Meet author, Chris Barton
Visiting PRES April 20, 2018
Chris Barton's books - purchase and send in for autograph
Dear PRES community:
The students have been enjoying learning about inventors and people in history through Chris Barton's books as well as having fun with his more whimsical fictional titles.
This year, we invite you to purchase books on your own and send them in to the school for the author to autograph. The books will be returned to the students the afternoon of his visit or the following Monday.
Please attach a copy of this form when you send a book, or books, into the school. Media staff will respond with an email confirmation that we received the titles, if received by April 18th.
Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHwW04CqTIwlzYY3swtbH9yu2jvfrcNQspdCRbu3zl8/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Janet Browning, Library Media Specialist
Michelle Melencio, Library Media Specialist
Jennifer Mosely, Library Media Para-educator
410-313-7142
The students have been enjoying learning about inventors and people in history through Chris Barton's books as well as having fun with his more whimsical fictional titles.
This year, we invite you to purchase books on your own and send them in to the school for the author to autograph. The books will be returned to the students the afternoon of his visit or the following Monday.
Please attach a copy of this form when you send a book, or books, into the school. Media staff will respond with an email confirmation that we received the titles, if received by April 18th.
Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHwW04CqTIwlzYY3swtbH9yu2jvfrcNQspdCRbu3zl8/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Janet Browning, Library Media Specialist
Michelle Melencio, Library Media Specialist
Jennifer Mosely, Library Media Para-educator
410-313-7142
Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions
You know the Super Soaker. It's one of the top twenty toys of all time. And it was an accidental discovery that brought it into being. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy.
The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors
You know those fluorescent oranges and yellows and greens that you see every day on traffic cones, safety vests, highlighters, and so on? A hundred years ago, those colors didn't even exist.
Shark vs. Train
Ha! I'm going to fin-ish you, mackerel-breath."
Who will win? Well, that depends...The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch
From enslaved teenager to U.S. congressman in ten years.
The Nutcracker comes to America
Every December, The Nutcracker comes to life in theaters all across the United States. But how did this 19th-century Russian ballet become such a big part of the holidays in 21st-century America?
88 Instruments
A fun, rhythmic picture book about finding the music that is perfect for you!
Mighty Truck
Clarence was just an ordinary truck until one fateful day when a stormy trip through a truck wash transformed into the mighty-fast, mighty-strong, mighty-awesome Mighty Truck!
Dazzle Ships
During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships? To confuse enemy submarines about a ship's speed and direction.
That's Not Bunny!
From high above on his perch, Hawk searches for his next meal. When he spots a bunny he swoops down and snatches — a carrot!?
Book or Bell?
The first page has Henry hooked. The second page has him captivated. The third page…
BBBRRRIIIINNNNGGGG!
…will have to wait. Unless…Mighty Truck: Muddymania!
Whenever there’s trouble in Axelburg, Clarence is ready to pump up, rev up, and transform into Mighty Truck to save the day! But when there’s danger at the biggest, muddiest event in town, Clarence is in a jam. Can he zoom into action without revealing his secret to best pal Bruno and the whole crowd?
About the Author
Chris Barton has been writing stories since he was in elementary school in Texas. At that time, his inspirations were Star Wars, the Muppets, and a collection of monster books he checked out from the school library. He continued writing through high school and college. Chris lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, kids, and dog.