Book Collection Discovery Tool

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Author:Voiland, Adam
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech, People and Places
Fiction/NonfictionNonfiction
GenreConcept, Informational Text, Wordless
Grade LevelGrade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Info Txt StructuresDescription
Abe Lincoln's Dream
Author:Smith, Lane
Topic/MotifHope
Story and Literary ElementsSymbolism, Main Idea/Theme
OtherPicture Book, Author Study
LanguageEnglish
Grade LevelGrade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2
GenreFantasy and Science Fiction
Fiction/NonfictionNonfiction, Hybrid, Fiction
Content AreasU. S. History, People and Places, Civics and Government
Classroom CultureCitizenship, Setting and Achieving Goals
Ada Twist, Scientist
Author:Beaty, Andrea
Classroom CultureSetting and Achieving Goals, Taking Risks and Making Mistakes
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreRealistic Fiction
Grade LevelGrade 1, Grade 2, K
Story and Literary ElementsMain Idea/Theme, Problem/Solution, Sequencing
Writing and LanguageRhyme, Vocabulary
Adventures of Odysseus, The
Author:Lupton, Hugh
Writing and LanguageGreat Beginnings, Figurative Language, Descriptive Language
Topic/MotifSurvival, Love
Story and Literary ElementsSuspense, Setting, Problem/Solution, Flashbacks, Central message or moral
OtherChapter Book
LanguageEnglish
Grade LevelGrade 5, Grade 4
GenreTraditional Literature
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
Content AreasPeople and Places, Geography
Classroom CultureMaking Responsible Decisions
Aesop's Fables
Author:Pirotta, Saviour
Grade LevelGrade 2, Grade 3
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreTraditional Literature
Story and Literary ElementsCentral message or moral
Classroom CultureFeeling and Showing Empathy, Teamwork and Cooperation
Africa Is My Home
Author:Edinger, Monica
Topic/MotifSuffering, Loss/Grief, Hope, Friendship, Family, Courage, Belonging/Identity
Story and Literary ElementsSuspense, Setting, Sequencing, Problem/Solution, Character development
OtherPicture Book
LanguageEnglish
Grade LevelGrade 5
GenreHistorical Fiction
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
Content AreasU. S. History, People and Places, Geography, Civics and Government
Classroom CultureCitizenship
Agua
Author:Ferrada, Maria Jose
Classroom CultureFeeling and Showing Empathy
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreRealistic Fiction
Grade LevelGrade 1, Grade 2
LanguageSpanish
Story and Literary ElementsMain Idea/Theme, Point of view, Setting
Writing and LanguageDescriptive Language
Alicia en el País del las Maravillas
Author:Clark, Emma Chichester
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
Grade LevelGrade 3
LanguageSpanish
Story and Literary ElementsSetting
Writing and LanguageDescriptive Language
All the Way to Havana
Author:Engle, Margarita
Grade LevelGrade 3
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreRealistic Fiction
Story and Literary ElementsSetting
Writing and LanguageFigurative Language, Vocabulary
Classroom CultureSetting and Achieving Goals
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Author:Martinez-Neal, Juana
Content AreasPeople and Places
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreRealistic Fiction
Grade LevelGrade 1
Story and Literary ElementsCharacter development, Main Idea/Theme
Writing and LanguageGreat Beginnings, Opinion/Argument
Alvin Ailey
Author:Pinkney, Andrea Davis
Content AreasPeople and Places
Fiction/NonfictionNonfiction
GenreMemoir/Biography, Narrative Nonfiction
Grade LevelGrade 2, Grade 3
OtherAuthor Study
Story and Literary ElementsMain Idea/Theme, Sequencing
Writing and LanguageDescriptive Language
Another
Author:Robinson, Christian
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreWordless
Grade LevelGrade 1, K
Story and Literary ElementsSequencing, Setting
Anything But Ordinary Addie
Author:Rockliff, Mara
Grade LevelGrade 2, Grade 3
Fiction/NonfictionNonfiction
GenreMemoir/Biography
Story and Literary ElementsCharacter development
Content AreasPeople and Places
Classroom CultureTaking Risks and Making Mistakes
Info Txt StructuresDescription
Apex Predators
Author:Jenkins, Steve
Grade LevelGrade 2, Grade 3
Fiction/NonfictionNonfiction
OtherAuthor Study
GenreInformational Text
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech
Info Txt StructuresDescription, Compare & Contrast
Info Txt FeaturesKey Words, Headings, Captions
Árboles
Author:Lemniscates
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech
Fiction/NonfictionHybrid
GenreNarrative Nonfiction
Grade LevelGrade 1, K
Info Txt StructuresDescription
LanguageSpanish
Story and Literary ElementsCentral message or moral, Main Idea/Theme
Writing and LanguageDescriptive Language, Figurative Language
Around the World Who's Been Here?
Author:George, Lindsay George
Grade LevelGrade 3
Fiction/NonfictionNonfiction
Story and Literary ElementsSetting
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech, People and Places
Writing and LanguageVocabulary
Info Txt StructuresDescription
Info Txt FeaturesKey Words, Captions
Arriba en el huerto y abajo en la tierra
Author:Messner, Kate
Classroom CultureSetting and Achieving Goals, Teamwork and Cooperation
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech
Fiction/NonfictionHybrid
GenreNarrative Nonfiction, Realistic Fiction
Grade LevelGrade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Info Txt FeaturesGlossary
Info Txt StructuresCompare & Contrast, Description, Sequence & Order
LanguageSpanish
Story and Literary ElementsSequencing, Setting
Writing and LanguageDescriptive Language, Great Beginnings, Vocabulary
Atentamente, Ricitos de oro
Author:Ada, Alma Flor
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreTraditional Literature
Grade LevelGrade 2, Grade 3
OtherAuthor Study
LanguageSpanish
Story and Literary ElementsPoint of view
Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later)
Author:Howard, Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Grade LevelGrade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreHistorical Fiction
Story and Literary ElementsMain Idea/Theme
Content AreasPeople and Places
Writing and LanguageDescriptive Language
Classroom CultureMaintaining Positive Relationships
Back to School
Author:Ajmera, Maya
Classroom CultureCitizenship
Content AreasPeople and Places
Fiction/NonfictionNonfiction
GenreInformational Text
Grade LevelGrade 1, K
Info Txt FeaturesCaptions
Info Txt StructuresDescription
OtherAuthor Study
Baloney (Henry P.)
Author:Scieszka, Jon
Grade LevelGrade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
OtherAuthor Study
Story and Literary ElementsProblem/Solution, Sequencing, Setting, Main Idea/Theme
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech
Writing and LanguageOpinion/Argument, Descriptive Language, Word Play
Batman La historia del caballero oscuro
Author:Cosentino, Ralph
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech
Fiction/NonfictionHybrid
GenreHow To
Grade LevelGrade 2, Grade 3
Info Txt FeaturesHeadings
Info Txt StructuresCause & Effect, Description
Bats Around the Clock
Author:Appelt, Kathi
Grade LevelGrade 1
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
GenreConcept
Story and Literary ElementsSequencing
Content AreasMath, Science, and Tech, Art, Music, and Media
Writing and LanguageDescriptive Language, Rhyme, Alliteration, Word Play
Be My Neighbor
Author:Ajmera, Maya and Ivanko, John D.
Grade LevelK, Grade 1, Grade 2
Fiction/NonfictionNonfiction
OtherAuthor Study
GenreInformational Text
Content AreasPeople and Places
Classroom CultureCitizenship
Info Txt StructuresDescription
Info Txt FeaturesHeadings, Captions
Bear's Book
Author:Freedman, Claire
Classroom CultureMaintaining Positive Relationships, Setting and Achieving Goals
Fiction/NonfictionFiction
Grade LevelGrade 1, K
Story and Literary ElementsMain Idea/Theme, Problem/Solution
Writing and LanguageBooks about Writing, Descriptive Language, Great Beginnings