The Scrambled States of America

The Scrambled States of America
Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2002-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0805068317

The states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while. Includes facts about the states.

The Scrambled States of America Talent Show

The Scrambled States of America Talent Show
Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2010-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429940115

Those wacky scrambled states are back. This time they've come together for a spectacular show featuring their many goofball talents. But just when Indiana (the director) is about to call SHOWTIME!, Georgia gets a bad case of stage fright and can't perform in her juggling act. Will the show go on, or will it be curtains? In this winning companion to The Scrambled States of America, young readers will revel in the madcap adventure and silly antics all while learning interesting facts about states and geography. This title has Common Core connections. The Scrambled States of America Talent Show is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Open Wide

Open Wide
Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2000-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780805061925

Through a classroom setting in which teeth are the students, "Open Wide" presents information about the structure and care of teeth and the services provided by dentists. There's so much to learn from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student's nightmare: tooth decay. Full-color illustrations.

Grandpa Gazillion's Number Yard

Grandpa Gazillion's Number Yard
Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429940050

Don't you hate when your eyebrows fall into your soup? Dig them out with a SIX—it's a great eyebrow scoop! If you ever thought that numbers were only for counting—think again! At Grandpa Gazillion's Number Yard, numbers have all sorts of uses that can come in handy when in a pinch. For instance, a two can be used as a saxophone, a ten makes a great pogo stick, and a fourteen is a terrific sailboat. So head over to Grandpa Gazillion's Number Yard and stock up on numbers, because you never know when you just might need them! In her signature style, Laurie Keller has created a wonderfully inventive counting book—from one to twenty—that will keep children laughing and learning.

Smart About the Fifty States

Smart About the Fifty States
Author: Jon Buller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2003-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0448431319

The kids in Ms. Brandt's class create a special report on the United States of America, with each child doing research on ten states. There's a double-spread map of the whole U.S. and a page for every state jam-packed with trivia, interesting facts, handwritten captions, and jokes. At the end of the book is a map showing how the United States grew over time, a spread on the presidents and what states they hailed from, as well as a "bibliography" of books the kids used in their research. Written by a team of well-known author/artists, this 64-page Smart About History book is a great guide for kids.

Birdy's Smile Book

Birdy's Smile Book
Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2010-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429916400

Birdy starts every day by smiling at herself in the mirror. She says you can smile while doing just about anything--brushing your teeth, taking out the garbage, or eating broccoli. Okay, maybe not while eating broccoli. Even people with bad teeth (like our first president, George Washington) should show their toothy grins because there's no such thing as a bad smile. So heed Birdy's advice and practice your smile—you'll need it while reading this book! This title has Common Core connections

One-Handed Catch

One-Handed Catch
Author: Mary Jane Auch
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2009-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780312535759

There's no way a little thing like losing his hand will keep Norm from trying out for baseball.

School Trouble for Andy Russell

School Trouble for Andy Russell
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152054281

When their regular teacher is sick, Andy's fourth-grade class gets a substitute teacher, providing lots of opportunities for Andy and his friends to get in trouble.

The Mischief Monster

The Mischief Monster
Author: Bruce Coville
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2007
Genre: Fairy tales
ISBN: 1416908072

When the daughter of the Queen of the Mischief Monsters runs away from home, it is up to Edward, Moongobble, Urk, and Fireball to return her to Monster Mountain--then start a new quest.

The Curious Adventures of Jimmy McGee

The Curious Adventures of Jimmy McGee
Author: Eleanor Estes
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152055172

A tiny plumber becomes a hero by rescuing a doll and returning it to its grateful owner. Illustrations.