The Nora Notebooks, Book 1: The Trouble with Ants
The Nora Notebooks, Book 1: The Trouble with Ants

Author: Claudia Mills

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0385391633

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Science-obsessed fourth grader Nora has ants all figured out—now she just has to try to understand her fellow humans! The trouble with ants is . . . . . . people think they’re boring. . . . they are not cuddly. . . . who would ever want them for a pet? Nora Alpers is using her new notebook to record the behavior of ants. Why? Because they are fascinating! Unfortunately, no one agrees with her. Her mom is not happy about them being in the house, and when Nora brings her ant farm to school for show and tell, her classmates are not very impressed. They are more interested in cat videos, basketball practice, or trying to set a Guinness World Record (although Nora wouldn’t mind that). Mostly they are distracted by the assignment their teacher Coach Joe has given them—to write a persuasive speech and change people’s minds about something. Will Nora convince her friends that ants are as interesting as she thinks they are? Or will everyone still think of ants as nothing but trouble? With real science facts, a classroom backdrop, an emphasis on friendship, and appealing black-and-white interior illustrations from artist Katie Kath, The Nora Notebooks is perfect for newly independent readers—especially budding scientists like Nora!—and adults who want to encourage awareness of STEM subjects in young readers.

The Nora Notebooks, Book 3: The Trouble with Friends
The Nora Notebooks, Book 3: The Trouble with Friends

Author: Claudia Mills

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0385391722

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The final book in the Nora Notebooks series finds Nora trying to navigate the unscientific matter of making friends with someone you have nothing in common with. Nora Alpers, fourth-grade scientist, likes things to be just so. Her ant farm, her hobbies, her friends. So when Coach Joe, her teacher, informs the class that all the students have to try something new and write a report about it, Nora is not pleased. She is even less pleased when her classmate Emma seems to decide that befriending Nora will be her “new” thing. Does Emma really want to be friends or is this just an assignment for school? Nora, meanwhile, has to figure out her own new thing. Will she discover that she has interests outside of science or will all her efforts end up being nothing but trouble? Praise for the Nora Notebooks series: “Will resonate with children who have a passion for something out of the ordinary.” —Publishers Weekly, starred “Readers will be drawn into the story by the sincere and realistic characters Mills has created, as well as the pleasing and appealing illustrations found in every chapter.” —School Library Journal “Middle-grade readers will hope for more Nora Notebooks soon.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Trouble with Ants
The Trouble with Ants

Author: Claudia Mills

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0385391617

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"Science-obsessed fourth grader Nora wants to be like her scientist family and publish a professional research paper on her favorite subject: her ant farm!"--

Pet Disasters
Pet Disasters

Author: Claudia Mills

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 0375868739

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Nine-year-old Mason's parents keep trying to get him a pet, but until he and his best friend Brody adopt a three-legged dog, he is not interested.

Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters
Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disasters

Author: Claudia Mills

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2011-11-08

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0375899596

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Here's the second entry in veteran author Claudia Mills' charming middle-grade series, which finds the lovably sardonic title character starting the fourth grade, which he's dreading: everyone in fourth grade is expected to join the school choir. And sing. In front of everyone. Mason can't think of many things he enjoys less than singing. But performing in front of other people might come close; Mason devises a foolproof plan that will keep him out of the spotlight on concert night. Of course, in the world of Mason Dixon, there is no such thing as a foolproof plan. There is only disaster.

Kelsey Green, Reading Queen
Kelsey Green, Reading Queen

Author: Claudia Mills

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2013-06-04

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 0374374880

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Kelsey Green is the best reader in the third grade--well, maybe tied for best with know-it-all Simon Ellis. When the principal Mr. Boone announces a school-wide reading contest, complete with a pizza party for the winning class and a special certificate for the top readers in each grade, she knows she's just the person to lead Mrs. Molina's third graders to victory. But how can they win when her classmate Cody Harmon doesn't want to read anything, and even Kelsey's best friends Annika and Izzy don't live up to her expectations? And could Simon possibly be reading all of those books that he claims he is, or is he lying to steal Kelsey's rightful spot at the top? Kelsey Green, Reading Queen is the first book in Claudia Mills's Franklin School Friends series.

Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

Author: Kelly Anne Jones

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 038575552X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Through a series of letters, Sophie Brown, age twelve, tells of her family's move to her Great Uncle Jim's farm, where she begins taking care of some unusual chickens with help from neighbors and friends.

Write This Down
Write This Down

Author: Claudia Mills

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2016-09-27

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 0374301662

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Twelve-year-old Autumn loves to write, and she can't wait to grow up and be a published author. She finds inspiration all around her, but especially in Cameron, the dreamy boy in her journalism class who she has a major crush on. When her older brother Hunter makes fun of one of her most personal poems—about Cameron—Autumn decides to prove that she is talented enough to become a published author. But when her essay about Hunter wins a contest, and her dream of being published is finally within reach, Autumn has to decide whether being a real writer is worth the cost of sharing her family's secrets and hurting people she loves. This touching story is sure to resonate with readers, and prove that the heart is mightier than the pen. A Margaret Ferguson Book

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters

Author: Lenore Look

Publisher: Schwartz & Wade

Published: 2009-06-23

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0375853936

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Alvin takes on camping in the second book in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is back, and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he’s got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he’s got his dad, too. This is ahumorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf

Author: Sergei Prokofiev

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2011-01-05

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0307781437

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

THERE IS NO better way to introduce children to classical music than with Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale of the little boy who, with the help of a bird, outsmarted the big, bad wolf. A new retelling by Janet Schulman follows the basic story, but with a kinder ending for both the big, bad wolf and the argumentative duck. Peter Malone’s paintings have the luminous quality of old Russian masters.