New Books!
Come and see what new titles we have in the IMC!
Kindergarten Books
Filled with concept books and simple stories, these books are ideal for youngsters who enjoy reading by themselves and following narratives through pictures. Vivid illustrations are an integral part of each book.
Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook by Anne Vittur Kennedy
Being a farm dog is a tough job, but luckily, Ragweed's handbook will tell you everything you need to know!
If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't by Elise Parsley
A child provides insights, based on personal experience, into everything that can go wrong if one brings an alligator to school for show-and-tell.
The Fun Book of Scary Stuff by Emily Jenkins
A little boy tells his two dogs about all the things that scare him.
Primary Grades
Story time just got even more enriching. These inviting nonfiction and fiction selections feature full illustration and easy-to-follow stories your students will love to read aloud.
How the Sun Got to Coco's House by Bob Graham
While Coco sleeps, the sun begins its journey. It skips across the sea, darts over the countryside, and scurries down a city alley, all to reach Coco by morning.
Leo: A Ghost Story
Leo is a friendly house ghost--but when a family moves into his house, and tries to get rid of him, he leaves and roams the city looking for a friend.
My Two Blankets by Irena Kobald & Freya Blackwood
Cartwheel has arrived in a new country, and feels the loss of all she's ever known. She creates a safe place for herself under an 'old blanket' made out of memories and thoughts of home. As time goes on, Cartwheel begins to weave a new blanket, one of friendship and a renewed sense of belonging.
Easy Reading
The engaging books in this category provide the perfect foundation for building comprehension in beginning readers-with short stories, poetry selections, and picture books that are a bit more challenging.
The Fox Chase by Sven Nordqvist
Afraid that their neighbor will hurt a little fox while trying to protect his chickens, Pettson and Findus work on a plan to outsmart the fox, with results even better than they could have imagined.
The Stranded Whale by Jane Yolen
Sally and her brothers are walking along the dunes in their Maine town when they come across an enormous whale stranded on the beach. One brother runs for help, and many people rally to respond. But the tide is going out quickly, and the whale is just so big.
The Parakeet Named Dreidel by Isaac Bashevis Singer
On the eighth night of Hanukkah, a family rescues a Yiddish-speaking, dreidel-playing parakeet.
Nonfiction for K-2
Introduce young readers to the wonders of the world around them with these compelling nonfiction titles. These illustrated books feature innovative and easy-to-follow approaches to a variety of concepts and topics.
Time for Cranberries by Lisl H. Detlefsen
Sam is finally old enough to help his parents harvest cranberries on their family farm in Wisconsin, from flooding the field to prepare the vines for the picking machine to delivering the fruit to receiving station.
Int the Canyon by Liz Garton Scanlon
Come along on a hike to the bottom of the magnificent Grand Canyon!
My Leaf Book by Monica Wellington
A young girl visits an arboretum in the autumn to collect fallen leaves. She identifies various trees by the shapes of their leaves and pastes her collection into her own leaf book.
Elementary Nonfiction for Grades 2 - 5
A world of discovery awaits. Elementary readers eager to know more will learn much from diving into these nonfiction titles covering a diverse range of topics to satisfy inquisitive minds.
Book: My Autobiography by John Agard
This unique history of the written word charts the journey of its narrator, "Book," from pictograms to paper to pixels.
When the Slave Esperança Garcia Wrote a Letter by Sonia Rosa
"Esperanca Garcia, a literate slave, was moved from a Jesuit cotton farm in Brazil to be a cook, away from her husband and some of her children and wrote a letter to the governor asking to be returned to the cotton farm.
Koala Hospital by Suzi Eszterhas
Features a koala rescue center in Australia. ... shows why koalas are in danger, how they come to be in the sanctuary, and the process of healing and rehabilitating koalas for return to the wild.
Biographies for grades 2 - 5
Fascinating biographies and autobiographies will allow your elementary readers to look into the lives, thoughts, and accomplishments of the individuals who have shaped our world.
Frederick's Journey by Doreen Rappaport
An illustrated biography of African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation by Peggy Thomas
Examines the life and career of Thomas Jefferson, who in addition to his accomplishments as a politician and president was also talented in the field of agriculture.
Sitting Bull by S.D. Nelson
Sitting Bull was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. He was eventually named war chief, leader of the entire Sioux nation - a title never before bestowed on anyone. As a leader, Sitting Bull resisted the United States government's attempt to move the Lakota/Sioux to reservations for more than twenty-five years.
For Grades 3 -5
A wide variety of novels and accessible nonfiction for younger elementary readers who love a good story. The focus in these titles is primarily on the text, though some novels may feature illustration.
Frank Einstein and the Brain Turbo by Jon Scieszka
What can boost Frank's friend's pitching to record speeds? Frank's new invention! But when it's stolen by rival T. Edison, it becomes a mind-controlling weapon instead.
Escape from Baxter's Barn by Rebecca Bond
When Burdock, a young barn cat, sneaks into the house to get warm he hears that the farmer, Dewey Baxter, has terrible plans that will endanger all the animals, and he leads them in an attempt to escape before it is too late.
Lilliput by Sam Gayton
Three-inch-tall Lily has been trapped in a bird cage for half of her life while her giant captor, Gulliver, writes a book about his travels but she finally escapes and, aided by a clockmaker's apprentice and his friends, makes plans to leave London and return home to Lilliput.
Elementary Humor
Perfect for readers who like to laugh.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School by Jeff Kinney
Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?
Fright Club by Ethan Long
As the monsters of the Fright Club prepare to scare children on Halloween, an adorable little bunny tries to join the club.
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick
When a mysterious boy falls from the sky, friends D.J. and Gina must discover the secrets of his identity and help him save the world.
High Interest for Grades 5 and up
These exciting, age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction titles will appeal to even the most reluctant upper elementary readers.
Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar
Two middle-grade kids take a shortcut home from school and discover what looks like fuzzy mud but is actually a substance with the potential to wreak havoc on the entire world.
Into the Killing Seas by Michael P. Spradlin
In 1945 twelve-year-old Patrick and his younger brother Teddy stowaway on the U.S.S. Indianapolis in a desperate attempt to get back to the Philippines where they last saw their parents, just before the Japanese invasion--but when the ship is sunk they find themselves clinging to a piece of debris without food or water, and with hungry sharks circling below.
Guys Read: Terrifying Tales edited and with an introduction by Jon Scieszka
An imaginary friend who won't let go; a recluse bird-hunter who kidnaps girls; and a magician with sinister tricks. A collection of suspenseful stories from eleven masterful children's authors.
Nonfiction How-To for Grades 3 - 5
These titles provide hands-on instruction for how-to projects in subjects from science to arts and crafts. They are the best books from series chosen by School Library Journal's editors.
Thirsty by Stephanie Turnbull
Explains the dangers, and tells you how you can be prepared. It shows how you can safely find water in the terrain or in the plants around you. And it includes real life stories of people who have survived extreme thirst.
Drawing Awesome Wild Animals by Damien Toll
Step-by-step instructions with helpful illustrations guide aspiring artists as they learn to draw a variety of wild animals.
Simple Pattern Building Techniques by Carolyn Scrace
Art doodling stimulates creativity and develops drawing skills. Discover the thrill of using simple shapes and lines to build up complex patterns. Step-by-step guides lead you from first sketch through to finished artwork. Learn how to deconstruct complicated patterns. Packed with inspirational ideas and designs that show how easily patterned artwork can be created.
Mrs. Hope De Leon - IMC Director
The mission of the Cedarburg School District IMC program is to foster a rich learning environment that builds collaboration and inquiry using digital literacies to support passionate readers and thinkers, creative designers and producers, global citizens and lifelong learners.
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