Granger Lower School Library Wish List

Animal Prey: Octopuses by Sandra Markle
$26.00

This book, part of the "Animal Prey" series, uses breathtaking photography plus lively, well-written text to introduce young readers to an
animal that is a master at predator-prey interaction. The book includes some wonderful features: a "Looking Back" section, which points out details and asks thoughtful questions; a glossary; lists of books, videos, and websites; and an index. .

Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries by Donna Jo Napoli $16.00

There are some strange new pets in Sly's neighborhood: a cat on a diet that keeps getting fatter, a fish that seems angry at its owner, and a
peculiar pet named Wilson that suddenly disappears! Only Sly the Sleuth can solve these mysteries. Grade-schooler by day, private detective by afternoon, Sly (a.k.a Sylvia) uses her sharp wits and reasoning skills to get to the bottom of these odd goings-on. Sly (a.k.a Sylvia) uses her sharp wits and reasoning skills to get to the bottom of these odd goings-on.

Arminta Spookie: Vampire Brat by Angie Sage
$15.00

Araminta thinks something horrible is hiding in the deep, hidden passages of Spookie House—could it be a werewolf? Add to that the arrival of Uncle Drac's creepy nephew, Max, and Araminta knows things will never be the same. Max is Wanda's new best friend, and Araminta finds him annoying. She comes up with a plan to figure out what Max is up to—and also to capture the werewolf. But will it work?

Look! Look! Look! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
$17.00

Three clever mice (budding artists all) deconstruct a famous painting,and use what they learn to explore their own ideas about art. They discover that they can see the painting in different ways, through its colors, shapes and lines. Armed with this knowledge, they create their own art. There's a handy glossary and a step-by-step art project: "Making a Self-Portrait Picture Postcard.

Room One: A Mystery or Two by Andrew Clements
$16.00

Ted Hammond loves a good mystery, and in the spring of his fifth-grade year, he's working on a big one. How can his school in the little town of Plattsford, Nebraska, stay open next year if there are going to be only five students? But before he resolves his own situation, a new mystery captures Ted's attention when he sees a girl in the window of the supposedly deserted Anderson house. The chance sighting begins Ted's journey of self-discovery and sparks a town's awakening to the needs of others.

The Big House by Carolyn Coman
$17.00

Young Ray and Ivy's parents have been sentenced to 25 years for embezzlement and the judge sends the youngsters to live, in the lap of luxury, with their parents' elderly accusers. Definitely her father's protégé, Ivy decides they will spend their time uncovering evidence to free their parents and reveal Marietta and Nolan for what they really are. In this affectionate portrayal of familial relations, Ivy serves not only as Ray's protector, but also as best friend and willing playmate. Though the parents are clearly flawed, Ivy and Ray love them, warts and all. Readers rooting for a happy ending will not be disappointed.

Fire! The Renewal of a Forest by Celia Godkin
$18.00

Detailed illustrations work in conjunction with the brief text to explain the devastation of a lightening-strike fire in a dry forest and how life returns. With varying perspectives, the illustrations begin with a wilderness forest landscape, then show the fire and its affect on the plants and animal life, and the conclude with the rebirth of the forest and the return of the animals.

Bridges! Amazing, Structures to Design, Build & Test by Carol A. Johmann
$23.00

Every phase of bridge building is explored from a variety of perspectives. Simple exercises demonstrate the workings of a range of types of bridges--suspension, beam, draw and arch. Using readily available household supplies, you learn how to build a cofferdam and see how bridges are built over water.

Why Alligator Hates Dog by by J. J. Reneaux
$16.00

In the Cajun country of Louisiana, Alligator is king of the swamps king to everyone that is, except sassy old Dog. Storyteller J.J. Reneaux's musical rendering of this old folktale explains how the feud between Alligator and Dog got started in the first place.

Should I Play the Violin? by Richard Spilsbury
$29.00

Part of the "Heinemann Infosearch" series, this volume begins with the question, "Why do people play musical instruments?" and concludes with a chapter on how a child could go about learning to play the violin. A history of the violin leads directly into a discussion of how its sound is created and its placement in a musical family. Following chapters reveal the role of the violin in larger ensembles and include helpful hints, quotations or facts about the violin and famous violin players.

Amazing Journeys: Up a Rainforest Tree by Carole Telford and Rod Theodorou
$29.00

The authors organize their material in the form of a journey, starting on the rainforest floor. The trek through a huge African termite mound offers fascinating glimpses into an enclosed world of an insect society. A combination of drawings and full-color photographs helps explain how the colony raises food, tends the queen, and defends its home. Small inset maps help orient readers to the section of the mound where the activities being described occur. The authors continue this "you are there" approach to explore up through the other layers of the Amazon rainforest.

Let's Create: Recyclables by Gareth Stevens Publishing
$24.00

Make a milk-carton cow or an egg-carton tree. Put a pudding-cup snout on a bear or paint bottles for bowling. Cardboard, paper, or plastic, throw-aways are important craft materials -- and recycling is a responsibility. So let's create with recyclables--this book will show you how.

Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise by David McPhail
$16.00

To celebrate Big Brown Bear's special day, his friend Rat has planned a lovely picnic on the riverbank. All is going swimmingly, complete with cucumber sandwiches, warm sunshine, and even a surprise gift from Rat. But when Big Brown Bear is suddenly distracted by an empty boat floating past on the river, Rat's plans for the afternoon take a watery turn.

Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
$15.00

The fabulous fox sisters return in three fresh, funny stories perfect for beginning readers. Whether Zelda and Ivy are combating the injustice of cucumber sandwiches for lunch, deciding what to leave the children of the future in their time capsule, or solving Zelda's writer's block, they are sure to tickle the funny bones of both new and returning fans.