that is half-human, half-fish.... 117 Y
Delaware Kent, Deborah 8.7 2 Illustrated introduction to Delaware's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Departure, The Applegate, K.A. 3.8 4 When Cassie decides to leave the Animorphs, she is unaware that her last mission left unsolved business and someone is out to finish her. 159 Y
Desert Mammals (A True Book) Landau, Elaine 5.7 0.5 Describes such animals as camels and how they adapt to life in various deserts around the world. 48 Y
Deserted Library Mystery Warner, Gertrude Chandler 3.7 2 At an old library, the Alden children discover a boy who needs their help and a stranger who is after a valuable object they found in the library. 121 Y
Deserts (Biomes of Nature) Murray, Peter 4.4 0.5 Highlights a number of the world's deserts, defines what constitutes a desert, and describes the environment, including some of the plants and animals in these regions. 32 Y
Devil's Bridge DeFelice, Cynthia 4.7 3 Twelve-year-old Ben must cope with the loss of his father, who died the year before, and his mother's overprotectiveness when he enters the annual Striped Bass Derby on Martha's Vineyard. 95 Y
Devil's Race Avi 3.4 4 Sixteen-year-old John Proud is tormented by the ghost of an evil ancestor, with his own name and his own face, who was hanged in 1854 for being a demon. 152 Y
Diamondback Rattlesnakes (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, James E. 4.1 0.5 Discover more about the Diamondback Rattlesnake. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves from dangers. 21 Y
Diary of a Young Girl, The Frank, Anne 6.5 14 A precocious young girl is obliged by encroaching Nazi regime to live in enforced seclusion with family and friends. 285
Dicey's Song Voigt, Cynthia 5 11 Left without their mother, Dicey shepherds her young siblings from Provincetown to Chesapeake Bay for a new beginning with their grandmother. 359 Y
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Seuss, Dr. 3.5 0.5 Compared to the problems of some of the creatures the old man describes, the boy is really quite lucky. 48 Y
Different Dragons Little, Jean 3.7 3 Timid Ben learns how to deal with his fears when he spends the weekend with Aunt Rose and meets a big Labrador retriever named Gully. 123
Dig This! How Archaeologists Uncover Our Past Avi-Yonah, Michael 9.1 2 Discusses methods of archaeological excavations, ancient civilizations, the history of archaeology, and pioneers in the field. 91 Y
Digging to the Center of the Earth Steele, Michael Anthony 5.4 5 While trying to unlock the mystery of a metal object that he found in his yard, Wishbone imagines that he is the professor in "Journey to the Center of the Earth." 143
Digging Up the Past Sathre, Vivian 3.9 4 Joe and Wishbone share problems when Wishbone has trouble taking a nap, and Joe is late with a social studies project about the passage of time. 138
Dingoes (Australian Animals Discovery) Stone, Lynn M. 3.8 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat, and relationship to humans of the Australian wild dog known as the dingo. 24 Y
Dingoes at Dinnertime Osborne, Mary Pope 3.2 1 The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie away to Australia, where they must save some animals from a wildfire. 75 Y
Dinosaur Babies Green, Tamara 8.2 1 Discusses young dinosaurs, their hatching, development, care, and feeding. 32
Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard, The Hennessy, B.G. 2.7 0.5 A young boy imagines what it was like long ago when a dinosaur lived in his backyard. 29 Y
Dinosaurs (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5.6 0.5 This book provides information on the kinds, behavior, extinction, and fossil evidence of dinosaurs. 20 Y
Dinosaurs Before Dark Osborne, Mary Pope 2.6 1 A time-travel fantasy in which two children encounter dinosaurs in their tree house. 68 Y
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs Barton, Byron 2.9 0.5 In prehistoric days, there were many different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, those with spikes and those with long, sharp teeth. 33 Y
Dirt Bike Racer Christopher, Matt 4 4 Ron finds a dirt bike which he fixes up with the help of an old man who raced bikes himself, and a challenge to race the old man's nephew provides a special excitement. 149 Y
Disappearances Fuchs, Carol 4.9 1 Explores the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, the kidnapping of a New Hampshire couple by a UFO, the lost colony of Roanoke, the Vikings in America, and the lost civilization of the Maya. 48 Y
Disappearing Dinosaurs, The Strickland/Fuller 4.5 5 Wishbone and his friends get trapped inside a dark museum while someone tries to steal rare dinosaur bones. 141
Disappearing Floor, The Dixon, Franklin W. 5.6 5 Frank and Joe solve another mystery involving notorious jewel thieves. 176 Y
Discovery, The Applegate, K.A. 3.8 4 Part one of a trilogy: The blue box Elfangor is found by a kid named David who discovers its power. Now the choices left are to turn David over to the Yeerks or make him the sixth Animorph. 153 Y
Disney World (Going Places) Meister, Cari 3.3 0.5 This book describes some of the things to see and do at the various parts of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida-the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. 24
Do People Grow on Family Trees? Wolfman, Ira 7.3 6 A primer on genealogy shows kids how to become the detective for their family history. 179 Y
Doctor De Soto Steig, William 3.6 0.5 Dr. De Soto, a dentist mouse, and his wife, who is also his assistant, were not in the habit of treating animals that could be threatening to mice; so when a fox with a very painful toothache showed up at their office, they had quite a decision to make. 28
Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa Steig, William 4.1 0.5 While en route to Africa to tend to a suffering elephant, Dr. DeSoto is kidnapped by a rhesus monkey. 28
Does Third Grade Last Forever? Schanback, Mindy 3.3 2 Tracy's life is turned upside down when her mother remarries. 92 Y
Dog (Eyewitness) Clutton-Brock, Juliet 7.1 1 Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds. Offers guidance on dog care and training. 63 Y
Dog Breath: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis Pilkey, Dav 3.4 0.5 Hally, the Tosis family dog, has such bad breath that Mr. and Mrs. Tosis plan to give her away, until she proves to be an invaluable watchdog. 30 Y
Dog on Barkham Street, A Stolz, Mary 4.6 5 For Edward Frost, getting a dog and getting rid of the bully, Martin Hastings, seem equally unlikely. 184 Y
Dog Overboard! Sathre, Vivian 4.2 5 Wishbone imagines himself as a young Scottish lowlander bound for adventure and is kidnapped and forced to work as a cabin boy. 139
Dog-Faced Bats (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, Pamela J. 4.1 0.5 Learn about the Dog-Faced bat. Find out where they live, how they see in the dark, and how they find food. 21 Y
Dogs Don't Tell Jokes Sachar, Louis 3.8 5 Twelve-year-old Gary, known as Goon because of his constant clowning and joke-telling, tries to change his image and make new friends at school. 209
Dogsong Paulsen, Gary 5.2 5 A fourteen-year-old Eskimo boy, who feels assailed by the modernity of his life, takes a 1,400-mile journey by dog sled across ice, tundra, and mountains seeking his own "song" of himself. 177 Y
Doll in the Garden, The Hahn, Mary Downing 4.8 4 After Ashley and Kristi find an antique doll buried in old Miss Cooper's garden, they discover that they can enter a ghostly turn-of-the century world by going through a hole in the hedge. 128 Y
Dollhouse Murders, The Wright, Betty Ren 4.3 5 Amy thinks the dolls in her aunt's dollhouse are trying to tell her something about the unsolved murder of her great-grandparents. 149 Y
Dolphins & Porpoises (Creative Ed.) Brust, Beth Wagner 5.5 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and enemies of dolphins and porpoises. 24 Y
Dolphins at Daybreak Osborne, Mary Pope 3.1 1 The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie deep into the sea where they meet up with dolphins, sharks, and octopi as they search for the answer to an ancient riddle. 67
Don't Blame the Children Schraff, Anne 3.4 2 What deadly avenger is stalking the school's worst troublemakers? 112
Don't Call Me Toad! Shura, Mary Francis 4.9 3 It only took a minute for me to decide I didn't want to be friends with Dinah Dobbins. First she jumped out of the shadows, scaring me half to death, then she had the nerve to call me "Toad"! I hoped I'd never see her again. 124 Y
Don't Cut My Hair! Wilhelm, Hans 0.6 0.5 A little dog is afraid to get a haircut, but finds that he looks "cool" with short hair. 30 Y
Don't Fidget a Feather! Silverman, Erica 2.3 0.5 A story of friendship and harmless rivalry when Duck and Gander set out to prove who is the champion. 30 Y
Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey Haddix, Margaret Peterson 4.9 4 In the journal she is keeping for English class, sixteen-year-old Tish chronicles the changes in her life when her abusive father returns home after a two-year absence. 125 Y
Doomsday Ship, The Whitman, John 4.6 4 Zak and Tash are trapped on the ship, when everyone is evacuated and the systems are shut down. 128
Door in the Wall, The de Angeli, Marguerite 6.2 4 A crippled boy in fourteenth-century England proves his courage and earns recognition from the king. 121 Y
Doorbell Rang, The Hutchins, Pat 1.9 0.5 Each time the door bell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies. 22 Y
Double Dog Dare Gilson, Jamie 4 3 The fifth-grade year starts as one student returns from winning a national personality contest, a new girl with some interesting knowledge arrives, jealousy gets a grip on one particular student, and an 'experiment' to see who's smart is conducted. 126
Double-Header Herman, Gail 1.5 0.5 A two-headed monster becomes a baseball player. 32
Down the Road Schertle, Alice 3.4 0.5 Hetty is very careful with the eggs she has bought on her very first trip to the store, but she runs into trouble when she stops to pick apples. 33 Y
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dog Butcher, Nancy 4.9 5 Wishbone imagines himself as a lawyer who is following the trail of a strange and evil man in nineteenth-century London. 140
Dr. Seuss's ABC Seuss, Dr. 2.1 0.5 A fun introduction to the alphabet by the creator of "The Cat in the Hat." 63 Y
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book Seuss, Dr. 4 0.5 A story in rhyme about how a yawning bug sets off a chain reaction of yawns until everyone finally goes to sleep. 54 Y
Dracula and Other Vampire Stories Kudalis, Eric 4.5 0.5 The vampire Dracula pursues his hunger for human blood, both in Transylvania and London. Includes information about vampire stories in books and films and the historical background of Dracula. 48 Y
Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade Dadey/Jones 3.6 1 Is the new counselor at Bailey School a vampire? 71
Dracula Doesn't Rock and Roll Dadey/Jones 3.8 1 There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could Mr. Drake, the old school counselor, really be in a rock band full of vampires? 67
Dragon and the Unicorn, The Cherry, Lynne 5 0.5 Valerio the dragon and Allegra the unicorn are driven into hiding when humans begin to destroy their natural habitat, but they receive hope when they befriend the daughter of the man responsible. 28 Y
Dragon in a Wagon, A Moncure, Jane Belk 2.1 0.5 Megab goes for a ride with a dragon in a wagon and they continue traveling by a great variety of transportation modes and greet a great variety of creatures along the way. 31
Dragonling, The Koller, Jackie French 4 1 Finding a baby dragon accidentally left alive after his older brother's dragonquest, Darek risks death and the anger of his people in trying to return it to the Valley of the Dragons. 60 Y
Dragons and Dinosaurs Gentle/Perry 4.9 0.5 This book discusses dragons as they have appeared in the beliefs and legends of various cultures, including ancient Babylon and Egypt, Europe, and Asia, as well as how they are reflected in real creatures such as dinosaurs and komodo lizards. 24
Dragons Don't Cook Pizza Dadey/Jones 3.6 1 Could the new pizza place with a man dressed as a knight really have a fire-breathing dragon as a cook? Eddie's going to find out. 58
Dragon's Gate Yep, Laurence 5.3 10 A young immigrant boy from China joins his father and uncle in helping to build the transcontinental railroad. 272 Y
Dragonslayers, The Coville, Bruce 4.6 3 Someone has to kill the dragon that Grizelda made to get revenge on King Mildred. 119 Y
Dragonwings Yep, Laurence 5.3 10 This beautiful story is of Moon Shadow and his father Windrider, a Chinese immigrant who makes a flying machine in 1909. 248 Y
Dream Mountain Schraff, Anne 4.3 3 When Wakeman Storey travels to the gold-mining towns of California in search of his missing father, he finds more than he bargained for. Does he have the courage to reveal the truth and see that justice is done? 134
Dream Tree, The Cosgrove, Stephen 4.3 0.5 Patti Caterpillar resolves to tell her caterpillar friends what it's like to be a beautiful butterfly when she becomes one herself. 16
Dred Scott Case: Slavery and Citizenship, The Herda, D.J. 9.3 3 The story of the Supreme Court decision that sparked a battle between pro- and anti-slavery forces. 93 Y
Drinking Gourd, The Monjo, F.N. 3 0.5 A suspenseful story of a young boy who helps a slave family escape to Canada and to freedom. 62
Drive-In of Doom Strickland/Fuller 4.7 4 Wishbone, Joe, and their friends are helping Gladys Glendower fix up the old Moonlight Drive-In. 141
Driven to Death (Strange Matter) Engle, Marty M. 4.1 3 Three ghosts from a phantom pirate ship try to enslave Darren and his older brother David. 123
Drop of Blood, A Showers, Paul 3.6 0.5 Facts about the human circulatory system. 30 Y
Droughts (Forces of Nature) Merrick, Patrick 3.9 0.5 Uses a question-and-answer format to provide information about the causes of droughts, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce. 32 Y
Drummer Hoff Emberley, Barbara 4.7 0.5 A cumulative folk song in which seven soldiers build a magnificent cannon, but Drummer Hoff fires it off. 26 Y
Duck (Observing Nature) Savage, Stephen 4 0.5 Describes the life cycle, habitat, and types of ducks. 29 Y
Ducks, Geese & Swans (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5.6 0.5 This book provides an introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of ducks, geese, and swans. 20 Y
Dwight D. Eisenhower Hargrove, Jim 7.9 2 Recounts the life of the general who led Allied troops to victory in World War II and became thirty-fourth President of the United States. 89 Y
Eagles (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5.5 0.5 This book provides an introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of eagles. 24 Y
Ear, the Eye, and the Arm, The Farmer, Nancy 4.7 12 In 2194 in Zimbabwe, General Matsika's three children are kidnapped and put to work in a plastic mine while three mutant detectives use their special powers to search for them. 311 Y
Early People of Florida, The Costabel, Eva Deutsch 7.1 1 The history of the people who lived in Florida before it became part of the United States--Native Americans, the French, and the Spanish. 33
Earrings! Viorst, Judith 2.8 0.5 A young girl uses various arguments to convince her parents to let her have her ears pierced. 27 Y
Earth (A True Book) Brimner, Larry Dane 4.9 0.5 Describes the planet Earth, exploring its composition, early ideas about its shape and position in the solar system, current theories about its creation, and its important relationship with the moon. 48 Y
Earth (Galaxy) Kipp, Steven L. 3.7 0.5 Describes the surface features, interior, atmosphere, magnetic field, and single satellite of the earth. 24 Y
Earth (Universe), The Welsbacher, Anne 3.9 0.5 This book discusses our planet's atmosphere, land forms, seasons, weather, life forms, and constantly changing nature. 24
Earthquake Terror Kehret, Peg 4.6 4 When an earthquake hits the isolated island in northern California where his family had been camping, Jonathan must find a way to keep himself, his sister, and their dog alive until help arrives. 132 Y
Earthquakes (A True Book) Sipiera, Paul P. 5.1 0.5 Introduces the origins, causes, and destructive effects of earthquakes. 48 Y
Earthquakes (Forces of Nature) Murray, Peter 4.7 0.5 Examines earthquakes, what they are, what causes them, and better means of monitoring them. 31 Y
Earthquakes (Nature's Fury) Meister, Cari 4.8 0.5 This book discusses the nature and measurement of earthquakes and the devastation that they can cause of land and sea, including the giant seismic waves known as tsunamis. 32
Easter Cat, The De Jong, Meindert 5 3 Although she always wanted a cat, Millie was never allowed to keep one until she found one next to her Easter basket. 110 Y
Eat Your Poison, Dear Howe, James 4 3 Young sleuth Sebastian and three friends probe the mystery of a poisoning in their school cafeteria. 139 Y
Eaten Alive Whitman, John 4.3 4 Tash, Zak, and Uncle Hoole travel to D'vouran, where people seem to be vanishing into thin air; something is terribly wrong here and Tash needs to trust her instincts before it's to late. 140 Y
Ed & Fred Flea Edwards, Pamela Duncan 2.5 0.5 As his brother prepares to leave the dog they share, Fred the greedy flea pretends to have the flu in order to stay behind and have the whole dog, unaware of the fate that awaits him. 30 Y
Ed and Me McPhail, David 3.1 0.5 A small girl and her father buy an old pick-up truck named Ed, and build a garage to store it in. 28
Eddie and Gardenia Haywood, Carolyn 3.8 3 Eddie Wilson and his adventures with his pet goat, Gardenia. 191
Eddie and the Fire Engine Haywood, Carolyn 4.2 3 Eddie is a born collector, and in this book he has his sights on a retired fire engine and a goat. 189
Eddie's Blue-Winged Dragon Adler, C.S. 4.4 4 A sixth-grader with cerebral palsy becomes the owner of a brass dragon, which helps him out in some of the battles he faces due to his handicap. 144 Y
Eddie's Green Thumb Haywood, Carolyn 3.7 3 Eddie has a lot of problems and adventures in growing his garden. Some unexpected things grow that are better than vegetables. 182
Eddie's Menagerie Haywood, Carolyn 3.8 3 Eddie Wilson loves animals! He convinces Mr. Cornball, the pet-shop owner, to let him work in the store. Then tragedy strikes the pet store, and it's up to Eddie to save the day. 191 Y
Edward and the Pirates McPhail, David 4 0.5 Once Edward has learned to read, books and his vivid imagination provide him with great adventures. 28 Y
Egypt Game, The Snyder, Zilpha Keatley 6.4 7 It is only a game for six children, until an oracle tells the truth and a murderer appears. 215 Y
Egyptian Cinderella, The Climo, Shirley 4.5 0.5 In this version of Cinderella set in Egypt in the sixth century B. C., Rhodopes, a slave girl, eventually comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen. 28 Y
Egyptian Pyramid, An Morley, Jacqueline 7.5 1 The building and the purpose of an Egyptian pyramid is studied in a series of architectural drawings. 45 Y
Einstein Anderson, Science Sleuth Simon, Seymour 4.4 2 Adam "Einstein" Anderson uses his knowledge to discover the cause of a shrinking table, win a bet with Pat the Brat, uncover a UFO hoax, and solve other scientific riddles. 73
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery Freedman, Russell 7.8 6 A detailed portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt's political career, personal causes, and private life. 198 Y
Elephants (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 4.7 0.5 This book provides information on the ancestors, appearance, behavior, and future of elephants. 24 Y
Elephants for Kids/Elephant Magic for Kids Fredericks, Anthony D. 5 0.5 This book explains the habitat, appearance, food, and behavior of both African and Asian elephants. 48
Ella Enchanted Levine, Gail Carson 4.6 8 In this novel based on Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given. 229 Y
Ellen Tebbits Cleary, Beverly 4.9 3 Through many humorous adventures, Ellen learns the true value of friendship. 160 Y
Elliot's Shipwreck Beck, Andrea 2.7 0.5 Elliot Moose decides that he and his friend, Socks, should build a ship and go sailing. 30 Y
Elmer Blunt's Open House Novak, Matt 2.2 0.5 An animal invasion becomes a case of breaking and entering with a funny new twist. 21 Y
Elves Don't Wear Hard Hats Dadey/Jones 3.6 1 Could the short construction workers building the school playground really be elves working on a secret present? 70
Emma's Rug Say, Allen 3.1 0.5 A young artist finds that her creativity comes from within when the rug that she had always relied upon for inspiration is destroyed. 32 Y
Empty Envelope, The Roy, Ron 3.5 1 Dink and his friends unearth the mysterious truth behind the envelopes incorrectly delivered to his house. 79 Y
Encounter, The Applegate, K.A. 3.8 4 It is four kids and a hawk against a force that is determined to destroy them. 154 Y
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Disgusting Sneakers Sobol, Donald J. 4 1 America's Sherlock Holmes in sneakers continues his war on crime in ten more cases, the solutions to which are found in the back of the book. 92 Y
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Midnight Visitor Sobol, Donald J. 4.2 1 Ten tough new cases for the Brown Detective Agency, such as a holdup at the First City Bank and a stolen tennis racket. 112 Y
Encyclopedia Brown Boy Detective Sobol, Donald J. 4.1 1 Presents ten baffling mysteries for the boy detective and the reader, with Encyclopedia's solutions included at the end of the book. 111 Y
Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day Sobol, Donald J. 3