Tracy Dockray
Author
Language
English
Description
Young Nikola Tesla got a shock when he rubbed his cat's fur. That small spark lit his imagination forever. Covering his early years to his eventual success in the world of electricity, Bright Dreams showcases Tesla's incredible journey of discovery and perseverance. Author-illustrator Tracy Dockray conveys Tesla's busy and imaginative world with collage-style artwork and informative sidebars.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
There is never a dull moment at school with Otis Spofford around. He is always brewing up a little excitement and that usually means trouble for everyone else, until Ellen Tebbits turns the tables on Otis.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Description
The adventures of a nine-year-old twin brother and sister who, despite constant bickering and fighting, support each other loyally in learning to read and spell, memorizing the multiplication tables, confronting the school bully, and making friends.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
Fiery Ramona Quimby and the well-meaning Henry Huggins may clash, but in this delightful and hilariously told novel by Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, an unlikely compromise wins the day. Henry and his friends are building a no-girls-allowed clubhouse. With a private space of their own away from everyone else and even a top-secret entry password they're all thrilled with their boy fort. But Henry's about to find out that nothing, not...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
For the well-meaning Henry Huggins, nothing ever works out quite as planned including getting the bike of his dreams. Luckily his pal Beezus Quimby is there to help! Henry's attempts at raising money for his bike fund keep falling flat. Selling bubble gum on the playground gets him in trouble with his teacher, and then Ribsy's nose for mischief almost ruins Henry s paper route. Even pesky little Ramona Quimby manages to get in the way of Henry's chance...
Author
Series
Fix-it friends volume 05
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Veronica Conti's desire to win a trophy is put to the test when she is paired up with her worst enemy Matthew Sawyer for the 100 Day Contest, if they have any chance of winning they need help from the Fix It Friends.
9) Jammy dance
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A brother and sister's struggle to delay bedtime is transformed into a playful dance with their parents.
Author
Series
Fix-it friends volume 03
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Veronica joins the second grade Drama Club, she meets Liv, who needs the Fix-It Friends' help to prepare for opening night.
Author
Series
Fix-it friends volume 04
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Fix-It Friends are confronted with loss when their friend's pet passes away. Includes a toolbox about grief and resources for parents.
Author
Series
Fix-it friends volume 02
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Seven-year-old Veronica and the newly-formed Fix-It Friends confront a boy who will not stop teasing others. Includes notes for children and their parents.
13) Three's a crowd
Author
Series
Fix-it friends volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Friends are like sprinkles on a birthday cake--you can never have too many! So when a new girl named Margot joins the class, Veronica and her BFF, Cora, welcome her with open arms. Everything about Margot is super exciting--from her fashion designer mom to the perfect French she speaks--and everyone loves her. Especially Cora. Before long, Cora and Margot have matching outfits and rhyming nicknames. Veronica feels left out, big time, but she won't...
14) Sweet baby feet
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Simple, rhyming text celebrates baby's feet as they stretch, tap, and splash throughout a busy day.
15) Muggie Maggie
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her.