ANES Library Monthly Resources
SEPTEMBER EDITION
Back to School
Back to School, Weird Kids Rule!
(FIC GUT HUMR)
A hurricane ends A.J.'s family vacation in Bermuda early and he and his family are forced to stay at Andrea's house for a week, where he constantly fights with Andrea and has to go back-to-school shopping. Then, when their parents send them to the weirdest day camp ever, A.J., Andrea and the rest of the gang are determined to make this a summer they will never forget.
School Days Around the World
(371.9 CH)
This book shows pictures and describes what school is like in the U.S., Peru, England, Ghana, India, Australia, and Japan.
Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes
(E LI)
Pete the Cat is rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunch room, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song...because it’s all good.
Nine, Ten: a September 11 story
(FIC BAS HIST)
Ask anyone: September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day—until a plane struck the World Trade Center.
Right now it is a few days earlier, and four kids in different parts of the country are going about their lives. Sergio, who lives in Brooklyn, is struggling to come to terms with the absentee father he hates and the grandmother he loves. Will’s father is gone, too, killed in a car accident that has left the family reeling. Naheed has never before felt uncomfortable about being Muslim, but at her new school she’s getting funny looks because of the head scarf she wears. Aimee is starting a new school in a new city and missing her mom, who has to fly to New York on business.
These four don’t know one another, but their lives are about to intersect in ways they never could have imagined.
The American Spirit: Meeting the Challenge of September 11
Editor: Robert Sullivan; Writer/reporters: Lauren Nathan and Rachel Silverman; Introduction: George W. Bush
(973 SU)
The Man Who Walked Between the Wires
By Mordicai Gerstein
(791.3 GE)
The story of a daring tightrope walk between skyscrapers, as seen in Robert Zemeckis' The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event with a poetry of its own: lyrical words and lovely paintings that present the detail, daring, and--in two dramatic foldout spreads-- the vertiginous drama of Petit's feat.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal, the winner of the 2004 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and the winner of the 2006 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video.
September 16th: Citizenship and Constitution Day
We the Kids: A Preamble to the Constitution of the United States
Illustrations and foreword by David Catrow
342.73
A long time ago some smart guys wrote the Preamble to the Constitution. You have probably read it before, but do you know what it means? And did it ever make you laugh? Now it will! Perfect for inspiring discussion in classrooms and around kitchen tables, this fun-filled and cheerfully illustrated look at the Preamble provides an accessible introduction to America's founding ideals for citizens of all ages.
I Pledge Allegiance
(E MO)
Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen. At the end of the week, Lobo will say the Pledge of Allegiance at a special ceremony. Libby is also learning the Pledge this week, at school—at the end of the week, she will stand up in front of everyone and lead the class in the Pledge. Libby and Lobo practice together—asking questions and sharing stories and memories—until they both stand tall and proud, with their hands over their hearts.
Citizenship
(323.6 RA)
Teaches young learners the importance of being a good citizen by helping out neighbors and other areas of the community, obeying the laws, and learning about voting.
A History of Pirates
(FIC OSB FANT)
The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps, hidden gold, and nasty pirates.
Pirates: A nonfiction comparison to Pirates Past Noon
(910.4 OS)
Research the world of pirates and find out the facts behind the fiction.
Pirates Don't Change Diapers
(E LO)
When the pirate crew turns up at Jeremy Jacob's house and accidentally wakes his baby sister, that wee scallywag howls louder than a storm on the high seas. Sure, there's buried treasure to be found, but nobody's digging up anything until Bonney Anne quits her caterwauling. So, quicker than you can say "scurvy dog," Braid Beard and his swashbuckling pirates become . . . babysitters? Blimey!
September 26th: Johnny Appleseed's Birthday
Johnny Appleseed Plants Trees Across the Land
by Eric Braun
(398.2 BR)"Ever hear of a fellow named Johnny Appleseed?" They say he had a wolf as a pet and could heal wounds with his own two hands! But did you know that he spread apple seeds across the American frontier? "Kick off your boots" and listen to this fascinating story of Johnny Appleseed.
The Legend of Johnny Appleseed
(741.5 POW FANT)
Little Johnny Appleseed had a big heart, and even bigger dreams. The young boy hoped to one day spread his love of apples by planting apple seeds across the entire country. That way, the apples can feed the hungry, and everyone can enjoy the beautiful trees. So, one day, Johnny sets out to do just that! His adventures bring him face to face with an injured wolf, a giant catfish, the Bigfoot, and much more in this tall tale of a true American legend.
Johnny Appleseed
(E KU - AR 1.1)
Who's that walking along the Ohio? It's Johnny Appleseed! He walks across the land, planting trees wherever he goes. So, everyone, clap your hands for Johnny Appleseed!
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