Pioneer Elementary Accelerated Reader
Titles T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z

Title Author Level Points Description # pages Book in Library
Tabby Cats (Checkerboard) Kallen, Stuart A. 3.3 0.5 Discover the Tabby cat; learn how to feed and care for them and about their special habits. 21
Tacky in Trouble Lester, Helen 3.7 0.5 Tacky the exuberant penguin accidentally goes sailboarding and winds up on a tropical island, where he meets an elephant who demands proof of Tacky's identity. 32
Tale of the Missing Mascot Steele, Alexander 5 4 Wishbone and his friends discover that the mascot from an opposing team has been stolen from a locked car. 137
Tale of Two Sitters, A Barkan, Joanne 4.6 5 Wishbone imagines himself as a wealthy Frenchman who must flea his homeland when war breaks out. 157
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Blume, Judy 3.3 3 Peter Hatcher has a terrible problem--his two-year-old little brother. 120 Y
Tales of Oliver Pig Van Leeuwen, Jean 2.3 0.5 Meet Oliver Pig and his family, and learn how everyday events for them are special occasions. 64 Y
Talking Eggs, The San Souci, Robert D. 4.4 0.5 A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded. 29 Y
Tall, Dark and Deadly Keene, Carolyn 4.3 5 Nancy looks into a computer dating service--and ends up on a date with danger! 153
Taran Wanderer Alexander, Lloyd 6.2 9 Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, who wants to be a hero, goes questing for his parentage. 254 Y
Tarantula Shoes Birdseye, Tom 4.3 4 Ryan and his family are moving from Arizona to Kentucky, and he is worried about having to go to a new school, make new friends, and fit in with a new crowd. 131 Y
Tarantula Spiders (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, James E. 4.3 0.5 Discover more about the Tarantula Spider. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves from dangers. 21 Y
Tarantulas (Spiders Discovery) Martin, Louise 4.7 0.5 Describes characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the large, hairy spiders whose bite is not as deadly as was once believed. 24 Y
Tarot Says Beware: A Herculeah Jones Mystery Byars, Betsy 3.9 3 Herculeah Jones and her bumbling pal Meat investigate the murder of a palm reader. 151
Tasmanian Devil (Australian Animals Discovery) Stone, Lynn M. 4.3 0.5 An introduction to the Australian marsupial whose curious look has earned it an undeserved name. 24 Y
Taste of Blackberries, A Smith, Doris Buchanan 4 2 A little boy confronts grief and wrestles with the pain of loss when his best friend dies. 85 Y
Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia Parish, Peggy 1.9 0.5 That hapless, literal-minded maid Amelia Bedelia is plagued by hilarious misunderstandings. 56 Y
Teacher's Pet Hurwitz, Johanna 4.7 3 Nine-year-old Cricket's expectations of being, as always, the teacher's favorite student are dashed by the arrival of an unusual new girl in her fourth-grade class. 116 Y
Teddy Bear for Sale Herman, Gail 0.9 0.5 A teddy bear whom no one wants to buy leaves his shelf in the toy store and sets out for adventure. 29
Teddy Bear's Scrapbook Howe, Deborah/James 4.1 1 The whimsical, dryly humorous account of a small girl and her well-traveled teddy bear. 75
Ten Red Apples Hutchins, Pat 1.7 0.5 In rhyming verses, one animal after another neighs, moos, oinks, quacks, and makes other appropriate sounds as each eats an apple from the farmer's tree. 28 Y
Tennessee McNair, Sylvia 8.7 3 Illustrated introduction to Tennessee's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 143 Y
Ten-Speed Babysitter, The Herzig, Alison Cragin 3.3 4 In a coastal town in Connecticut, a fourteen-year-old baby-sitter's job is filled with surprises when his employer jets off to the Caribbean for the weekend and leaves him in charge of a toddler. 134
Terrible Truth About Third Grade, The McGuire, Leslie 3.8 2 Bored with school, Jane, a precocious reader, neglects her homework and alienates her classmates by making up incredible stories about herself until her teacher, Ms. Sims, finds a creative solution. 94 Y
Terror at the Zoo Kehret, Peg 4.6 5 A camp-out at a deserted zoo turns scary for Corey and her little brother. 131 Y
Terror in the Tropics: The Army Ants Lisker, Tom 5.5 1 An introduction to army ants, their habits, homes, the social aspects of their lives, and how they affect human beings. 48
Texas Stein, R. Conrad 8.3 3 Illustrated introduction to Texas' geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 143 Y
Thank You, Amelia Bedelia Parish, Peggy 2.6 0.5 Preparing for the arrival of an important visitor, a wacky housekeeper follows her employer's instructions with humorous results. 64 Y
Thank You, Mr. Falker Polacco, Patricia 4.1 0.5 At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem. 35 Y
That Is Not My Hat! Venn, Cecilia 2.2 0.5 When Kate's little brother loses his hat, Kate, Lisa, Max, and Nick all try to think of a plan to help him find it. 45 Y
Theodore Roosevelt Kent, Zachary 7.6 2 Examines the personality, early life, family, and career of the twenty-sixth President of the United States. 89 Y
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom Sachar, Louis 3.4 5 An eleven-year-old misfit learns to believe in himself when he gets to know the new school counselor, who is a sort of misfit too. 195 Y
There's a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag Howe, James 2.1 0.5 Alex is intimidated by his older brother Simon's imaginary dragon until he is able to create his own friend--a camel named Calvin. 26 Y
There's a Ghost in the Boys' Bathroom Stone, Tom B. 3.8 2 A ghost has chosen to haunt the boys bathroom at Graveyard School. A few determined students get ready for a ghost hunt. 99
There's a Nightmare in My Closet Mayer, Mercer 2.3 0.5 A humorous bedtime story to chase away fears of the dark. 23 Y
There's a Wocket in My Pocket! Seuss, Dr. 2.1 0.5 A household of unusual creatures help beginning readers recognize common "household" words. 26 Y
There's an Owl in the Shower George, Jean Craighead 4.3 3 Because protecting spotted owls has cost Borden's father his job as a logger in the old growth forest of northern California, Borden intends to kill any spotted owl he sees until he and his father find themselves taking care of a young owlet. 134 Y
These Happy Golden Years Wilder, Laura Ingalls 5.6 10 Fifteen-year-old Laura begins teaching and is courted by her future husband, Almanzo. 289 Y
They Lived with the Dinosaurs Fisher, Enid 8 1 Describes various smaller prehistoric creatures that lived alongside the dinosaurs, including early crocodilians, shrewlike mammals, spiders, dragonflies, primitive frogs, and flying reptiles. 32
Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose Seuss, Dr. 3.4 0.5 The story of what happened to the big-hearted moose whose kindness would tolerate others riding on his antlers. 38 Y
Thief, The Turner, Megan Whalen 6 11 Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone. 219 Y
Thimble Summer Enright, Elizabeth 5.7 5 Nine-year-old Garnet Linden believes the silver thimble she found by the river has brought luck to her whole family. 136 Y
Third Grade Is Terrible Baker, Barbara 2.7 1 Liza is convinced third grade is going to be great, until she gets to school that first day and everything starts going wrong. 106
Thirteen Ways to Sink a Sub Gilson, Jamie 5.2 4 The boys and girls in the fourth grade devise a contest to "sink" their substitute teacher by making her cry. 140 Y
This Island Isn't Big Enough for the Four of Us! Greer, Gery 4.6 4 Peter and Scott excitedly plan a camping trip to a deserted island, only to arrive and discover that two girls with zany senses of humor are already in residence. 151 Y
Thomas and the School Trip Awdry, W. 1.1 0.5 The cheeky little blue engine takes schoolchildren home after a visit to the railyard. 29 Y
Thomas Jefferson Hargrove, Jim 7.3 2 Traces the life of the tall red-headed Virginian, from his early education and involvement in the American Revolution to his activities as the nation's third President and last years at Monticello. 89 Y
Thoroughbred Horses (Checkerboard) L.Gammie, Janet 4 0.5 Discover the Thoroughbred horse; learn important facts about these beautiful animals and how to properly care for them. 21
Three Bears, The Hillert, Margaret 0.6 0.5 Retelling of the popular children's classic in very easy language. Goldilocks enters the three bears house and gets into their things. 28 Y
Three Brave Women Martin, C.L.G. 3.4 0.5 Mama and Grammy's humorous childhood anecdotes help Caitlin come to terms with her fear of spiders. 29 Y
Three by the Sea Marshall, Edward 1.8 0.5 Three friends relax after their picnic lunch by each telling his or her best story. 48 Y
Three Cheers for Tacky Lester, Helen 2.8 0.5 Tacky the Penguin competes in an iceberg-wide cheering contest. 32 Y
Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe Williams, Vera B. 3.5 0.5 Mother, Aunt Rosie, and two children make a three-day camping trip by canoe. 30 Y
Three Ducks Went Wandering Roy, Ron 2.8 0.5 Three ducks wander away from their mother's nest and find danger before returning safe and sound. 23
Three Goats, The Hillert, Margaret 0.6 0.5 Retelling of the popular folktale in simple language. Three goats must find a way to get to another pasture. 28 Y
Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf Rounds, Glen 3.3 0.5 A unique version of the familiar tale, complete with a mangy wolf and messy pigs. 29 Y
Three Little Pigs, The Marshall, James 3.3 0.5 This is a retelling of the famous story about the three little pigs and the adventures they have with the mischievous wolf. 29 Y
Three Little Pigs, The Kellogg, Steven 4.5 0.5 In this retelling of a well-known tale, Serafina Sow starts her own waffle selling business in order to enable her three offspring to prepare for the future, which includes an encounter with a surly wolf. 30 Y
Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, The Trivizas, Eugene 4.6 0.5 A hilarious retelling in reverse of the traditional story of the villainous monster who destroys homes. 28 Y
Three Musketeers (Unabridged), The Dumas, Alexandre 11.3 42 One of the greatest adventure stories ever written, the prototype of literary romance. 598 Y
Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog Miller, Sara Swan 2 0.5 Stories addressed to dogs and written from a dog's point of view, featuring such topics as a burglar, bones, and running free. 43 Y
Three Young Pilgrims Harness, Cheryl 4.4 0.5 Three young Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower give a very personal and moving account of their first year in the New World. 32 Y
Thresher Sharks (Shark Discovery) Palmer, Sarah 4 0.5 Describes the appearance, habitat, and behavior of thresher sharks. 24 Y
Through Grandpa's Eyes MacLachlan, Patricia 3.2 0.5 A young boy learns a different way of seeing the world from his blind grandfather. Featured in Reading Rainbow. NCTE Adventuring with Books. 36 Y
Throw Like a Girl Frost/Troussieux 7.7 6 This book gives advice on how girls can learn to eat right, stay fit, and keep positive while playing sports. The book also encourages girls to get involved in sports. 158
Thunder Cake Polacco, Patricia 3.5 0.5 Grandma finds a way to dispel her grandchild's fear of thunderstorms. 30
Thunder Cave Smith, Roland 4.2 9 Determined after his mother's accidental death to foil his stepfather's plans for his future, fourteen-year-old Jacob travels alone to Africa in search of his father, a biologist studying elephants in a remote area of Kenya. 249 Y
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains O'Dell, Scott 4.6 4 In the late nineteenth century, a young Nez Perce girl relates how her people were driven off their land by the U. S. Army and forced to retreat north until their eventual surrender. 128
Thunderstorms (A True Book) Sipiera, Paul/Diane 4.5 0.5 Introduces thunderstorms by explaining the weather conditions which cause them and describing the damage which severe storms can cause. 48 Y
Ticks (Naturebooks) Merrick, Patrick 4 0.5 Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of ticks. 31 Y
Tiger Sharks (Checkerboard) Prevost, John F. 4.1 0.5 Discover more about the Tiger Shark. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 24 Y
Tigers (Creative Ed.) Biel, Timothy Levi 5.1 0.5 This book provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and lifestyle of tigers. 24 Y
Tigers (Wild Cats) Welsbacher, Anne 3.4 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, social, feeding, and hunting behavior, and life cycle of the biggest of all wild cats. 24 Y
Tigers at Twilight Osborne, Mary Pope 3 1 Having used their magic tree house to travel to India, where they must get a gift to help free the dog Teddy from a spell, Jack and Annie have adventures involving a tiger and other endangered jungle animals. 72
Tikki Tikki Tembo Mosel, Arlene 4.2 0.5 This book is the re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale about the boy with the long name who fell down the well. 38 Y
Time Cat Alexander, Lloyd 4.7 5 Jason and his magic cat Gareth travel through time to visit countries all over the world during different periods of history. 206 Y
Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story Hahn, Mary Downing 4.5 6 When Drew goes to spend the summer with his great-aunt in the family's old house, he is drawn 80 years into the past to trade places with his great-great-uncle, a boy who is deathly ill with diphtheria. 165 Y
Time Machine (Unabridged), The Wells, H.G. 7.4 6 An incredible invention enables the Time Traveller to reach year 802701. 120
Timothy of the Cay Taylor, Theodore 5 5 In a prequel to The Cay, Timothy finds himself afloat on a life raft with a white boy. 161 Y
Tiny Family, A Bridwell, Norman 1.9 0.5 A tiny girl and her tiny brother embark on a perilous journey into the house of a giant to retrieve their grandfather's umbrella. 29 Y
Tiny's Bath Meister, Cari 0.6 0.5 Tiny is a very big dog who loves to dig, and when it is time for his bath, his owner has trouble finding a place to bathe him. 30 Y
Titanic Crossing Williams, Barbara 4.3 5 In 1912, thirteen-year-old Albert considers his younger sister a pest, but things change when they travel with their mother and uncle aboard the "Titanic" and are caught up in its tragic sinking. 163 Y
To Slay the Dragon Schraff, Anne 3.7 2 A stranger has roared into town on his motorcycle, and his obsession with Kathy signals trouble ahead. Sequel to Don't Blame the Children. 105
To Walk the Sky Path Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds 5.4 5 The story of a young Seminole Indian, who because of his education, finds himself caught between the traditional world of his ancestors and the modern world of his schoolmates. 144 Y
Toad for Tuesday, A Erickson, Russell 4.4 1 Can Warton persuade a hungry owl not to eat him for dinner? 64 Y
Toads and Diamonds Huck, Charlotte 4.2 0.5 Two stepsisters receive appropriate gifts for their actions: one's words are accompanied by flowers and jewels, the other's by toads and snakes. 28 Y
Tombs of Atuan, The Le Guin, Ursula K. 5.9 7 Book Two of Earthsea Trilogy, in which Arha becomes high priestess to the ancient powers of the earth. 163 Y
Tom's Midnight Garden Pearce, Philippa 6.1 9 Late at night, when the clock strikes 13, Tom tiptoes downstairs to find a lush garden which is not there during the day. 229 Y
Tonight on the Titanic Osborne, Mary Pope 3.1 1 The magic tree house transports Jack and Annie to the deck of the Titanic to find a mysterious gift that will free their puppy from a terrible magic spell. 71 Y
Toothpaste Millionaire, The Merrill, Jean 5 3 Rufus Mayflower learns about making toothpaste, forming a corporation, and earning lots of money. 89
Top Secret Gardiner, John Reynolds 4 2 Allen Brewster, an inquisitive fourth grade student, turns himself into a human plant as part of a project for the Science Fair. 108 Y
Tornado Byars, Betsy 3.2 1 As they wait out a tornado in their storm cellar, a family listens to their farmhand tell stories about the dog that was blown into his life by another tornado when he was a boy. 49 Y
Tornadoes (Forces of Nature) Murray, Peter 4.4 0.5 Examines tornadoes, what causes them and the destruction they can do. 31 Y
Tornadoes (Nature's Fury) Meister, Cari 5.1 1 This book discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of tornadoes, tornadoes of the past, and ways to survive them. 32
Tortoise and the Hare, The Stevens, Janet 3.3 0.5 Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise. 28 Y
Touchdown Steel, Richard A. 4.3 1 Together Butch and Ben find out how their friend died during the football game. 48 Y
Tough Boris Fox, Mem 1.7 0.5 A rollicking adventure about a tough pirate with a heart of gold. 29 Y
Tough to Tackle Christopher, Matt 4.2 2 A young football player learns some important lessons about life when he must play a position he does not like or quit the team. 152 Y
Tough Winter, The Lawson, Robert 6.2 4 The animals of Rabbit Hill survive the cold and ice of a Connecticut winter with loving good humor in this sequel to Rabbit Hill. 128
Tough-Luck Karen Hurwitz, Johanna 4.8 4 Karen loves to bake and to baby-sit, but her mother forbids her to do either until she improves her grades. 157 Y
Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Schecter, Ellen 3.9 0.5 When the town mouse and the country mouse visit each other, they find they prefer very different ways of life. 47
Toy Brother, The Steig, William 3.8 0.5 Yorick doesn't really care for his little brother until he works with his brother and learns what being a brother is all about. 28 Y
Tractor Trailers (The Transportation Library) Schaefer, Lola M. 3.1 0.5 This book describes a tractor trailer and explains how it works and is used. 24 Y
Trail Mates Bryant, Bonnie 4.5 4 Carole is concerned about the attention her dad is paying to a woman in his life after her mother's death. 133 Y
Train to Somewhere Bunting, Eve 2.8 0.5 In the late 1800s, Marianne travels westward on the Orphan Train in hopes of being placed with a caring family. 32 Y
Trains (On the Move) Stickland, Paul 2.6 0.5 This book introduces, in brief text and illustrations, various types of trains and their uses. 16 Y
Transall Saga, The Paulsen, Gary 4.3 8 While backpacking in the desert, Mark falls into a tube of blue light and is transported into a more primitive world, where he must use his knowledge and skills to survive. 248
Transport Helicopters (Transportation Library) Richardson, Adele D. 3.9 0.5 This book describes early models, major parts, and the workings of transport helicopters. 24 Y
Trapdoor Spiders (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, James E. 4.3 0.5 Discover more about the Trapdoor Spider. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 21 Y
Trapdoor Spiders (Spiders Discovery) Martin, Louise 4.7 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the large, hairy spiders that build hinged trapdoors at the entrance of their burrows. 24 Y
Trapped in Death Cave Wallace, Bill 4.2 5 A posthumous letter referring to buried treasure convinces Gary that his grandfather did not die a natural death and, with his friend Brian, he sets out to find both the treasure and his grandfather's killer. 151 Y
Treasure Hunt, The Cosby, Bill 2.5 0.5 One rainy day, while his father listens to his records, his mother polishes silver, and his brother enjoys his baseball cards, Little Bill discovers his own treasures, a loving great-grandmother and a talent for storytelling. 29 Y
Treasure Island Stevenson, Robert Louis 8.3 12 This classic presents a tale of piracy on the tropical seas, of treachery and greed combined with romance, treasure, and adventure. 298 Y
Treasure of Skeleton Reef, The Strickland/Fuller 4.5 5 Joe and Wishbone are on hand to help restore an old building. 139
Tree House Mystery Warner, Gertrude Chandler 3.3 2 From a high perch, Benny discovers a clue to a hidden room with contents that surprise everyone. 127 Y
Tree Is Nice, A Udry, Janice May 2.2 0.5 Explains some of the reasons why trees are nice. 26 Y
Trees of the Dancing Goats, The Polacco, Patricia 4.2 0.5 During a scarlet-fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick neighbors. 29 Y
Triassic Dinosaur World Green, Tamara 7.6 1 Takes the reader back 230 million years to the age when dinosaurs first evolved and describes the world of that time. 32
Triceratops (A True Book) Landau, Elaine 5.2 0.5 This book describes the characteristics and probable behavior of this three-horned dinosaur, as well as the theories about its extinction. 47 Y
Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet De Groat, Diane 3.2 0.5 Gilbert is excited about the costume he is planning to wear in the Halloween parade at school, until he discovers that lots of others have the same costume. 29 Y
Troll Country Marshall, Edward 2.4 0.5 Elsie Fay ventures into the deep, dark woods, meets a troll, and attempts to outsmart him. 56 Y
Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters Dadey/Jones 3.8 1 Could the small woman selling T-shirts at the carnival really be an evil troll? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out! 68
Tropical Rain Forests (A True Book) Stille, Darlene R. 4.3 0.5 This book differentiates a tropical rain forest from other types of forests, and describes its typical plant and animal life. 47
Trouble for Lucy Stevens, Carla 3.8 1 Based on actual journals of the pioneer's journey to Oregon, the story combines with Ronald Himler's striking illustrations, to bring an exciting time in American history warmly to life. 77 Y
Trouble with Trolls Brett, Jan 3.1 0.5 While climbing Mt. Baldy, Treva outwits some trolls who want to steal her dog. 30 Y
Trouble with Tuck, The Taylor, Theodore 5.5 4 From an award-winning author comes a compelling story of a young girl who works against all odds to provide her blind dog with a guide dog of his own. 110 Y
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, The Avi 5.3 8 As the lone "young lady" on a transatlantic voyage in 1832, Charlotte learns that the captain is murderous and the crew rebellious. 215 Y
True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, The Scieszka, Jon 3 0.5 The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs. 26 Y
True-Life Monsters of the Prehistoric Seas Fisher, Enid 7.6 1 Describes various prehistoric sea creatures that lived at the same time as the dinosaurs, including the placodus, mosasaurus, and plesiosaurus. 32
True-Life Monsters of the Prehistoric Skies Fisher, Enid 7.6 1 Examines the different kinds of prehistoric flying reptiles known as pterosaurs, who ruled the skies while the dinosaurs ruled the earth, discussing their flight, nesting and feeding habits, and relationship to birds. 32
Trumpet of the Swan, The White, E.B. 4.9 6 Louis, the Trumpeter Swan, lacks a voice, but his father hits on a bold alternative so that Louis might win his love, Serena. 252 Y
Trumpeter of Krakow, The Kelly, Eric 7.1 10 The legend of the Trumpeter of Krakow endures as a fifteenth-century Ukrainian family maintains a vow to keep Poland free from invasion. 242 Y
Tu mamáend of the Trumpeter of Krakow endures as a fifteenth-century Ukrainian family maintains a vow to keep Poland free from invasion. Guarino, Deborah 1.6 0.5 Una pequeñeborah 30
Tuck Everlasting Babbitt, Natalie 5 4 Winnie Foster meets the mysterious Tuck family, who drank from a magical spring and found they must live forever without aging. 139 Y
Tucker's Countryside Selden, George 4.9 5 Children and animals allied in an effort to keep bulldozers and high-rise apartments from spoiling their wilderness playground. 166 Y
Tucking Mommy In Loh, Morag 2 0.5 Two sisters tuck their mother into bed one evening when she is especially tired. 32 Y
Tulips (Flowers) Prevost, John F. 4.5 0.5 This book describes the tulip flower, and varieties of tulips, the bulbs and seeds, and the various insect pests and diseases that may attack these popular spring flowering bulbs. 24
Tundra (Biomes of Nature), The Inseth, Zachary 4.2 0.5 Questions and answers introduce the appearance, location, importance, and life of the tundra. 32 Y
Tunnels Gibbons, Gail 2.9 0.5 A brief introduction to tunnels--their types, shapes, and parts and how they are built. 30 Y
Turkey for Thanksgiving, A Bunting, Eve 2.5 0.5 Mr. and Mrs. Moose try to invite a turkey to their Thanksgiving feast. 32 Y
Turkey Pox Anderson, Laurie Halse 3.1 0.5 Charity has the chicken pox, there's a terrible snowstorm outside, and it looks like the Chatfields will have to spend Thanksgiving without Nana and her wonderful roast turkey stuffing and cranberries. 29 Y
Turtle and Snake at Work Spohn, Kate 0.6 0.5 Turtle and Snake go off to work. Turtle directs traffic and Snake makes pizzas, and they both realize the importance of paying attention to what they are doing. 32 Y
Turtles (Creative Ed.) Biel, Timothy Levi 5.4 0.5 This book identifies many types of turtles, describing physical characteristics, habits, and habitats. 24 Y
TV Kid, The Byars, Betsy 4.3 3 Television is Lennie's only escape from loneliness and boredom, until a snake bite jolts him into reality. 123
Twenty and Ten Bishop, Claire Huchet 4 2 A nun and 20 French children contrive to hide ten Jewish refugee children. This is their exciting tale of courage and kindness. 76 Y
Twenty-One Balloons, The du Bois, William Pene 6.8 6 This tale relates the incredible adventures of Professor William Waterman Sherman, who in 1883 journeys in a balloon across the Pacific Ocean, survives the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa, and is eventually rescued in the Atlantic Ocean. 180 Y
Twin in the Tavern, The Wallace, Barbara Brooks 5.5 7 A young orphan, afraid of being sent to the workhouse, finds himself at the mercy of the unsavory owner of a tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, while he tries to solve the mystery surrounding his past and a missing twin. 179 Y
Two Bad Ants Van Allsburg, Chris 4.7 0.5 Superb illustrations complement a text concerning two naughty ants and a kitchen adventure. 31 Y
Two of Everything Hong, Lily Toy 3.5 0.5 A humorous Chinese tale about a couple who meet up with their doubles. 28 Y
Two Towers, The Tolkien, J.R.R. 6.3 23 The Fellowship was scattered. Some were bracing hopelessly for war against the ancient evil of Sauron. 447 Y
Two Under Par Henkes, Kevin 4.7 3 When his mother's new marriage takes them into the household of a miniature golf-course owner, ten-year-old Wedge struggles with feelings of resentment and dislike for his stepfather. 116 Y
Tyrannosaurus Rex (A True Book) Landau, Elaine 5.5 0.5 This book describes the characteristics and habits of the massive flesh-eating dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as theories about why it became extinct. 47 Y
Tyrannosaurus Rex and Barnum Brown Hartzog, Brooke 4.5 0.5 Recounts the life and fossil discoveries of Barnum Brown, the paleontologist who, in 1908, discovered the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus skeleton that had ever been found. 24 Y
UFO Challenge, The Rasmussen, Richard 7.8 4 Examines incidents involving reported sightings of unidentified flying objects and meetings with aliens, describes how people react in these situations, and discusses how the authorities are investigating. 112
UFOs and Aliens Alschuler, William 6.7 2 What are our chances of finding life on other worlds? What might it be like if it exists? 137
Ugly Duckling, The Andersen, Hans Christian 4.5 0.5 Turned away by his own family and ridiculed by other creatures, the ugly duckling begins a lonely journey to find acceptance. Share his triumph when a surprising discovery turns his sadness to joy. 30 Y
Ugly Duckling, The Ziefert, Harriet 1.6 0.5 An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan. 30 Y
Ulysses S. Grant Kent, Zachary 7.4 2 Follows the military and political career of the general who became the "Hero of Appomattox" and the eighteenth President of the United States. 89 Y
Uncle Sam Wants You! Military Men & Women of W W II Whitman, Sylvia 7.5 3 Describes the experiences of men and women in the United States armed services during World War II, discussing such topics as the draft, boot camp, stateside duty, and combat in Europe and the Pacific. 75 Y
Under the Blood-Red Sun Salisbury, Graham 4 8 Tomikazu Nakaji's biggest concerns are baseball, homework, and a local bully until life with his Japanese family in Hawaii changes drastically after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941. 246 Y
Understanding Horses and Ponies Budd, Jackie 6.8 3 This book discusses the history, physical characteristics, lifestyles, communication, and education of horses and ponies. 32
Understood Betsy Fisher, Dorothy Canfield 5.9 8 Sent to live with country relatives, Betsy does not care to return to the city when her aunt gets well. 211
Unidentified Flying Objects Collins, Jim 5.9 1 A discussion of several UFO sightings including a description of the objects and speculations about their origins. 48
Up a Road Slowly Hunt, Irene 6.6 8 Julie lives with Aunt Cordelia and forms an attachment with both her aunt and her new home. 186 Y
Up from Jericho Tel Konigsburg, E.L. 5.7 7 The spirit of a dead actress turns two children invisible and sends them out among a group of colorful street performers to search for a missing necklace. 178 Y
Up North at the Cabin Chall, Marsha 3.8 0.5 Summer vacation up north at the cabin provides memorable experiences with the water, the animals, and the other faces of nature. 28 Y
Up, Up, and Away Hillert, Margaret 1 0.5 Two children journey to the moon in this story told in 68 preprimer words. 31 Y
Upstairs Room, The Reiss, Johanna 2.9 6 During World War II, a young Jewish girl and her sister in Holland hide from the Nazis in the home of a Gentile family. 165 Y
Uranus (A True Book) Brimner, Larry Dane 4.5 0.5 This book discusses the discovery, rotation, unique tilt, rings, moons, and other aspects of the seventh planet from the sun. 47
Uranus (Galaxy) Vogt, Gregory L. 4.2 0.5 This book discusses the surface features, atmosphere, orbit, moons, rings, and exploration of the planet Uranus. 24 Y
Utah Joseph, Paul 4.9 0.5 Surveys the people, geography, and history of this western state. 32 Y
Utah McCarthy, Betty 8.4 3 Illustrated introduction to Utah's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 143 Y
Uzbekistan Rodgers, Mary 8.8 1 Discusses the topography, location, ethnic mixture, history, and current political situation of the former soviet republic of Uzbekistan. 51
vacaciones de Arturo, Las Brown, Marc 2.7 0.5 Arturo y su familia van de vacaciones a la playa, pero todos los dírrent political situation of the former soviet republic of Uzbekistan. 31
Vacation Under the Volcano Osborne, Mary Pope 3.3 1 Their magic tree house takes Annie and Jack to Pompeii just as Vesuvius is about to erupt, and they must find a Roman scroll before everything is covered with burning ash. 74 Y
Valentine Bears Bunting, Eve 2.8 0.5 Mr. and Mrs. Bear always missed Valentine's Day because they were hibernating, but this year they share a wonderful surprise. 28 Y
Valentine Star, The Giff, Patricia Reilly 2.5 1 Emily is made Class Monitor, and she feels very important until she is threatened for reporting a fellow student. 72 Y
Vampire Baby Jones/Dadey 3.8 1 Kilmer's baby cousin Bathilda stays at Hauntly Manor. 69
Vampire Bats (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, Pamela J. 4.5 0.5 Learn all about the Vampire Bat. Find out where they live, how they see in the dark, and how they find food. 21 Y
Vampire Trouble Jones/Dadey 3.9 1 Bailey City is full of some pretty weird grown-ups. It is the perfect place for the spooky Hauntly Manor Inn. Could Kilmer's grandmother be a vampire planning to hang around? 70
Vampires Gentle/Perry 4.4 0.5 This book discusses vampires in legend and literature and some real people and animals that may have helped inspire the concept of blood-drinking monsters. 24
Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots Dadey/Jones 3.8 1 The rowdy third-grade class at Bailey Elementary is given a new teacher--the formidable Mrs. Jeepers. 78
Vandal, The Schraff, Anne 3.4 3 Michelle has a jealous admirer, one who just might kill for affection. 132
Vector Prime Salvatore, R.A. 8.2 21 As the Jedi and the Republic focus on internal struggles, a new threat surfaces. Suddenly Luke, Mara, Leia, Han Solo, and Chewbacca are thrust again into battle to defend the freedom so many have fought and died for. 387
Velociraptor (A True Book) Landau, Elaine 5 0.5 This book describes the characteristics and habits of the small but fierce meat-eating dinosaur, Velociraptor, that lived in prehistoric times. 47 Y
Velveteen Rabbit, The Williams, Margery 4.9 1 Magical fable of the toy rabbit who becomes a real rabbit with the help of the boy who loves him. 30 Y
Venus (A True Book) Brimner, Larry Dane 4.8 0.5 Discusses our early ideas about the planet Venus, what we have discovered about it's true nature, and what we may learn from it. 48 Y
Venus (Galaxy) Kipp, Steven L. 3.8 0.5 Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Venus. 24 Y
Verdi Cannon, Janell 3.4 0.5 A young python does not want to grow slow and boring like the older snakes he sees in the tropical jungle where he lives. 40 Y
Vermont McNair, Sylvia 8.4 4 Illustrated introduction to Vermont's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 143 Y
Veronica Ganz Sachs, Marilyn 4.9 4 Peter tries to get even with bossy Veronica. 156 Y
Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Carle, Eric 2.9 0.5 Follow the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a large quantity of food (right through the pages), then wraps a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep. 14 Y
Very Young Gymnast, A Krementz, Jill 5.4 1 Follows a young gymnast through her schedule of hard work and training. 119 Y
View from Saturday, The Konigsburg, E.L. 5.9 7 For the first time in the history of Epiphany Middle School, there is a chance that a sixth-grade team will beat the seventh grade in the Academic Bowl, putting them on the path to the state finals. 163 Y
View from the Cherry Tree, The Roberts, Willo Davis 5.2 7 Rob admits having seen a murder, but no one believes him--except the murderer. 181 Y
Viking Ships at Sunrise Osborne, Mary Pope 3.3 1 Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to a monastery in medieval Ireland, where they try to retrieve a lost book while being menaced by Viking raiders. 71 Y
Viking Symbol Mystery, The Dixon, Franklin W. 5.7 5 The Hardy boys chase after a gang of robbers hiding out in the Canadian Northwest in order to stop them from deciphering symbols that will lead them to a buried treasure. 175
Village of Round and Square Houses, The Grifalconi, Ann 4.4 0.5 A grandmother explains to her listeners why in their village on the side of a volcano the men live in square houses and the women in round ones. 30 Y
Violets (Flowers) Prevost, John F. 4.1 0.5 This book describes the structure of and growing conditions for violets, with information about the various species and the pests and disease that may affect them. 24
Vipers Ethan, Eric 4.2 0.5 Describes what various types of vipers 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
Virginia McNair, Sylvia 8.2 3 Illustrated introduction to Virginia's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Volcano Disaster, The Kehret, Peg 5.1 3 When an Instant Commuter transports him to Mount Saint Helens during an eruption, Warren cannot get himself back to his own home in his own time. 136
Volcanoes Branley, Franklyn M. 3.8 0.5 An overview of volcanoes describing formation and eruption, for young readers. 32
Volcanoes (A True Book) Sipiera, Paul P. 4.9 0.5 Introduces the origins, causes, and destructive effects of volcanoes. 48 Y
Volcanoes (Forces of Nature) Murray, Peter 4.9 0.5 Examines volcanoes, how they were formed, and the devastation they can cause. 31 Y
Volcanoes (Nature's Fury) Meister, Cari 4.8 1 This book discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of volcanoes, volcanoes of the past, and ways to survive them. 32
Voyage of the "Dawn Treader", The Lewis, C.S. 5.9 9 King Caspian and his crew sail through magic waters to the World's End. 271 Y
Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, The Lofting, Hugh 5.7 11 This fictional classic presents the story of the good doctor who learns the language of animals and made adventurous voyages. 316 Y
Wait Till Helen Comes Hahn, Mary Downing 4.6 5 Molly must put aside her feelings for her spooky step-sister, when she realizes that the girl is being influenced by a ghost. 184 Y
Wait Until Spring Schraff, Anne 4.3 3 Amelia Kintz and her family have just moved to America from Germany. The immigrants are looked down upon and Amelia struggles to adjust to this new country and with her feelings for a university student. 125
Wake Up, Dormouse, Santa Claus Is Here Schmid, Eleonore 3.4 0.5 A little dormouse refuses to hibernate so he can meet Santa Claus. 24 Y
Walk Two Moons Creech, Sharon 4.9 9 Sal hopes that her missing mother will soon return home. 280 Y
Walnut Trees (Trees) Prevost, John F. 4 0.5 This book presents brief information about the roots, trunk, leaves, seeds, and varieties of the walnut trees, pests that affect it, its economic uses, and more. 24
Walruses (A True Book) Lepthien, Emilie U. 4.8 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics and habits of Atlantic and Pacific whales. 48 Y
Wampanoag Indians (Native Peoples), The Lund, Bill 3.7 0.5 Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Wampanoag Indians, covering their daily life, customs, relations with the government and others, and more. 23 Y
Wanderer, The Creech, Sharon 5.2 6 Thirteen-year-old Sophie and her cousin Cody record their transatlantic crossing aboard the Wanderer, a forty-five-foot sailboat. 305 Y
Wanted...Mud Blossom Byars, Betsy 4.2 4 Convinced that Mud is responsible for the disappearance of the school hamster that he was taking care of for the weekend, Junior Blossom is determined that the dog should be tried for his "crime." 148 Y
War of the Worlds, The Wells, H.G. 9.1 11 A daring portrayal of aliens landing on English soil. The survival of mankind in the face of scientific powers spinning out of control. 164
War with Grandpa, The Smith, Robert Kimmel 3.9 3 Peter is thrilled to hear that Grandpa is coming to live with him, until he finds out that he will have to give up his room. Peter decides that it will take a war to regain his room, but Grandpa has ideas of his own for retaining the room. 140 Y
Warning, The Applegate, K.A. 3.9 4 Jake finds that there are other people out there who know about the Yeerks. Maybe. 146 Y
Warren G. Harding Wade, Linda R. 7.2 1 Examines the life and career of the Ohio newspaperman who became the twenty-ninth President of the United States. 89 Y
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, The Zeinert, Karen 8 3 Describes life in the section of Warsaw where Polish Jews were confined by the Nazis and discusses the activities of the Jewish resistance prior to the destruction of the ghetto in 1943. 97
Washington Stein, R. Conrad 8.3 3 Illustrated introduction to Washington's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Washington, D.C. Kent, Deborah 9 3 Illustrated introduction to the capital's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 142
Watch Out! Big Bro's Coming Alborough, Jez 2 0.5 Terror spreads through the jungle as animals hear the news that rough, tough Big Bro is coming. 24 Y
Watch Out! Word Bird Moncure, Jane Belk 0.9 0.5 When Word Bird doesn't stay in the yard as his mother told him to do, he learns the hard way that she was right. 30 Y
Watchdog and the Coyotes Wallace, Bill 3.7 2 Sweetie the great dane could not afford to bark or bite. After three little nips, she would go to the pound. But when her friends and home are threatened, she must find a way to outfox the coyotes. 104 Y
Watchful Wolves Berman, Ruth 2 0.5 Describes the dynamics of a wolf pack, the way in which wolves hunt, and where they live. 32 Y
Water Dance Locker, Thomas 1.9 0.5 Water speaks of its existence in such forms as storm clouds, mist, rainbows, and rivers. 25 Y
Water Pollution (Earth's Conditions) Donnelly, Andrew 3.7 0.5 Questions and answers introduce the basic of water pollution, its causes, effects, and prevention. 32 Y
Water Sky George, Jean Craighead 4.7 7 While searching for his uncle in Barrow, Alaska, a young boy joins the crew of an Eskimo whaling captain and learns the importance of whaling to the Eskimo culture. 208 Y
Watership Down Adams, Richard 6.2 25 Picaresque saga of a maverick band of rabbits who set out against all odds on a quest for a new society. 478 Y
Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, The Curtis, Christopher Paul 5 8 The ordinary routines of the Watsons, an African-American family from Michigan, are drastically changed when they visit Alabama. 210 Y
Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger Sachar, Louis 3.3 3 Unusual things continue to happen in the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story. 168 Y
Wayside School Is Falling Down Sachar, Louis 3.4 4 More humorous episodes from the classroom on the 13th floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face the cafeteria's dreaded Mushroom Surprise, and study a hobo during Show and Tell. Sequel to Sideways Stories from Wayside School. 179 Y
We Just Moved! Krensky, Stephen 1.5 0.5 When a boy moves with his family to a bigger castle, he finds that some things about life in the new place are different and some things are the same. 30 Y
Weasel DeFelice, Cynthia 5 4 Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, eleven-year-old Nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as Weasel and makes a surprising discovery about the concept of revenge. 119 Y
Weather (Eyewitness) Cosgrove, Brian 7.6 1 Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast. 63 Y
Wednesday Surprise, The Bunting, Eve 2.8 0.5 On Wednesday nights, Grandma brings her big bag of books to share with Anna. 32 Y
Weeping Willow Trees (Trees) Prevost, John F. 4.2 0.5 This book provides basic information about the weeping willow tree, including the structure of the plant, its economic uses, and the pests and diseases that affect it. 24
Welcome Comfort Polacco, Patricia 4.5 0.5 Welcome Comfort, a lonely foster child, is assured by his friend, the school custodian, that there is a Santa Claus, but he does not discover the truth until one wondrous and surprising Christmas Eve. 32 Y
Welcome to Camp Nightmare Stine, R.L. 3.9 3 Billy's fellow campers start disappearing. Camp Nightmoon is turning into Camp Nightmare. Is Billy next? 136 Y
Welcome to Dead House Stine, R.L. 3.7 3 Amanda and Josh make some new friends in their new town, Dark Falls. These friends want to stay friends. . .forever. 123 Y
Well: David's Story, The Taylor, Mildred D. 4.3 3 In Mississippi in the early 1900s, ten-year-old David Logan's family generously share their well water with both white and black neighbors in an atmosphere of potential racial violence. 92 Y
Wemberly Worried Henkes, Kevin 2.7 0.5 Wemberly, the mouse, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school. 30 Y
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Rosen, Michael J. 1.3 0.5 Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat. 32 Y
Werewolf of Fever Swamp, The Stine, R.L. 3.5 3 There's something horrible happening in Fever Swamp. Something really horrible. Is Grady's new dog to blame? 123 Y
Werewolf Skin Stine, R.L. 3.2 3 Strange things happen when Alex goes to visit Uncle Colin and Aunt Marta in Wolf Creek. 125
Werewolves and Stories About Them Kudalis, Eric 4 0.5 A look at the imaginary world of werewolves and how wolves and humans live together today. 48 Y
Werewolves Don't Go to Summer Camp Dadey/Jones 3.8 1 The Bailey Elementary third-graders are in for a hairy adventure when they meet Mr. Jenkins, camp director, who is as strange as a wolf...or a werewolf. 93
West Virginia Stein, R. Conrad 8 3 Illustrated introduction to West Virginia's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Westing Game, The Raskin, Ellen 5.3 8 Sixteen game players, heirs to Sam Westing's fabulous fortune, are all suspected of his murder. This book is part mystery story, part play-along game, and part do-it-yourself puzzle. 216 Y
Wetlands (A True Book) Stille, Darlene R. 4.5 0.5 This book examines the different types of wetlands and the plant and animal life they support. 47
Wetlands (Biomes of Nature) Donnelly, Andrew 4.2 0.5 A brief introduction to wetlands, their appearance, location, and plants and animals that live there. 32 Y
Whale Sharks (Checkerboard) Prevost, John F. 3.8 0.5 Discover more about the Whale Shark. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 24 Y
Whale Sharks (Shark Discovery) Palmer, Sarah 4.2 0.5 An introduction to the whale shark, the biggest fish in the world--but harmless to people. 24 Y
Whales ((Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5.2 0.5 This book provides information on the physical characteristics and behavior of different species of whales. 20 Y
Whales (Welcome to the World of Animals) Swanson, Diane 4.7 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of these large mammals which live in water. 32 Y
What a Catch! Hughes, Dean 3.8 2 Brian Waters is so nervous that he can't seem to do anything right on his little league team, the Angel Park Dodgers, but a pep talk from a big-league star psyches him up to make a winning catch. 82
What Dinosaurs Ate Green, Tamara 8.2 1 Describes the possible eating habits of various dinosaurs, including carnivores, herbivores, fish-eaters, scavengers, and cannibals, based on the size and shape of their fossilized teeth and the remains found in their stomach cavities. 32
What Do We Know About the Amazonian Indians? Lewington, Anna 6.2 1 Introduction to the native peoples of the endangered rain forests of South America. 43 Y
What Do We Know About the Aztecs? Defrates, Joanna 6.4 0.5 The day-to-day life of the Aztecs in ancient Mexico. 43 Y
What Do We Know About the Celts? Martell, Hazel 6.1 1 The day-to-day life of the Celtic people in ancient times. 43 Y
What Do We Know About the Egyptians? Defrates, Joanna 6.4 1 Everyday life in ancient Egypt is described in annotated photographs and drawings. 43
What Do We Know About the Greeks? Pearson, Anne 5.7 0.5 Everyday life among the Greeks is detailed in drawings and photographs. 43 Y
What Do We Know About the Plains Indians? Taylor, Colin 6.3 1 Introduction to the native people of the Great Plains. 43 Y
What Do We Know About the Romans? Corbishley, Mike 5.8 0.5 Daily life among the Romans is detailed in drawings and photographs. 45 Y
What Do We Know About the Vikings? Martell, Hazel 5.2 1 The age of the Vikings is described with annotated photographs and drawings. 45 Y
What Do You Do with a Grumpy Kangaroo? Moncure, Jane Belk 2.2 0.5 Tony tries to cheer up Grumpy Kangaroo by taking him to the circus and the playground. 31 Y
What Do You Say When a Monkey Acts This Way? Moncure, Jane Belk 1.9 0.5 Each day of the week, Little Monkey learns appropriate behavior for a variety of situations. 31 Y
What Happened to Patrick's Dinosaurs? Carrick, Carol 2.7 0.5 Fascinated with dinosaurs, Patrick invents an imaginary explanation of why they became extinct. 14 Y
What Is a Bird? Snedden, Robert 4.8 0.5 A guide to the similarities and differences of various types of birds. 32 Y
What Makes Day and Night Branley, Franklyn M. 2.8 0.5 Revised and newly illustrated edition which explains the basic principles of the earth's rotation with easily understandable language. 32 Y
Whatever Happened to Amelia Earhart? Blau, Melinda 4.9 1 A biography of the woman who set many records as a pilot. Discusses the mystery surrounding her disappearance while attempting to fly around the world. 48
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? Fritz, Jean 5.5 1 A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States. 46 Y
What's the Matter with Herbie Jones? Kline, Suzy 3.3 2 When Herbie Jones gets the dreaded "girl disease" and becomes lovesick for Annabelle Hodgekiss, it threatens his friendship with his good pal Ray. 111 Y
Wheel on the School, The De Jong, Meindert 4.7 10 Storks no longer come to the little Dutch fishing village of Shora to nest. Lina devises a plan to bring them back. 298 Y
Wheels and Cranks (Simple Machines) Glover, David 3.8 0.5 Introduces the principles of wheels and cranks as simple machines, using examples from everyday life. 24 Y
When a Hero Dies Schraff, Anne 3.7 3 Tony is hunting down his friend's killer. Now the killer is hunting him! 128
When Africa Was Home Williams, Karen Lynn 3.2 0.5 After returning to the United States, Peter's whole family misses the warmth and friendliness of their life in Africa; so Peter's father looks for another job there. 29 Y
When Bluebell Sang Ernst, Lisa Campbell 3.5 0.5 Bluebell the cow has a talent for singing that brings her stardom, but she soon longs to be back at the farm--if she can get away from her greedy manager. 16 Y
When Grandfather's Parrot Inherited Kennsington Court Allen, Linda 4.4 1 Appalled that Grandfather left his inheritance to his parrot, the relatives seek to break the will; but young Miranda, who is caring for the parrot, makes a discovery that settles everything. 68
When I First Came to This Land Ziefert, Harriet 1.4 0.5 Illustrations and words to a traditional song describe the adventures of a pioneer who buys a farm and builds a life for himself and his family. 24 Y
When I Was Young in the Mountains Rylant, Cynthia 3.6 0.5 The story of an Appalachian childhood which evokes a love of a place, a family, and a way of life. 29 Y
When the TV Broke Ziefert, Harriet 1.3 0.5 When the television breaks, Jeffrey is forced to find fun and imaginative ways to entertain himself. 30 Y
When Tiny Was Tiny Meister, Cari 0.9 0.5 A dog's owner describes how Tiny grew from a very small puppy to a very big dog. 29 Y
Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? Fritz, Jean 5.8 2 With a few humorous touches, this biographer brings the great explorer and his voyages to life. 80 Y
Where Is Baby Bear? Moncure, Jane Belk 2 0.5 Peter opens a word window and plays hide-and-seek with the animals he finds there. 31 Y
Where the Lilies Bloom Cleaver, Vera/Bill 5.2 6 This is a tough and tender novel about an orphaned mountain family and the courageous fourteen-year-old, Mary Call, who keeps them together and alive. 210 Y
Where the Red Fern Grows Rawls, Wilson 4.9 11 This is a simply written, moving story of the love between a young boy and his two dogs. 249
Where the River Runs Graff, Nancy 7 2 A photo essay about a Cambodian immigrant family in the United States. 67
Where the Wild Things Are Sendak, Maurice 3.4 0.5 A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king. 21 Y
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? Fritz, Jean 5.9 1 A brief biography of Patrick Henry, tracing his progress from planter to statesman. 48
Whipping Boy, The Fleischman, Sid 3.9 2 A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places. 90 Y
Whistle for Willie Keats, Ezra Jack 2.5 0.5 A child and his city world are captured in colorful illustrations. 28 Y
White Fang (Unabridged) London, Jack 8.4 19 This classic tale tells of a savage dog's transformation through love. 187 Y
White Stag, The Seredy, Kate 6.6 2 The Huns and Magyars migrate from Asia to Europe, where they hope to find a permanent home. 94 Y
White Stallion, The Shub, Elizabeth 3 0.5 Gretchen would never forget her wonderful friend, a proud white stallion that roamed the plains of Texas. 54 Y
Whitefish Will Rides Again! Yorinks, Arthur 2.6 0.5 A wild west tale of Whitefish Will and how he made the town safe from the outlaws. 28 Y
White-Sided Dolphins (Checkerboard) Prevost, John F. 4.2 0.5 Discover more about the White-Sided Dolphin. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 23 Y
Whitetails for Kids/Whitetail Magic for Kids Wolpert, Tom 4.5 0.5 This book depicts the birth, development, and behavior of a whitetail deer during its first year of life. 48
Who Wants Arthur? Graham, Amanda 3.5 0.5 Arthur, a dog in a pet store waiting to be adopted, takes on the identities of other animals he thinks might be more appealing, until discovering that he can be a success as himself. 30 Y
Whoever You Are Fox, Mem 3.2 0.5 Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love. 26 Y
Who's Got Gertie? And How Can We Get Her Back? Bailey, Linda 3.8 5 Stevie and Jesse try to find Gertie Wiggins, film actress and friend, who has been kidnapped. 174 Y
Why Are You So Mean to Me? Hautzig, Deborah 2 0.5 When his schoolmates laugh at him for not being able to hit the ball in a baseball game, Grover is so upset that he is mean to his friend Big Bird. 27 Y
Why Do Leaves Change Color? Maestro, Betsy 3.7 0.5 Children will learn in simple terms the concept of photosynthesis, pigments, and chlorophyll. Also includes activities and a list of places to visit. 32 Y
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? Fritz, Jean 5.7 0.5 A brief biography of Sam Adams, with some American History in the humorous vein added. 47 Y
Why I'm Afraid of Bees Stine, R.L. 3.5 3 Gary's dream is about to come true. Gary can't wait to get his new body. Except his new body isn't exactly human. 117 Y
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears Aardema, Verna 4 0.5 A mosquito tells a tall tale that sets off a chain reaction. Charming picture book lavishly illustrated in full color. 26 Y
Wide Window, The Snicket, Lemony 6.3 5 Catastrophes and misfortune continue to plague the Baudelaire orphans after they are sent to live with fearful Aunt Josephine, who offers little protection against Count Olaf's treachery. 214 Y
Widow's Broom, The Van Allsburg, Chris 4.7 0.5 A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous. 28 Y
Wild Cats (Welcome to the World of Animals) Swanson, Diane 4.8 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics and behavior of such North American wild cats as the lynx, bobcat, and mountain lion. 32 Y
Wild Christmas Reindeer, The Brett, Jan 4.1 0.5 After a few false starts, Teeka discovers the best way to get Santa's reindeer ready for Christmas Eve. 29 Y
Wild Horses for Kids/Wild Horse Magic for Kids Henckel, Mark 4.3 0.5 This book presents information about wild horses through the conversation of ten-year-old April, who is vacationing in the West, and the cowboy she meets. 48
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge Fox, Mem 3.5 0.5 A Small boy tries to discover the meaning of memory so he can restore that of an elderly friend. 30
Will I Have a Friend? Cohen, Miriam 2.1 0.5 Every child has a first day at school and this is the story of Jim's. His day begins with a lot of worries and wonders about his first day. 28 Y
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? Fritz, Jean 5.8 1 A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation. 48 Y
William Henry Harrison Fitz-Gerald, Christine Maloney 6.3 2 A biography of the ninth President of the United States. 89 Y
William Howard Taft Casey, Jane Clark 8.8 2 Examines the life and career of the lawyer whose relatively unsuccessful presidency was followed by a happy term as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. 89 Y
William McKinley Kent, Zachary 7.5 2 Presents the early life, military career, and political life of the President who was assassinated in 1901 during his second term in office. 89 Y
William's Doll Zolotow, Charlotte 3.6 0.5 William wants a doll, but his father and brother are against it. 32
Willow Whistle, The Meigs, Cornelia 6.8 5 Tale of the American West and the adventures of Mary Ann, Eric, and their Indian friend Gray Eagle. 144
Willy and Hugh Browne, Anthony 1.5 0.5 Willy the chimpanzee is lonely until he meets Hugh Jape in the park and the two become best friends. 28 Y
Willy the Champ Browne, Anthony 1.3 0.5 When the neighborhood bully scares everyone, Willy emerges as a real champ. 30 Y
Willy the Wizard Browne, Anthony 3.7 0.5 Willy the chimpanzee loves to play soccer, but he is never picked for a team until a stranger gives him some shoes that he is certain are magic. 27 Y
Win, Place or Die Keene, Carolyn 4.8 4 Nancy must work quickly to prevent a ruthless killer from striking at the Kentucky Derby. 152 Y
Wind in the Door, A L'Engle, Madeleine 5 7 Suffering from a rare blood disease, a boy regains his health through the intervention of a space creature. 211 Y
Wind in the Willows Christmas, A Grahame, Kenneth 6.1 1 This book tells a heart-warming story of friendship, generosity, and homecoming for the Christmas season. 41
Windcatcher Avi 4 3 During a summer visit to his grandmother's home in Connecticut, a young boy learns to sail, discovers a sunken treasure, and wards off greedy treasure hunters. 124 Y
Winged Colt of Casa Mia, The Byars, Betsy 4.6 4 Charles was a serious, bookish kid whose mother had sent him out to his uncle's ranch for the summer. Uncle Coot was tired and bitter. The two just had nothing in common--until an amazing colt that can fly brings them together. 128
Winnie-The-Pooh Milne, A.A. 4.6 3 Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends delight readers with their adventurous exploits. 161 Y
Winning of Miss Lynn Ryan, The Cooper, Ilene 4.6 3 No matter how hard she tries, Carrie fails to impress her attractive, new fifth-grade teacher, who favors the more popular members of the class and either ignores or criticizes Carrie and her new friend Luke, the class nerd. 123
Winning Streak Hughes, Dean 3.6 1 Kenny, the rookie star of Angel Park's Little League baseball team, finds himself in a major slump because he's trying too hard. 88
Winston 500 Ethan, Eric 5 0.5 This book describes the action at Winston 500, held at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. 24
Winter at Wolf Crossing Schraff, Anne 4.6 3 Alice Dexter, the new teacher for the one-room schoolhouse in Wolf Crossing, Wyoming, tries to avoid getting involved in her students' private lives, but realizes that some things just can't be ignored. 134
Winter Rabbit Yee, Patrick 1.1 0.5 The snow is piling up, so Bear and Squirrel make a rabbit out of snow to play with them. 26
Winter Room, The Paulsen, Gary 5 3 A young boy growing up on a northern Minnesota farm describes the scenes around him and recounts his old Norwegian uncle's tales of an almost mythological logging past. 103 Y
Wisconsin Stein, R. Conrad 7.9 3 Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of the state which calls itself "America's Dairyland." 144
Wish Giver, The Brittain, Bill 4.4 4 When a strange little man comes to the Coven Tree Church Social promising he can give people exactly what they ask for, three young believers-in-magic each make a wish that comes true in the most unexpected way. 181 Y
Witch of Blackbird Pond, The Speare, Elizabeth George 5.7 9 Puritan neighbors regard Kit Tyler with suspicion, fear, and anger when she befriends an old woman accused of witchcraft. 249 Y
Witches Don't Do Backflips Dadey/Jones 3.7 1 Is the new gym teacher at Bailey School really a witch? 85
Witches of Worm, The Snyder, Zilpha Keatley 5.7 6 Jessica has taken care of the cat, Worm, but the cat may be making her do things against her own wishes. 183 Y
Witches, The Dahl, Roald 4.7 5 In spite of everything his grandmother has taught him about witches, a young boy gets turned into a mouse but does manage to interrupt their plans. 208 Y
With Every Drop of Blood Collier, James/Christopher 4.9 7 While trying to transport food to Richmond, Virginia, during the Civil War, fourteen-year-old Johnny is captured by a black Union soldier. 235 Y
Wizard in the Tree, The Alexander, Lloyd 5.4 5 Mallory's encounter with the wizard in the tree begins a chain of events that change the lives of the villagers dominated by a suspicious squire. 138 Y
Wizards Don't Need Computers Dadey/Jones 3.6 1 The new librarian has a long, white beard and a magic wand. Could he be Merlin? 63
Wolf Spiders (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, James E. 4.3 0.5 Discover more about the Wolf Spider. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 21 Y
Wolfmen Don't Hula Dance Dadey/Jones 4.1 1 There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the hairy, fire-eating hula dancer for the Bailey School Luau really be a wolfman? 71
Wolves (Creative Ed.) Wexo, John Bonnett 5.5 0.5 This book discusses the habits and behavior of wolves, their life in a pack, baby wolves, and the future of wolves. 24 Y
Wolves (Naturebooks) George, Michael 3.9 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of wolves. 32
Wolves (Welcome to the World of Animals) Swanson, Diane 4.3 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics and behavior of wolves. 24 Y
Wolves of Willoughby Chase, The Aiken, Joan 6.5 7 After two children are chased by wolves and their parents are lost at sea, they escape and travel four hundred miles to London. 168 Y
Wombat Divine Fox, Mem 2.2 0.5 Wombat auditions for the Nativity play but has trouble finding the right part. 30 Y
Wombats (Australian Animals Discovery) Stone, Lynn M. 3.8 0.5 An introduction to the shy, nocturnal Australian wombat. 24 Y
Wonder Kid Meets the Evil Lunch Snatcher Duncan, Lois 4 1 Terrorized by an evil lunch-snatcher at his new school, Brian devises, with the help of a fellow comic book fan, a plan involving a new superhero called Wonder Kid. 76 Y
Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Unabridged), The Baum, L. Frank 7 7 Lifted from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz, Dorothy Gale meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a cowardly Lion, all of whom set off to find the Wizard and defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. 260 Y
Woodrow Wilson Osinski, Alice 7.8 2 Follows the life and career of the scholar and educator who was President of the United States during World War I. 89 Y
Woodshed Mystery, The Warner, Gertrude Chandler 4.3 5 A double puzzle involves an old friend of Aunt Jane's, romance, discovering the truth behind rumors about the house Grandfather and Aunt Jane lived in as children. 159 Y
Woodsong Paulsen, Gary 5.6 5 This story features dogsledding adventures, capped by the story of the author's first Iditarod. 132
Word Bird's Dinosaur Days Moncure, Jane Belk 2.5 0.5 Word Bird becomes acquainted with dinosaurs on a class trip to the museum. 32 Y
Word Bird's Magic Wand Moncure, Jane Belk 2.2 0.5 Word Bird and his friends use their magic wands to make signs, stories, and a variety of words. 32 Y
Word Bird's New Friend Moncure, Jane Belk 2.3 0.5 When a new student arrives at school, Word Bird does his best to help him feel at home. 32 Y
Word Bird's Rainy-Day Dance Moncure, Jane Belk 2.1 0.5 Animal students in school use a story dance to show how seeds, sun, and rain combine to produce growing plants. 32 Y
Words of Stone Henkes, Kevin 5 5 Busy trying to deal with his many fears and his troubled feelings for his dead mother, ten-year-old Blaze has his life changed when he meets the boisterous and irresistible Joselle. 152 Y
World War Two Submarine, A Humble, Richard 8.1 1 Step inside a submarine and discover via cutaway drawings what it was like to live and work beneath the waves. 43 Y
World's Most Bone-Chilling "True" Ghost Stories Macklin, John 7 3 Tales of terrifying curses and haunted houses. 96
World's Most Spine-Tingling "True" Ghost Stories Barry, Sheila 6 3 Magical cat inspires Japanese artist to paint the greatest picture of his life. 96
World's Weirdest "True" Ghost Stories Beckett, John 6.4 3 Presents 35 brief tales of the supernatural, all of which are purported to be true. 96
Wounded Knee O'Neill, Laurie 7.5 1 Examines the bloody confrontation at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1890 between U. S. Calvary troops and the Sioux Indians. 56 Y
Wreck of the Zephyr, The Van Allsburg, Chris 3.7 0.5 A boy's ambition to be the greatest sailor in the world brings him to ruin when he misuses his new ability to sail his boat in the air. 28 Y
Wringer Spinelli, Jerry 4.5 5 As Palmer comes of age, he must either accept the violence of being a wringer at his town's annual Pigeon Day or find the courage to oppose it. 228 Y
Wrinkle in Time, A L'Engle, Madeleine 4.7 7 Meg Murry and her family receive a surprise visit from an unearthly stranger out of another dimension in time. 211 Y
Wrinkle-Faced Bats (Checkerboard) Gerholdt, Pamela J. 4.2 0.5 Learn all about the Wrinkle-Faced Bat. Find out where they live, how they see in the dark, and how they find food. 21 Y
Wyoming Heinrichs, Ann 8.2 3 Illustrated introduction to Wyoming's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family Namioka, Lensey 4.5 3 Yingmei Yang changed her name to Mary now that she is learning how to "be American." In an attempt to be best friends with popular Holly Hanson, Mary adopts one of Holly's kittens. Now Mary must keep it a secret from her family. 143
Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear Namioka, Lensey 4.6 3 Newly arrived in Seattle from Shanghai, Yingtao is an outsider in his musical family because he's tone-deaf. 134 Y
Year of the Panda, The Schlein, Miriam 3.4 1 A Chinese boy rescues a starving baby panda, and in the process learns why pandas are endangered and what the government is doing to save them. 83 Y
Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, The Houston, Gloria 4.2 0.5 Ruthie and her mother wonder how they will fulfill their obligation of getting the perfect Christmas tree to the town for the holiday celebration, since Papa has left the Appalachian area to go to war. 28 Y
Year with Mother Bear, A Davidson, Avelyn 1.3 0.5 This brief story follows the life of young bear cubs with their mothers. 24
Yearling, The Rawlings, Marjorie 5 19 A young boy living in the Florida backwoods is forced to decide the fate of a fawn he has lovingly raised as a pet. 509 Y
Yellow Bird and Me Hansen, Joyce 4 5 Doris becomes friends with Yellow Bird as she helps him with his studies and his part in the school play and discovers that he has dyslexia. 155 Y
Yellow Boat, The Hillert, Margaret 0.6 0.5 Relates the story of a little yellow boat which sails away and the things that could be seen near the boat. This story is told in 43 preprimer words. 28 Y
Yellow House Mystery, The Warner, Gertrude Chandler 3.2 3 A spooky old house on Surprise Island intrigues Benny. 191 Y
Yellowstone National Park (Going Places) Meister, Cari 4 0.5 This book presents the geographic features, plant and animal life, and other attractions of the first national park. 24
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Seuss, Dr. 3.3 0.5 Includes three humorous stories in verse: Yertle the Turtle, Gertrude McFuzz, and The Big Brag. 75 Y
Yoko Wells, Rosemary 2.9 0.5 When Yoko brings sushi to school for lunch, her classmates make fun of what she eats--until one of them tries it for himself. 30
You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown Danziger, Paula 3.5 1 Amber Brown is one very excited third-grader. She is going to visit her Aunt Pam in London! Amber is all set for the best vacation ever, until she gets the chicken pox! 101
You Can't Scare Me Stine, R.L. 3.6 3 Eddie knows Courtney believes that silly rumor about Mud Monsters in Muddy Creek. Too bad Eddie doesn't believe because it might be true. 120 Y
You Hold Me and I'll Hold You Carson, Jo 3.2 0.5 When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding, too. 28 Y
Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze Lewis, Elizabeth