DVD's Maggie and the Ferocious Beast. Rain Showers & Spring Flowers. After a heavy rainfall, Hamilton, Maggie and Beast travel to Mud Creek looking for the end of the rainbow. While at a slumber party, Beast yearns for a pair of Bunny Slippers until he discovers something special about his own slippers. Springtime Fun!Spring into fun with your favorites, Thomas and friends!
Max & Ruby. Easter with Max & Ruby! Max & Ruby is a fun, sweet, and entertaining property for youngsters that promotes teamwork, problem solving, communication, and sibling companionship. Rainy Day Stories. Come on, rain: Tess knows that the only thing that can fix the listless vines, the crackling dry path, the broiling alleyway and her sagging mama is a good, soaking rainstorm.
Lost in the Woods. An old box turtle meets a very lost raccoon with a very long name, and helps him discover the magic of Spring. Music Family Tree. Collection of original fun and folksy songs about fascinating creatures, people, things and activities for children.
Grace's Bell. Titles of songs: My name is Ben. Mama don't 'low. Vowels. Tuba tune. Cowgirl song. Grace's bell. Coming of spring. Somewhere over the rainbow ; What a wonderful world. Route 66. Merry go round. Chet's fabulous diner. Hava nagila. When the saint's go marching in. In Aunt Giraffe's Green Garden ; The Frogs wore Red Suspenders. Poems about people and animals, set in such far-flung places as Minot, Minneapolis, Tuscaloosa, Tucumcari, and the Grand Canyon, brought to life in song and music.
Piggyback Songs : Singable Poems Set to Favorite Tunes. Songs/poems about Spring, Summer and songs about "Me" sung to The muffin man, Itsy bitsy spider, London bridge & more. Games to Play Exploring Spring. A collection of springtime activities which include stories, observations of nature, handicraft, games, and puzzles.
Poems about the Seasons Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems. Poems that celebrate favorite things from different seasons of the year, each shaped like the subject at hand. In for Winter, Out for Spring. This collection of poems, told from the perspective of a young girl, celebrates family life throughout the yearly cycle of seasons.
MartinLutherKing, Jr. : A Life of Fairness. by Tonya Leslie
"People of character explores important character traits through the lives of famous historical figures, Martin Luther King, Jr. highlights how this great individual demonstrated fairness during his life. Intended for grades three through six" MartinLutherKing, Jr. : I Have a Dream! by Jacqueline A. Ball
Highlights the life and accomplishments of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A short time ago, African Americans were denied basic rights and opportunities in the United States, Martin Luther King's work and dedication helped change the future for our country - not just for African Americans, but for all Americans. "
MartinLutherKing, Jr. Civil Rights Leader. Examines the life of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights.
A historical video recording merging with colorful animations as students learn about the civil rights leader who challenged all Americans to turn his dream of freedom into reality.
Cool Cards. by Anders Hanson This book gives the history of card collecting, elements of a card, sports cards and collectible card games. It provides research and resources, buying and selling tips, advice on how to trade, organize, store, and displaying your collection. Hank Aaron by J. Poolos This is a captivating biography of one of baseball's greatest players. Hank Aaron broke into the major leagues in 1954 with the Milwaukee Braves and spent the next 21 seasons making baseball history with the organization. WhatistheSolarSystem? by Carmen Bredeson "Introduces early readers to subjects about space in Q&A format"--Provided by publisher. EasyOrigami. by Didier Boursin. Boursin offers directions for 24 models, some of which are original and actually live up to the titles promise. Using standard origami notation (introduced, along with several bases, at the beginning), he presents two-color step diagrams with reasonably lucid captions for an array of animals, toys, and decorations, from a two-piece tuliplike flower, a perky hamster, and a string of paper dolls to a 12-piece geometric ball. Each project is rated for difficulty and includes one or more color photos of the finished work. Many of the models require scissors cuts, which will ruffle origami purists, but paper-folding novices in particular may be drawn to this collection by its unusually clean design and bright, inviting colors.
AmazingCardTricks. by Jon Tremaine Professional magician JonTremaine reveals the secrets of doing cardtricks including a number of different tricks as well as hints and tips for amazing audiences.
Marine Ecosystems. In Marine ecosystems, students will explore saltwater environments, from shorelines to coral reefs. Also, they will examine concepts such as salinity and currents, and find out about the three major life zones found in ocean waters
Allabout Health & Hygiene. Students explore how and why people get sick, and what they can do to help keep themselves strong and healthy.
Grasslands. Students examine the importance of grassland regions and participate in a hands-on experiment to measure the moisture content of soil.
Fictional Movies And The ChildrenShallLead. When a group of civil rights activists comes to town, the tension between black and white citizens grows. It's now up to Rachel and her friends to persuade the adults to overcome the racial barriers that divide them.
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day. The Smedley Tornadoes have a big football game coming up, so Miss Nelson calls in dreaded substitute teacher Viola Swamp to whip the team into shape. The football team just can't win a game. The whole town is down in the dumps - that is when Viola Swamp whips the team into shape.
All daycares receive a special gift for participating; however the top winners receive a special prize for their facility.
Books chosen for School Race Contestant:
Peg Leg Peke by Brie Spangler
Astronaut Handbook by Meghan McCarthy
McFig & McFly by Henrik Drescher
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! By Mo Willems
The Fish Who Cried Wolf by Julia Donaldson
Only In Dreams by Paul Frank
I’m the Best Artist in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry
Curious George w/CD by Margret Reys
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Ruby’s Falling Leaves by Max & Ruby Adventures
Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming
My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann
The Special Grand Prize:
Three Top Winners***
Treasury Picture Book Classics by Harper Collins
This Year's Winners are:
A. Race was Alpha Campus with 125 books read*** Bright Start read 73 books. B. Race was Homewood Flossmoor Park District with 71 books read*** Lots of Love Plus Daycare read 65 books.
C. Race was Stepping Stone with 286 books read*** Homewood Children Center read 94 books.
