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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Today's Podcast 10/19/2009
O'Connor, Sandra Day. FINDING SUSIE
O'Connor, Sandra Day.
FINDING SUSIE
New York : Knopf, 2009
IL K-3, RL 3.9
ISBN 0375941037
Little Sandra is growing up in the Southwest near the desert. She really wants a pet but her parents don't think she could take care of one. When she finds a tortoise, her father lets her bring it home. But Sandra learns that tortoises don't make good pets. One after another, Sandra tries to find a pet. Will she every succeed?
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Today's Podcast 10/14/2009
Hewitt, David. UNCLE SAM'S AMERICA
Hewitt, David. UNCLE SAM'S AMERICA
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2008
IL K-3, RL 2.9
ISBN 1416940758
Do you know who Uncle Sam is? Uncle Sam represents our country. In this book, we see Uncle Sam as he tells us about some of the important events in our history. From the revolutionary war, through the westward expansion and through the trip to the moon, he's seen it all.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Today's Podcast 10/12/2009
Freedman, Russell. WHO WAS FIRST? : DISCOVERING THE AMERICAS
Freedman, Russell. WHO WAS FIRST? : DISCOVERING THE AMERICAS
New York : Clarion, 2007
IL 5-8, RL 8.6
ISBN 0618663916
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Have you ever heard that? Sure you have. We have all learned that Columbus discovered America. And you have probably heard of other European explorers who followed him. But was Columbus really the first "outsider" who came to America? Freedman looks at various claims to this honor including the Chinese explorer Zheng He who may have beaten Columbus. And what about the Vikings who may have settled in Newfoundland around the year 1000? Check out this book and then see who you think discovered America.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
Today's Podcast 10/11/2009
Franco, Betsy. BEES, SNAILS, & PEACOCK TAILS : PATTERNS & SHAPES -- NATURALLY
Franco, Betsy. BEES, SNAILS, & PEACOCK TAILS : PATTERNS & SHAPES -- NATURALLY
New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2008
IL K-3, RL 5.4
ISBN 1416903860
Do you ever look for patterns in nature? Look at this beehive. Do you see the hexagonal chambers? What about the lacy lines of a spiderweb? Or the markings on snakes. This collection combines poetry and shapes to help us appreciate the world around us.Dungy, Tony. YOU CAN DO IT!
New York : Little Simon Inspirations, 2008
IL K-3, RL 2.7
ISBN 1416954619
Tony Dungy, head coach of the 2006 Super Bowl champions, shares a story about believing in yourself. Little brother Linden always feels left out because everyone else seems to have a special talent. Even though his parents tell him to have faith and he will find his special talent, he feels that will never happen.DiPucchio, Kelly S. GRACE FOR PRESIDENT
DiPucchio, Kelly S. GRACE FOR PRESIDENT
New York : Hyperion Books for Children, 2008,
IL K-3, RL 2.0
ISBN 0786839198
Hilary Clinton almost made history in 2008. The United States has never had a female president and Clinton came very close to being nominated. When Grace's class begins their study of the presidential election, Grace is very upset to learn that they has never been a woman president. So she decides to change that.Avi. SEER OF SHADOWS
New York : HarperCollins, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 6.1
ISBN 0060000155
Horace Carpetine, a photographer’s apprentice in New York City in 1874, discovers he has the ability to see ghosts in photographs. Sometimes an angel hovers, indicating a death in the future; other occasions, the ghost of a dead relative appears in the image. He manipulates theses photographs in the darkroom, erasing the ghostly figures. But Horace is troubled by these “shadows” he sees. Then Horace’s employer is hired to photograph the wealthy and recently bereaved Mrs. Von Macht. As Horace develops the photo the ghost of the von Macht’s dead daughter appears in the background, and this time everyone can see it. As Horace discovers the true story behind the girl’s death, the ghost gains strength and seeks vengeance. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Today's Podcast 10/07/2009
O’Connor, Barbara. GREETINGS FROM NOWHERE
O’Connor, Barbara. GREETINGS FROM NOWHERE
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008
IL 5-8, RL 6.2
ISBN 0374399379
Somewhere in The Great Smokey Mountains exists the Sleepy Time Motel. The run down, overgrown, motel has seen better days. What it hasn’t seen are many customers, until an odd combination of people who seem to have nothing in common end up together in this “nowhere” of a place. In alternating chapters, the lives of several families converge on the once thriving Sleepy Time Motel. Join the adventures, as these unusual groups of people, who are adrift in their lives, find friendship, acceptance and a place to belong. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Today's Podcast 10/06/2009
Stewart, Paul. CURSE OF THE NIGHT WOLF
Stewart, Paul. CURSE OF THE NIGHT WOLF
New York : David Fickling Books, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 6.8
ISBN 0385751257
Barnaby Grimes is a “tick-tock” lad, a speedy messenger who “highstacks” his way across the rooftops of London, leaping from chimney to chimney, roof to roof. One night, in the full of the moon, Barnaby runs afoul of a vicious wolf-like creature, and barely escapes with his life, dispatching the creature with his sharp wits and amazing agility. Shortly afterwards, his sickly friend Old Benjamin, a retired coach driver, mysteriously disappears. Barnaby discovers a message by his chair, reminding him of a missed appointment with a Doctor Theopholus Cadwallader… a Hartley Square physician who is rumored to have developed a miraculous tonic. Barnaby pays a visit to the good doctor, offering his services as a superior messenger, who can deliver notes to patients before it is too late. What ensues is very mysterious indeed… What is this sinister doctor all about, and what is his connection with a fashionable fur salon? Don’t miss this shivery, atmospheric tale, the first in the Barnaby Grimes series, created by the inimitable team responsible for the Edge Chronicles, and decorated throughout by Riddell’s fabulous signature line drawings. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
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Monday, October 05, 2009
New Podcasts 10/05/2009 (p.m.)
Stewart, Paul. CURSE OF THE NIGHT WOLF
Stewart, Paul. CURSE OF THE NIGHT WOLF
New York : David Fickling Books, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 6.8
ISBN 0385751257
Barnaby Grimes is a “tick-tock” lad, a speedy messenger who “highstacks” his way across the rooftops of London, leaping from chimney to chimney, roof to roof. One night, in the full of the moon, Barnaby runs afoul of a vicious wolf-like creature, and barely escapes with his life, dispatching the creature with his sharp wits and amazing agility. Shortly afterwards, his sickly friend Old Benjamin, a retired coach driver, mysteriously disappears. Barnaby discovers a message by his chair, reminding him of a missed appointment with a Doctor Theopholus Cadwallader… a Hartley Square physician who is rumored to have developed a miraculous tonic. Barnaby pays a visit to the good doctor, offering his services as a superior messenger, who can deliver notes to patients before it is too late. What ensues is very mysterious indeed… What is this sinister doctor all about, and what is his connection with a fashionable fur salon? Don’t miss this shivery, atmospheric tale, the first in the Barnaby Grimes series, created by the inimitable team responsible for the Edge Chronicles, and decorated throughout by Riddell’s fabulous signature line drawings. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
Today's Podcast 10/05/2009
Warner, Sally. IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY
Warner, Sally. IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY
New York : Viking, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 6.4
ISBN 0670061115
Twelve-year-old Skye McPhee was banished from her home. After her older brother was almost killed in a car crash and now needs full-time care while he recovers from his brain injury, Skye is shipped off to her grandmother’s in California. She keeps telling herself, “It’s only temporary” so that she can cope with moving away from her friends and school. But as the months go by, Skye becomes comfortable in her new life until some kids at school tease and bully Skye and her friends.
Find out what happens when the bullies and Skye’s group try to take revenge on each other. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
New Podcasts 10/04/2009 (p.m.)
Warner, Sally. IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY
Warner, Sally. IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY
New York : Viking, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 6.4
ISBN 0670061115
Twelve-year-old Skye McPhee was banished from her home. After her older brother was almost killed in a car crash and now needs full-time care while he recovers from his brain injury, Skye is shipped off to her grandmother’s in California. She keeps telling herself, “It’s only temporary” so that she can cope with moving away from her friends and school. But as the months go by, Skye becomes comfortable in her new life until some kids at school tease and bully Skye and her friends.
Find out what happens when the bullies and Skye’s group try to take revenge on each other. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
Today's Podcast 10/04/2009
Woodruff, Elvira. FEARLESS
New York : Scholastic, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 6.3
ISBN 0439677033
It is the year 1703 in England and Digory Beale knew that his father was lost at sea. His nightmares of his father drowning made Digory afraid of the water and living in a fishing town made things even worse for Digory. He had to find out if his father was dead or alive so he traveled 100 miles to the city of Portsmouth, England. On the way he met an architect, Henry Winstanley, who built a wooden lighthouse near the treacherous Eddystone Reef… the same killer reef that claimed his grandfather’s life many years before. Digory became his apprentice and when a severe storm threatened to knock down the lighthouse Digory had to decide if he was brave enough to help Mr. Winstanley light the candle beacon that would be going out in the rain and wind. Ships would crash into the deadly reef without a light to guide them. Can Digory brave the fierce ocean storm and overcome his fear of drowning and save the lighthouse? Will he find his father? Read “Fearless” which is based upon a true story about Henry Winstanley and the Eddington Light. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
New Podcasts 10/04/2009 (a.m.)
Woodruff, Elvira. FEARLESS
New York : Scholastic, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 6.3
ISBN 0439677033
It is the year 1703 in England and Digory Beale knew that his father was lost at sea. His nightmares of his father drowning made Digory afraid of the water and living in a fishing town made things even worse for Digory. He had to find out if his father was dead or alive so he traveled 100 miles to the city of Portsmouth, England. On the way he met an architect, Henry Winstanley, who built a wooden lighthouse near the treacherous Eddystone Reef… the same killer reef that claimed his grandfather’s life many years before. Digory became his apprentice and when a severe storm threatened to knock down the lighthouse Digory had to decide if he was brave enough to help Mr. Winstanley light the candle beacon that would be going out in the rain and wind. Ships would crash into the deadly reef without a light to guide them. Can Digory brave the fierce ocean storm and overcome his fear of drowning and save the lighthouse? Will he find his father? Read “Fearless” which is based upon a true story about Henry Winstanley and the Eddington Light. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
Today's Podcast 10/03/2009
Weeks, Sarah. OGGIE COODER
New York : Scholastic, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 5.1
ISBN 0439927919
Hi. My name is Oggie Cooder and I can charve. I can chew and carve any shape I want from a piece of cheese. This is also called charving. I can charve all 50 states. Here’s Texas. Watch. Most of the kids in school think I’m a little bit weird but when the “Hidden Talents” TV show comes to town looking for unusual talent, I suddenly became very popular after I win a guest appearance on the TV show. The girl who lives across the street from me is my manager, but my friends think that she is up to no good. I won’t tell you what happens. You’ll have to read my story to find out if I become the charving champion. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
Friday, October 02, 2009
New Podcasts 10/03/2009 (a.m.)
Weeks, Sarah. OGGIE COODER
New York : Scholastic, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 5.1
ISBN 0439927919
Hi. My name is Oggie Cooder and I can charve. I can chew and carve any shape I want from a piece of cheese. This is also called charving. I can charve all 50 states. Here’s Texas. Watch. Most of the kids in school think I’m a little bit weird but when the “Hidden Talents” TV show comes to town looking for unusual talent, I suddenly became very popular after I win a guest appearance on the TV show. The girl who lives across the street from me is my manager, but my friends think that she is up to no good. I won’t tell you what happens. You’ll have to read my story to find out if I become the charving champion. (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
Today's Podcast 10/02/2009
Gaiman, Neil. THE GRAVEYARD BOOK
Gaiman, Neil. THE GRAVEYARD BOOK
When Bod’s family is killed, he takes refuge in the graveyard. The deceased residents who live there adopt him and teach him all the things that dead people know. For Bod, safety is inside the graveyard, outside is danger. But Bod is a curious boy and he’s growing up. Can he learn all the skills he will need to live beyond the fence? (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
Today's Podcast 10/01/2009
Wood, Don. INTO THE VOLCANO : A GRAPHIC NOVEL
Wood, Don. INTO THE VOLCANO : A GRAPHIC NOVEL
New York : Blue Sky Press, 2008
Two brothers, Duffy and Sumno Pugg, are sent to Hawaii to visit their mysterious aunt. Duffy is excited but Sumno is worried, he doesn’t know these so called relatives. The boys and their cousins are soon sent on an expedition to explore a volcano…. a dormant volcano that is waking up. The situation is dangerous when the expedition gets lost inside an erupting volcano. How will Duffy and Sumno escape? What will they find inside that volcano? (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)Riddell, Chris. OTTOLINE AND THE YELLOW CAT
Riddell, Chris. OTTOLINE AND THE YELLOW CAT
New York : HarperCollins, 2008
IL 3-6, RL 4.3
ISBN 0061448796
Ottoline Brown is a problem solver. She’s always looking for something to do - work on a puzzle or figure out a clever plan. When Ottoline and Mr. Munroe (her best friend) learn that lapdogs are missing all over town, their adventure begins. Find those lapdogs and watch that yellow cat! (New Hampshire Great Stone Face nominee, 2009-2010)
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