Pioneer Elementary Accelerated Reader

Authors F-G-H

Author Title AR BL AR Pts Description No.of Pages Have Book
Fair, Jeff Bears for Kids/Black Bear Magic for Kids 4.8 0.5 Examines the habitat, physical characteristics, hibernation, and protection of the black bear. 48
Fair, Jeff Moose for Kids/Moose Magic for Kids 5.1 1 Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of the moose of the wild north country. 48
Fair, Jeff Raccoons for Kids/Raccoon Magic for Kids 4.9 1 Relates the author's childhood story about an orphan raccoon that came to live with him and presents information about this intelligent, masked animal. 48
Farley, Walter Black Stallion, The 5.2 7 Story of the wildest of all wild creatures--a stallion unbroken, untamed! 187 Y
Farley, Walter Son of the Black Stallion 6.1 11 The story of a spirited colt with a savage, killer instinct. 282 Y
Farmer, Nancy Ear, the Eye, and the Arm, The 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
Feeney, Kathy Koalas for Kids/Koala Magic for Kids 5 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the koala, a nocturnal marsupial found only in Australia. 48
Feeney, Kathy Pandas for Kids/Panda Magic for Kids 4.7 0.5 Ten-year-old May learns about the appearance and behavior of the giant panda, a symbol for China and a member of an endangered species. 48
Felder, Deborah Changing Times 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
Felder, Deborah Pretty Lady of Saratoga 5.3 3 ALthough her temperamental horse Pretty Lady is about to be retired, Polly longs to see her in the winner's circle and pursues plans to retrain her in time for the prestigious Travers Stakes. 122
Felder, Deborah Ride of Courage 5.1 3 In 1781, twelve year old Molly Randall finds her courage tested when she must ride a powerful Arabian horse to warn her uncle and his Patriot troops of British plans to capture them. 128
Fenner, Carol Skates of Uncle Richard, The 4.3 1 With her Uncle's encouragement, a nine-year-old takes the first step toward realizing her dream of becoming a figure skater. 46
Field, Rachel Calico Bush 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
Field, Rachel Hitty: Her First Hundred Years 7.1 11 Hitty is a doll of great charm and real character whose memoirs are full of her thrilling adventures on land and sea. 207 Y
Filipovic, Zlata Zlata's Diary 4.3 5 A young girl's diary records the destruction of her city during the war in Yugoslavia. 200
Fine, Anne My War with Goggle-Eyes 5 6 Kitty is not pleased with her mother's boyfriend, especially his views on the anti-nuclear issue, until unexpected events prompt her, after all, to help him find his place in the family. 166
Fireside/Fuller Brown v. Board of Education: Equal Schooling for All 9.4 4 Studies the court case that abolished the separate but equal theory of segregated education in the United States. 106 Y
Fisher, Dorothy Canfield Understood Betsy 5.9 8 Sent to live with country relatives, Betsy does not care to return to the city when her aunt gets well. 211
Fisher, Enid Great Dinosaur Record Book, The 7.2 1 Identifies the biggest dinosaur, the smallest, the fastest, the most intelligent, and other record-holders among these prehistoric animals. 32
Fisher, Enid They Lived with the Dinosaurs 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
Fisher, Enid True-Life Monsters of the Prehistoric Seas 7.6 1 Describes various prehistoric sea creatures that lived at the same time as the dinosaurs, including the placodus, mosasaurus, and plesiosaurus. 32
Fisher, Enid True-Life Monsters of the Prehistoric Skies 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
Fitz-Gerald, Christine Maloney James Monroe 5.9 2 The life and long political career of the fifth President of the United States whose Monroe Doctrine proclaimed opposition to further European control in the western hemisphere. 89 Y
Fitz-Gerald, Christine Maloney William Henry Harrison 6.3 2 A biography of the ninth President of the United States. 89 Y
Fitzgerald, John D. Great Brain at the Academy, The 5.8 6 In the strict atmosphere of a Catholic boarding school, Tom Fitzgerald's fertile brain concocts hilarious trouble. 164 Y
Fitzgerald, John D. Great Brain Does It Again, The 5 5 Tom's many business ventures include operating a carnival ride, and helping a fat boy reduce. 129 Y
Fitzgerald, John D. Great Brain Reforms, The 5.1 6 Great Brain is home for the summer and is ready to reform, and that's how the trial between the kids of Adenville and the Great Brain takes place on a summer afternoon. 165 Y
Fitzgerald, John D. Great Brain, The 5.2 7 A boy genius has scheming adventures. 175 Y
Fitzgerald, John D. More Adventures of the Great Brain 5.2 6 More exploits of the Great Brain, as seen through the eyes of his younger brother, J. D. 142 Y
Fitzgerald, John D. Return of the Great Brain, The 5.5 6 The shrewdest young con artist west of the Mississippi rides again, and along with his brother attempt to solve a train robbery. 150 Y
Fitzhugh, Louise Harriet the Spy 4.5 8 Harriet's notebook of her feelings about classmates and neighbors is found by her classmates. 298 Y
Flack, Marjorie Story About Ping, The 4.3 0.5 The classic of a little yellow duck's night of adventure on the Yangtze River. 32 Y
Fleischman, Sid 13th Floor: A Ghost Story, The 4.4 4 When his older sister disappears, Buddy Stebbins follows her back in time and finds himself aboard a seventeenth-century pirate ship captained by a distant relative. 131 Y
Fleischman, Sid Bandit's Moon 4.2 3 Twelve-year-old Annyrose relates her adventures with Joaquír back in time and finds himself aboard a seventeenth-century pirate ship captained by a distant relative. 136 Y
Fleischman, Sid Jim Ugly 4.3 3 This story tells of the adventures of twelve-year-old Jake Bannock and Jim Ugly, his father's part-mongrel, part-wolf dog, as they travel through the Old West trying to find out what really happened to Jake's actor father. 130 Y
Fleischman, Sid Whipping Boy, The 3.9 2 A bratty prince and his whipping boy have many adventures when they inadvertently trade places. 90 Y
Fleming, Denise In the Small, Small Pond 2 0.5 Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn. 29 Y
Flournoy, Valerie Patchwork Quilt, The 3.7 0.5 Using scraps cut from the family's old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family's life. 28 Y
Forbes, Esther Johnny Tremain 5.9 13 This book follows a young apprentice from a tragic accident in a silversmith's shop to his dramatic involvement as a patriot in the days just before the American Revolution. 293 Y
Fortman, Jan Creatures of Mystery 4.7 1 Describes the curious behavior of salmon, lemmings, whales, caribou, and insectivorous plants. 48
Fosburgh, Liza Bella Arabella 4.4 4 Arabella's best friend is her cat. They live in the most beautiful house in the world. Her stepfather thinks she is lonely and decides to send her to boarding school. She makes a wish, and because she really believes, her wish comes true. 102
Foster, Genevieve Abraham Lincoln's World 7.8 17 A historical survey of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas during the lifetime of Abraham Lincoln, examining people, places, and events which gave color to the world of the nineteenth century. 342 Y
Fox, Larry Sports Great John Elway 6.8 2 Follows the life of Denver Broncos star quarterback John Elway and his accomplishments on the pro football gridiron. 64 Y
Fox, Mem Feathers and Fools 4.1 0.5 A modern fable about some peacocks and swans who allow the fear of their differences to become so great that they end up destroying each other. 29
Fox, Mem Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! 2.3 0.5 When a young girl has a series of mishaps at home one Saturday, her mother tries not to lose her temper, but does not quite succeed. 30
Fox, Mem Koala Lou 3.2 0.5 Koala Lou is feeling unhappy because her mother is too busy to pay attention to her. She decides if she can win the tree climbing contest, maybe her mother will notice. 32 Y
Fox, Mem Shoes from Grandpa 4.3 0.5 In a cumulative rhyme, family members describe the clothes they intend to give Jessie to go with her shoes from Grandpa. 29 Y
Fox, Mem Tough Boris 1.7 0.5 A rollicking adventure about a tough pirate with a heart of gold. 29 Y
Fox, Mem Whoever You Are 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
Fox, Mem Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge 3.5 0.5 A Small boy tries to discover the meaning of memory so he can restore that of an elderly friend. 30
Fox, Mem Wombat Divine 2.2 0.5 Wombat auditions for the Nativity play but has trouble finding the right part. 30 Y
Fox, Paula Monkey Island 5 5 Forced to live on the streets of New York after his mother disappears from their hotel room, eleven-year-old Clay is befriended by two men who help him survive. 151 Y
Fox, Paula One-Eyed Cat 5.4 7 Ned thinks he may have injured a wild cat when he recklessly fires a forbidden rifle into the dark shadows near the house. 216 Y
Fox, Paula Slave Dancer, The 6 6 In this spellbinding novel of suspense and survival, young Jessie, a musician, is hired to play for the slaves aboard a ship bound for America. 127 Y
Frank, Anne Diary of a Young Girl, The 6.5 14 A precocious young girl is obliged by encroaching Nazi regime to live in enforced seclusion with family and friends. 285
Frasier, Debra Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster 5.3 0.5 When Sage's spelling and definition of a word reveal her misunderstanding of it to her classmates, she is at first embarrassed. Then she uses her mistake as inspiration for the vocabulary parade. 34 Y
Fredericks, Anthony D. Elephants for Kids/Elephant Magic for Kids 5 0.5 This book explains the habitat, appearance, food, and behavior of both African and Asian elephants. 48
Freedman, Frances Looking at...Ouranosaurus 5.7 0.5 A look at the Ouranosaurus, a dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. 24 Y
Freedman, Frances Looking at...Pachycephalosaurus 5.9 0.5 An in-depth study of the Pachycephalosauraus, a dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. 24 Y
Freedman, Frances Looking at...Procompsognathus 6.2 0.5 Provides information about how the procompsognathus, a small carnivore that lived during the Triassic Period, may have looked and behaved. 23 Y
Freedman, Russell Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery 7.8 6 A detailed portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt's political career, personal causes, and private life. 198 Y
Freedman, Russell Lincoln: A Photobiography 7.7 5 Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President. 150 Y
Freeman, Don Corduroy 3.5 0.5 A little girl wants a stuffed bear, but her mother refuses to buy it for her. 28 Y
Freeman, Don Dandelion 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
Freeman, Don Pocket For Corduroy, A 3.7 0.5 When Lisa's toy bear Corduroy discovers that he doesn't have a pocket, he goes in search of one. 28 Y
Friedman, Michael Jan Hunchdog of Notre Dame 4.4 3 Wishbone imagines he is involved in a life-and-death struggle with his evil master Frollo. 139
Friedman, Michael Jan Mutt in the Iron Muzzle, The 4.5 4 Imagining himself as Philippe, twin brother of the king of France, Wishbone must decide if he should risk everything to escape his iron mask and trade it in for the king's crown. 135
Friedman, Michael Jan Stolen Trophy, The 4.2 3 When a trophy disappears from Timmy's house, Wishbone and Joe suspect Damont is involved but think there is more to the mystery than meets the eye. 140
Fritz, Jean And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? 5.3 1 A humorous biography of Paul Revere, covering more than his famous ride, like life in Boston in the 1700s. 48
Fritz, Jean Cabin Faced West, The 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
Fritz, Jean Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? 5.6 1 A biography of George the Third, King of Great Britain at the time of the American Revolution. 48 Y
Fritz, Jean George Washington's Breakfast 4.1 0.5 George W. Allen, namesake of George Washington, wants to learn everything about the first president, especially what he ate for breakfast. 40
Fritz, Jean Homesick, My Own Story 5.1 6 Autobiography of Jean Fritz, illustrated with drawings and photographs, covering her life from her birth in China to the present. 163
Fritz, Jean Shh! We're Writing the Constitution 7.1 1 Describes how the constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787. 64 Y
Fritz, Jean What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? 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
Fritz, Jean Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? 5.8 2 With a few humorous touches, this biographer brings the great explorer and his voyages to life. 80 Y
Fritz, Jean Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? 5.9 1 A brief biography of Patrick Henry, tracing his progress from planter to statesman. 48
Fritz, Jean Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? 5.7 0.5 A brief biography of Sam Adams, with some American History in the humorous vein added. 47 Y
Fritz, Jean Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? 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
Frost/Troussieux Throw Like a Girl 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
Fuchs, Carol Disappearances 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
Gallagher, I.J. Case of the Ancient Astronauts, The 5.7 1 Investigates the possibility of early space travellers and UFOs having visited several ancient civilizations on Earth centuries ago. 48
Gammell, Stephen Is That You, Winter? 1.6 0.5 Though Old Man Winter starts off the day feeling grumpy, his mood improves when he is reminded of how special he really is. 29 Y
Gammie, Janet L. Arabian Horses (Checkerboard) 4 0.5 Discover the Arabian horse; learn important facts about these beautiful animals and how to care for them. 21
Gammie, Janet L. Clydesdale Horses (Checkerboard) 3.6 0.5 Discover the Clydesdale horse; learn important facts about these beautiful animals and how to care for them. 21
Gammie, Janet L. Palomino Horses (Checkerboard) 3.7 0.5 Discover the Palomino horse; learn important facts about these beautiful animals and how to care for them. 21
Gammie, Janet L. Pinto Horses (Checkerboard) 3.8 0.5 Discover the Pinto horse; learn important facts about these beautiful animals and how to care for them. 21
Gammie, Janet L. Shetland Ponies (Checkerboard) 3.9 0.5 Discover the Shetland horse; learn important facts about these beautiful animals and how to care for them. 21
Gannett, Ruth Stiles My Father's Dragon 5.6 1 A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island. 87 Y
Gardiner, John Reynolds Stone Fox 4 1 Little Willy hopes to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm with the purse from a dogsled race he enters. 81 Y
Gardiner, John Reynolds Top Secret 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
Gates, Doris Blue Willow 6.5 6 A family forced to become migratory workers finally finds a permanent home again. 172 Y
Gates, Richard Conservation 3.3 0.5 Explains how people have disrupted ecological chains, and what should be done now to protect our natural resources. 45 Y
Gelman, Rita Golden Biggest Sandwich Ever, The 1.7 0.5 Describes the biggest sandwich ever made. 46
Gentle, Victor Bladderworts: Trapdoors to Oblivion 4.8 0.5 Introduces these carnivorous plants by describing their traps, plant types, diet, habitat, and possible use against the cane toad plague in Australia. 24
Gentle, Victor Butterworts: Greasy Cups of Death 4.7 0.5 Introduces these carnivorous plants by describing their traps, plant types, flower, diet, and nutrient-poor habitats with the consequent benefit of carnivory. 24
Gentle, Victor Carnivorous Mushrooms: Lassoing Their Prey? 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
Gentle, Victor Pitcher Plants: Slippery Pits of No Escape 4.9 0.5 Introduces these carnivorous plants by describing their traps, plant types, diets, and nutrient-poor habitats with the consequent benefit of carnivory. 24 Y
Gentle, Victor Sundews: A Sweet and Sticky Death 5 0.5 Introduces these carnivorous plants by describing their traps, plant types, diet, and nutrient-poor habitats with the consequent benefit of carnivory. 24
Gentle/Perry Aliens 4.8 0.5 This book describes how alien monsters have been imagined in books and movies and examines real creatures in nature that resemble or may have served as inspiration for them. 24
Gentle/Perry Appaloosas 4.7 0.5 Describes the history and characteristics that distinguish these horses from other breeds. 24 Y
Gentle/Perry Dragons and Dinosaurs 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
Gentle/Perry Giants and Wild, Hairy Monsters 4.4 0.5 This book examines the existence of mythical and fictional monsters that are big and hairy, including King Kong, the Abominable Snowman, and Sasquatch. 24
Gentle/Perry Mad Scientists 4.4 0.5 This book contrasts the monster-creating escapades of mad scientists such as Frankenstein, Moreau, and Jekyll with the methods used by real scientists who try to help, not hurt, the world. 24
Gentle/Perry Manmade Monsters 4.5 0.5 This book examines monsters fashioned from organic or robotic parts, both in literature and movies, including Frankenstein and the computer HAL, from "2001: A Space Odyssey." 24
Gentle/Perry Monsters of the Deep 4.8 0.5 This book discusses some of the large and frightening creatures that live, or are believed to have lived, in the world's oceans. 24
Gentle/Perry Morgans 4.6 0.5 Describes the physical features and other characteristics of the first original American horse breed. 24 Y
Gentle/Perry Morph Monsters 4.4 0.5 This book discusses were-creatures, monsters that change from one entity into another, such as werewolves and cat peole, including some scientific explanations for these beasts. 24
Gentle/Perry Mustangs: America's Wild Horses 5.2 0.5 Describes the history and characteristics of the wild horses known as mustangs, as well as efforts to keep them from disappearing. 24 Y
Gentle/Perry Paints and Pintos 4.8 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics of both paint and pinto horses and what differentiates these two breeds. 24 Y
Gentle/Perry Palominos 4.7 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics and appearance that a palomino horse has, how these horses are bred, and some famous palominos. 24 Y
Gentle/Perry Quarter Horses 5.1 0.5 Describes the physical features and other characteristics that have made the quarter horse one of the most popular breeds in America. 24 Y
Gentle/Perry Vampires 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
Gentle/Perry Zombies 4.9 0.5 This book discusses zombies, bodies without souls, and such related phenomena as golems and animated mummies. 24
George, Jean Craighead Julie 5 6 Julie returns to live with her father and finds she must make choices between the old and the new in this sequel to Julie of the Wolves. 226 Y
George, Jean Craighead Julie of the Wolves 5.8 6 Common sense and courage enable a young Eskimo girl to survive when she becomes lost in the Arctic wild. 170 Y
George, Jean Craighead My Side of the Mountain 5.2 6 Written in the form of a diary, this story relates the days of a young boy in the Catskill Mountains. 177 Y
George, Jean Craighead There's an Owl in the Shower 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
George, Jean Craighead Water Sky 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
George, Linda Cobras 4 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of cobras. 48 Y
George, Linda Copperheads 4 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of copperhead snakes. 48 Y
George, Linda Coral Snakes 4.2 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of coral snakes. 47 Y
George, Linda Cottonmouths 3.8 0.5 Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the poisonous snakes known as water moccasins or cottonmouths. 48 Y
George, Michael Mars (Our Universe) 4.5 0.5 Reviews the history of Earth's observation of the red planet since ancient times, and looks at the results of modern scientific studies carried out by telescope, satellite, and landing probe. 32 Y
George, Michael Moon (Our Universe), The 3.9 0.5 Text and photographs examine the origins, geology, and exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor in space. 32 Y
George, Michael Sun (Our Universe), The 4.6 0.5 Describes the appearance, activities and life cycle of the Earth's source of light and heat. 32 Y
George, Michael Wolves (Naturebooks) 3.9 0.5 This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of wolves. 32
Gerholdt, James E. Anacondas (Checkerboard) 3.8 0.5 Learn all about the Anaconda Snake. Find out where they are found, how they defend themselves, and how they catch their prey. 21 Y
Gerholdt, James E. Bird-Eating Spiders (Checkerboard) 4.1 0.5 Discover more about the Bird-Eating Spider. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves from dangers. 21 Y
Gerholdt, James E. Black Widow Spiders (Checkerboard) 4.1 0.5 Discover more about the Black-Widow Spider. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves against dangers. 21 Y
Gerholdt, James E. Boa Constrictors (Checkerboard) 3.9 0.5 Discover more about the Boa Constrictor. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they defend themselves against dangers. 21 Y
Gerholdt, James E. Copperheads (Checkerboard) 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
Gerholdt, James E. Diamondback Rattlesnakes (Checkerboard) 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
Gerholdt, James E. Jumping Spiders (Checkerboard) 4 0.5 Discover more about the Jumping Spider. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves from dangers. 21 Y
Gerholdt, James E. King Cobras (Checkerboard) 4 0.5 Discover more about the King Cobra Snake. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves from dangers. 21 Y
Gerholdt, James E. Lizards (Remarkable Reptiles) 4.2 0.5 Examines the lizard, a remarkable reptile. 23 Y
Gerholdt, James E. Pythons (Checkerboard) 4 0.5 Discover more about the Python Snake. Find out where they are found, how they catch their prey, and how they protect themselves from dangers. 21 Y
Gerholdt, James E. Snakes (Remarkable Reptiles) 4.1 0.5 Examines a variety of snakes within their habitats. 23 Y
Gerholdt, James E. Tarantula Spiders (Checkerboard) 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
Gerholdt, James E. Trapdoor Spiders (Checkerboard) 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
Gerholdt, James E. Wolf Spiders (Checkerboard) 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
Gerholdt, Pamela J. Dog-Faced Bats (Checkerboard) 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
Gerholdt, Pamela J. Fisherman Bats (Checkerboard) 4.1 0.5 Learn all about the Fisherman Bat. Find out where they live, how they see in the dark, and how they find food. 21 Y
Gerholdt, Pamela J. Flying Fox Bats (Checkerboard) 4.2 0.5 Learn all about the Flying Fox Bats. Find out where they live, how they see in the dark, and how they find food. 21 Y
Gerholdt, Pamela J. Spear-Nosed Bats (Checkerboard) 4 0.5 Learn all about the Spear-nosed Bat. Find out where they live, how they see in the dark, and how they find food. 21 Y
Gerholdt, Pamela J. Vampire Bats (Checkerboard) 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
Gerholdt, Pamela J. Wrinkle-Faced Bats (Checkerboard) 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
Gibbons, Gail Deadline! 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
Gibbons, Gail From Path to Highway 3.9 0.5 A history of the Boston Post Road to the present day. 28 Y
Gibbons, Gail From Seed to Plant 3.4 0.5 Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce. 30 Y
Gibbons, Gail Tunnels 2.9 0.5 A brief introduction to tunnels--their types, shapes, and parts and how they are built. 30 Y
Giblin, James Cross Be Seated 8 3 The history of the chair from prehistoric times to the present. 122
Giff, Patricia Reilly Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room, The 2.9 1 Richard "Beast" Best has been held back in school and even had to take a special reading class with the "babies." But with the help of a reading teacher, Beast starts to enjoy reading and may even be able to help the second grade win a reading prize. 76 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Candy Corn Contest, The 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
Giff, Patricia Reilly December Secrets 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
Giff, Patricia Reilly Fish Face 2.7 1 Emily's new schoolmate, who has displaced her as fastest runner in her class, is also a thief. Nobody knows but Emily, and she's not sure that anyone will believe her. 75 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Fourth-Grade Celebrity 5.6 3 Casey Valentine resents being compared to her popular older sister and decides that she will make herself over. 117 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Gift of the Pirate Queen, The 5 4 Grace O'Malley has difficulty adjusting to her mother's death and helping her sister with her diabetes. Then Cousin Fiona visits from Ireland and inspires her with wonderful stories about an earlier Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen. 164 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Have You Seen Hyacinth Macaw? 3.6 3 Junior detective Abby Jones and her pal Potsie become involved in a series of lighthearted adventures. A great story for all those young readers who love a mystery. 134 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly In the Dinosaur's Paw 2.5 1 Richard "Beast" Best finds a magic ruler in his desk at school, and his wishes start coming true. 72 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Lazy Lions, Lucky Lambs 2.7 1 For Richard "Beast" Best, March is the worst time of the year, with report cards and the fear of being held back again. 73 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Love, from the Fifth-Grade Celebrity 4.7 3 Casey and Tracy are good friends. When Tracy moves, she and Casey begin to go to school together. Can their friendship be saved? 118 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Nory Ryan's Song 4.3 5 When a terrible blight attacks Ireland's potato crop in 1845, twelve-year-old Nory Ryan's courage and ingenuity help her family and neighbors survive. 148 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Powder Puff Puzzle, The 2.1 1 When Dawn Bosco's cat jumps into a car as it speeds away, there are only a few clues to track it down. 75 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Purple Climbing Days 2.4 1 Richard 'Beast' Best must stay after school with Mrs. Miller--Miller the Killer--and he does not know what is in store for him. 70 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Riddle of the Red Purse, The 2.2 1 When Dawn finds a purse and several kids claim it, she must use her detective skills to find out who it belongs to. 68 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Say "Cheese" 2.4 1 Everyone is excited that the school year is almost over, but Emily gets lost on the class picnic. 79 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Secret at the Polk Street School, The 2.3 1 After she gets a threatening message and finds pointy teeth marks in her loaf of bread just before she appears as Little Red Riding Hood in the school play, Dawn gets a terrible case of stage fright. 72 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Snaggle Doodles 2.6 1 Emily is worried that her ''invention group'' will not pull together soon enough to finish an invention. 68 Y
Giff, Patricia Reilly Valentine Star, The 2.5 1 Emily is made Class Monitor, and she feels very important until she is threatened for reporting a fellow student. 72 Y
Gilbreth, Ernestine/Frank Cheaper by the Dozen 6 10 This true-life story chronicles the adventures of twelve wonderful redheaded rascals. 180 Y
Giles, Jenny Little Red Hen, The 2 0.5 The little red hen can't find anyone to help her plant the wheat, harvest it, grind it into flour and bake bread. After all her hard work, the bread is ready to eat and the little red hen learns who her friends really are. 31
Gilman, Phoebe Something from Nothing 3.3 0.5 In this retelling of a traditional Jewish folktale, Joseph's baby blanket is transformed into ever smaller items as he grows until there is nothing left--but then Joseph has an idea. 27 Y
Gilson, Jamie 4B Goes Wild 4.6 4 Fourth-graders on a three-day camping trip with their teachers experience frights and delights. 147
Gilson, Jamie Double Dog Dare 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
Gilson, Jamie Hello, My Name Is Scrambled Eggs 4 4 In this sequel to Harvey, the Beer Can King, Harvey attempts to Americanize the son of a Vietnamese family who has moved to his town. 159 Y
Gilson, Jamie Hobie Hanson, You're Weird 4.5 5 No matter what Hobie does on his summer vacation, Molly Bosco always seems to be there. 169
Gilson, Jamie Thirteen Ways to Sink a Sub 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
Gipson, Fred Old Yeller 5 5 This is the heartwarming story of a boy and his dog and their many adventures in the Texas wilderness. 158 Y
Gipson, Fred Savage Sam 5.7 8 The thrilling story of the son of Old Yeller, filled with brutality and heroism and written with a sense of young wonder. 151 Y
Glassman, Bruce S. Midnight Fridge, The 4.5 0.5 Late one night, all the foods in the refrigerator start arguing about which one is the best. 30 Y
Glazer, Tom On Top of Spaghetti 2.1 0.5 A song about spaghetti and a meatball that grows into a tree. 16 Y
Glover, David Levers (Simple Machines) 4.3 0.5 Introduces the principles of levers as simple machines, using examples from everyday life. 24 Y
Glover, David Pulleys and Gears (Simple Machines) 4.4 0.5 Introduces the principles of pulleys and gears as simple machines, using examples from everyday life. 24 Y
Glover, David Ramps and Wedges (Simple Machines) 3.9 0.5 Uses a variety of examples, from scissors and axes to zippers and hairpin turns, to demonstrate the power of the inclined plane and show how ramps and wedges make work and play easier. 24 Y
Glover, David Screws (Simple Machines) 4.4 0.5 Introduces the principles of screws as simple machines, using examples from everyday life. 24 Y
Glover, David Springs (Simple Machines) 4 0.5 Introduces the principles of springs as simple machines, using examples from everyday life. 24 Y
Glover, David Wheels and Cranks (Simple Machines) 3.8 0.5 Introduces the principles of wheels and cranks as simple machines, using examples from everyday life. 24 Y
Goble, Paul Beyond the Ridge 3.9 0.5 At her death an elderly Plains Indian woman experiences the afterlife believed in by her people, while the surviving family members prepare her body according to their custom. 28 Y
Goble, Paul Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, The 4.1 0.5 Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free. 27 Y
Gondosch, Linda Brutus the Wonder Poodle 2.5 1 When Ryan's parents give him a toy poodle puppy, Ryan is disappointed that the dog is not bigger but quickly learns that Brutus is the best dog ever. 61
Gondosch, Linda Monsters of Marble Avenue, The 2.9 1 One mishap after another dogs Luke's attempts to put on a puppet show. 60
Graeber, Charlotte Mustard 3.1 1 Alex thinks Mustard is the most wonderful cat in the world. Mustard has been part of Alex's family since before Alex was even born. But Mustard is getting old, and the doctor says he's not well, so it is almost time to say goodbye. 52
Graff, Nancy Where the River Runs 7 2 A photo essay about a Cambodian immigrant family in the United States. 67
Graham, Amanda Who Wants Arthur? 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
Grahame, Kenneth Reluctant Dragon, The 6.5 1 A young boy and St. George find a way to calm frightened townspeople and spare the life of a harmless dragon. 55 Y
Grahame, Kenneth Wind in the Willows Christmas, A 6.1 1 This book tells a heart-warming story of friendship, generosity, and homecoming for the Christmas season. 41
Gravett, Christopher Castle (Eyewitness) 7.7 1 Discover the Medieval world of castles, how they were built, and what life was like inside them. 63 Y
Gravett, Christopher Knight (Eyewitness) 7.7 1 Origins, rise, and decline of the system of knighthood, chivalry, and the feudal system. 63 Y
Gray, Elizabeth Janet Adam of the Road 6.5 9 This story, set in thirteenth-century England, is about a boy's search for his father and lost dog. 317 Y
Green, Carl Fortune Telling 5 1 Fortune tellers claim to have a special gift or power to see into the future. Many people believe, but most scientists dismiss these gifts. What do you believe? 48
Green, Carl Mysterious Mind Powers 4.7 1 Using real reported experiences, the authors explore two of the mind's mysteries--telepathy and psychokinesis. 48
Green, Carl Mystery of Dreams, The 4.6 1 Dream analysis and interpretation are studied in the exploration of how and why people dream. 48
Green, Carl Out-of-Body Experiences 5 1 Near-death and out-of-the-body experiences are scientifically investigated. 48
Green, Carl Recalling Past Lives 5 1 A discussion of reincarnation and related phenomena, featuring reports of people who claimed to have lived past lives. 48
Green, Carl Seeing the Unseen 4.8 1 Using real reported experiences, the authors explore precognition and clairvoyance--two of the mind's mysteries. 48
Green, Tamara Cretaceous Dinosaur World 6.7 0.5 Reconstructs dinosaur life during the Cretaceous period, presenting the predominant species until their ultimate demise. 32
Green, Tamara Dinosaur Babies 8.2 1 Discusses young dinosaurs, their hatching, development, care, and feeding. 32
Green, Tamara Great Dinosaur Hunters 8.2 1 Recounts how different professional and amateur fossil-hunters discovered the remains of many different species of dinosaurs. 32
Green, Tamara Jurassic Dinosaur World 7.6 1 Provides a look at some of the prehistoric creatures that lived in the Jurassic period, including Apatosaurus, Diplodocus, Segisaurus, Compsognathus, Shonosaurus, and Pterodactylus. 32
Green, Tamara Looking at...Baryonyx 5.6 0.5 A look at the Baryonyx, a dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. 24
Green, Tamara Looking at...Carnotaurus 6.4 0.5 Provides information about how the carnotaurus, a fierce, crested predator living in Argentina during the Cretaceous period, may have looked and behaved. 23 Y
Green, Tamara Looking at...Mussaurus 6.4 0.5 This book introduces Mussaurus, a South American dinosaur, and one of the rarest that paleontologists have found so far. 24 Y
Green, Tamara Looking at...New Dinosaur Discoveries 6.9 0.5 This book examines many new amazing discoveries and fact about dinosaurs, including many new species being discovered and how they lived. 24 Y
Green, Tamara Looking at...Ornitholestes 6.1 0.5 Provides information about how the ornitholestes, a small, quick carnivore that lived in North America in the Jurassic period, may have looked and behaved. 23 Y
Green, Tamara Looking at...Oviraptor 6 0.5 Read and learn more about this fascinating creature that had a strange appetite for raw eggs. 24 Y
Green, Tamara Looking at...Psittacosaurus 6 0.5 Read about this curious creature from the Cretaceous Period that from its head alone, looked as if it might have belonged to the parrot family. 24
Green, Tamara Looking at...The Dinosaur Atlas 6.7 0.5 Descriptions of various dinosaurs and their fossil remains, arranged according to the continents on which they were discovered. 24 Y
Green, Tamara Triassic Dinosaur World 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
Green, Tamara What Dinosaurs Ate 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
Greene, Bette Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe. 5 4 Young Beth loves Philip, but that doesn't mean she is averse to competing with him. 135 Y
Greene, Bette Summer of My German Soldier 5.2 9 This is an extraordinary novel about an unlikely friendship between a Jewish girl and a young German soldier during World War II. 199
Greene, Constance C. Girl Called Al, A 3.8 3 Plump, bespectacled Al moves into the apartment house, bringing nonconformity and friendship with her. 127
Greenfeld, Howard Hidden Children, The 6.7 5 The true stories of Jewish children who survived the Holocaust by hiding their ethnic identity. 111 Y
Greenfield, Eloise Sister 3.8 2 A young girl's diary of four years in her life that gives her the courage and strength to be herself. 82
Greenwald, Sheila Give Us a Great Big Smile, Rosy Cole 3.8 1 Rosy's tenth birthday is a disaster when she learns that she is going to be the unwilling star of her uncle's next book. 76
Greenwald, Sheila Rosy's Romance 3.8 1 Rosy and her friend Hermione attempt to help Rosy's teenage sisters live out the romantic fantasies they have been reading about in paperback. 106
Greer, Gery This Island Isn't Big Enough for the Four of Us! 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
Grifalconi, Ann Village of Round and Square Houses, The 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
Guarino, Deborah Is Your Mama a Llama? 1.6 0.5 A young llama asks his friends if their mamas are llamas and finds out, in rhyme, that their mothers are other types of animals. 27 Y
Guarino, Deborah Tu mamá llama asks his friends if their mamas are llamas and finds out, in rhyme, that their mothers are other types of animals. 1.6 0.5 Una pequeñeborah 30
Gunn, Robin Jones Starry Night 4.9 6 While visiting her college friends and later spending Christmas vacation with her family instead of her friends, Christy is reminded of the restrictions placed on her activities by her parents. 147
Haas, Carol Engel v. Vitale: Separation of Church and State 9.2 3 Examines the court case that banned prayer in public schools. 117 Y
Haddix, Margaret Peterson Among the Hidden 4.8 5 In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm, until another "third" convinces him that the government is wrong. 152 Y
Haddix, Margaret Peterson Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey 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
Haddix, Margaret Peterson Running out of Time 4.8 7 When a diphtheria epidemic hits her 1840s village, thirteen-year-old Jessie discovers it is actually a 1996 tourist site under the observation of heartless scientists, and it is up to Jessie to escape the village and save the lives of dying children. 184 Y
Hahn, Mary Downing Dead Man in Indian Creek, The 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
Hahn, Mary Downing Doll in the Garden, The 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
Hahn, Mary Downing Promises to the Dead 5.5 8 In the early days of the Civil War, twelve-year-old Jesse leaves his home on Maryland's Eastern Shore to help a young runaway slave find a safe haven. 202 Y
Hahn, Mary Downing Stepping on the Cracks 4.7 8 In 1944, while her brother is overseas fighting in World War II, eleven-year-old Margaret gets a new view of the school bully Gordy when she finds him hiding his own brother, an army deserter, and decides to help him. 216 Y
Hahn, Mary Downing Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story 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
Hahn, Mary Downing Wait Till Helen Comes 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
Hall, Donald Ox-Cart Man 4.5 0.5 Describes the day-to-day life of an early nineteenth century New England family throughout the changing seasons. 37 Y
Hamilton, Virginia House of Dies Drear, The 4.8 9 This mystery concerns an African-American boy's move to Drear House, which had once played a part in the Underground Railroad. 279 Y
Hamilton, Virginia M.C. Higgins, the Great 4.4 10 Thirteen-year-old M.C. hopes his mother will be offered a recording contract so his family can leave their home before a sliding slag heap destroys it. 278
Hamilton, Virginia Many Thousand Gone 6.9 3 The companion volume to People Could Fly traces the history of slavery in the U. S. and chronicles the route of the underground railroad that led many African Americans to freedom. 151 Y
Hamilton, Virginia Planet of Junior Brown, The 5.1 7 Story of friendship between a troubled teenage pianist, a street-wise classmate, and a janitor who constructs a LO-planet revolving solar system. 217 Y
Hamilton, Virginia Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush 3.8 8 Drawn into a fascinating exploration of her family's recent past by a handsome stranger who calls himself Brother Rush, fourteen-year-old Tree uncovers a web of dark and frightening secrets. 215 Y
Hamilton, Virginia Zeely 4.6 4 Geeder's summer at her uncle's farm is made special because of her friendship with a very tall, composed woman who raises hogs and who closely resembles the magazine photograph of a Watutsi queen. 122 Y
Hansen, Ann Larkin All Kinds of Farms (Farm) 3.8 0.5 This book describes what farms are like, how they differ from one another, and why many middle-sized farms are disappearing. 32
Hansen, Ann Larkin Crops on the Farm (Farm) 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
Hansen, Ann Larkin Farm Kids (Farm) 4 0.5 This book describes aspects of life on the farm such as the abundances of space, the need for safety, the importance of work, and the value of clubs, projects, and fairs. 32
Hansen, Ann Larkin Farm Machinery (Farm) 4.9 0.5 This book introduces various kinds of agricultural machinery, describes some of their major parts, and explains how these machines are used on the farm. 32
Hansen, Ann Larkin Farmers (Farm) 4 0.5 This book discusses what farmers do and how their work has changed and continues to change over the years. 32
Hansen, Ann Larkin Seasons on the Farm (Farm) 3.8 0.5 This book describes how each season of the year affects farmers and the work they do. 32
Hansen, Joyce Yellow Bird and Me 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
Hansen, Ron Shadowmaker, The 5.1 1 A cunning little girl named Drizzle rescues her town from the bedlam created by the mysterious Shadowmaker, a wizard who makes new shadows for people. 66 Y
Hargrove, Jim Abraham Lincoln 7.9 2 Traces the life of the frontier clerk, storekeeper, lawyer, politician, and Civil War President. 89 Y
Hargrove, Jim Dwight D. Eisenhower 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
Hargrove, Jim Harry S. Truman 7.9 2 Traces the life and political career of the statesman from Missouri, who became President of the United States following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945. 89 Y
Hargrove, Jim Lyndon B. Johnson 8.3 2 Surveys the life of the Texas politician who became America's thirty-sixth President and faced great public controversy during the war in Vietnam. 89 Y
Hargrove, Jim Martin Van Buren 8.2 2 Examines the life of the lawyer politician who became the eighth President of the United States and led the country through its first serious depression. 89 Y
Hargrove, Jim Nebraska 8.9 3 Illustrated introduction to Nebraska's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Hargrove, Jim Thomas Jefferson 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
Harness, Cheryl Three Young Pilgrims 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
Harrington, Ty Maine 8.4 3 Illustrated introduction to Maine's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Hartzog, Brooke Ichthyosaurus and Little Mary Anning 4.6 0.5 An account of the English girl who, at age twelve, discovered the first complete ichthyosaurus skeleton, and who continued to collect and study fossils throughout her life. 24 Y
Hartzog, Brooke Tyrannosaurus Rex and Barnum Brown 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
Haskins, Jim March on Washington, The 8.9 5 An account of one of the pivotal events of the civil rights movement, the march on Washington. 121
Hautzig, Deborah Why Are You So Mean to Me? 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
Haywood, Carolyn B Is for Betsy 4.3 2 Betsy experiences an interesting first year in school and looks forward to summer vacation at her grandfather's farm. 159 Y
Haywood, Carolyn Back to School with Betsy 3.7 2 Third-grader Betsy and her friend Billy seem to be always getting into scrapes both inside and outside of school. 135 Y
Haywood, Carolyn Betsy and the Circus 3.8 3 The circus is coming to town, and Betsy and her friends can hardly keep their minds on their school lessons so they write stories about the circus. 149
Haywood, Carolyn Betsy's Little Star 3.6 2 Betsy's little sister Star has a lot of friends to play with in the afternoon; but in the morning her friends are in school, and Star wishes she could be with them. Leave it to Star to find different reasons to go to school and join the class. 130
Haywood, Carolyn Eddie and Gardenia 3.8 3 Eddie Wilson and his adventures with his pet goat, Gardenia. 191
Haywood, Carolyn Eddie and the Fire Engine 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
Haywood, Carolyn Eddie's Green Thumb 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
Haywood, Carolyn Eddie's Menagerie 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
Haywood, Carolyn Merry Christmas from Betsy 3.9 2 Another Christmas adventure finds Betsy and her friends on a sleigh ride with a mysterious driver who claims to be Santa Claus' twin brother. 187
Heinrichs, Ann Alaska 8.3 3 Illustrated introduction to Alaska's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 143
Heinrichs, Ann Arizona 8.2 3 Illustrated introduction to Arizona's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 143
Heinrichs, Ann Arkansas 8.2 3 Illustrated introduction to Arkansas' geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Heinrichs, Ann Montana 8.3 3 Illustrated introduction to Montana's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Heinrichs, Ann Oklahoma 8.2 3 Illustrated introduction to Oklahoma's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144
Heinrichs, Ann Rhode Island 8.7 3 Illustrated introduction to Rhode Island's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Heinrichs, Ann Wyoming 8.2 3 Illustrated introduction to Wyoming's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 144 Y
Henckel, Mark Wild Horses for Kids/Wild Horse Magic for Kids 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
Henkes, Kevin Chrysanthemum 3.3 0.5 Chrysanthemum loves her name until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it. 29 Y
Henkes, Kevin Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse 3.1 0.5 Lily loves everything about school, especially her teacher; but when he asks her to wait awhile before showing her new purse, she does something she is very sorry for later. 28 Y
Henkes, Kevin Owen 2.4 0.5 Owen the mouse has grown too big for his blanket. 22 Y
Henkes, Kevin Protecting Marie 5.1 6 Relates twelve-year-old Fanny's love-hate relationship with her father, a temperamental artist who has given Fanny a new dog. 195
Henkes, Kevin Two Under Par 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
Henkes, Kevin Wemberly Worried 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
Henkes, Kevin Words of Stone 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
Hennessy, B.G. Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard, The 2.7 0.5 A young boy imagines what it was like long ago when a dinosaur lived in his backyard. 29 Y
Henry, Marguerite Brighty of the Grand Canyon 5.6 7 In this story, a lone burro creates friendships with a number of men in the Grand Canyon and helps to capture a murderer. 222 Y
Henry, Marguerite Justin Morgan Had a Horse 5.8 5 A remarkable little work horse that could walk faster, trot faster, run faster, and pull heavier logs than any other horse in all Vermont, sires a famous family of American horses. 169 Y
Henry, Marguerite King of the Wind 5.4 5 An Arab stable boy's love for a Sultan's horse begins the line from which Man o' War was sired. 174 Y
Henry, Marguerite Misty of Chincoteague 5.3 4 A breed of wild horses inhabit an island, and one is befriended and tamed by the love of two children. 173 Y
Herda, D.J. Dred Scott Case: Slavery and Citizenship, The 9.3 3 The story of the Supreme Court decision that sparked a battle between pro- and anti-slavery forces. 93 Y
Herda, D.J. Furman v. Georgia: The Death Penalty Case 10.2 3 Examines the court case that dealt with the death penalty. 95 Y
Herda, D.J. New York Times v. United States: National Security and Censorship 10.3 3 Examines the court case that pitted national security against the right of a free press. 92 Y
Herda, D.J. Roe v. Wade: : The Abortion Question 9.2 3 Fascinating drama behind the Supreme Court's decision to legalize abortion. 96 Y
Herguth, Margaret North Dakota 8.4 3 Illustrated introduction to North Dakota's geography, history, culture, and famous residents. 143 Y
Herman, Gail Double-Header 1.5 0.5 A two-headed monster becomes a baseball player. 32
Herman, Gail Ice Cream Soup 1.1 0.5 Sam and Pam take their time bringing home ice cream for the family and find a surprise in the package at the end of their journey. 21
Herman, Gail Lion and the Mouse, The 0.7 0.5 An adverturesome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle. 32
Herman, Gail Teddy Bear for Sale 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
Hermes, Patricia Kevin Corbett Eats Flies 3.6 5 Kevin and his friend Bailey conspire to prevent Kevin's father from moving himself and Kevin once again. 160 Y
Herriot, James Moses the Kitten 4.8 0.5 A bedraggled orphaned kitten is nursed back to health on a Yorkshire farm. When he recovers, he has a very unusual idea about the identity of his mother. 16 Y
Herzig, Alison Cragin Ten-Speed Babysitter, The 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
Hesse, Karen Letters from Rifka 4.2 4 Rifka and her family flee the pogroms in Russia in 1919 and cross the Atlantic to land on Ellis Island. 148 Y
Hesse, Karen Music of Dolphins, The 3.4 3 After rescuing an adolescent girl from the sea, researchers learn she has been raised by dolphins and attempt to rehabilitate her to the human world. 181 Y
Hesse, Karen Out of the Dust 5.3 3 In a series of poems, fourteen-year-old Billie Jo relates the hardships of living on her family's wheat farm. 227 Y
Heyes, Eileen Children of the Swastika: The Hitler Youth 8.4 3 Chilling details on how Hitler's Nazi party exploited the idealism of Germany's young people. 86
Heymsfeld, Carla Coaching Ms. Parker 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
Hillert, Margaret Boy and the Goats, The 1 0.5 When a boy cannot retrieve his goats from a neighboring field, a rabbit, fox, wolf, and a bee come to his aid. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret Cinderella at the Ball 0.7 0.5 An easy-to-read retelling of how Cinderella gets to the ball. 32 Y
Hillert, Margaret Come Play with Me 1.2 0.5 A series of easy-to-read poems about playing and fun. 29 Y
Hillert, Margaret Four Good Friends 0.7 0.5 A retelling of a Bremen-Town musicians folktale in very simple language. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret Friend for Dear Dragon, A 0.8 0.5 A boy and his pet dragon make friends with their new neighbors, a girl and her unicorn. 31
Hillert, Margaret Go to Sleep, Dear Dragon 0.9 0.5 After reading a book about medieval times, a boy falls asleep and dreams that he is in a medieval setting where he finds a big egg out of which a baby dragon hatches. 31
Hillert, Margaret Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon 0.8 0.5 A youngster is delighted with his birthday present, especially when it helps him do things such as toast marshmallows. 32 Y
Hillert, Margaret Happy Easter, Dear Dragon 0.9 0.5 A boy and his dragon celebrate Easter by enjoying spring flowers, coloring eggs, hunting for Easter eggs, and going to Church. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret House for Little Red, A 0.8 0.5 A boy and his father build a dog house together. 30 Y
Hillert, Margaret I Like Things 1 0.5 Easy-to-read text describes collections of familiar items which have been arranged by color. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret I Love You, Dear Dragon 0.8 0.5 A boy and his pet dragon celebrate Valentine's Day by noticing all the red things they see, making Valentines, and eating a Valentine cake. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret I Need You, Dear Dragon 0.8 0.5 Dear Dragon feels rejected when his master's new baby sister comes home from the hospital. 31
Hillert, Margaret It's Circus Time, Dear Dragon 0.9 0.5 A boy and his dragon go to the circus, where the dragon performs some unexpected tricks on a high wire. 31
Hillert, Margaret Let's Have a Play 0.9 0.5 On a rainy day, two children decide to make paper-bag puppets and put on a play for themselves and their parents. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret Little Red Riding Hood 1.1 0.5 Retells in preprimer words the tale of the little girl who meets a wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret Magic Beans, The 0.6 0.5 Retelling of the Jack and the Beanstalk story in simple language. 28
Hillert, Margaret Magic Nutcracker, The 0.9 0.5 When a young girl rescues her nutcracker, he becomes a prince and takes her to see the Snow King and Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and waltzing flowers. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret Three Bears, The 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
Hillert, Margaret Three Goats, The 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
Hillert, Margaret Up, Up, and Away 1 0.5 Two children journey to the moon in this story told in 68 preprimer words. 31 Y
Hillert, Margaret Yellow Boat, The 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
Hines, Anna Cassie Bowen Takes Witch Lessons 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
Hoban, Russell Bedtime for Frances 2.7 0.5 Frances employs every ruse she can think of to put off bedtime, until the thought of a spanking makes her sleepy. 28 Y
Hoban, Russell Best Friends for Frances 3.4 0.5 Frances teaches Albert, the badger next door, about friendship and learns to appreciate her sister Gloria as well. 31 Y
Hobbs, Will Beardance 5.7 8 While accompanying an elderly rancher on a trip into the San Juan Mountains, Cloyd, a Ute Indian boy, tries to help two orphaned grizzly cubs survive the winter and, at the same time, completes his spirit mission. 197 Y
Hobbs, Will Far North 5.3 9 Gabe Rogers and his roommate from boarding school find themselves stranded in Canada's Northwest Territories and need to learn to depend on each other for survival. 214 Y
Hobbs, Will Ghost Canoe 5.9 8 Nathan, fishing with the Makah in the Pacific Northwest, finds himself holding a vital clue when a mysterious stranger comes to town looking for Spanish treasure. 193 Y
Hobbs, Will Jason's Gold 5.5 8 When news of the discovery of gold in Canada's Yukon in 1897 reaches fifteen-year-old Jason, he embarks on a 5000-mile journey to strike it rich. 221
Hobbs, Will Kokopelli's Flute 5.3 6 Thirteen-year-old Tepary discovers an old flute in a cliff dwelling in New Mexico, and through its power he learns about ancient Native American Magic. 148
Hobbs, Will Maze, The 5 7 Rick, a fourteen-year-old foster child, escapes from a juvenile detention facility near Las Vegas and travels to Canyonlands National Park in Utah, where he meets a bird biologist working on a project to reintroduce condors to the wild. 198 Y
Hodges, Margaret Saint George and the Dragon 5.6 0.5 Retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings peace and joy to the land. 32 Y
Hoff, Syd Danny and the Dinosaur 2.3 0.5 Danny spends an unforgettable day in the city with his friend, the museum dinosaur. 64 Y
Hoff, Syd Oliver 2.1 0.5 Oliver, a very special elephant, wonders what to do with himself until he becomes the star of a circus. 64 Y
Hoffman, Mary Amazing Grace 3.5 0.5 Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do. 20 Y
Hoffman, Mary Boundless Grace 3.8 0.5 Grace is invited for a visit with her father and his new family in Africa. 24 Y
Hogrogian, Nonny One Fine Day 3.5 0.5 Catchy verses and ebullient illustrations combine to make this saga of a greedy fox irresistible. 14 Y
Holmes, Burnham Nefertiti: The Mystery Queen 5 1 The life of Nefertiti, concentrating on the period during which her husband Amenhetep IV struggled to change the ancient forms of worship in Egypt from many gods to one, the sun god. 48
Honeycutt, Natalie All New Jonah Twist, The 3.8 3 Jonah begins third grade determined to be responsible enough to be allowed to get a pet. 110
Honeycutt, Natalie Best-Laid Plans of Jonah Twist, The 3.5 3 Busy third-grader Jonah Twist must endure giving a school report on elephant seals with the bossy Juliet Fisher, while worrying that his new kitten may have eaten his older brother's hamster. 115 Y
Hong, Lily Toy Two of Everything 3.5 0.5 A humorous Chinese tale about a couple who meet up with their doubles. 28 Y
Hood, Susan Snow Angels 0.7 0.5 This book is about a little bunny that is missing and found making angels in the snow. 32
Hooks, William Mr. Bubble Gum 2.7 0.5 A boy has mixed feelings about his five-year-old brother Eli, who sticks close to him whether he is inventing a new soft drink or trick-or-treating on Halloween. 45 Y
Hoose, Phillip It's Our World, Too! 6 7 An empowering book that makes social activism real for kids through the stories of people determined to make a difference. 165 Y
Hoover, H.M. Away Is a Strange Place to Be 5.4 7 When she is kidnapped from the Earth in 2349 to serve as slave labor on an artificial world under construction, twelve-year-old Abby must cooperate with her fellow prisoner Bryan, a spoiled rich boy, in order to plan an escape. 167 Y
Horowitz, Ruth Crab Moon 4.4 0.5 One June night, a young boy watches as many, many horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs. 26
Horse, Harry Friend for Little Bear, A 2.2 0.5 A toy bear alone on a tiny island learns that all things that he has pulled from the sea the wooden horse is the most important. 30
Horton, Randy Big Sundae, The 4.6 1 Monty accidentally skis into the middle of a birthday party, and everyone thinks he is a professional ski jumper. Monty must face his fear or back down when he is asked to perform again. 49 Y
Horton, Randy Great UFO Frame-Up, The 4.5 1 Jed hates astronomy class and comes up with an idea to get out of class for the rest of the semester. 46 Y
Houston, Gloria My Great-Aunt Arizona 4 0.5 An Appalachian girl, Arizona Houston Hughes, grows up to become a teacher who influences generations of schoolchildren. 29 Y
Houston, Gloria Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, The 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
Houston, James Frozen Fire 4.9 5 Determined to find his father who has been lost in a storm, a young boy and his Eskimo friend brave wind storms, starvation, wild animals, and wild men during their search in the Canadian Arctic. 149 Y
Howard, Elizabeth Fitzgerald Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later) 2.4 0.5 Sara and Susan share tea, cookies, crab cakes, and stories about hats when they visit their favorite relative, Aunt Flossie. 31
Howard, Elizabeth Fitzgerald Chita's Christmas Tree 2.5 0.5 Papa and Chita leave downtown Baltimore in a buggy to find a Christmas tree in the deep woods. 15 Y
Howe, Deborah/James Bunnicula 4.2 2 Chester, the Monroe family's cat, resorts to hilarious antics to alert his owners and Harold, their dog, that the newly adopted bunny may actually be a vegetable vampire. 98
Howe, Deborah/James Teddy Bear's Scrapbook 4.1 1 The whimsical, dryly humorous account of a small girl and her well-traveled teddy bear. 75
Howe, James Bunnicula Strikes Again! 4.8 3 When Bunnicula the rabbit starts acting strangely, the Monroe dogs and cat renew their suspicions that he is a vampire. 116 Y
Howe, James Celery Stalks at Midnight, The 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
Howe, James Day the Teacher Went Bananas, The 1.8 0.5 With the new teacher, there are also new lessons. 27 Y
Howe, James Eat Your Poison, Dear 4 3 Young sleuth Sebastian and three friends probe the mystery of a poisoning in their school cafeteria. 139 Y
Howe, James Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores 2.6