New Elementary Titles

March 16th-20th, 2015

Brett, Jan, 1949- ill. Daisy comes home.

Mei Mei's six hens are the happiest in China, but when Daisy--the smallest--falls into the river in a basket and drifts away, she must learn to survive on her own.

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Chohfi, Felipe Moreton. The last rain forest : the legend of the green man.

What happens when people try to destroy the last rain forest? Matteo has a dream of helping the environment and believes the legends his nanny told him about the Green Man. The Green Man is a great being who will come to save the forest when it seems all hope is lost. His father, a rich and powerful business man, does not share Matteo's beliefs and thinks that they are just old superstitions. When his father buys the last rain forest and says he is going to cut it down, Matteo decides to take action to save it. He disobeys his parents, and flies to the site where huge bulldozers and cutters are set to destroy the rain forest. There he meets other environmental activists, and a native girl named "Ayira," who will change his life. Can Matteo arrive in time to save The Last Rain Forest and will the Green Man appear to help him?.

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Greenburg, J. C. (Judith C.). In the garden. 1st ed.

Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot, having been shrunk by a shrinking machine, encounter many terrifying creatures, including Mrs. Scuttle, as they try to reach the Atom Sucker before it explodes.

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Newman, Lesléa. Hachiko waits.

Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story.

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Sandvold, Lynnette Brent. Time for kids super science book.

Understanding science means understanding the world around you. It also means having fun! The Super Science Book uses stuff you can find around the house to explain and demonstrate dozens of science concepts. The explanations are clear and the experiments and activities let you see and understand the science close-up. Use the book to satisfy your scientific curiosity, or to provide ideas for science fair projects.

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Dixon, Dougal. Dinosaurs.

Explore Jurassic landscapes inhabited by fierce meat-eaters, sneaky scavengers and gentle giants, and meet the amazing creatures that walked the Earth millions of years ago.

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Thomas, Mack. Bíblia da criançada : 52 histórias para despertar a adoração a Deus.

Uma criança nunca é muito nova para aprender a louvar o Senhor! No Salmo 150, a Bíblia nos diz - 'Tudo o que tem vida louve o Senhor!'. Isso inclui as crianças! Qualquer criança, graças à curiosidade natural, ao coração aberto e ao senso de respeito e de admiração está na idade perfeita para iniciar uma vida de louvor a Deus! Essa Bíblia ilustrada é uma maneira deliciosa de ajudar crianças a desenvolver hábitos de louvor e de gratidão.

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Bezenac, Agnes. Salmo 100.

Versículos originais da Bíblia acompanhados de uma tradução moderna, ajudam as crianças a compreender essas passagens eternas e a aplicar esses princípios em seu dia a dia.

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Weninger, Brigitte. Mamãe Rata e seus filhotes.

Os dois sapinhos estão sem seus pais. O que acontecerá com eles? A passarinha, a toupeira e o ouriço não sabem o que fazer. Mas, por sorte, a mamãe rata tem uma solucão.

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